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Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD

Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Merrillville, IN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Barkatulla Vishwavidyalaya in 1982. He is affiliated with Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1409 E 84th Pl Merrillville, IN 46410
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(219) 794-2000

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Chakilum specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Chakilum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chakilum

2.5

13 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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G.A.'s mother in Hinsdale, IL – Jan 24, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
WARRENVILLE – May 02, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Naperville, IL – Nov 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Naperville, IL – Jun 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
6 people found this helpful
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Palatine, IL – Jun 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Merrillville, IN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Barkatulla Vishwavidyalaya in 1982. He is affiliated...read more

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Institute Of Living Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Wayne St University Detroit M C

    Residency Hospital

  • Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Barkatulla Vishwavidyalaya

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office1409 E 84th Pl Merrillville, IN 46410
1
Linden Oaks Medical Group1335 N Mill St Ste 100 Naperville, IL 60563
2
Office8400 Louisiana St Merrillville, IN 46410
3

Practice

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System1400 E Irving Park Rd Streamwood, IL 60107
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital

    403 E 1st St
    Dixon, IL 61021
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

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

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    3% higher than the national average

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