Sowmya Narayanan, MD, PhD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, PhD, University of Virginia School of Medicine - 2018
Residency:: UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) - 2024
Fellowships:: Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2025

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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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4.8

4.8

40 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

17 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

17 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

The doctor explained the procedure to me. As well as the what if's for the outcome after the procedure.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

She was excellent. Very kind and. knowledgeable. I did not feel rushed. She took the time to answer all my questions.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She saved my life! I couldn't ask for a more honest, knowledgeable, and skilled surgeon. She wanted to see me get better. She didn't take shortcuts to appease me. She gave me her recommendations for treatment and the basis for same. She did a phenomenal job with the surgery. She kept my family informed during the surgery. Her team was always there when I had a question or concern. We are now working to get me healthy so that she can do a reversal of my stoma. I highly recommend her as a colorectal surgeon!

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February 08, 2026

5.0

explained everything very clearly

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Dr Narayanan was fantastic! Very nice and explained every detail of my upcoming surgery. I feel more comfortable knowing she is the one that is going to do the surgery.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

She made me feel listened to in explaining my problem. I feel very competent in her ability to resolve same.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

She was very calm and compassionate to the loss that I am about to encounter. It was very clear that she truly cares for her patients. She allowed me all the time I needed to ask questions or express any concerns. I never felt like she had another patient she had to rush to next.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

I felt she was sincere and showed concern as she explained to me my situation. I was nervous, etc, but she was able to make me feel less nervous as she listened to my concerns, etc as well.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Well mannered & easy to talk to ,takes time to listen

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December 10, 2025

5.0

She is calm, professional, and was able to diagnose my problem. We were able to schedule a follow up procedure to address it.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent explanations and answers to our questions. Very thoughtful and empathetic while being practical and efficient at the same time. Moved all the steps and follow ups very quickly so we got answers and a plan for next steps. Coordinating with the other doctors very well! Excellent bedside manner!

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Super kind and understanding and thorough

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Narayanan is very caring and takes time to deeply understand what is going on and to ask questions. She's very approachable and clearly has her patients' best interest at heart.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sowmya Narayanan is very nice and professional doctor.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Very satisfying visit

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November 14, 2025

5.0

The doctor was informative and I didn't feel rushed. She was one of the nicest, most sincere physicians I've ever met.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Caring informative bedside care good

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