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Dr. Sivakami Thayu, MD

Dr. Sivakami Thayu, MD

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Sivakami Thayu, MD is an internist in Lake Zurich, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

350 Surryse Rd Ste 100 Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Telehealth available

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Dr. Thayu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thayu

4.2

40 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Aug 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 19, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jun 28, 2023
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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
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Tiffany – Sep 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lauren poor – Jul 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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none – Jun 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
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Barrington, IL – Aug 22, 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
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Jim Schultz – May 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
6 people found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – Apr 12, 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
Kathy K in Lake Zurich, IL – Nov 01, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna in Johnsburg, IL – Jul 01, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon Levy in Lake Barrington, IL – May 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a primary care physician, I believe in preventive medicine. I want to have a partnership with my patients in order to achieve good mental and physical health.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Cook County Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Rush Presby St Luke's M C

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Alpine Family Physicians350 Surryse Rd Ste 100 Lake Zurich, IL 60047
1
Young Jough M.D. P.C.2320 E 93rd St Chicago, IL 60617
2

Practice

Office2535 S King Dr Chicago, IL 60616
3
Advocate Medical Group-Beverly Center9831 S Western Ave Chicago, IL 60643
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

    450 W Il Route 22
    Barrington, IL 60010
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Advocate Christ Medical Center

    4440 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals 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.

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

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St
    Chicago, IL 60617
    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

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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