Sujith J. Kalathiveetil, MD, FACC

Cardiology, Structural Heart

4.9
322 Ratings
Years in Practice: 19 years
Practices In: Lisle, Naperville, Westmont, Winfield
Patients Seen: Ages 18+
As a result of many recent advances in the field of car­dio­vas­cu­lar dis­ease, we have a vari­ety of pro­ce­dures and med­ica­tions to offer our patients. I believe in care­ful­ly edu­cat­ing my patients, so that they are able to choose the treat­ment that best reflects their wish­es. My role is to be your med­ical advi­sor, guide and advocate. 

Care Team

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Board Certifications
Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Adult Echocardiography, Cardiac CT
Languages
English
Awards & Accolades
DIRECTOR • ADVANCED CARDIAC IMAGING • ADVOCATE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL 2019
DIRECTOR • ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY • DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP 2019
CO-DIRECTOR • STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASE PROGRAM • DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP 2014
DIRECTOR • CARDIOLOGY GRAND ROUNDS • EDWARD HOSPITAL 2017
CARDIOLOGY REPRESENTATIVE • PROGRAM AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE • EDWARD HOSPITAL 2017
CARDIOLOGY REPRESENTATIVE • PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE • EDWARD HOSPITAL 2017
CHIEF MEDICINE RESIDENT • JOHN COCHRAN VA MEDICAL CENTER • WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 2005
Clinical Interests

I sub­spe­cial­ize in the diag­no­sis and man­age­ment of struc­tur­al heart dis­ease. These are­dis­eases that involve heart valves, walls, cham­bers and mus­cles. As co-direc­tor of the DuPageMed­ical Group Struc­tur­al Heart Dis­ease Ser­vice, I direct­ly par­tic­i­pate in a vari­ety of the­p­ro­ce­dures that we offer (TAVR, Mitr­a­Clip, Watch­man, ASD/VSD/PFO clo­sure, perivalvu­lar leak­clo­sure, alco­hol sep­tal abla­tion). I also have exper­tise in car­diac imag­ing (car­diac CT, 3D echocar­dio­g­ra­phy, nuclear car­di­ol­o­gy). I serve as med­ical direc­tor of echocar­dio­g­ra­phy for DuPage Med­ical Group.

Personal Interests
I enjoy spend­ing time with my fam­i­ly, trav­el­ling, read­ing sci­ence fic­tion and study­ing history. 
Memberships
American Society of Nuclear Medicine Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography American Society of Echocardiography American College of Cardiology American Heart Association Director - Adavanced Cardiac Imaing - Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital (Sept 2019 - Present)
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Joliet
333 Madison Street Joliet, Illinois 60435 815-725-7133 Get Directions
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St. Naperville, Illinois 60540 630-527-3000 Get Directions
School
The Chicago Medical School Graduation Date: 2002 Degree: MD
Residency
Washington University School of Medicine Resident in Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Washington University School of Medicine Cardiology
Provider’s Publications
Pump It Up—A Boost to Circulation Will Provide Multiple Benefits
December 2016
Nuclear Cardiology Knowledge Self Assessment Program (NCKSAP)
January 2010
Waggoner AD, Kalathiveetil S, Spence KE, Dávila-RomÃin VG, de las Fuentes L. Interatrial conduction time and left atrial function in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction: effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2009 May;22(5):472-7.
May 2009
Kalathiveetil S. Standard Imaging and Diagnostic Testing Modalities (SPECT, Echocardiography, and Cardiac Catheterization). The Washington Manual Cardiology Subspecialty Consult 2nd Edition.
January 2008
Kalathiveetil S. Exercise Testing. The Washington Manual Pulmonary Medicine Subspecialty Consult, Shifren A (Ed). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2006.
January 2006
Kalathiveetil S. New Imaging and Diagnostic Testing Modalities (Cardiac CT, MRI, PET, IVUS). The Washington Manual Cardiology Subspecialty Consult 2nd Edition. Cuculich S and Kates A (Ed). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
January 2008
Provider’s Research
My research interests are focused on using cardiac CT and echocardiography for planning and optimizing structural heart procedures

Procedures

24-Hour Holter Monitoring, Aortic Valve PVL, Cardiac Stress Testing, Cardiac Testing, Diagnostic Testing, EKG Stress Testing, Echocardiographic Stress Testing, MitraClip®, Mitral Valve PVL, Nuclear Technology Program, Pharmacologic Stress Testing, Transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR), VSD Closure, WATCHMAN™

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
319 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
311 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
318 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.9
302 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.9
317 Ratings

Comments


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"Needed tests were fully explained to me"
5
Jul. 29, 2024
"I have recommended DR. Sujith to many friends."
5
Jul. 28, 2024
"Dr. Sujith is a very personable cardiologist, who is knowledgeable and yet humble. He has excellent communication skills and Is good with patiently providing appropriate explanation to the questions."
5
Jul. 24, 2024
"Dr was very clear explaining details"
5
Jul. 23, 2024
"DR. Sujith is easy to talk to and goes out of his way to explain things and to interact with me."
5
Jul. 23, 2024
"Dr. Sujith very good explaining what was happening and correctly diagnosed the blockage of artery.We are eternally grateful for how quickly Dr. Sujith saw me in clinic in and made the choice for a CTA. Dr. Sujith's even quicker decision making to admit me to expedite his work up in September 2023, is another astute call of an experienced and wise physician. The GI biopsy showed h. Pylori so a possible explanation for the severe anemia. We are so thankful that this anemia and symptoms led him to Dr. Sujith and Dr. Sujith was able to possibly help prevent something so much more severe. Dr. Kim was also wonderful in the hospital and was great at communicating his plan and what he saw. Our family really do feel like Dr Sujith saved my life. Great asset to Duly health and community"
5
Jul. 20, 2024
"Doctor was very good. He set up a plan and then reiterated the plan."
5
Jul. 17, 2024
"Great Dr! Very personable and takes the time to talk to the patient"
5
Jul. 16, 2024
"The Best"
5
Jul. 9, 2024
"Dr Sujith is the best cardiologist. He listens to your concerns and answers any questions I have. He's a very attentive doctor."
5
Sep. 22, 2024
"Dr. Sujith K. Is warm, friendly, direct and personable. He shows genuine concern for the welfare of his patients and I'm very happy he is my cardiologist."
5
Sep. 17, 2024
"Excellent bedside manners"
5
Sep. 15, 2024
"Very good experience."
5
Sep. 15, 2024
"The doctor took the time to clearly explain conditions and possible outcomes to me."
5
Aug. 27, 2024
"Excellent!"
5
Aug. 27, 2024
"I love Dr. Kalathiveetil! I will miss him as we have moved and I need a closer hospital!"
5
Aug. 25, 2024
"I have been a patient of Dr. Sujith Kalathiveetil for many years. He is an excellent knowledgeable doctor and a warm, pleasant caring individual."
5
Aug. 18, 2024
"Excellent experience"
5
Aug. 14, 2024
"My appointment was efficient, without stress and overall effective."
5
Aug. 9, 2024
"Dr Sujith shows great care and concern for his patients. Does not make you feel rushed or pushed out of the way"
5
Oct. 10, 2024
"Dr. Sujith is a caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable doctor, always providing the time to answer my questions and explain any questions I might have. He is exceptional."
5
Oct. 9, 2024
"Very thorough and professional. Good bedside manners. Excellent doctor"
5
Oct. 9, 2024
"Dr. Sujith was on time, efficient but still had time for a one on one conversation about my health/needs. Which I feel is very important."
5
Oct. 7, 2024
"Dr. S. K. Is very knowledgeable and effective; kind and friendly. He is my Cardiologist of record. He has directed me to others for treatment of my heart condition, which I think was serious for my physical health.All of the Duly staff and Cardiologists have been and are very effective in my treatment."
5
Oct. 5, 2024
"Dr. Sujith is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He explains medical issues clearly for easy understanding."
5
Oct. 1, 2024
"Very professional, pleasant, knowledgeable and a great dresser.I've had Dr. Sujith for 13yrs and he has taken very excellent care of my medical needs."
5
Nov. 26, 2024
"I wish every physician had the great bedside manner that Dr. Sujith displays. I feel confident that he is managing my condition so that I can have the best life possible. Among doctors, he is a gem."
5
Nov. 25, 2024
"I really like Dr S.K. He gives me enough time to talk about my concerns and addresses all my worries. He has a great bedside manner."
5
Nov. 25, 2024
"Good"
5
Nov. 24, 2024
"Interested in me and my well being."
5
Nov. 23, 2024
"Dr Kalathiveetil has a kind and caring manner and is knowledge so as to give me great confidence in what he tells me."
5
Nov. 21, 2024
"Good experience, very thorough explanation"
5
Nov. 16, 2024
"He was a very kind, thorough, and professional physician. Highly recommend. And a snazzy dresser"
5
Nov. 10, 2024
"Dr. Sujith is very responsive, in a nice way, with a great medical and common sense, very soothing."
5
Nov. 8, 2024
"Cardiologist Dr. Sujith explained deeply regarding my heart problems, I was satisfied"
4.75
Nov. 3, 2024
"Excellent service By the cardiologist"
5
Nov. 2, 2024
"Dr k is the best"
5
Nov. 1, 2024
"Very personable, spoke in understandable language, showed real concern"
5
Jan. 31, 2025
"Everything went smoothly and I hardly didn't wait at all"
5
Jan. 30, 2025
"Very friendly, knowledgeable and caring"
5
Jan. 27, 2025
"I like Dr Kalathiveetil very much"
5
Jan. 26, 2025
"Dr K was excellent in every regard"
5
Jan. 21, 2025
"Dr Sujith is a wonderful doctor."
5
Jan. 15, 2025
"Dr Kalathiveetil professional & informative"
5
Jan. 11, 2025
"Dr. Kalathiveetil takes time to explain the plan, the latest guidelines for my healthcare and going over my test results. He is very personable and makes you feel comfortable at the appointment."
5
Dec. 28, 2024
"Excellent"
5
Dec. 21, 2024
"Very good"
5
Dec. 15, 2024
"Good !"
5
Dec. 14, 2024
"Dr. Sujith Is a wonderful cardiologist, but also honest and caring."
5
Dec. 12, 2024
"Great experience with Dr. Kalathiveetil . He reads the patient's body language and interprets the needs accurately. He regularly asks if we have questions and understands the needs of the patients and the peripheral concerns associated with the illness. Excellent bedside manners and genuine con been for the patient from a physical spiritual and economical point of view"
5
Dec. 1, 2024
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