David J. Mehlman, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - 1973
Residency:: Johns Hopkins University - 1976
Fellowships:: University of Chicago - 1978

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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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847 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

75 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

75 Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Dedicated Doctor, who is very professional and knowledgeable in treating his patients

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Dr Mehlman has been my cardiologist for over 25 years. He is an exceptionally renowned cardiologist who is very caring and comprehensive in his delivery of health care.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

He is infinitely caring, and I trust he is equally knowledgable.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Personalized, experienced, up-to-date treatment.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

See above, or, if you would prefer I could insert additional flowery language in this box.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor with a great bedside manner.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mehlman takes exceptional care of his patients.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Dr Mehlman is FABULOUS!! He is kind, caring, thorough, thoughtful, and inspiring.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Best doctor who happens to be cardiologist.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

He is personable, compassionate and very thorough in his check ups and discussing what and why he is doing.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Great doctor

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January 12, 2026

5.0

An outstanding practitioner who commitment to his patients shines.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

So nice and caring

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Practices with state-of-the-art knowledge, but with "old school" medical compassion.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

David J. Mehlman, MD has been my cardiologist for the past 40 years. He has provided excellent care consistently.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Dr.Mehlman is thorough in his exam approach: considering my cardiac health and condition from every perspective. He is never rushed, always making sure that he has devoted enough time, so that all aspects of my health and lifestyle are taken into consideration and addressed. Dr. Mehlman always asks about my family, specifically about my children and grandchildren. He is curious about the many aspects of my life that contribute to my lifestyle and health. I look forward to each annual appointment.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

No one better.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Conscientious, responsible excellent care

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Good doctor

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Great doc

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Very supportive of his patients. Communicates clearly. One of the best Cardiologists in the city.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Best cardiologist I have ever known.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

A real pro.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

David Mehlman has been my cardiologist for over 30 years. He is an expert in his field, thoroughly professional, caring and deeply dedicated to his patients.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Devotes full attention to his patients needs and concerns , aided by meticulous notes and a genuine desire to provide the best care possible.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mehlman has been my cardiologist since 1992 and has always taken excellent care of my needs. He is thorough and caring. He takes the time know each patient on a personal level.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mehlman is caring and very knowledgeable. He takes time with his patients. He doesn't rush us in and out. He explains everything very well. He also asks my opinion about things to see how I feel. He is a superior physician.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent and caring physician.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Always greets me in the lobby, spends quality time with and challenges me to keep with health, weight, and exercise.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mehlman has been my cardiologist for many years and has always shown a real interest in my healthcare. He is very thorough, patient, and takes a great deal of time with me during my annual checkups.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

He is a very caring doctor

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Mehlman is the best

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October 21, 2025

5.0

He is the best. No further explanation necessary

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October 18, 2025

5.0

Top professional.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

I have just received such great care for decades from Dr. Mehlman. his attention to detail is extraordinary and he truly cares.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent care, respectful communications.

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October 12, 2025

5.0

great. caring skilled doctor....I believe he is not accepting new patients

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mehlman is among the best cardiologists in the US, and I am extremely fortunate to be one of his patients.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and very kind.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Excellent bedside manner and very knowledgeable and helpful.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

There is not enough room to explain his talents & experiences as a diagnostician. Northwestern is very fortunate to have someone of his caliber on their staff.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Professional, explains and answers all questions in layman's language.

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September 21, 2025

5.0

He is unique in caring for this patient

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September 15, 2025

5.0

He has been a solid and trusted resource.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

He's smart, experienced and attentive

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September 13, 2025

5.0

He's the best!

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September 07, 2025

5.0

Been a great Doctor for me for over 30 years....since the day I arrived in Chicago. I was born with a heart defect in 1950 had first open heart surgery in 1959. When I came to Chicago Northwestern really kept it going until medicine caught up with what I needed next to keep the repair going, I had second open heart surgery in 1982. I am the story of cardiac care progress. Last month I turned 75...I good story about good cardiac care,

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August 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Mehlman is an outstanding Clinician and Person. He takes the time to listen carefully. He is very thorough.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

He can't be beat.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Wonderful care.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Mehlman is an outstanding physician. He is extremely competent and so caring. He is the best of the best.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

he is smart, attentive, economic and speaks in language that a non-doctor can easily understand

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. David Mehlman is simply THE BEST! He has been treating our family with the utmost care, going above and beyond for the past 15 years. He has extended the length and quality of the lives of our parents and now continues into the second generation. His expertise, experience and dedication are unmatched and rarely seen in healthcare settings today. Where would we be without Dr. Mehlman? I shudder to think.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Melman is so knowledgeable and thorough. I saw two other cardiologists that did not explain things as well as he did. Dr. Melhman makes you feel very comfortable.He cares about his patients and I highly recommend him.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mehlman, while being the consummate professional and excellent physician, is also very warm, friendly and interested in hearing from and learning about his patients.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

He is a real doctor.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, professional, compassionate and detail minded.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Everything from him coming personally to waiting patient to his amazing knowledge and care

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Dr David Mehlman is wonderful physician. He is thorough and seeing him makes me feel extremely well cared for.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Sr Mehlman is the ideal cardiologist. He is intelligent and kind and caring.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

He is caring, answers all my questions and provides wonderful care and great advice.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

He's the best

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June 22, 2025

5.0

He's very. Nice and attentive

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Mehlman is fantastic

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June 09, 2025

5.0

He is a consummate professional. He knows cardiology inside and out. He is one of the best doctors I've ever known. He's empathic, he listens, he explains his findings, he's thorough and trustworthy. He follows through.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Highly knowledgeable.

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June 08, 2025

5.0

His knowledge and willingness to help in the most basic ways to help his patients.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

The same as above. Professionalism, dedication, caring attitude and overall excellence.

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June 01, 2025

5.0

Simply one of the best doctors I've seen. Cutting-edge care with old school charm. Involves me in my care leaving me both knowledgeable and motivated.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

They don't make''em like him anymore

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May 13, 2025

5.0

He is thorough; I always feel I have his full attention. He welcomes questions and responds thoughtfully.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

He is best!!

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May 05, 2025

5.0

There is no one like Dr.Mehlman. He is heartfelt & professional. He is interested in one's lifestyle as it relates to one's overall condition & explains everything. I am very fortunate that he is my cardiologist!!

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May 04, 2025

5.0

My continuing contacts with him as my primary physician provider over the past 20 years.

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Disclosures

David J. Mehlman, 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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