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Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
3.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam, MD

Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam, MD is a Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from Sri Ramachandra Medical College (India) and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Arunachalam, completed a residency at Mount Auburn Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Arunachalam an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Arunachalam works at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield in Chicago, IL with other offices in Winfield, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Arunachalam's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwestern Medical Group Arkes Pavilion
    676 N Saint Clair St # 14-044, Chicago, IL 60611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 908-8163
  2. 2
    Northwestern Medical Group
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250, Chicago, IL 60611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-1800
  3. 3
    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 204, Winfield, IL 60190 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 232-0202
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Shortness of Breath
Interstitial Lung Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Influenza (Flu)
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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    About Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Tamil
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    NPI Number
    • 1073868154
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mount Auburn Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Sri Ramachandra Medical College (India)
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Arunachalam is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Arunachalam has seen patients for Shortness of Breath, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Arunachalam on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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