Measles Information

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Critical Care
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension

Education

Medical Education:: MD, New York University Grossman School of Medicine - 2015
Residency:: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital - 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

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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346 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

41 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

41 Reviews

April 25, 2025

5.0

Highly trained Pulmonologist. Thorough and orders tests to evaluate and treat the patient's medical condition. Works very well with the patient to diagnose and treat the medical problem

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April 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Mylvaganam and the whole staff are first rate in all categories.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Great, caring Dr.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

An outstanding doctor

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Very impersonal personal

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Honestly, it was 1st visit ever to Northwestern Memorial Hospital. I don't have a comparison.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

He is great and is always responsive to my questions. I feel that he is very good in explaining all aspects of my treatments, including educating me too. I feel very safe in his care.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

He is brilliant and caring_took adequate time with me.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Caring manner and expertise

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April 01, 2025

5.0

He's an excellent physician and he is very thorough.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ruben is very thorough, listens to his patients and provides the utmost quality of care.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

The doctor listen

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March 24, 2025

5.0

He is the best doctor I have ever seen and been cared for.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Excellent Physcian in every way

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Great physician, very caring.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Rubin is wonderful. He,takes the time to explain things and answers all of my thoroughly questions.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

He is incredibly knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He approaches every situation with excellent care and concern and will work hard to find the best solution for everyone involved.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor; knowledgeable, talented, caring professional

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February 13, 2025

5.0

He is the best doctor thanks for his excellent care

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February 10, 2025

5.0

he tell you whT os what so i know whar to do

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February 10, 2025

5.0

He is pretty prompt and polite. He is very informative and answers all my questions. When I ask him for his opinion he always gives it and then tells me why he recommends it.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Intelligence

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February 03, 2025

5.0

very caring and knowledgeable

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January 24, 2025

5.0

He explained condition at my level, being sure I understood as he went. Took as much time as needed. Highly knowledgeable.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

He has a great bedside manner and explains things so that you understand what is going on with your health and options you have to maintain it. He is kind and compassionate.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Well prepared and caring. Really knows my case

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, attentive, caring

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Dr was very informative and took his time explaining everything

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December 29, 2024

4.0

he has a very nice bedside manner is dealing with patients.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

He is clinically air, responsive and caring

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. M spent a good amount of time with me, answered all my questions, was reassuring and helpful.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

I gave him a 10 because of the amount of time that he spent to explain everything in the amount that he cares

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ruben explained my condition very thoroughly using my previous tests results. He pointed out my problems and made excellent suggestions. Plus his nurse called me the very next day to schedule a teleconference call. He took his time and answered all of my questions. A wonderful doctor.

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October 25, 2024

5.0

Explains thoroughly. Very easy to talk to. Answers my questions in a way that I can understand.

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent explanation and kind

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October 08, 2024

5.0

concerned and knowledgeable about his patients

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October 07, 2024

5.0

I highly recommend Dr. Ruben.He takes the time to listen and answers all your questions in a way you understand.He has a great bedside manner and is easy to talk to and makes you feel at ease.

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Dr communicates extremely well So you understand. He also asks if you understand.

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September 28, 2024

5.0

Provides good follow up. Takes time to answer questions.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mylvaganam is outstanding. He listens to my concerns, answers all my questions, shows me the results of my CAT scan and explains in detail the results. Also drew me a picture of the area of my heart in question and explained perfectly what the issues were. He is the best.

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September 06, 2024

5.0

Overall, I was very satisfied with the medical care provided by Dr. Mylvaganam. He was thorough, explained clearly my medical diagnosis, and the way ahead for treating my medical condition. Therefore, I would DEFINITELY highly recommend Dr. Mylvaganam to others.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Roivant Sciences

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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