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Thoracic Surgery
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- Medical Education:
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MD, Christian Medical College Vellore - 2003
- Residency:
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Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2011
- Fellowships:
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Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2013
Languages Spoken
- Hindi
- Tamil
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest HospitalCentral DuPage HospitalDelnor HospitalKishwaukee HospitalNorthwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock HospitalsNorthwestern Memorial HospitalPalos 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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733 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 28, 2025
5.0 star star star star starWe have only spoken to Dr. Bharat briefly on the phone and we do not know if my wife Pam will be accepted as a candidate for a double lung transplant. But we have researched Dr. Bharat and have read his awe inspiring book, "Innovation Amid Despair". I have worked in healthcare for 40 years and as a professional, caregiver and patient, Dr. Bharat is a beacon of light in a sea of darkness. His approach to medicine is an inspiration to all, regardless of one's profession or personal journey. If there comes a time when he retires from direct patient care we hope he returns to skydiving, playing the guitar and being with family. The country would also be blessed if Dr. Bharat were to serve as Administrator of HHS or as the Surgeon General. Thank you!
March 27, 2025
5.0 star star star star starI came for a 2nd opinion regarding my Lung Cancer and I had researched his history as a Pulmonary Surgeon and the questions I had regarding my concerns I was more confident with his answers. In fact I decided I wanted him to do the surgery.
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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