Baljash S. Cheema, MD

Baljash S. Cheema, MD

4.8 
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Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2015
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2018
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2022
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2023

Languages Spoken

  • Punjabi

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine/Advanced Heart Failure-Transplant Cardiology - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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

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4.8
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121 Ratings

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32 Reviews

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32 Reviews

February 13, 2026

5.0

Extremely smart

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January 27, 2026

5.0

He seems knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Also, he's not alarmist.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Great Cardiologist! We got a plan together to get things fixed.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Skilled, good communication

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Very friendly and had a great bedside manner IHe makes you feel like he cares.

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January 01, 2026

5.0

Great communication and generous with his time.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

He provides excellent care and has a most agreeable manner.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Very courteous

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December 15, 2025

5.0

The lady at the front desk

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December 11, 2025

5.0

He's the best.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cheema is extremely knowledgeable and is able to communicate complex issues in a very understandable manner. He strikes the perfect balance between being compassionate and direct. I found him to be very personable and responsive.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Aside from the aforementioned Dr. Cheema was excellent in presenting the test results right away as I was anxious he introduced himself to my son and daughter seemingly unalarmed they were present and even inquired if they had questions. His calming demeanor turned the anxiousness to not even an afterthought. My children were at ease and we are thankful to have the results expediently and the terminology from NM My Chart explained in detail we were all very relieved and grateful.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Likeable knowledgeable talk so you can understand

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Caring person

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October 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Cheema was very thorough and answered all our questions along with giving us his expert opinion and thoughts.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Extremely concerned and explained everything to me ,

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Cheema was very knowledgeable regarding my overall health especially my heart health he took into consideration my concerns and expressed several thoughts that may attribute to my lack of energy along with additional meds that may help and follow up with him as well as his staff to monitor progress. Dr Cheema made me feel extremely comfortable and I am confident that my heart is in very capable hands. A young man T. [last name] assisting Dr Cheema was very professional and pleasant going over my health history comfortably. I certainly hope Northwestern hires this future doctor.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

He thoroughly addressed my issues.

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August 21, 2025

5.0

Tops in his field. Takes the time to solve my issues. I feel extremely confident with him and his decisions.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Gets to the cause and comes up with the best game plan to fix the medical issues.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Understanding and careful

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June 12, 2025

4.0

My first time meeting him, he came highly recommended. So I guess he did what needed to be done according to Dr. [last name]

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June 12, 2025

5.0

Good

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June 11, 2025

5.0

He was well prepared

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June 09, 2025

5.0

He takes the time to talk with you and explain things

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June 08, 2025

5.0

Professional

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Lucky to be Dr Cheema's patient.

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Cheema is through and goes the extra mile his pts

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May 29, 2025

5.0

He cares about his patients

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May 29, 2025

5.0

I thought he was terrific, but once again the trip is very inconvenient. Need to have a good reason why local isn't good enough. St. Luke's here is good for cardiology.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable great personal approach

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Cheema was excellent explaining my medical issues and suggested how best to care for my medical needs.

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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

  • HealthSpan
  • Zoe Biosciences

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

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

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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