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Devalingam Mahalingam, MD, PhD

4.9

669 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, National University of Ireland Galway - 2000
Fellowships:: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine - 2009

Languages Spoken

Malay

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (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:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

669 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

April 17, 2025

5.0

Very attentive & precise while delivering results and other information

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April 11, 2025

5.0

he's the best.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

He is a caring professional. He spends the time explaining my treatment with me and makes sure I understand what he tells me.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

He answers your questions very fullest to his knowledge and I know I am in the best hands with my Cancer.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

The best doctor for cancer treatment, excellence and compassion

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March 31, 2025

5.0

He is special

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March 20, 2025

5.0

He's been wonderful

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mahalingam is kind and takes his time explaining my options.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Very compassionate Very thorough

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Smart kind and professional

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February 20, 2025

5.0

He is there to treat the cancer and the whole person as well. His kindness will not be forgotten.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Devalingam Mahalingam is very thorough in his explanations, very kind. He is always open to additional questions. He addressed the concerns of my sons as well.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Thorough, compassionate and trusting.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication; explained things well, and analyzed the data that no one else had. Believe we were put on the correct course of treatment.

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February 15, 2025

5.0

He was kind and encouraging about the medical diagnosis.

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Because he saved my life

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mahalingam apples unusually effective communication skills as he applies his medical knowledge.

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Mahalingam helpings me for 6 years .He is the best.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

He is very professional and answers all your questions. He is ever qualified.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Took time to tell me what I needed to hear

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Mahalingham is hands-down the best oncologist we have ever seen. He is so knowledgeable yet has a way of relating to you. That is understandable and compassionate.i wouldn't trust anyone else with such important decisions

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Professional manner and straightforward answers.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Five years cancer free

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Explains clearly, sincere, knowledgeable

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Smart, compassionate, answers questions thoroughly

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January 13, 2025

5.0

He really takes time to listen to your questions and concerns.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable , concerned about his patients and available.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

professionalism, engagement, approach, patient-style

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December 26, 2024

5.0

He is dedicated to his craft. I would recommend him to anyone who needs him.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

He's a great Doctor

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Very informative friendly and genuine

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December 19, 2024

5.0

He seems to really care about me and my cancer care needs

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Doctor with a positive attitude always attentive to his patients and looking for solutions

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December 12, 2024

5.0

A caring professional

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December 01, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and gives you the time you need

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November 21, 2024

5.0

He's awesome he's very thorough and very accurate and prompt with me/ his patients and he explains everything very well down to the T

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mahalingam very professional and very informative and knowledgeable. I wouldn't change Dr.

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November 18, 2024

4.0

It was my first visit . Recommended by my previous oncologist who retired . He was knowledgeable about my history and treatment. Explained the follow up surveillance schedule . Short visit as there are no active problems at the moment .

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Explained things clearly

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mahalingam listens carefully, speaks honestly, and communicates clearly the next steps of our cancer journey, which can be stressful and complex, not just for the patient, but for the family.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough and knowledgeable, explained everything I needed to know.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, articulate and caring.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

He and his team are very good at what they do.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

His professionalism, medical knowledge and communication skills.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Our relationship is new (former AB Benson patient) but he has been very knowledgeable and attentive.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Is very much on top of my case. Recommendations have been timely and on point.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Watched me with interest and compassion.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Knowledge , kind and compassionate

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October 09, 2024

5.0

He is very good doctor!

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Vast and through knowledge of gastrointestinal cancer

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Professional and yet friendly

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Always nice

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September 25, 2024

5.0

Bedside manor and knowledge

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Same reasons as above- plus reveling custom protocols based on unique patient needs.

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Talent and organized well planned doctor.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

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

Actuate Therapeutics, Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Exelixis, Inc.
Qurient Co. Ltd.

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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