Primary Specialty
Thoracic Surgery
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Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Christian Medical College Vellore - 2003
- Residency:
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Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2011
- Fellowships:
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Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2013
Languages Spoken
- Hindi
- Tamil
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage HospitalDelnor HospitalHuntley HospitalKishwaukee HospitalMcHenry HospitalNorthwestern Lake Forest HospitalNorthwestern Memorial HospitalPalos HospitalWoodstock Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 02, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe is the best. He explains my X-rays so I can understand and that’s important to me. He doesn’t rush you out he lessens to all my questions and talks to me as a person to make sure I understand what he is saying. He really is the best.
August 01, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bharat is extremely talented and compassionate. He has always explained things in detail and at a level that I understand. He has always taken the time to answer all of my questions and address any concerns I might have. I am more than confident that I am receiving the best care possible.
June 14, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe was professional, informative, and spoke in terms that I could understand in regard to my care. His office followed up, after my surgery, to check in on me. I knew what to expect before, during and after my procedure.
May 31, 2023
5.0 star star star star starThis guy is confident, capable, best in class for what he does. I wasn’t worried about myself as much knowing I had him in charge of my surgery. He is also calm and easy to talk to. Just an all around A+ experience.
May 04, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bharat has been very thorough when informing me about my condition, what my options are for treatment, and his recommendations. From the first encounter with Dr. Bharat, I felt safe and secure with being in his care.
April 16, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bharat is truly one of the kindest, most compassionate doctors I have ever met with. He spent a great deal of time with me and explained everything in great detail. Cannot say enough good things about him.
February 26, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bharat and his whole team were incredible. He carefully explained what we were up against, spoke very clearly and answered all of our questions. I was devastated at the news, but felt like I had a team to help me through.
February 17, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Bharat fully explained my questions and my condition. I did not feel rushed and Dr Bharat was able to explain medical condition in non medical terms so I could better understand. I feel fortunate to have Dr Bharat as my Physician and would return to see Dr Bharat if the need arised!
January 12, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bharat is an exceptional amazing Dr. who thinks in an innovative manner, challenges normal protocol for the best possible outcome, listens, provides real hope and truly cares. I am blessed to have found this amazing Dr. I truly can't put into words what he means to me, but I think he knows.
January 11, 2023
2.0 star star star_border star_border star_borderHe is capable and knowledgeable. However, the benefit of being seen by him does not compensate for the amount of wasted time waiting to be seen or rescheduled appt. There's is a lack of empathy in the care.
January 11, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bharat is kind and engaging. He remembers details of my life and the surgeries he has performed on me to benefit my health. He is an expert in his field and I feel very well cared for at each encounter.
December 27, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe’s very smart and explains everything very well. He has a calm pleasant kind demeanor. He was w behaving when he walked in w my mom and sister who were w me. He allows me to ask a lot of questions and never seems annoyed - very patient.
December 13, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe is the best! Always spends time explaining every detail and answering every patient’s questions honestly and fully. He never appears to be in a rush and makes you feel like you are his only patient, when I read and know how busy he is everyday. Fortunately, I found him during the pandemic to take on my rare, difficult, and challenging surgery which no other doctor would attempt. He has been my surgeon for the past 2 1/2 years.
Disclosures
Ankit Bharat, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
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