Padmaja Vittal, MD

Padmaja Vittal, MD

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Primary Specialty

Movement Disorders

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, MS Ramaiah Medical College - 2002
Internship:
Tulane University - 2010
Residency:
Tulane University - 2013
Fellowships:
Rush University Medical Center - 2016

Languages Spoken

  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Marathi
  • Tamil

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital

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86 Reviews

August 25, 2023

5.0

Bedside manners (compassion) are on top of the world. Evaluates the situation immediately and puts on the table possible choices for care.

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August 21, 2023

5.0

Love her

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August 18, 2023

5.0

She is very good to work with. Very patient when working with our many issues.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

She is very good.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Her knowledge and her compassion

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August 16, 2023

5.0

She always takes time to discuss the proper procedures and truly cares for her patients

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August 09, 2023

5.0

I have great trust in her knowledge and experience for Parkinson’s monitoring and adjustments to meds. Dr Vittal is caring, cheerful and thorough plus encouraging.

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August 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vittal "listens"!

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August 05, 2023

5.0

I always recommend top quality Dr. 1)Great communication skills 2)Very good at problem solving 3)Always looking to improve our life.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

She is always looking for new healthcare ideas

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vittal is an excellent doctor.

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Excellent communication

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July 27, 2023

5.0

A professional treatment with care details.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Her expertise and excellent care of her patients.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vittal is such a caring person. She has even called my husband just to see how he is doing. We just love her.

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July 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Vittal is a kind, caring and patient doctor. She listens and supports my concerns and needs. I look forward to spending time with her because I know she always wants what is best for me. I never feel rushed with her and always feel heard.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Vittal took time to answer questions and listen to our concerns. She was polite and positive.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

She is always willing to do what she can to help. She will talk to you and explain exactly what she's doing and why. She knows your family history and ask about them like family. She is awesome.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Puts everything aside to speak with you and go over everything

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Very caring doctor

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June 29, 2023

5.0

She made time to fit me in her schedule.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Nice person

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June 24, 2023

5.0

She is fabulous. I have already recommended her.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

She cares for her patients like she would care for her parents.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Vittal is very knowledgeable, caring and just an awesome doctor!

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June 14, 2023

5.0

Professional , caring, as my husband her patient says is a real Delight !

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June 10, 2023

5.0

We trust her judgement in caring for my husband

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June 07, 2023

5.0

She is very caring and concerned about her patients. Does her job very well

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Always has the patients best interest at heart. Caring and considerate. Makes you feel comfortable. Trust her thoughts and opinion.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

She was personable and extremely knowledgeable and thorough.

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May 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vittal is intelligent, insightful, kind, caring and very knowledgeable in neurology. She is helpful in helping me to care for my mother with Lewy Body Dementia. She takes time with us to explain, listen and answer questions. Love Dr. Vittal! Highly recommend Dr. Vittal.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

She is a one-in-a-million physician; knowledgeable, communicative, and empathetic.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

In-Depth Response to Questions, Interest in Maximizing Patient Outcomes.... Knowledgable Understanding of Needs.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Very thoughtful,and caring.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vittal is the very best. She cares about her patients.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

She’s patient, kind, an excellent listener and very professional. I am included in all decision making. She breaks the mold for a perfect doctor!

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May 05, 2023

5.0

She always gives as much time as needed and goes above and beyond to help my husband with Parkinson's.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

She genuinely listens and is very knowledgeable and caring.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Practical advice, lots of choices

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Smart, caring and professional.

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April 30, 2023

5.0

competent and caring

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April 29, 2023

5.0

Excellent care and support. Very knowledgeable. Spends adequate time with me

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Yeah and she’s very professional and she takes her time. Doesn’t rush you out.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Amazing doctor. Caring and I trust her for my care.

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April 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Vittal is outstanding. She is very knowledgeable, caring, attentive, thorough and never makes you feel rushed.

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April 15, 2023

5.0

Very caring and understanding.

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Because she's a fantastic doctor she knows and understands me listen to all my comments listen to all my problems

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Thorough; do not feel rushed; kind and personable; knowledgeable.

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April 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vittal spends time with her patients. She has a great rapport with others.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

She’s very thorough and efficient.

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March 21, 2023

5.0

A devine doctor in service of patients

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March 13, 2023

5.0

Having been in her care since 2019, I have found Dr. Vittal to be a professional doctor who listens to you when you are telling her about your symptoms and she then recommends by explaining in detail as to the next step that should be taken. After I have evaluated her recommendation, and getting satisfactory responses from her to any questions or concerns that I have, we will make a joint decision to proceed. She is genuinely interested you in as a patient and I am very happy with the services she has provided to me. I would recommend her to anybody who is looking for a good neurologist.

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March 10, 2023

5.0

Dr Vittal makes sure I understand every part of my care. She is reassuring, kind and gives me her undivided attention. She took time to find some resources for me, too.

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March 08, 2023

5.0

She took time to talk about questions I had.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Same as the last she is great, caring, extremely knowledgeable she could not be any better

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March 03, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and really listens to concerns and questions.

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March 01, 2023

5.0

She a wonderful, caring doctor.

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March 01, 2023

5.0

She is the best

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February 27, 2023

5.0

She’s AMAZING!! Always has lots of time - never seems rushed. She is so knowledgeable and so kind.

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February 22, 2023

5.0

She is extremely dedicated and truly invested in the health and well-being of her patients. She makes you feel very calm and secure and always asks if there’s any questions. While receiving Botox she always explains what she’s going to do next as well as specifically asking how the Botox worked in that area last time. Very,very meticulous and comforting.

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February 21, 2023

5.0

She is very caring.

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February 18, 2023

4.0

She is one of the best neuroscience doctors in the area she knows her stuff on Parkinson's

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Very compassionate and caring.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Vittal is a wonderful doctor who takes excellent care of her patients!

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February 07, 2023

5.0

She has given us reason to be very confident in her care and decisions for care. Always very pleasant .We believe in her.

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February 07, 2023

5.0

She is the best. Northwestern is so fortunate to have her. She is the most caring doctor we've ever had and we always leave there feeling optimistic.

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February 01, 2023

5.0

See above answer. In addition I feel she puts patient concerns foremost in her addressing the needs of her patients. She follows up with all concerns affecting her patients.

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January 31, 2023

5.0

She helps me with my tremors and knows exactly what to do. Friendly. Caring.

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January 31, 2023

5.0

The care that I have received from Dr. Vittal has been excellent.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Thorough, thoughtful, and compassionate

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January 29, 2023

5.0

She's super Great

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January 26, 2023

5.0

Excellent care, thorough explanations, compassionate,

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January 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vittal is very thorough.

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January 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vittal is very thorough.

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January 16, 2023

5.0

See above. Caring and real concern for her patients

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January 11, 2023

5.0

Took her time with me and listened compassionately to all my concerns

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January 11, 2023

5.0

Because she's the greatest she does everything she can to keep me comfortable she asked me questions it's like having a sister who cares

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January 04, 2023

5.0

First doctor to treat me for a condition I suffered with for 20 years. Amazing care and wonderful to finally be diagnosed correctly

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January 03, 2023

5.0

She is very kind. I never feel rushed. She seems to truly care about me.

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December 27, 2022

5.0

Doctor Vital is tremendous. Her sincere and genuine care she has for her patients is great! She has always had my best interest at heart! Great personality! Great expertise and knowledge! I trust her very much! I live 3 1/2 hours from her office. Dr. Vittal is the primary reason I am willing to make that drive! Great job Dr. Vittal!

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December 21, 2022

5.0

She’s a great doctor!!! I would recommend her to anyone.

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December 20, 2022

5.0

Dr Vittal is one of the kindest and most caring people I have ever met. She always gives the impression that she is in no hurry and her top priority is helping you. Her treatment is thoughtful and thorough.

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December 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Vittal is one of the most caring , compassionate Doctors i have. She goes above and beyond for her patients. Fantastic bed side manner and a real Diamond in the healthcare field. She should be rewarded for her compassionate approach to treating all patients with kindness, understanding, she listens and does not treat me like I’m just a medical record number.

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December 19, 2022

5.0

She's good!

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December 17, 2022

5.0

She listen every complaints and show try to make the patient free from the pain

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December 14, 2022

5.0

Thankful to have such a caring and Excellent Team

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