Summary

Dr. Vimala Santhanam is a cardiovascular disease specialist and internal medicine physician who graduated from Kilpauk Medical College and completed her residency at Mercy Hospital. With over five decades of experience treating heart conditions, she has developed extensive expertise in managing complex cardiovascular issues. Dr. Santhanam is fluent in Spanish and Korean, helping her serve diverse patient communities throughout Chicago.

Dr. Santhanam practices at Advocate Trinity Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations across Chicago. She specializes in treating heart failure and managing cholesterol disorders, including high cholesterol in children and teenagers. Her diagnostic capabilities include performing electrocardiograms to assess heart rhythm and function.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 52 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Korean
  • Mercy Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Vimala Santhanam has 7 locations

Advocate Medical Group Beverly Outpatient Center

9831 S Western AveChicago, IL 60643
Mon7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

Advocate Medical Group Immediate Care Center

2545 S Martin Luther King DrChicago, IL 60616
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

2301 E 93rd StChicago, IL 60617
Mon7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 12:30 pm
SunClosed

Advocate Medical Group

2545 S King DrChicago, IL 60616

Advocate Medical Group

2301 E 93rd St Ste 115Chicago, IL 60617
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Advocate Trinity Hospital

2320 E 93rd StChicago, IL 60617

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

836 W Wellington AveChicago, IL 60657

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52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Korean Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Polish, English
Chicago , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: Kilpauk Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vimala Santhanam

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Humana

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vimala Santhanam has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vimala Santhanam has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mercy Hospital

Medical School

Kilpauk Medical CollegeGraduated in 1974

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Vimala Santhanam's office located?
Dr. Vimala Santhanam's office is located at 9831 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60643.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Vimala Santhanam affiliated with?
Dr. Vimala Santhanam is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital.

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