Neela Thangada, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Atherosclerosis Prevention
Coronary Artery Disease
Echocardiography
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Ischemic Heart Disease
Preventive Cardiology

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School - 2017
Residency:: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - 2020
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2023

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Telugu

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

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113 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

29 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

29 Reviews

February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Thangada listens attentively, shows genuine compassion, and clearly explains your care and next steps. I feel confident and very well cared for. Highly recommend.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Thangada was very attentive and asked many questions which was very helpful. She was very patient with answering all the questions that I had as well.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

I am sure that I explained that above.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

I got the feeling she was not only a skilled physician but also caring and professional

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Shes unstanding andjust helpful kind soul

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January 24, 2026

5.0

She is amazing, really great cardiologist.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Answered all my questions.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

very informative

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December 28, 2025

5.0

I felt like everyone knew their job and everyone was very nice, that made it easy for me.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Doctor Thangada, has a great personality and she is very knowledgeable and concerned.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

She listens and asked the right questions explains options for treatment based on my quality of life showing all the options

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Great cardiologist, cares about her patients and answer to your questions in a very reasonable and satisfying way.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Very nice

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October 22, 2025

4.0

Thoughtful, conscientious and spent lots of time with me and my husband.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Short visit but very thorough. Seems with it.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

very happy with every facet of appointment

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Patient with my questions and provided options. I did not feel like she was rushing me through to see another patient. Very kind.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Attentive, kind and highly professional doctor

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Unbelievably nice. She took time to get to know my history and issues. Came up with a really good plan.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

She spent time with me and was caring

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent bedside manner Patient Excellent listener Explained & discussed her recommendations

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September 08, 2025

4.0

Took time to listen to my symptoms and had a friendly manner.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

I don't rate physicians # 10 lightly or simply as a reflex. Dr Thangada's thoroughness, sincerity & authenticity of listening skills evokes trust & confidence.

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August 09, 2025

5.0

Very caring

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August 08, 2025

5.0

I was switching to a new Cardiologist. She took 20 minutes ahead of time to go over all my prior tests and records. They we had a thorough physical exam and question and answer session about everything. I couldn't have been more pleased with my new doctor.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Careful thorough

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Explained complex things simply. Didn't talk down

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June 10, 2025

5.0

very knowledgeable and empathetic

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May 30, 2025

5.0

Very sharp, listens well, encourages patient participation, and is not at all patronizing.

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Disclosures

Neela Thangada, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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