Arif Jivan, MD, PhD

Arif Jivan, MD, PhD

4.9 
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Interventional Cardiology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2013
Professional Education:
PhD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School - 2009
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2015
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2018
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2020

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology (Certified)
  • National Board of Echocardiography - Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

215 Ratings

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Took care of all things needed in one visit.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He was knowledgeable and patient. I left his office feeling very positive about my visit.

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August 17, 2022

4.0

He right away gave me a referral to get and echo done

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner. Very kind and helpful.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Confident & professional. Not afraid to offer opinions.

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Jivan took the time to actively listen to and respond to our questions/comments. He was aware of our visit and looked into areas of prior interest/health concerns. He was professional and kind.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Really like his attention to detail, time spend and overall approach.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

He is very personable and supportive. Answers questions and explains as much as needed. He is sincere and willing to go that extra "mile" to reassure a patient.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

He listens and doesn’t rush patients out. He follows up and seems genuinely concerned

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July 03, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, easy to understand.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

He listens and includes me in a plan moving forward. He never makes me feel judged about my weight or what heart issues I might have. Even though I know how busy he is, I never feel rushed. I feel his humanity and I’m grateful for that.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

He's the best!

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Very courteous and concerned about my overall health

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Jivan very attentive explained how we would proceed with treatment Really an awesome person and Dr

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May 26, 2022

5.0

He runs his thoughts and ideas by you to see what you think - doesn’t just tell you this is the way it is - makes you feel like you’re involved in your treatment

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable

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May 23, 2022

0.0

he read the other drs opinion and failed to discuss other options plus surgery would be in chicago thats a long way from home

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Fantastic doctor.

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May 21, 2022

5.0

Appointment was productive. Dr. Jivan is personable, asked the right questions and his notes are excellent. Very glad I chose him as a new cardiologist.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

He's a excellent doctor

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner and extremely thorough

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Buen Doctor

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May 05, 2022

5.0

He GOOD, He encourages you to help yourself, it’s two way relationships with both parties having responsibilities to take care of.

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April 22, 2022

5.0

He was nice and seemed to be interested with my health.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Jivan was direct but caring. He asked questions and really listened to me. I did not feel rushed. He was thorough and reassuring.

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April 08, 2022

4.0

Concerns. Bedside manners

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March 19, 2022

5.0

Knowledge, caring and time spent.

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February 12, 2022

5.0

Very concerned and through

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February 05, 2022

5.0

Good care.

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February 01, 2022

5.0

Bright, kind and patient. Very impressive first meeting.

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January 28, 2022

5.0

Just met him yesterday - seems to know his stuff - good listener - you can work a problem out with a doctor like him .

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January 11, 2022

5.0

Very professional and compassionate!

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December 24, 2021

5.0

Questions answered. Good bedside manner .

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December 22, 2021

5.0

Dr Jivan is a good listener, very knowledgable and thorough and answers questions completely.

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December 21, 2021

5.0

I think Dr. Arif Jivan is a good man!

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December 16, 2021

5.0

Seemed to care about me. Knowledgeable a thorough

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November 23, 2021

5.0

Listened and explained answers to all my questions.

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November 21, 2021

5.0

Great knowledge and care of patient!

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November 13, 2021

5.0

He was great at answering all my questions and explaining the procedure. Everything went well and the entire experience was as good as can be expected.

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November 09, 2021

5.0

Dr. Jivan takes the time to prepare for our visit by looking at my numbers and listens to my questions and concerns. We discuss different options and come to the the best possible plan for my care together.

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October 20, 2021

5.0

Doctor presents himself extremely well

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October 19, 2021

5.0

He was very detailed and understanding. He didn't rush in and out. Took time to explain

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October 12, 2021

5.0

Efficient and talks to patients at a level they can understand. Doesn't have a problem answering questions

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October 08, 2021

5.0

Wonderful bedside manner. He takes time to explain everything. Best care. Always professional and just a nice guy.

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September 28, 2021

5.0

I believe that he is genuinely interested in the well being of his patients

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September 21, 2021

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.

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September 20, 2021

5.0

very reasonable, easy to contact

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September 15, 2021

5.0

Dr Jivan asked questions to address any concerns I had and listened to how I felt Was very good appointment

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September 08, 2021

5.0

He is very intelligent and concerned for his patient health. He reviewed my file and aware of my history. Also had a great personality to discuss my medical situation.

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September 08, 2021

5.0

Very personable. Clinic seems to need to reschedule his appointments very often.

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September 03, 2021

5.0

Our first meeting. Very positive. Took time with me

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August 18, 2021

5.0

His knowledge and personality

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August 18, 2021

5.0

Dr Jivan was very informative. I never felt rushed. He took time to answer my questions and I felt heard during our appointment.

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August 07, 2021

4.0

I have only met him one time so am not able to give as much of a review as I would like. He had a great and welcoming personality and was very informative and wise. .

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August 04, 2021

5.0

He was proffessional and caring

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August 01, 2021

5.0

He is concerned and care about your health.

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July 30, 2021

5.0

First visit , Im satisfied with the plan of care

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July 14, 2021

5.0

Willing to take time and answer questions. Genuine person

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July 13, 2021

5.0

I would say that Dr Jivan is easy to talk with about my health and healthcare and has made it clear that he is accessible and encouraging of regular communication on whats going on with me.

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June 17, 2021

5.0

Dr. Jivan is very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to you. Im very happy with the service he provides me.

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June 10, 2021

5.0

He is proactive in his treatment and he gives you all the options available so you can assist in managing the care.

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June 01, 2021

4.0

Was willing to offer prevention methods and seemed to have a through knowledge of my background

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May 21, 2021

5.0

Nice guy, took his time to explain and genuinely cared about my health

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May 19, 2021

5.0

Thorough

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May 17, 2021

5.0

Good doctor !

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May 17, 2021

5.0

Explained everything well

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May 05, 2021

5.0

He is very knowledgeable,and he truly cares about his patients.

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April 29, 2021

5.0

Dr. Jivan has been 100% awesome.

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April 28, 2021

5.0

The dr.was very helpful and explained things that I didnt know

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April 26, 2021

5.0

He was very friendly and interested in my health care but not ready to do or suggest things that I did not need.

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April 23, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable and good bed side manners

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April 21, 2021

5.0

Muy atento y Profesional. Se preocupa por sus pacientes.

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April 19, 2021

5.0

He was very welcoming explained everything step by step and gave me a plan to my traetment

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April 18, 2021

5.0

it was like he was trying to have me diagnosed myself

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April 16, 2021

5.0

Very experienced and knowledgeable of my medical condition.

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April 16, 2021

4.0

He used to work with Dr. Charles Davidson

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April 16, 2021

5.0

He was thoughtful and thorough. Nothing felt rushed and we talked through the concerns about the symptoms and out together a tiered and multi thronged approach to hopefully seeing changes

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April 14, 2021

5.0

I have been very happy with Dr. Jivan to this point.

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April 11, 2021

5.0

Dr. Jivan has a wonderful combination of medical excellence and compassion for his patients. He listens to my concerns and works with me to find the best solution. He responds quickly to any email questions. I am so glad I was introduced to him and plan to continue to see him for my cardiac care.

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April 09, 2021

5.0

Takes his time and listens to the patient.

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March 27, 2021

5.0

Listens and explains

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March 26, 2021

5.0

Good rapport and patience with answering all of my questions.

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March 26, 2021

5.0

Answered all my questions and explain things well. Great demeanor. He was well prepared for my appointment. I have great confidence in him.

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March 17, 2021

5.0

Very friendly. Thorough in all of his questions and seems to care a lot about his patients.

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March 10, 2021

5.0

He took time for questions, didn't feel rushed.

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March 09, 2021

5.0

He really cares about your well being.

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March 09, 2021

5.0

Friendly, thorough, and asked great questions to get the full picture. Appreciated Dr. Javans expertise! Thank you!

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March 07, 2021

5.0

Dr. Jivan took great care in explaining my situation along with the upcoming procedure.

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March 02, 2021

5.0

I think Arif Jivan a good doctor.

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March 01, 2021

5.0

He takes the time to answer all of my questions and concerns. He has a friendly, laid back style which reduces stress. He has improved my health.

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February 27, 2021

5.0

Dr showed patience and concern.

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February 24, 2021

5.0

Personable, explained everything well. Asked questions.

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February 21, 2021

5.0

First impressions are so important and he did not disappoint. He was kind and thorough, gave us a chance to speak freely, and constantly asked if we had any questions. I left the appointment with definitive information and a clear understand of my treatment plan.

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February 19, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable, explained well. Also, good personality. Answered all my questions, even spoke with my cardiologist locally.

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February 19, 2021

5.0

Took the time to discuss everything answered all my questions and gave me the means to get in touch with him for anything that comes up in the future. I felt as though he cared about me and all of my health concerns. Very professional and personable Great Guy I would highly recommend

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February 16, 2021

5.0

Took the time to listen to my concerns

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February 05, 2021

5.0

Hes so informative about everything and takes time to explain everything.

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February 03, 2021

5.0

Great experience. He explained everything very thoroughly:

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January 22, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and friendly. Easy to talk to. Doctor clearly explains his ideas and plans to the patient.

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January 22, 2021

5.0

He took the time to answer all questions, calmed some anxiety about appointment and gave good advise

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Disclosures

Arif Jivan, MD, PhD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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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