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Dr. Geetha Sivam, MD

Dr. Geetha Sivam, MD

Pediatrics*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Geetha Sivam, MD is a pediatrician in Highland, IN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University in 1979. She is affiliated with Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 93 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (93 reviews)

Practice

9725 Prairie Ave Highland, IN 46322
Telehealth available
(219) 924-5300

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sivam specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sivam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sivam

4.7

93 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Go elsewhere – May 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jessica – Apr 27, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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liz – Nov 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Hammond, IN – Dec 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joanna in Schererville, IN – Nov 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 people found this helpful
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Nanna in IN – Aug 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Melissa in East Chicago, IN – Jan 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Grandma Catherine in Schererville, IN – Jul 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gina Franker in Cedar Lake, IN – Jul 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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LeAnn in Schererville, IN – Jun 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra in Highland, IN – Jun 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Margaret in Highland, IN – Jun 03, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kathy K in st. john, in – Jun 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Elizabeth D in Schererville, IN – Jun 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Elsa in Griffith, IN – May 31, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jessica brown in Highland , IN – May 28, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Natasha Bastaic in Schererville, IN – May 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Maria in Hammond, IN – May 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Geetha Sivam, MD is a pediatrician in Highland, IN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University in 1979. She is affiliated with Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Rush University College Med

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • Rush University College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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  • English

  • Tamil

  • published paper in vit D, 1987

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Locations

Practice

Geetha Sivam MD9725 Prairie Ave Highland, IN 46322
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd
    Munster, IN 46321
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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