R Kannan Mutharasan, MD

R Kannan Mutharasan, MD

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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:
Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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April 28, 2024

5.0

Superior cardiologist

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April 27, 2024

5.0

He's not only a good doctor, but a good man. He listens and I feel we have a partnership in my health care

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He is friendly and very professional. He seems very knowledgeable about his specialty.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Compassionate & caring for his patients. Excellent communication.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Wonderful Doctor in ALL respects with true knowledge, caring and respect for his patients!

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April 21, 2024

5.0

He has it all.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is a wonderful choice!

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He cares about patient. He listen to our health problem very patiently & give good care.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Very professional and considerate

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Personable, efficient, knowledgeable, spent As much time as I needed

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is a wonderful doctor. His care and expertise is top notch. He explains things well and is very thorough. He is also a very nice person with a calm demeanor. I highly recommend him.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is a caring and compassionate doctor. He's very knowledgeable and professional whenever I have any questions or concerns.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Very patient with my concerns and I did not feel rushed.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

He listens well and is very thoughtful in his treatment plan.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is amazing! He is very skilled and has a wealth of knowledge. He is kind and really listens to his patient. I am thrilled that I have him for my cardiologist!

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician!

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April 08, 2024

5.0

He's a great Doctor he talks to you with respect and listen to your problems.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

Pleasant knowledgeable and encouraging. Very gracious with dispensing information. Explained reasons for certain things. Great rapport

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is brilliant, professional, kind and down to earth. His feet are firmly on the ground and he provides a knowledgeable and balanced approach in his explanations and recommendations.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He asks the right questions and listens to my answers. He shows his concern for my health.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is down to earth, treated me with interest as a human being, explains medical concepts easily, and was caring and professional.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Our family physician recommended him. He is above amazing. Knowledgeable, kind, efficient. Understood our concerns and explained everything without shocking us. We feel safe and confident with him.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Mutharasan was aware of all my health conditions and took the time to discuss my medication , treatment going forward and I was not rushed at anytime

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Positive and caring and informative

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Very thorough . Excellent communicator . Takes genuine personal interest in his patients

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He is a good listener and provides timely and helpful advice and care. I trust him.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He is kind, professional and thorough.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan LISTENS to his patients. I am so glad to have such a gifted cardiologist.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Easy going listens very comfortable

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan answered all my questions providing detailed information. I really don't like going to the doctor because of the unknown, however, he was really pleasant.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Doctor Mutharasan and his team were outstanding, as always.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Mutharasan was kind, sincere and helpful. He was able to convey the results of my condition using videos and models to illustrate problems with my heart. I appreciated the time he took without seeming to be rushed through the visit. Thank you K

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is very knowledgeable and nice.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Excellent care I felt I received made me comfortable with me asking dumb questions

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He's a very knowledgeable doctor and is very easy to deal with

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Same as above. He listens

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February 27, 2024

5.0

He is not shy about recommendations for my care and is comfortable going upstream for recommendations and discussions with other doctors. He does not think he has every answer and that is important when it is my heart we are discussing. Big Fan!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, answers my questions & gives good advice.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He gives my care first priority

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan addressed all my questions and took ample amount of time for my annual checkup. Very polite, professional and encouraging.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Because he assured me when I was at my worst, plus he's awesome.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

I really like Dr. Mutharasan! He took his time to get to know me and my concerns. He's very thorough and I felt genuinely cared for. I feel totally confident being under his care.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Awesome

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He is very respectful doctor and cares about his patient's.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Excellent patient doctor rapport Answered all my questions.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

He was my husband's doctor. He is very caring and explains everything in terms that we could understand.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

He is very kind and seems very efficient.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

I had him long time very nice

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He listens to me and my needs. Dr Mutharasan is a wonderful and caring doctor.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Excellent patient care! Thank you!

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January 26, 2024

5.0

He a very caring M.D

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January 24, 2024

5.0

This was my first contact with Dr Mutharasan. I am extremely expressed with his ability to explain my condition and his explanation for a measured, logical plan for treatment. I have complete faith in his ability to treat my medical issue.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable. He explains everything.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Skill and patient handling

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Very caring doctor about his patience, and completely understands the needs of his patience

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January 13, 2024

5.0

Doctor took time to listen AND explain thoroughly

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January 07, 2024

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable, both the staff and the doctor.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Dr R Kannan was knowledge and personable.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutharsan is an exceptionally professional and caring healthcare provider dedicated to his patients' well-being.

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December 30, 2023

5.0

He is understanding of my concerns and concerns of my family history

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December 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan was very informative and engaged. The followup tests will tell may have honed in on the cause of my cardiology issues.

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December 30, 2023

5.0

Doctor Mutharasan is ahead in every area of his field of cardilogy

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December 29, 2023

5.0

The Doctor was very knowledgeable about my condition, listened, and was extremely responsive and helpful. This was our first visit so our experience is limited.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

He. Is. One of your best

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December 25, 2023

5.0

Very personable

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Felt very well cared for.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

He's thorough, thoughtful, and listens.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is outstanding. He listens to you and explains everything to you.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Excellent listener and gave great advice

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Beginning with his assistant, Maria, to my visit with Dr Mutharasan, was professional, yet warm, and way positive. I felt relieved and like a weight was lifted from my shoulders. God bless you all.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

He was thorough and very engaged in my care.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

He listens to me and he cares.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Matharasan is extremely knowledgeable, caring and took the time to explain everything and answered all my questions without rushing me. He genuinely showed concern.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

He listens and is also proactive

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Knowledge and great communicator.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

explained everything clearly

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December 12, 2023

5.0

He is thorough and takes enough time to full understand your health.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Relaxed and comfortable personality.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Comprehensive and thorough patient centric care.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is a knowledgeable Cardiologist and cares of my wellbeing. He's friendly, kind and works with me on my health issues to the fullest.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Listens.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Patient and caring

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Answered each question thoroughly and took the time to explain all areas of concern.

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan has such a positive, affirming approach to any problem presented.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

He is the best. Patient, friendly and professional.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

He did not rush with my husband.He seem genuine concern regarding my husband health.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

He is a very good cardiologist doctor

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November 16, 2023

5.0

I have so much confidence n him.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

He is bright, attentive and committed to his patients.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

He provides excellent service.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Great Professional Service

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November 11, 2023

5.0

So smart, and incredibly kind and in tune with his patients' needs

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Wonderful, empathetic and caring doctor.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Answered all my questions and really helped put my mind at ease.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Very warm and listens.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is a great listener, he is compassionate and has developed a great plan of care for me.

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November 05, 2023

5.0

He has a great personality seems very concerned about your health. Has terrific bedside manner. He also makes you laugh. Which with the heart when you have problems. Sometimes laughter is the best medicine.

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November 05, 2023

5.0

Doctor Mutharasan is very smart, listens to patient concerns, great relationships w patients, very efficient in managing their care. Office team is extremely friendly and helpful. Nurses are kind, smart, and very efficient. Whenever we have a MyChart question it is answered usually same day which is amazing. And the follow up after appointments is incredible! Within an hour after our appointment, prescriptions were being processed at pharmacy, blood work orders were called in. Just amazingly efficient well-oiled machine. Smart, kind, efficient.

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