Rheumatologists Near Me in Elmhurst, IL - Ascension

Rheumatology • Elmhurst, IL

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Rheumatology

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(630) 339-5300

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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].