John A. Kalapurakal, MD

John A. Kalapurakal, MD

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Medical College Thiruvananthapuram - 1988
Internship:
University of Tennessee - 1993
Residency:
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University - 1997

Languages Spoken

  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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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4.9
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April 26, 2025

5.0

Appears to be the best around. Great communicator. I trust him.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

His bedside manner is personable and informative. I was very impressed with the time he took discussing options, procedures, and answering all my questions. In addition he took time out to personally contact a colleague to put my appointment with his colleague on the fast tack. I'm am overall impressed with him.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Same as above- a very special man.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. John is kind, caring and is the top in his field. He also has a great sense of humor.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Smart, professional medical doctor.

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April 19, 2025

5.0

Very nice person and doctor

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April 19, 2025

5.0

If I could go higher than a 10 I would. He's honest, straight to the point and listens to you!!

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Caring patient first approach. Confident guidance.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

On point helping u get well

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. is a very carrying person, professional and extremely knowledgeable.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

His staff is caring and amazing.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

He's the best!

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Already have

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Best you can get.

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Good care

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Doctor really cares for his patients

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. John took time to explain my treatment and I felt like I was the most important patient.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

He is a an excellent clinician and human being.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Great communication skills and confidence builder.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

He is an outstanding physician - competent, caring, excellent listener and communicatory.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Great "bedside manner" and he knows what he's doing!

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Very honest. Seems to keep up with the latest developments. Great personality.

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Patient and clear explanations.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

He is an amazing doctor.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Answers all my questions. Friendly professional and makes you feel good

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Good doctor

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Great dr very caring

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February 18, 2025

5.0

professional; listens well; explains thoroughly; experienced.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

His concerns on your health

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February 18, 2025

5.0

He is caring, hard working and intelligent.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Very personable, knows is craft well.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Precessional personable

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Dr John provides the best care

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. John and everyone in the department we met could not have been nicer or more helpful.....just the best

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February 14, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent doctor on all levels. I trust his recommendations for my complex care. He has in-depth clinical expertise combined with a kind and caring manner.

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Very patient and compassionate. He took his time.

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February 14, 2025

5.0

competent and caring physician who takes time to engage with his patients

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Expertise and great dialouge. Bedside manner,

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Dr John Kalapurakal is not only an excellent radiotherapist, but he is also a complete physician/clinician with general medical knowledge. Besides, his approach to medical care is patient-centered and not one size fits all. He is great!

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. John is amazing. He listens to his patients, asks how they are doing, and responds to any concerns. His goal is to treat the patient as an individual, with care and compassion.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician

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January 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kalapurakal has been by my side since the beginning and I have the most appreciation for this doctor, he explains thoroughly , he has the most compassion, and he becomes your best support and friend.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and friendly. A great comfort

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Very good at what he does

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable experienced

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Professionalism; Dr. John took great care to listen to me; keep my focus on the issues at hand; was clear and concise; while he didn't sugar coat any of the bad news, he did take the time I needed to understand what was going to happen to my body and brain. I feel secure that I could not get better treatment anywhere else.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and explained ever part of procedure and outcomes.

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kalapurakal was knowledgeable, empathetic and communicated with clarity. I was clear on the next steps and the reasons for the next steps

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January 01, 2025

5.0

Exceptional Physician , Professionalism, knowledge, caring and personable.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. John is an expert in his field.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

He is.extremely talented and very compassionate! Talking to him always calms me down. He sets the standard for how health professionals should treat patients and their families during their lowest moments!

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Also see above. Excellent technical skills. Medical patient required procedures are explained & administered timely. He earns & sustains patient trust. Dr. Kalapurakal is rare in communicating a sense of equality with his patient. Extraordinary listening skills.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

He puts you at ease and explains everything

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December 21, 2024

5.0

Great guy answers all questions.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

He is the best! Confident, thorough, scholarly!

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December 17, 2024

5.0

He is the best. Treats me like I'm his only patient.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

great listener, friendly, generates confidence, communicates well

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kalapurakal was great. He was very knowledgeable, and was able to explain everything in a way that I was able to understand. Equally important, he took his time to answer all of my questions and I did not feel rushed. I left feeling more comfortable in making a decision for my treatment.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

He is a very comforting listener and explains every detail given the obvious anxiety. He emanates expertise and confidence.

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December 08, 2024

5.0

I consider Dr. Kalapurakal a true professional, a gentleman and a friend!

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December 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. John is very carrying.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

They are very professional and very respectful with the patient and their family.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Very good patient/Dr rapport. Looks at the big picture and helps put things in perspective

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Tried and True

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November 27, 2024

5.0

The doctor is quite knowledgeable in his field.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

He is skillful, caring, & reliable.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

He cured me of cancer and was a great person to work with,the best

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November 26, 2024

5.0

He is caring knowledgeable & concerned about his patients

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. John Kalapurakal is an accomplished doctor in his field. Great personality too.

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November 10, 2024

5.0

Fantastic physician

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Explain everything, accommodate in busy schedule

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Expert

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November 05, 2024

5.0

He knows what he's doing

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November 04, 2024

5.0

He has good bedside manner. He explained my situation during treatment.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Same as above. In addition he was very positive and honest about how we can approach my Cancer

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Top nitch care and kind personal touch

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Dr John is the best Doctor ever to care for me. He's highly compassionate, is a great listener, has over 35 years experience in Medicine, oversees the care of a high percentage of prostate cancer patients. His confidence in his Specialty let's me know I'm receiving the best care i possibly could get.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. John was great regarding my concerns. Explained what course of action is best. Very understanding and he was very informative. Most importantly a good person.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

My first meeting with him I found him very personable and caring. He explained the test and procedure in a way I understood which helped calm my anxiety.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Very Professional !

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October 26, 2024

5.0

He has great bedside manner.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kalapurakal is exceptional in every way. He is knowledgeable, intelligent, and instills confidence and also is personable and kind. In just our first meeting, we immediately were sure that we had found the best physician. Thank you to Dr. Kalapurakal!

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October 19, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable. Took a lot of time to learn about his patient both medically and personally.

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October 19, 2024

5.0

Very experienced

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October 19, 2024

5.0

Very nice person

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October 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kalapurakal was very engaging and compassionate regarding helping to put me and my wife at the Best Level of comfort considering the circumstances.

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October 18, 2024

5.0

Answers all concerns Always smiling

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October 17, 2024

5.0

He is excellent, caring, friendly and very knowledgeable. We like him a lot!

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October 03, 2024

5.0

He is very professional, caring, knowledgeable and very friendly. I feel very comfortable and in good hands with him.

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Dr John does a great job of helping me understand my progress, the treatment, and how works with my entire care team (Dr [ ], Dr [ ], etc)

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September 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. John eradicated my prostate cancer 17 years ago with zero side effects.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

The doctor is compassionate and has a good bedside manner.

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September 21, 2024

5.0

Very professional, caring and easy to understand. He is great!

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September 12, 2024

5.0

He is outstanding clinically as well as a kind, personable and empathetic person. He is obviously well regarded by the department staff and as a patient, I am confident in his expertise and appreciative to be in his care.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent doctor

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September 06, 2024

5.0

Pleasant and professional

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September 01, 2024

5.0

He does his job very well.

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Disclosures

John A. Kalapurakal, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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