Shawn Kothari, MD

4.9

135 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neuro-Oncology

Secondary Specialty

Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - 2016
Residency:: University of Chicago - 2019
Fellowships:: University of Pennsylvania Health System - 2022

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

135 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

34 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

34 Reviews

February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kothari is compassionate, knowledgeable, and informative. He's very willing to answer questions. I feel like he is thoughtful about helping me make decisions based on the information of my unique situation.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

He is impressively competent in patient care

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable! Very supportive. Spent time explaining everything involved in making the treatment plan. Patiently answered all our questions. Lots of respect for Dr. Kothari

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Compassionate, informative, helpful, knowledgeable, patient

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January 05, 2026

4.0

Appropriate follow through; opportunity to ask questions & express concerns; information provided in a manner that I could understand; feedback provided.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Thorough . Very nice and professional

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Very nice and answers any questions I have Is willing to help anyone

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kothari has followed my treatment & follow-up very closely. He has kept me well-informed, has demonstrated sincere compassion for my symptoms, has provided me with ample opportunities to ask questions & express concerns & has made me feel an important part of the decision making for my treatment & care.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Brilliant and personable. Easily understood and through and interested in the patient. Forthright with suggestions. Pleasant to talk to.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kothari took the time to listen to my concerns & addressed each one with care. He went over the details of results from a test done last visit that I requested clarification about. Dr. Kothari went over next steps. He asked for my input & validated my concerns.

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October 25, 2025

5.0

He lessoned to me every time I have been in the office and didn't hurry me out. Made sure all my questions were answered.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

He is a good listener. Very thorough and thoughtful. Never makes you feel rushed.

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October 19, 2025

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, thorough, efficient and effective.

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October 18, 2025

4.0

Dr. Kothari provided answers to my questions & gave me an opportunity to address needs & symptoms. He followed up promptly with my surgical oncologist to inquire about recommendations for scheduling a CT scan.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

He is soo caring, thorough and takes the entire picture into consideration when making decisions.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

His ability to explain in layman's terms

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September 15, 2025

4.0

Professional & compassionate; explained things in terms I could understand. I felt respected & valued in terms of my care & treatment options.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

He knows how to treat you and he will always follow through with you.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Amazing and kind dr

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Very understanding

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Very nice and eased my worries

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August 02, 2025

5.0

He is very kind and professional and he has helped me a lot including the whole northw estern team that is over my care. He also is very intentional when explaining things I recently been hospitalized and he came and checked on me I really thank him for that. My team of care I have Iam happy with He also was able get my medicine and now Iam feeling a little better and can move my left feet he is very good at responding to my needs he also makes sure things are done

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Very courteous and understanding

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July 20, 2025

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable and kind.

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July 19, 2025

5.0

He was patient and listened to everything we said.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Dr was a very good listener. Explained things very clearly. Excellant people skills are needed in this very sensitive area.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Very caring and a good listener.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Very professional . Answers all questions. Puts us at ease

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June 07, 2025

5.0

He is very professional and easy to talk to you. He is truthful but empathetic

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Very nice confident i walked feeling good

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Caring

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May 05, 2025

5.0

he always takes time to explain actions and possible side effects

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Always walks in the room prepared and explains everything so I understand

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May 01, 2025

5.0

professional

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Disclosures

Shawn Kothari, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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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