Ruben Joseph Mylvaganam, MD

Ruben Joseph Mylvaganam, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Pulmonology

Secondary Specialty

  • Critical Care Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, New York University Grossman School of Medicine - 2015
Residency:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - 2018
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2021

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary 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
Palos Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

161 Ratings

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August 24, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, great communication skills, excellent medical knowledge, actively involves patients in care plan, examines all possibilities and makes the best medical decisions.

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August 12, 2023

5.0

Outstanding doctor!

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July 31, 2023

5.0

He's a great doctor. Listens, answers questions and is concerned about his patients

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Because he took the time, & patients to explain all of the details about my condictions

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July 28, 2023

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable, true concern for patients.

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July 19, 2023

5.0

He explained everything made sure I understood what was going on and answered all questions took his time and wasn’t rushing me out ✔️

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July 06, 2023

5.0

He discuss the problem with me and told me what my options were. We made the decision together that I should be hospitalized.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Efficient, knowledgeable and concerned

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July 03, 2023

5.0

Very attentive and responsive

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June 30, 2023

5.0

He really cares about my health.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Meguto how he explained things to me

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Mylvaganam is knowledgeable, listens well and asks my opinion on my care.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

He is very professional give my daughter all the time she needs to really understand my treatment

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Ruben proscribed correct medicine for my wife’s condition and is a good communicator available to talk when needed

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Very good information

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June 13, 2023

5.0

He is clinically astute, proactive, and explains clearly.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Excellent professional and great follow up!

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June 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mylvaganam is very knowledgeable and cares for his patients. He works along side with you to explain your condition in every day terms that someone without as much medical knowledge is able to understand. He also takes time out of his day to call you and answer any follow up questions you may have.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

1. He prepared for my initial consultation by reviewing all my records. 2. He went over his notes on my medical history with me. 3. He asked relevant questions to gather more information. 4. He gave me all the time I needed to explain my history and concerns. 5. He answered all my questions. 6. He is arranging for me to have 3 tests. 7. He is planning to meet with me to discuss the findings of the 3 tests. 8. He promised to help me find alternate care if the test results indicate something other than pulmonary is going on. 9. He gave me a glimmer of hope.

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May 25, 2023

5.0

Took the time with me, very informative discussion and answered my questions.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Very qualified , very attentive, attention to detail.

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April 27, 2023

5.0

He is extremely knowledgeable, very good with the patients and family, very kind and very prompt with his appointments. He is truly a one of a kind doctor.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

I believe that he has a lot of knowledge and experience with my conditions. He makes me feel like he wants me to get well.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Great doctor

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April 25, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable and caring.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

Professional and caring

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April 13, 2023

5.0

He not only seems to have expert level knowledge, but also took a caring approach during our conversation.

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March 31, 2023

5.0

He goes above and beyond!!!!!

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Good person Great doctor

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, takes the time to answer questions, discusses your care with you, listens to your goals.

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March 24, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgeable very caring. He explains what is happening in my lungs so that my husband and I can understand. He also explains how my lungs and heart issues are related and what we are trying to accomplish with the treatment and medication.

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ruben was very nice, kind, knowledgeable, and a good suggestions

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March 05, 2023

4.0

His specialty is pulmonology.

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February 24, 2023

5.0

He listens to and explains everything with easy to understand and complete information. He is very personable and relatable. I would use the word excellence to describe him overall.

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February 23, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable. Had excellent information that he relayed in an easy to understand manner.

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February 06, 2023

5.0

He is very patient and understanding during appointments. Asks the questions and listens to answers. Answers my questions thoroughly and in language I understand not medical jargon.

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January 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ruben has been great. I feel very fortunate he is treating me!

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January 29, 2023

5.0

As above. Did not appear to rush through the appointment.

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January 23, 2023

5.0

He's wonderful. Did a great job getting the clots out.

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January 23, 2023

5.0

Very kind and explained everything very well

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December 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Mylvaganam is extremely knowledgeable, listens to patient and puts them at ease.

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December 29, 2022

5.0

He is very through in looking at the patients problem area and explaining why something is being done or not done. Or medication being prescribed and what it should do. Or why one medication or another probably would not work in a situation.

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December 29, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, answered all questions completely.

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December 19, 2022

5.0

I just can’t come up with a single negative for Dr. Mylvaganam that would bring that 10 down.

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November 22, 2022

5.0

I am glad I went to see him and will recommend him to anyone who is in need of a pulmonary specialist.

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November 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ruben takes the time to explain details to me, I have a lot of confidence in him.

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November 07, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and kind. I feel that I am getting the best, most up-to-date care from him.

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October 28, 2022

5.0

He is very caring, attentive, attention to detail and willing to explain who have going on so that I can understand what is happening.

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October 28, 2022

5.0

He explains thoroughly, coordinates with my other doctors, and is compassionate

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October 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Ruben is a very personable physician. He has a very good personality and makes you feel comfortable talking with him. I would recommend him to anyone needing a pulmonologists.

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October 20, 2022

5.0

He is a great advocate for his patients.

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October 14, 2022

5.0

He cared about my problems and seemed to know I was stressed. He even called to ease my stress a few days later.

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October 10, 2022

5.0

Thoroughly answered all questions.

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September 30, 2022

5.0

He makes me feel cared for.

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September 19, 2022

5.0

My appointment with Dr. Mylvaganam Was flawless and therefore I would want others to have that experience.

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September 19, 2022

5.0

For Dr. RM a 10. He discusses everything, answers all your questions, and is very down to earth, ie honest.

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September 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Ruben is knowledgeable, compassionate and great at explaining everything, especially in a way that I can understand.

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