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Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran, MD

Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran, MD

Neurology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran, MD is a neurologist in Chicago, IL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2000. He is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

5841 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60637
(888) 824-0200

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Prabhakaran is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Prabhakaran specializes in the areas of Neurology & Vascular Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Prabhakaran's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prabhakaran

3.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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New York, NY – Jan 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elise Teichman in Glenview, IL – Jan 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran, MD is a neurologist in Chicago, IL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2000. He is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Neurology

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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital-columbia Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital-cornell

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Vascular Neurology
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Locations

Practice

University of Chicago Medical Center5841 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60637
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Practice

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University of Chicago Hospitals5758 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60637
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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