R Kannan Mutharasan, MD

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Primary Specialty

Cardiology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2003
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2006
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2010

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Associate 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:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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5.0 

1281 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

excellent doctor

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April 24, 2025

5.0

He is a excellent doctor

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is excellent. He answers all of my questions.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mutharsan is a compassionate and thoughtful physician who consistently prioritizes the well-being of his patients. He took the time to listen to my concerns attentively, making sure that I felt heard and understood. His approach is thorough and patient-focused, as he carefully explained the various options available for managing my symptoms and underlying condition. Dr. Mutharsan's clear communication and genuine care foster a strong sense of trust and confidence in his medical expertise.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. M is not only a highly talented physician but also a kind and caring man. He is very positive and encouraging.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. M. is attentive to the patient's personal health needs. He keeps current with best practices and will join in on humorous banter for a few minutes. I know the Dr. is on a time set schedule, however I feel comfortable instead of rushed.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is kind, caring and extremely competent!!

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is extremely pleasant, listens to my concerns, explains EVERYTHING in terms i can understand. His supporting staff are all as pleasant and knowledgeable and the overall experience makes me look forward to returning for followup care as needed.

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April 12, 2025

5.0

He is the best!!!!

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is an outstanding doctor. He listens well and my opinion matters in my care.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

I love my Doctor !

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Answered in the wrong box for Dr. Mutharasan.....now I will answer for the department. Blume Cardiology is a very well run from check in to check out. The women are courteous,thorough and kind. Of course the nurses are wonderful. They are professional and respectful.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner. Very knowledgeable and very kind.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

This was my husband's initial appointment with Dr Mutharasan. During the meeting Dr Mutharasan took time to review previous & current medical history. Plan of treatment was reviewed. The entire appointment felt relaxed with no time constraints. Dr Mutharasan focused on interacting with my husband by listening to his concerns and answering his questions. As a result, my husband feels VERY POSITIVE about his medical care from Dr Mutharasan.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Addressed concerns

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April 03, 2025

5.0

He listens to me and provides medical advice in a way that is clear and concise. I feel like we are a team when discussing various options.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent consultation and treatment!

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. M was amazing! He patiently sat and talked with me and put my mind at ease on several of my concerns. He seems to be a caring physician willing to listen to his patients and take the time to get to know them. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a cardiologist.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr was well versed on my history and spent all the time I needed to converse and discuss the progress we've made and discussing how to keep it going

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan answers questions and explains findings. He is a good listener.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Wha a great guy made me feel like I was a friend not a patient. I had a great cardiologist for 15 years Dr. [ ] and I was nervous going to a new cardiologist but as soon as he walked in the exam room he made me feel comfortable. I'll miss Dr. [ ] but I'm looking forward to my next year's appointment with Dr.Mutharason.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, answered my questions, he is very informative.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is very professional and answers all questions.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Great bedside manner and took time to explain details, lifestyle correlations as well as a plan moving forward.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is empathetic, knowledgeable and a consummate professional. I trust him implicitly with my care plan.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Great care

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February 28, 2025

5.0

He is a professional who cares about his patients.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

His attention to detail and patience to explain his findings are very uncommon in medicine these days.

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February 22, 2025

5.0

He listens to his patient, provides a thorough examination and shows genuine interest.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, courteous, takes the time to listen, explain the outcome of tests and discuss future goals.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

I feel he really cares about me and my medical needs in the future

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February 19, 2025

5.0

excellence

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is extremely knowledgeable and is truly concerned about your health.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Mutharasan has an amazing personality and truly cares about his patients. He is so friendly and very intelligent when it comes to Cardiology and any other associated medical issues. I am so pleased to be under his care! I highly recommend him if you are looking for a brilliant Cardiologist.

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February 14, 2025

5.0

He explains everything and is very professional . He also takes time to answer your questions .

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Very good and confident great physician

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February 13, 2025

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and took time to answer and explain everything I asked about.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

So professional, kind and knowledgeable

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February 09, 2025

5.0

One on one with Dr. Mutharison is excellent You leave knowing you will have the best available cardiac care.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

The doctor explained to us in great detail how he and the group were going to improve my condition , now that he has a better diagnosis on my medications.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

One of the bests

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February 06, 2025

5.0

He said in his words that he was very cordial, kind and respectful towards the patient.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Great personality and was concerned about my health. Made recommendations on medications that he thought could cause problems. Was not in a rush to get the visit over

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January 24, 2025

5.0

I didn't see this specific question about Dr Mutharasan((probably should have) and said the main points in the earlier question. But in summary, in my 78 years, he is one of only two doctors I have had that make me feel better just walking into the room. He puts me at ease and I have total, 100% confidence in.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

He is personable and willing to answer any questions in a understandable way.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is amazing. He listens patiently and always offers the best advice. I'm very lucky to have him as my cardiologist..

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January 18, 2025

5.0

The best doctor experience I have ever had. It is very easy to talk with him about all of your medical concerns, not just cardiology. He is what other doctors should strive to be.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent beside manners (listening and communication skills)

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January 17, 2025

5.0

He listens to me and I feel he truly wants the best for me.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Very thourough.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

He listens....and then he responds with expertise. He's thorough and explains whatever you need/want to know. He offers options that are appropriate. He understands concerns and fears and helps to alleviate them.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

He is very pleasant to talk to. Answers all my questions.

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December 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan listens carefully to my questions and provides thoughtful adjustments to my care.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

He is not the least bit shy about kicking something upstairs for another opinion. He is very open to discuss care options and does not simply tell you what to do.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Great listener and communicator explaining everything in terms which are understandable

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan listened to my concerns and provided outstanding care .

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Friendly, professional and a caring individual.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Peasant, knowledge]gable. carving

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kannan listened to my concerns and addressed them appropriately and provided me with next steps. He's always very caring and attentive and i would highly recommend him to family and friends..

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is an excellent communicator and listener , incredibly knowledgeable and takes a personal interest in his patients

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December 19, 2024

5.0

He took the time to explain my health condition and options regarding treatment.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Listens, provides insights to plans regarding treatment and addressing health concerns

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Very caring and professional

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December 11, 2024

5.0

He's very kind, explains everything. Ask questions that you might not have thought of he's just a great doctor I love him.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

been a great doctor to cover all the facets in my heart health to make sure we have all contributing factors covered

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Took time to explain Listened carefully Reviewed results from primary care

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Friendly, smart, personable and highly skilled.

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December 01, 2024

5.0

Competent, professional, pleasant and good listener

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November 26, 2024

5.0

He has great bedside manner and good control of the situation.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

The absolute best heart-doctor in the business. Informative, always wanting to make sure his patience are getting the best care, is on the front of new medical findings and medications. Great follow-up

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November 19, 2024

5.0

I believe in his ability and skill.

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November 16, 2024

5.0

IN addition to the above, DR. M. demonstrates incredible expertise and is able to easily communicate things. His "bed side manner" is outstanding.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, empathetic doctor

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Great personal care from Dr. M and his team.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Patient centered excellent friendly communication

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November 11, 2024

5.0

We really like him. He remembers everything about you, notices everything about you, knowledgeable, friendly and caring. He discusses your care let's you decide and answers all your questions.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

I believe Dr. Mutharasan cares for his patients on an individual basis. He has always taken the time to understand me and my lifestyle when developing a treatment plan.

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November 02, 2024

5.0

Very easy to talk with and very professional.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

I have the distinct impression that he listens to and cares about what I have to say during each appointment.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Dr was attentive, knowledgeable and cordial.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

He is the best

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is exceptionally attentive and exceedingly conscentious and very, very, knowledgable. He made me feel extremely comfortable. He was also remarkably supportive.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Thorough Knowledgeable Very personable

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Super doctor

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October 29, 2024

5.0

His professional and kindness towards patients

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Easy to communicate with. Answers questions and takes time with patients

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Mutharasan always provides very personalized care. He explains things very thoroughly and asks me exploratory questions. He knows my health conditions well and always remembers the details of our previous discussions.

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October 27, 2024

5.0

First visit went very well as he listened and was informative.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

He is excellent! He listens, answers all your questions.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

I think he's a great doctor

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October 19, 2024

5.0

He is thorough, explains things clearly and is very personable.

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October 18, 2024

5.0

I am sure that he would give the same personal attention to whom ever I recommend as he shows to me.

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October 18, 2024

5.0

I appreciate his personal manner of care. He is very thorough and I am positive that he would do likewise to whomever I would recommend.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

I have worked with other cardiologists in the past and He is the best one I've worked with and completely feel safe and trust his opinion.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Because I feel he is very knowledgeable and he cares.

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Very professional cares about his patients.

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October 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. M. is awesome! His carrying shows about an individual. His knowledge of the heart and its functions are understood by the laymen in his explanations to the patient. He keeps family members informed about the importance of working with the patient. Thank you Dr., thank you very much.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Good discussions

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough. Clearly explained treatment options and answered questions.

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October 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan listened to me patiently and caring. He responded to me in a kind and understanding way.

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