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Dr. Nirav Thakkar, MD

Dr. Nirav Thakkar, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Nirav Thakkar, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Orland Park, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thakkar has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Christ Medical Center and Palos Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Practice

16001 108th Ave Orland Park, IL 60467
Telehealth available
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Dr. Thakkar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thakkar

4.9

53 ratings, 39 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Apr 23, 2025
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Ruth Crawford – Feb 26, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Nov 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Karl Stein – Jul 18, 2024
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May 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Nick P. – Mar 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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hc – Jul 21, 2021
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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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Barbara A Latta – May 30, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 05, 2020
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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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Jan 30, 2020
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Sep 25, 2019
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Jun 14, 2019
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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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Lenore in IL – Jun 02, 2019
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May 30, 2019
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May 23, 2019
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May 23, 2019
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May 17, 2019
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Apr 26, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in partnering with my patients to develop an individualized medical or surgical treatment plan to alleviate any ear, nose, or throat symptoms.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

  • Endocrine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2018

  • University Of Illinois At Chicago

    Internship Hospital, 2009

  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008

  • University Of Illinois Urbana Champaign

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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    Locations

    Practice

    Century Ear Nose and Throat Head and Neck Surgery Associates LTD.16001 108th Ave Orland Park, IL 60467
    1
    (708) 460-0007

    Practice

    Woodridgeclinic-Lemont15884 W 127th St Ste H Lemont, IL 60439
    2
    (708) 460-0007
    Office4700 W 95th St Ste 104 Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    3
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 3:30pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 3:30pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 3:30pm
      • Thu: 8:45am - 3:30pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 3:30pm
    • Directions
    (708) 460-0007

    Practice

    Office10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 200 Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
    4
    (708) 424-9710
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