R Kannan Mutharasan, MD

R Kannan Mutharasan, MD

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Primary Specialty

Cardiology

Secondary Specialty

  • Critical Care Medicine
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Practice Focus Areas

  • Cardiomyopathy
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
  • Sports Cardiology

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:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Explains all information. Great bedside manner.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Dr took time to listen and explain.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan takes his time with his patients.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Personable, approachable, young and smart

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August 10, 2022

5.0

I live in Orland Park Illinois, and its much more convenient to see Dr Mutharasan. From now on I will be seeing one of these two doctors every three months. This doctor listens, has very good ideas, and communicates well with Dr Shah.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

This longer trip was well worth my time, money, energy.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan has consistently shown and provided attention to my medical condition that I embrace and truly appreciate.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

He is compassionate, kind n very knowledgeable

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Outstanding. Not only an outstanding background, but intent on furthering his education. He was eager to include a student in the exam.. letting the base of knowledge expand.

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July 24, 2022

5.0

He is a great complement to the northwestern family

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July 24, 2022

5.0

Great disposition and understanding.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Excellent care,very professional and helpful explaining what is going on with your health.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

He’s intelligent, listens to his patients and cares about them

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July 16, 2022

5.0

He is an excellent physician.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

He is a great doctor and cares about his patients. He came highly recommended by another doctor I trust and I have not been disappointed. I recommended him to three other family members who are also now his patients and equally impressed.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

He is amazing!

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Thorough, kind, wonderful bedside manner, and contacted me personally to answer questions! Excellent patient care. Thank you!

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Takes time. Explained issues clearly and straight forward

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is a very nice guy. Listened intently and offered medical advice and actions that made sense. He broke things down into layman terms.

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July 13, 2022

4.0

I never met him. I came in, but was told that my pacemaker was checked remotely

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July 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan was very caring and explained my care to me and answered any questions I had.

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July 09, 2022

5.0

He spends time and listens and makes excellent suggestions. He is the very best!!!

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July 09, 2022

5.0

He is a good doctor

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July 09, 2022

5.0

Truly excellent doctor.

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July 03, 2022

5.0

I wasn't concerned about seeing a new dr. since Dr. Quinn and his assoc. have taken excellent care of my husband for several years. Dr. Mutharasan was as knowledgeable and caring as everyone we've met in this practice!

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Efficient and caring

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June 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan recognizes that patient care is a collaborative effort between the doctor, patient and family. He encourages questions and clearly explains all procedures. He provides as much time as necessary.

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June 25, 2022

5.0

He did a full exam

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Professional and takes time to listen

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Caring, never rushed, explains and answers questions and wonderful sense of credibility

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June 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kannan Mutharasan is my hero! I highly recommend him!

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June 18, 2022

5.0

A very thorough professional who knows what hes doing and looks further to sir to see if there's any more he can do.

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June 18, 2022

5.0

Knowledge, effective and efficient communication, and diligence.

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June 18, 2022

5.0

He is not only very knowledgable, but is an exceptional listener who creates a respectful therapeutic partnership with the patient.

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June 18, 2022

5.0

helping to get me in better heart health, with future tests

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June 18, 2022

5.0

Very thorough

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June 02, 2022

5.0

I think he is a wonderful caring doctor

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May 30, 2022

5.0

He provides very competent and compassionate care

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May 25, 2022

5.0

He had to read the report from the last doctor I had seen in Florida. He was not in a hurry and made sure I knew what he was telling me and was reading. He did suggest I get a monitor and gave me the number to call for an appointment. I spend the better part of a day trying to make that and was put on hold for lots of minutes. I finally called Dr. Gallo and his nurse was able to get through for an appointment. Dr. Gallo is my regular doctor at Northwestern.

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May 21, 2022

5.0

He is very caring & will spend a lot of time with me

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May 21, 2022

5.0

He is concerned about my health and making sure that I understand my condition. He answers any question I might have and those that I should have.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

He is a engaging, caring and very good doctor!

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. was very knowledgeable and was a very good listener. He spent a good of time with us and we never felt rushed.

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April 16, 2022

5.0

He is patient, answers all my questions in a format that is easy to understand & he is very, very kind

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Already recommended to my wife.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

He's knowledgeable, he's kind, he's thoughtful, and he understands that patients have lives. And this isn't just me; when I mention his name around the hospital there are always enthusiastic responses.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, listen to your complaints n always with advise, kind, respectful .

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April 06, 2022

5.0

Makes you feel at ease and just a great doctor!

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April 05, 2022

5.0

He is a very patient and thorough doctor he takes his time with explaining what I don’t understand and is very compassionate

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April 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan listens and always recommends ways to adjust our daily routines first, before suggesting medications to achieve our goals,“A HealthIer Way of Life”

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April 02, 2022

5.0

He listened and addressed all my concerns. I left feeling like a weight had been lifted because he explain results other Doctors hadn’t explained in detail.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

He was professional, honest,and put.me and my wife at ease. Iam a huge fan of him and thankful he was my doctor

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is an outstanding cardiologist! He expresses genuine care for his patients, truly listens during symptom discussion, and goes above and beyond to offer options to support the patient’s medical condition and lifestyle. I am truly grateful for the care I have received and his willingness to think outside the box then addressing a challenging set of symptoms. He has answered every question I had inside the clinic as well as on My Chart, and I always leave his office with a sense of ease knowing I am in receiving exceptional care and that I have the support of a top-notch provider.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

My expectations for all medical personnel at NM is to be at the top in medical knowledge and technical proficiency. In my experience this holds pretty true. The difference maker is, using an old term, unparalleled “bed side manner”. Dr Mutharasan has that in spades. His knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge in a calming, understandable manner, to me, means so much to a patient. The description I use when recommending him in that “he makes you feel better just walking in the room”. As the younger generation would say, he is a “Rock Star”. A humble physician who I believe makes a difference every single day.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Mutharasan was prompt, friendly, and extremely thorough in my initial examine as a new patient. He responded to my concerns so I could take whatever measures I could to lead a long, healthy life.

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March 28, 2022

5.0

As above….

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March 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mutharesan is professional, friendly, and caring.

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March 26, 2022

5.0

He is my hero and I trust his plan for me!! Excellent expertise!! He is the BEST!!!!

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March 26, 2022

5.0

That’s easy…refer to my first answer!

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Kind, attentive explained issues well

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March 19, 2022

5.0

His pleasant personality and accessibility

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March 17, 2022

5.0

He is expert in his field and very caring. He respects my decisions when selecting treatment options

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March 13, 2022

5.0

He is the best!

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March 12, 2022

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is a good listener and explain’s everything very well

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March 12, 2022

5.0

He’s very bright, compassionate and truly takes the time to explain and understand the patient.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

His compassion for long haulers goes above and beyond. He is incomparable to others.

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February 17, 2022

5.0

Polite and professional attitude of service provider

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February 08, 2022

5.0

Dr Mutharasan is a very professional Cardiologist. He listens to the patient very carefully and tries his best to help.

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February 04, 2022

5.0

He is thorough and a great listener. I have confidence in him.

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February 04, 2022

5.0

Wonderful and comforting personality

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Has given me great care

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January 30, 2022

5.0

No ego and very relatable. Also offered assistance in transferring to another colleague after discussing his move to a farther location in Palos Heights to me.

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January 25, 2022

5.0

He is a caring and competent doctor.

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January 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Matharsan, and staff are professional courteous and knowledgeable. He listens and follows u, when necessary.

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January 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan has handled my heart problem successfully and recommended the implantation of a pacemaker that has so far solved my heart arrhythmia.

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January 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is the best doctor on my mom’s team. She lights up when he walks into the room. He has been working with my mom for since 2018 and his level of care has always been excellent.

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January 06, 2022

5.0

Pleasant demeanor, ability to make complexity clear.

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January 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is the best. Very attentive and caring and thorough. He has a calming presence

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January 05, 2022

5.0

Easy to understand, listens very well, provides clear Explanations and they answer my questions .

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December 24, 2021

5.0

As alwaysExcellent... he is an excellent Dr. I really appreciated his 1 to 1 contact with me. He actually called me a back ... in a timely manner. Overall, I think the 'good Dr.' may just 'bout' be a great human being.

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December 23, 2021

5.0

Same as above

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December 23, 2021

5.0

Very caring and explained tests and diagnosis on layman terms. left no stone unturned trying to diagnose the problem.

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December 15, 2021

5.0

As excellent as they get

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December 15, 2021

5.0

He is so knowledgeable, listens to what his patients concerns are, and truly cares about their health!

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December 15, 2021

5.0

Understanding, knowledgeable, and caring.

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December 13, 2021

5.0

Very friendly easy going care giver.

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December 09, 2021

5.0

During the pandemic, many people have limited their workouts and physical activity. This doctor took all of this into consideration and was honest about working with my general physician Dr. Veronica Johnson in creating long term life style health plans, to support an exciting quality of life…

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December 05, 2021

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is well trained technically and he has good people skills.

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December 04, 2021

5.0

He is patient and takes the time to answer any and all questions. Very responsive, comforting and caring.

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November 30, 2021

5.0

In-depth knowledge of my case.

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November 28, 2021

5.0

Excellent care, great physician, took the time to understand me, my context and run the appropriate tests.

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November 26, 2021

5.0

Calm, honest, willing to listen

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November 21, 2021

5.0

Dr has great persona. Very professional, quick to address issues and find solution to the problem.

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November 18, 2021

5.0

Same as above.

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November 17, 2021

5.0

Dr. Mutharasan is smart, personable, and truly cares about his patients

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November 12, 2021

5.0

Great at what he does

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November 12, 2021

5.0

I appreciate his professionalism and mannerisms.

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November 06, 2021

5.0

Great at giving all information so it can be understood.

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November 05, 2021

5.0

A thorough professional, who involve me in all the decisions in improving my health status. A responsible and caring doctor

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November 04, 2021

5.0

Dr Mutharasan has great communication skills and takes time to explain all the issues

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