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Dr. Sarmila Govindan, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 53
Dr. Sarmila Govindan, MD
3.6 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Sarmila Govindan, MD is an Internist in Des Plaines, IL.
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Dr. Sarmila Govindan, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 53
Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sarmila Govindan, MD is an Internist in Des Plaines, IL.

About

Dr. Govindan graduated from Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University in 1994 and completed a residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital/Detroit Medical Center Wayne State University School of Med Michigan.Dr. Sarmila Govindan, MD is an Internist in Des Plaines, IL and has 30 years experience. Dr. Govindan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. At present, Dr. Govindan received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Govindan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Govindan also speaks Greek, Spanish and Tamil. Dr. Govindan is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Advocate Medical Group Immediate Care Center
    77 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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  2. 2 Office
    29373 Network Pl, Chicago, IL 60673
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  3. 3 Advocate Medical Group Imaging
    1775 Ballard Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068
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Nov 26, 2023
Dr. Govindan is wonderful. She makes me feel comfortable and always listens to my concerns. Dr. Govindan has taken me for a last-minute appointment. I HIGHLY recommend her.
Jackie M — Nov 26, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Greek
Spanish
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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Internship

Internship
  • Detroit Medical Center
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Detroit Receiving Hospital/Detroit Medical Center Wayne State University School of Med Michigan
    2001
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Dr. Sarmila Govindan, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sarmila Govindan, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL