Ravi Kalhan, MD

Ravi Kalhan, MD

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Primary Specialty

Pulmonology

Secondary Specialty

  • Critical Care Medicine
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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine - 2000
Residency:
University of Pennsylvania Health System - 2003
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2006

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March 03, 2014

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

122 Ratings

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124 Reviews

November 13, 2020

5.0

Very happy and satisfied.

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November 13, 2020

5.0

Good Doctor Care and service

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November 13, 2020

5.0

Didn't seemed rushed or distracted and he seemed attentive to me as his patient.

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November 13, 2020

5.0

Staff were courteous and helpful.

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November 09, 2020

5.0

Great to talk with. I would recommend him

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November 09, 2020

5.0

His Professional attitude. And he was concerned about me. Answered all of my concerns.

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November 09, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan was great. And the staff was Awesome. Very attentive to me. And as a Senior we need that sometimes.

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November 09, 2020

5.0

He had an excellent “bedside manner”.

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November 09, 2020

5.0

Convenient

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November 07, 2020

5.0

I'm \Old School\". I lijke it when doctors are willing to explain your health in layman's terms."

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November 07, 2020

5.0

Thorough, patient, skilled doctor and student doctor!

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November 03, 2020

5.0

highly regarded. Very pleasant. Not rushed. Knowledgeable about condition. Very pleased

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November 03, 2020

5.0

Good care in past and present

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November 03, 2020

4.0

I have no one to compare him with in pulmonary care

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November 03, 2020

4.0

I only know one doctor

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November 03, 2020

5.0

I was impressed by the fact that he said he would find out what it is that is causing my problem.

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November 03, 2020

5.0

The doctors that saw me listened to what I was telling them.

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November 02, 2020

5.0

The employees that check you in and out are efficient. The nurse was great and I like my doctor.

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November 02, 2020

5.0

Competence, timely, friendly staff.

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November 02, 2020

5.0

Fantastic doctor, easy to talk to, listens to my questions and answers them. I feel very comfortable and confident with human my doctor.

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November 02, 2020

5.0

Great care

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October 30, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan is professional and approachable. Expresses interest and responds well to any questions or concerns.

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October 30, 2020

5.0

I have been satisfied myself. But, recently a good friend was not happy with the response for an appointment and had to wait longer than she wanted for an actual appt.

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October 30, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan is extremely thorough and caring. I've also been in one Dr. Kalhan's research studies and it was a excellent experience.

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October 30, 2020

5.0

All the staff - from information, check-in doctors' staff - are extremely helpful, courteous and knowledegable.

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October 27, 2020

5.0

He,has treated me in the past, I got better,with my breathing health

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October 27, 2020

5.0

They, make an my breathing, better.

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October 27, 2020

5.0

Professional; direct with analysis; caring; knowledgable.

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October 27, 2020

5.0

Polite Staff; on time; professional

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October 12, 2020

5.0

Very good doctor and very nice also. I have a lot of faith in him.

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October 12, 2020

5.0

Excellent care

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October 07, 2020

5.0

Very good listener as to how I've been feeling. Always has a plan on how to treat my symptoms.

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October 07, 2020

5.0

Very good listeners to what's going on with me. Always have a plan of treatment.

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October 06, 2020

4.0

He just visited for 2-3 minutes. Most of the interaction was with a doctor still working on his fellowship.

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October 06, 2020

4.0

This was my first visit and I feel the doctors should have spent another five minutes with a new patient.

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October 02, 2020

5.0

Explaining my condition well.

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October 02, 2020

5.0

Conversation straight and to the point.

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September 28, 2020

5.0

Very intelligent. Kind. Cares.

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September 28, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan and staff are superb.

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September 28, 2020

5.0

Again I consider Dr. Kalgan the best there is in pulmonary care. I am thankful for my Dr. Orders, my retired main doctor for always recommending the best of the best for my care.

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September 28, 2020

5.0

This department is professional in every way. Dr. Kalgan is the best of the best in his field. Plus he is nice and listens.

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September 26, 2020

4.0

Excellent Physician

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September 26, 2020

4.0

The care was above average but less than what I got at Mayo Clinic.

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September 25, 2020

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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September 25, 2020

5.0

Very thorough and satisfactory approach

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September 22, 2020

5.0

Professional, incredibly knowledgeable and searches for answers and care, available and caring

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September 22, 2020

5.0

Best doctor - Ravi Kalhan

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September 21, 2020

5.0

This isn't first visit dr Kalhan so I've had prior Experience

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September 19, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan is an excellent physician.

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September 18, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan is super nice. He's not pushy at all. Just reminds if I quit smoking, my condition would improve.

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September 15, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan is a highly intelligent, well studied Doctor. He also thinks out of the box on finding solutions for my ongoing problems These kind of Doctors serve Northwestern well. Out of the box thinking is what made the University of Chicago hospitals so well thought of throughout the world. / Fred Gardner

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September 08, 2020

5.0

He listens and is able to reassure me when I am feeling worried.

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September 08, 2020

5.0

I have been seeing Dr Kalhan since I was first diagnosed with COPD and I have great confidence in his abilities.

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September 08, 2020

4.0

Excellent doctor

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September 08, 2020

4.0

Love Dr. Kalhan

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September 01, 2020

5.0

I feel he has my full attention when I'm at my appointment and that he always fully explains what he feels I should do for my health while listening and keeping my input in all decisions.

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August 31, 2020

5.0

Dr Kalhan has always shown the upmost respect, interest and professionalism. I'm very happy as a patient.

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August 31, 2020

5.0

He is absolutely wonderful. Caring, thorough, and brilliant

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August 31, 2020

5.0

Love my doctors

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August 28, 2020

5.0

It is simple came to Dr. Kalhan and could not breathe. Now, I can. ..A Pulmonary resident saw I was struggling and told me of a time he was too. Then he prayed for me (he asked if it was ok). That was a game changer. ..I free blessed to have Dr. Kalhan caring for me,

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August 28, 2020

5.0

I believe NM Pulmonary has the best health care providers because they are compassionate, knowledgeable, and have helped to be a partner in my own wellness. I always walk away wanting to be better at caring for myself.

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August 24, 2020

5.0

I appreciate Dr. Kalhan looking to reduce the strength of my medication to accurately reflect my current needs.

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August 24, 2020

5.0

Appointment was on time, quick and handled the reason for my office visit efficiently.

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August 24, 2020

5.0

He good

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August 24, 2020

5.0

He's very aware of my medical issues and has helped me thru many medical issues

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August 24, 2020

5.0

Because they listen and also explained things to me. I'm able too trust and feel better

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August 24, 2020

5.0

Excellent empathic doctor. Very through and knowledgeable

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August 16, 2020

5.0

Kalhan explained things in detailed and I got a better understanding

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August 14, 2020

5.0

Dr Kalhan is a good doctor.

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August 14, 2020

5.0

I find Dr. Kalhan to be a competent physician and he listens to my medical issues.

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August 10, 2020

5.0

Consistently the best care I have gotten from any doctor

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August 10, 2020

5.0

I've been very happy with the care

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August 10, 2020

5.0

I am extremely grateful to be in the care of Dr. Kalhan. For the first time in 3 years, I have hope that the reason for my breathing difficulty has been determined.

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August 10, 2020

5.0

Cares about his patients, not just a number.

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August 10, 2020

5.0

Best doctor ever..

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August 03, 2020

5.0

Exrodinary care

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July 31, 2020

5.0

Absolutely love Dr Ravi Kalhan. I've been through some extremely serious health issues and he has resolved these issues and relieved my stress. He also has a great sense of humor and perspective.

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July 31, 2020

5.0

Dr.Kalhan is an excellent Pulmonologist. I feel secure in knowing that he is taking care of my condition in the best way possible.

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July 31, 2020

5.0

Professional And knowledgeable

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July 28, 2020

5.0

The group as a whole is professional and caring and Dr. Kalhan even more so. And he talks to me like a real person— not "just" a doctor

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July 28, 2020

5.0

He has been my doctor for 11 years. He's the best. Professional, innovative with difficult to treat problems. While other people who have what I have lead a limited life, for the most part, I have been able to maintain my quality of life - until now and can't do anything about that. He is everything a doctor should be and as a patient hope to find.

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July 27, 2020

5.0

He has helped me breath better and has a great bedside manner.

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July 27, 2020

5.0

HIs bed side manner and professionalism and I felt like he was truly interested in my case

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July 25, 2020

5.0

Always, happy with the attention given to my health needs.

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July 20, 2020

5.0

He's a very good pulmonologist, I would easy recommend him to someone else.

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July 20, 2020

5.0

Dr Kalhoun is the best!

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July 20, 2020

5.0

Great care , prompt appointments, Doctors who really care

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July 20, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan, Took the time to look at my ex-ray before speaking to me. I didn't feel my appointment with him was rushed and he was attentive. We talked about what needed to be done next, he wants me to have a pulmonary function test and we talked about my next appoint with him in November and having a CT scan prior to my visit. He asked if I had any questions which I did, and he answered them. ?üòä

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July 17, 2020

5.0

He listens.

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July 17, 2020

5.0

thorough questions and good follow-up

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July 14, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan answered my questions during yesterday's call. I have reviewed good care from his team over the past two years.

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July 14, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalgan and his team have done an excellent job of keeping my asthma under control.

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July 13, 2020

5.0

Smart doctor, very careful and caring

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July 13, 2020

5.0

Great Doctor

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July 13, 2020

5.0

Enjoyed my video appointment and have confidence in the care plan suggested.

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July 10, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan is friendly and professional. I always enjoy our visits and feel cared for.

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July 10, 2020

5.0

Always a good experience

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July 10, 2020

5.0

After talking to him, and the change he made to my inhaler which is already making me feel better, he was very reassuring.

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July 10, 2020

5.0

Dr kalahan called me, changed my inhaler and I'm already feeling better! Amazing!

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July 10, 2020

5.0

Good DOCTOR

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July 10, 2020

5.0

Just all of my doctors are at or affiliated with Northwestern. And the service and care I that I receive are excellent.

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July 10, 2020

5.0

Doctor is very professional concerning pulmonary disease. The department personnel is very kind and helpful.

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July 06, 2020

5.0

Have been with Northerstern memorial Hosp for 77 years,.I was born at Wesley Memorial and have always received the best care

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July 06, 2020

5.0

Dr Kalhan is the best

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July 06, 2020

5.0

Doctor is easy to communicate with & answers all questions clearly & succinctly.

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July 06, 2020

5.0

Efficient & convenient. Doctor was prompt, informative & respectful.

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July 03, 2020

5.0

I have been with NM for over 20 years and have trust in Dr. Kalhan and previously Dr. Becker.

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June 30, 2020

5.0

I have total confidence in Dr Ravi Kalhan.

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June 23, 2020

5.0

Professional

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June 23, 2020

5.0

Professional

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June 23, 2020

5.0

his personality & professionalism was great

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June 23, 2020

5.0

Northwestern is the only Hospital I prefer to go to, the overall staff & care I have received from here is outstanding

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June 22, 2020

5.0

Hes a really good dr who cares about patients.

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June 22, 2020

5.0

They have great Drs like Dr Kalhan who really care.

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June 19, 2020

5.0

Excellent doctor

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June 19, 2020

5.0

Even though this was my first appointment with him and it was bu telephone, he really made sure he answered all my questions and took his time with me.

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June 15, 2020

5.0

I was very satisfied with Dr. Ravi Kalahan

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June 15, 2020

5.0

Dr. Ravi Kalahan was very thorough, helpful, and most pleasant to speak with.

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June 15, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan was very personable and welcoming as I'm a new patient. He was on top of my pulmonary history and he explained why I should be on an inhaler. I look forward to meeting Dr. Kalhan in the future.

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June 15, 2020

5.0

He listens and does not rush. He answers all my concerns and is personable

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June 05, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan is patient, he listens and has a sense of humor. This department, while always very busy, runs well and I never feel rushed or have to wait a long tie between procedures be it vitals, breath exercises or seeing the doctor.

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June 01, 2020

5.0

Knowledge and ability to convey that knowledge to patients

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June 01, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan's experience and knowledge working with patients with pulmonary disease.

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June 01, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kalhan has been my pulmonary doctor for over 15..

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