
Rheumatologists Near Me in Elmhurst, IL - Ascension
Rheumatology • Elmhurst, IL
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mariam Khan, MD): 4.7/5 star rating based on 39 reviews (39 reviews (36 with written review))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD): 4.2/5 star rating based on 47 reviews (47 reviews (29 with written review))
- Zocdoc (Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD): Overall rating 4.88/5 (16 patients have reviewed)
- U.S. News (Dr. Mariam Khan): Summary indicates consistently high patient satisfaction (no numeric rating shown in snippet) (Not provided in snippet)
Patients praise
- Quick/efficient appointment experience and low wait time reported
- Clear explanations and not being rushed during the visit
- Patient-centered/compassionate attitude noted in reviews and provider summaries
- Willingness to investigate elevated markers / not dismiss symptoms (for one provider)
Common complaints
- Concern that the provider showed little concern for symptoms / did not explain test results (for Dr. Mariam Khan)
- Lower satisfaction for one provider due to being worried they may not figure out the cause / potential limitations
- Negative experiences including negligence/poor service, unresponsiveness to messages, long wait times, rushed appointments, unfriendly staff, difficulty scheduling, and not feeling respected (for an Elmhurst, NY rheumatologist)
- General note: Ascension listing is a directory-style page and does not itself provide patient review ratings
"“I am a lupus patient... She showed little concern for my symptoms, did not explain test results...”"
- Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Mariam Khan"“I have been praying that she will... [figure out what’s wrong with me] either...” (review describing why 4 stars instead of 5)"
- Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Purani Palaniswami"“I went for a visit and she said she would send a prescription. That never happened... She hasn’t responded to any messages...”"
- Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Olivia Ghaw (Elmhurst, NY)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Rheumatologists Near Me in Elmhurst, IL - Ascension - Apr 11, 2026
- Dr. Pin Lin, MD - Rheumatologist in Winfield, IL | Healthgrades - Nov 6, 2025
- Dr. Ximena Y. Chavez, MD - Rheumatologist in Glenview, IL - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Laisvyde Smajkic, MD, Rheumatologist - Oak Lawn, IL | Healthline FindCare - Sep 12, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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