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Dr. Sarmila Govindan, MD

Dr. Sarmila Govindan, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Sarmila Govindan, MD is an internist in Des Plaines, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University in 1994. She is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

77 Rand Rd Des Plaines, IL 60016
Telehealth available

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Dr. Govindan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Govindan

3.6

9 ratings, 4 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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33%

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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
What could be improved
No results
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Jackie M – Nov 26, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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MONIK RUSSELL – Oct 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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David – Sep 24, 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
7 people found this helpful
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QUEENIE in Chicago, IL – Mar 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Govindan is a dedicated and hardworking physician, board-certified in Internal Medicine. With each of her patients, she builds a strong relationship that involves timely communication and an emphasis on preventive care. Dr. Govindan goes the...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Detroit Receiving Hospital/detroit Medical Center Wayne State University School Of Med Michigan

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • Detroit Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • Greek

  • Spanish

  • Tamil

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Locations

Practice

Advocate Medical Group-Des Plaines Rand Road77 Rand Rd Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Office29373 Network Pl Chicago, IL 60673
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Practice

Advocate Medical Group Imaging1775 Ballard Rd Park Ridge, IL 60068
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
    Recipient of 52
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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