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Ankit Bharat, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Thoracic Surgery

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Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Bronchogenic cyst
Chest/sternal mass (mediastinal, supraclavicular, thymoma)
Elevated diaphragm (diaphramagmatic plication)
Emphysema or copd
Empyema
Esophageal duplication cyst
Esophageal leiomyoma
Esophageal mass or cancer or esophagus removal (esophagectomy)
Esophageal or zenkers diverticulum
Esophageal perforation
Hyperhidrosis (craniofacial, palmar)
Lung cyst or bullae
Mediastinal/chest mass removal (thymectomy)
Narrowing or blockage of airway, or tracheal stenosis

Phrenic nerve injury or elevated diaphragm
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
Post sternotomy problems
Pulmonary sequestration
Rib fracture(s)
Robotic surgery
Substernal goiter
Surgery for mesothelioma (pleurectomy)
Sympathectomy
Thymic hyperplasia
Tracheal mass or tracheal removal (trachea resection)
Tracheomalacia
Trouble swallowing (achalasia, esophageal dysmotility, esophageal stricture)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Christian Medical College Vellore - 2003
Residency:: Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2011
Fellowships:: Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2013

Languages Spoken

Hindi
Tamil

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Kishwaukee Hospital

Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

At Northwestern Medicine, our patient’s feedback is important to us. While different care providers have their own unique strengths, we strive to be as transparent as possible with our quality of care.

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Overall Rating

4.9

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810 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

63 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

63 Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Responsive, thorough, reassuring

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Because he is a Giant. Another Surgeon might have removed my total upper left Lung, Dr Bharat only removed the tumor, the lymph nodes surrounding the wound showed no disease. There was no reason to take more of my Lung. My breathing has not been impacted

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bharat is one of the best, smartest, and most caring doctors we have ever come in contact with.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

He's quite knowledgeable, calm and quite friendly with better explanations for better understanding.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Very informative and decisive.Appreciate that

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Believe it or not so he operated on me it took part of my lungs and I walked home 4 hours after my surgery is excellent actually exceptional

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February 09, 2026

5.0

His reviews are excellent. He explained everything well.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Provided lots of options

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February 04, 2026

5.0

He called me right away which is unheard of for Dr to call you that fast I was very impressed

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bharat and his team were very attentive to my concerns. They answered all my questions and provided information regarding future health concerns. They were very pleasant, considerate and professional.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

He is concise nd to the point with his questions. He has an impeccable reputation.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bharat was very knowledgeable and thorough about my diagnosis. I was very pleased with his honesty, along with him following my health care in the future.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

For his expertise and experience.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Confidence

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January 14, 2026

5.0

A very positive polite Doctor

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January 14, 2026

5.0

I really appreciate that he contacts his patients himself. That shows a real interest in my care. I'm also thankful for his God given talent.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

He's been my doctor for a few years and he's great

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December 17, 2025

5.0

I believe he is kind and wants to help me.,I believe God has given him a lot of talent as a Thoracic surgeon

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Great in explaining his diagnosis, friendly and caring.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Feel he has gone above and beyond to understand my condition, and keeps me informed.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

As I said above, the thoroughness and realistic reassurance of his approach, left me relieved and comforted. He is taking every measure possible to understand my unusual mass and be prepared in surgery and afterwards.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Expert in his field, friendly, caring

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He seemed warm, kind, thoughtful, thorough, calm.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bharat is a very very best and he is awesome. Recommend him for anything.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Everyone was very polite helpful explaining each step,talking to me helping to get past my fears

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November 26, 2025

5.0

I know I am in the BEST hands possible.. and trust him Thoroughly

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November 19, 2025

5.0

He is an amazing doctor, doing miracles

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October 22, 2025

5.0

I left Dr. Bharat's office knowing that I was receiving the best possible care and would want to share my very positive experience with others. Dr. Bharat explained things in a clear and thorough manner which gave me better insight and knowledge of my pre and post surgical care and also provided me with great comfort in moving forward.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Best Dr

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Bharat and his staff are phenomenal.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Confidence in care

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October 08, 2025

5.0

He's very professional and an excellent surgeon.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

He made me feel secure that we could get to the bottom of my problem Was not at all prone to "Dr. talk" but explained in regular "people talk"" His staff did the same!

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September 18, 2025

5.0

I would recommend Northwestern Hospital because they have the best of the best people are very helpful and when it comes to your life, you want the best

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September 17, 2025

5.0

See the reason why I rated the thoracic surgery group, plus add that Dr Bharat is very much in control of his game and yet is a warm and kind physician.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bharat and team are always very pleasant and professional.Take time to explain things to me. Opportunity to ask questions.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Fantastic physician

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Highly skilled surgeon, caring

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September 02, 2025

5.0

He listened to my post surgery problem explained some options we can take later if needed and answered all my questions truthfully

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bharat is truly amazing!! I am blessed to be under his care.. His expertise, and knowledge is very comforting to me!

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August 14, 2025

5.0

He is very professional yet down to earth. He wasn't rushing, explained everything very well, took the time to answer my questions. I feel very comfortable with him as my Dr.

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Felt very comfortable and confident when discussing my issue.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

He did my surgery successfully, as he mentioned in my 1st appointment. The only thing can be improved is, he could have talk with me before or after surgery which would have helped me to feel calm from surgery fear.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Calm and reasonable.

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July 27, 2025

5.0

Only one I trust

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July 20, 2025

5.0

Great technician, can count on him to do the right thing. Exactly what you need in a surgeon.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

He is awesome

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Very personable. Took the time to answer my questions and the concerns of my family. Explained where I am now and the next steps

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June 25, 2025

5.0

He is a terrific doctor. We have total confidence with him in charge for all we've been though. So glad we have him as our doctor!

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June 18, 2025

5.0

He is so intelligent and explains everything very well and took time to answer all my questions

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent appointment

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June 18, 2025

5.0

No one bette

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June 14, 2025

5.0

Good Doctor

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June 12, 2025

5.0

He is the BEST! He's so smart caring calm patient kind and answers all my questions. He never seems rushed w me either and I appreciate him and his team more than I could ever verbalize in this survey.

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June 08, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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June 05, 2025

5.0

Professional

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Top surgeon in his field!

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May 28, 2025

5.0

Very responsive.

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bharat is the best surgeon and very down to earth. I trust him with my life.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

The best care anyone could ask for.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

Responds to patient with questions quickly and explains treatments.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

Very nice good doctor and good contact with patient

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May 08, 2025

5.0

Listens and answers questions

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interest

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

Lung Healing Technologies
LungIQ

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

VisionGate

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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