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Dr. Vidya Shivakumar, MD

Dr. Vidya Shivakumar, MD

Dermatology*

Dr. Vidya Shivakumar, MD is a dermatologist in Chicago, IL. Dr. Shivakumar has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She is affiliated with medical facilities Rush University Medical Center and Northwest Community Hospital.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

839 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 455-3500

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shivakumar specializes in the area of Dermatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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. Shivakumar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shivakumar

4.6

7 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
14%
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1 Star
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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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Joan B – Nov 21, 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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Nov 13, 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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Oct 26, 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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RG02 – Oct 23, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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SL – Nov 18, 2022
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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
Helpful
Outstanding Dr – Aug 26, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Vidya Shivakumar, MD is a dermatologist in Chicago, IL. Dr. Shivakumar has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She is affiliated with medical facilities Rush University Medical Center and Northwest Community Hospital.

  • Dermatology

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  • Rush University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Rush West Loop839 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60607
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Dermatology Patient Services1725 W Harrison St Ste 264 Chicago, IL 60612
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Practice

Affiliated Radiologists SC1725 W Harrison St Chicago, IL 60612
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

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

    3% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd
    Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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