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Dr. Ghanshyam Thakkar, MD

Dr. Ghanshyam Thakkar, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Ghanshyam Thakkar, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Chicago, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from GUJARAT UNIVERSITY / N.H.L. MUNICIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Humboldt Park Health. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

1044 N Francisco Ave Chicago, IL 60622
Telehealth available
(773) 292-8200

Dr. Thakkar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Thakkar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thakkar

4.1
10 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
70%
70%
4 star
10%
10%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
20%
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Dr. Thakkar DID NOT LISTEN to me or respect what I told him about my body. He was very rough and did not stop when I told him he was hurting me. I am a survivor of sexual assault and had a full blown panic attack during my exam. After I calmed down he came back into the room and talked to me like a child, which felt humiliating and demeaning. A few days after my appointment, I still have spotting, pain, and flashbacks. A shout out to the nurses who were lovely, kind, and supportive.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Marla Jean in Chicago, IL – Dec 15, 2016
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I honestly would not recommend Dr. Thakker to my worst enemy. He does not listen. He is very condescending. Go to him only if you want to sit in a cold exam room for hours, only to be yelled at, diagnosed based on his perceptions rather than medical evidence (example: if you're slightly overweight, he will decide you must have gestational diabetes despite test result data), and if you want a doctor who will find any flimsy excuse to perform a c-section. Quack quack.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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guttedalive in Chicago, IL – Oct 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ghanshyam Thakkar, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Chicago, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from GUJARAT UNIVERSITY / N.H.L. MUNICIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Gujarat University / N.h.l. Municipal Medical College

    Medical School, 1981
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Dr. Thakkar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Norweigan American Hospital1044 N Francisco Ave Chicago, IL 60622
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      • Wed: 11:00am - 4:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 1:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

      836 W Wellington Ave
      Chicago, IL 60657
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Humboldt Park Health

      1044 N Francisco Ave
      Chicago, IL 60622
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      70%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • West Suburban Medical Center

      3 Erie Ct
      Oak Park, IL 60302

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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