John A. Kalapurakal, MD
Northwestern Medical GroupPrimary Specialty
Radiation Oncology
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Practice Focus Areas
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Genitourinary Cancers
- Pediatric Tumors
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Medical College Thiruvananthapuram - 1988
- Internship:
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University of Tennessee - 1993
- Residency:
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Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine - 1997
Languages Spoken
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Tamil
Board Certifications
- American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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445 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
April 09, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. John, explain’s everything, each time, you see him. He is always asking questions, about your condition.if there are any changes, he tells you what to expect, before, they happen. He’s delightful!
March 30, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kalapurakal is a seasoned, extraordinarily confident professional. who considers all relative aspects of patient health care and concerns, via wide ranging ensuring discussions, ensuring patient followup appointments + any essential referrals, if necessary. I depend heavily upon his advice, even prior, sitting with my daughter and me, elaborating upon the plan of treatment options and subsequently, post surgery radiation oncology. I have his confidence, with out equivocation.
March 08, 2024
5.0 star star star star starI owe him my life for how he treated me like a brother. He first educated me on what Prostate Cancer is. Then went ahead and explained the processes. Before you knew it, he cured me of Prostate Cancer. Finally,this successful treatment, led to the permission from the Radiation Oncology Department to hit the big “GONG†of cancer freedom down the hall way. Thanks.
February 03, 2024
5.0 star star star star starHe’s personable warm and attentive, he’s answered my questions thoroughly and patiently and he has a great team starting with Dee Dee , Ellie , Emma, Diamond, also Nick and Joslyn in CT they each left an impression on me with their professionalism.
December 21, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI don’t necessarily feel lucky to have a lesion on my liver. But I do feel so so lucky to have happened to fall into the care of Dr. Kalapurakal (thank you, Dr. [ ] ). He is kind and smart and patient and takes this process very seriously. Yesterday he spent way more time with my that I’m sure is allotted. Unlike many doctors (sorry, but mostly the youngsters) he treats me like I’m the human being I am, and not a case. This is so important and something that seems to be missed by many.
December 18, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe and his team are kind and thoughtful. They make this not-so-fun process go as quickly as possible. The whole process - from checking in to getting off the table - is clearly well-thought out and considers the patient’s experience.
October 30, 2023
5.0 star star star star starVery precise and direct with diagnosis and treatment, with an excellent bedside manner. Anticipates patient concerns and tries to address them during the exam process, with a calm sense of knowledge and professionalism.
October 21, 2023
5.0 star star star star starMy cousin was just diagnosed with Prostate cancer today. I have recommended him to Northeastern to be evaluated by my doctor for Surgery, Dr. Kent Perry and if needed my Oncologist Dr. John Kalapurakal
September 16, 2023
5.0 star star star star starYou explains the medical procedure and the medication very clearly He's always taking time to hear your needs and what he plans to go forward with your treatment always jovial making your visit enjoyable and courteous at all times.
Disclosures
John A. Kalapurakal, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
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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