Vijayalakshmi V. Thota, DO

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: DO, Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - 1991
Residency:: Franciscan St James Health - 1994

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Palos Hospital

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1942 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr Thota listens and addresses any concerns I have.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

She's great

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February 20, 2026

5.0

She listens

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February 18, 2026

5.0

She cares, is personable and I'm happy she's my primary MD.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. Thota is exceptional. She is very thorough and explains everything so you have a complete understanding of your health issues. I feel very fortunate to have her as my physician.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr Thota is very professional and she understands her patients needs. I would highly recommend my family and friend's. She is one of the best doctors that I have ever seen.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Kind knowledgeable and excellent listener

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Very nice , patient , very kind , I will miss her. I moved to Aurora, IL

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr Thota is the BEST. I've been seeing her for at least 25 years if not more.She listens carefully to everything I tell her, and wants to make me comfortable with any problems I have.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She addresses all my concerns

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Great personality and very professional

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Awesome doctor!

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Thota is very warm and friendly. She takes time to listen to what concerns me. She is very thorough and I recommended her to my friend who is also now her patient. She is very happy with Dr. Thota as well.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr Thota is amazing

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February 11, 2026

5.0

She is a very good doctor and she cares about her patients

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February 09, 2026

5.0

She is the best ! She takes her Time with her patients. Answers All your concerns and truly Cares . Very thorough. I am very happy she is my primary care Physician.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

I would recommend Dr Thota to anyone I know because she is very conscientious and cares about her patients

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February 08, 2026

5.0

It is so rewarding to visit with Dr. Thota as I feel we have a mutual respect for each other and more importantly feel as together I am getting the BEST care possible from Dr. Thota. She intently listens to my concerns and we discuss everything that is going on with me to best determine my care. Thank you to Dr. Thota for always being there for me!!!!!!!

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Her professional care

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Thota is very direct, patient, and has wonderful bedside manner and answered all of my questions and concerns regarding my health.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

She is just excellent. Listens to all your concerns and genuinely cares about you.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Very good listener and so understanding She is also very intellgent caring and kind

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February 04, 2026

5.0

She's a great doctor who listens & explains

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February 04, 2026

5.0

She's a very good doctor, thorough and genuinely concerned about your well being.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

After explaining to Dr. Thota issues that I have been experiencing with deep concern through My Chart, she was able to see me quickly. Dr. Thota spent time examining me and discussing options and measures to take.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Dr.Thota spends an appropriate amount of time answering any questions I have

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Dr Thota always is attentive to all of my needs. Very thoughtful and thorough and genuinely caring

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January 28, 2026

5.0

This was my first visit with her. I felt she listened to my needs .

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Exceptional doctor. Listens and addresses all your concerns.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

She is the best. Very concerned about patients health.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

She is kind and thorough

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Confident , professional , concerned

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Already sits down and takes the time to have a conversation which includes me in decision making

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr Thota is very engaged regarding the patients concerns and informative regarding the patients care.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr Thota is amazing, she's been our family's primary caregiver for years and couldn't be happier to have her as my Doctor.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr thota is very thorough and spends time listening to my concerns

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January 19, 2026

5.0

NM Primary Care physicians and staff are very helpful and they are focused on treating their patients with optimum care.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

She is always willing to go above and beyond in the attention she gives to caring for me.

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Dr Thota gives the patient a sense of trust in her and she takes her time with you.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

I have recommend her. She's a very good doctor. Always listens!

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January 16, 2026

5.0

she is warm, caring and intelligent... What more could you ask for?

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January 16, 2026

5.0

She is an honest, wonderful person who listens and provides excellent feedback and recommendations.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

She listened to me fully, she is just super nice and great help I felt very comfortable and listened to I truly love and would recommend her to everyone

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Thota is always very professional, thorough, and kind.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

She's a very good doctor very smart knows her stuff, good personality, friendly atmosphere

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Thota is the best doctor!!!!!

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January 09, 2026

5.0

She is an awesome doctor. Very caring and actually listens to you.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Professional and caring

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Dr. Thota is an excellent doctor who cares about her patients and is attentive to my needs. I can discuss any concerns I have with her without feeling uncomfortable. She is the No. 1 doctor and her character is superb. I'm fortunate to have Dr. Thota as my doctor.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Thorough interest and concern

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Having been a patient of Dr.Thota for 30+ years I have always found her to be extremely knowledgeable, thorough and interested in my mental well-being as much as my physical well-being.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Thota is very knowledgeable and professional. Also great bedside manner

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January 06, 2026

5.0

No long waits. The medical assistant was so nice and friendly. Dr. Thota takes her time and listens to my issues and develops a plan to find out what is causing the issues. She is always warm and welcoming. I would recommend her to anyone needing a thorough physician.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

She listens to you and helps with the problem

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Seeing her is like seen an aunt more caring and understanding and very helpful

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December 30, 2025

5.0

very knowledgeable, intent on listening to me. Good at diagnosing the problem.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thota is very professional and straightforward with her assessment of your condition of health.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

She is an EXCELLENT Doctor!

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December 28, 2025

5.0

Caring

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thota is the best!

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December 25, 2025

5.0

She's a great doctor.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thota is a wonderful doctor. I know I am in good hands with her.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Thota is the best doctor I have.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Most thorough exam and extremely caring and professional physician

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December 21, 2025

5.0

Outstanding doctor. Absolutely love her.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Everything about her is perfectly aligned with the well-being of her patients.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

She's friendly and she asks the right questions and listens to you. You can't ask for anything better.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thota is the best doctor I have ever had. She's very thorough and knowledgeable.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Thota has been my primary doctor for many years. She has many fine qualities, in particular, empathy, compass, and excellent communications.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

She cares.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

She is as good or better than those who recommended her to me.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

I FEEL SHE IS TRUELY CONCIDERED ABOUT ME

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Takes the time to listen and explains everything.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Super smart and very knowledgeable

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Dr.Thota listens to my concerns and providers compassionate patient care.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

I am so blessed to have Dr. Thota as my primary care doctor. She is absolutely the best! So wise, compassionate and attentive to her patients. Truly a gem!

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Good Doctor

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November 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thota is Wonderful. She works with me helping me along the way to get the care I need understanding my pace about things. I do very much appreciate her and appreciate the respectful way she interacts with me. I know I am getting the Best of Care!!!!

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November 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thota is always friendly, calm, knowledgeable, answers my questions, makes informed decisions, and offers direction for my healthcare.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

She shows empathy and kindness when ever she is discussing any topic

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November 24, 2025

5.0

You're in good hands with Dr. Thota. Knowledgeable, compassionate, and always listens.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

I have already recommended her to most of my family.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thota is a wonderful, caring Doctor.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Very understanding kind and thoughtful

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Listens to my concerns.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thota looks to get to the source of any conditions. Very thorough.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

She always helps me

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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November 12, 2025

5.0

She is an amazing doctor that actually cares.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Professional, kind, caring, knowledgeable.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

The phrase " We are on The Same Page" Fits me and Dr. Thota exactly. She understands me and realizes I am all in with what is needed to keep me healthy. I feel very fortunate to be in Dr. Thota's care and even better that she is now taking care of my husband also.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thota is a great, caring and exceptional Doctor. She understands me and includes me in the decisions being made about my health. She is very easy to talk to and I feel I am getting the best care possible!!!

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November 07, 2025

5.0

I know Dr Thota has my best health interests. She takes tge time to explain when I don't understand or need more information

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Compassionate and caring doctor.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Always takes time to hear all my concerns. Addresses my issues. Easy to talk to. Very knowledgable. Friendly manner. Offers different solutions and involves me in choosing which will be best for me.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

I would feel confident that anyone I recommended to Dr so would get excellent care

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November 05, 2025

5.0

She is an EXCELLENT physician

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Listened to me. Never rushed. Through exam Caring

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November 03, 2025

5.0

This doctor is awesome and extremely thorough with a great bedside manner.

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thota is thorough, caring, comprehensive with my care and very easy to communicate with. Always pleasant.

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Vijayalakshmi V. Thota, DO reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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