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Dr. Venkata Buddharaju, MD

Dr. Venkata Buddharaju, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Venkata Buddharaju, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Thorek Memorial Hospital.

3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

840 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Buddharaju specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Buddharaju's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buddharaju

3.0

6 ratings, 6 with a written review
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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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Joanna – Aug 15, 2024
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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
  • Long wait times
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Feb 22, 2022
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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The Nieves Family in Chicago, IL – Jan 02, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Venkata Buddharaju, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Thorek Memorial Hospital.
  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
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  • English

  • Telugu

Locations

Practice

Unavail840 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613
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Practice

Amal K. Mukherjee MD SC840 W Irving Park Rd Ste 301 Chicago, IL 60613
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Weiss Memorial Hospital4646 N Marine Dr Chicago, IL 60640
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Practice

Thorek Memorial Hospital850 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd
    Winfield, IL 60190
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Thorek Memorial Hospital

    850 W Irving Park Rd
    Chicago, IL 60613

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Weiss Memorial Hospital

    4646 N Marine Dr
    Chicago, IL 60640

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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