Vinita Mathew, MD

Vinita Mathew, MD

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Athlete - Older Adult
  • Back/Neck/Spine
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Disorders
  • Interventional Pain Management
  • Joint Injections
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Otago School of Medicine - 2002
Internship:
SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis - 2005
Residency:
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2008

Languages Spoken

  • Hindi
  • Malayalam

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Love her! Very nice and knowledgeable.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

She listens to your concerns and gives excellent service

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathew is a Excellent Physiatrist in sports medicine,, Pain management & continued Physical therapy recommendations for activity Of daily living,working & managing disability challenges. Dr Mathew has a wonderful bedside manor,professional & extraordinary M.D. In addition her staff is excellent in care as well.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Thorough

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She was nice and helpful

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew is an outstanding physician. She explained my condition in depth and is very personable. Thank you for providing exceptional care!

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April 12, 2024

5.0

She seemed to listen and go over everything!

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April 12, 2024

5.0

She listens like her very much!

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April 10, 2024

5.0

I love her. I always feel like she is looking after my whole self and spirit. She really cares

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April 09, 2024

5.0

So informative. So friendly. Appointment always very punctual. Wants us to call with [patient's first name] problems.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPLAINED CLEARLY

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Felt very comfortable and really explained everything well

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March 30, 2024

5.0

Good people on her team.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

She had a nice manner and she fixed my problem!

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew is a wonderful professional, and I feel that I'm under competent, and professional care.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Friendly.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

She listens and answers my questions.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew really listened to my concerns and spent a good deal of time with me. I’m very happy with the care I received!

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March 25, 2024

5.0

I like that she listens and understands.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Why not? She is great!

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Very smart and thorough. Took her time with me

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Went through all the steps before considering my decision. Very kind

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to and she was very thorough and thoughtful about current and potential future needs and treatments.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Was very clear with her expectations.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She is an excellent doctor. She found the reason for my pain immediately after several other doctors were lookiing in the wrong places.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

X your attention

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Very Concerned & Patients

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March 12, 2024

5.0

She is great, very nice and her experience make you feel safe. I know with the MRI she'll have more elements to take next step on my treatment. Thanks!

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, takes time with me as a patient, explains things well and answers all questions. She is great at getting me the help and relief I need.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew, is very knowledgeable and cares about her patience. She's an overall amazing person and doctor.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew has been crucial in managing my pain and keeping track of my improvements on a regular basis. She is irreplaceable.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Over time Dr Mathew has addressed & provided me with Great care.Her knowledge and care plans have changed my life so much.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Good service

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, takes time with patients, good follow up

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathew is very efficient, easy to talk to and explains situations well.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew has very good bedside manner. She also listens very closely to what you are saying in regard to your symptoms and then deploys the proper course of treatment. I was practically crippled and in so much pain when I first started seeing Dr. Mathew approx 18/months ago. Today I am doing so much better it’s almost miraculous. I’m very glad I chose Northwestern but I knew doctors would be excellent as my sister was treated in spinal cord unit at Northwestern spinal cord unit after a catastrophic accident. I love Dr. Mathew! She’s the best!

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathew reviewed the MRI with me. She provided a clear diagnosis and provided me with different treatment options. She was personable and described the pros and cons of each option. I felt confident that she was very knowledgeable.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

She explained exactly what she was going to do, how it was to be done and walked me through each step as she was doing the test. I was initially very nervous but after a few minutes with her, I knew I was in good hands.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Thorough. Listens to our problems and help find solutions.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew is simply extremely gifted at her medical elective. In the very first visit she gained all of my confidence ... which makes me very confident going forward.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathew has a great bedside manor she explains everything that is easy to understand and has empathy for her Patients

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February 20, 2024

5.0

She was pleasant, listen to me, addressed my issue and made recommendations

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February 20, 2024

5.0

She is highly professional with a direct focus on helping the patient.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

She knows her stuff and ids attentive to patient’s needs.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

She is a kind, gentle person with great knowledge and the ability to talk to you on your level so that you understand exactly what is happening. She gives you options and let you choose.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Listens to me and responds with good care suggestions

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathew is well prepared, listens & observes. She puts together a plan: to hear you, detect the source of your problem, and work with you to find a solution. She has had her own serious injuries in the oast, so she is compassionate & knowledgeable…and a great source of hope! Her team is soooo helpful too!

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Talk to me. break it down for me .explain everything for me I’m very thankful

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew & her staff are always very pleasant & considerate of me as a patient & concern for my heath issue.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Explains the whole process she will do

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Explained how we will proceed in my care

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Listens to my needs and explains everything as we go through treatment

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Explains in detail what's wrong and what's your best option

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Explains everything very well, and great results.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathew explained everything and helpful

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Understanding compassionate

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January 31, 2024

5.0

I found her to be pleasant as well as patient with my questions. She took time to check my mobility and history considering my age and seemed understanding with my concerns, Dr, Mathew gave me her opinion of what she felt I was dealing with, how to cope and what procedures to take regarding Rx and therapy. She was very clear and open...I liked her and left reassured.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Friendly, informative, created a plan.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

She was great at explaining everything.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr, Mathew Is A Very Good!! Dr & A Good Listener .

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Excellent clinician , very personable.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Because I really like the way she asks questions and really listens to her patients. Feeling heard by your health provider is vitally important!

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew listens to what I describe. I appreciate the way she tells me everything she is doing when she gives an injection.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathew is very knowledgeable about my conditions regarding Spine & anatomy of body components. Regarding my neuropathy & Pain management she has made me as comfortable as can be Dr Mathew has improved my ADLs so much. I m very grateful for her genuine care,expertise & guidance with direction of P.T. and understanding of -my modelities. I am forever grateful she is always there to help with ROMs & her Staff, Erica and Team" very professional & Pleasant.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Very comfortable with her

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew and Erika are the best team. they work great together and made sure all next steps were in order.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Thank you

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew gave me her undivided attention about my pain and a plan to treat it. Along the way, we decided the next move to help me.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

I love the way she pays attention to my needs.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

She is very great knowledgeable doctor

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew takes an interested medical concern for her patients.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew is gentle and shows genuine concern. She has a good sense of humor. She shares both medical and insurance knowledge to support my overall wellbeing.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Friendliness and professionalism

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathew is great. She is very talented and I feel confident in her care

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathew is excellent at her specialty. I have recommended her to other colleagues. I have full confidence in her skills.

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January 01, 2024

5.0

She's terrific 💯

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December 29, 2023

5.0

The doctor listened to me and took me seriously about my pain and gave me hope.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Extremely personable and willing to listen and answer questions. Explores and presents treatment/ surgery options.

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December 24, 2023

5.0

She takes a personal approch with the care and treatment

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December 23, 2023

5.0

I have already recommended her to my sister and others as Doctor Mathew was able to help us with our pain issues. I have never had such relief.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Mathew really seemed to care about me and my problems.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Multiple members of my family already go to her for her skill

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Always prepared for your visit. Always on time. Good coordination with other office staff. They work as a team.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Understand me try to help me to find solution for my situation

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Very good

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December 14, 2023

5.0

She listened & cared what I had to say. Her recommendations for treatment were perfect for me.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful

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December 11, 2023

5.0

As always she is kind and trying her best to help me deal with the pain

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Very informative

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Mathew is always willing to try alternative ways to treat my pain and muscle cramping. Trigger point injections have been very helpful in relieving my shoulder, elbow and CMC thumb pain and upper back cramping

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Mathew has given me the care and direction of living With my disability, pain management,rehabilitation I trust Dr Mathew very much She is very kind and special to -me as a teaching physician as Well.Im grateful for her genuine care.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Vinita listen to you very well. Explain nicely and taking care of the problem with politeness with smile. She is the best.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Listened, efficient and explained well. Her nurse or assistant, Elizabeth, that first met with me was wonderful.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Personable. Helpful. Easy to work with.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Same as above, but adding that her nurse was also amazing.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

She’s a wonderful doctor

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathew is very gentle, she answers your questions, if you gave any, and explains what she is going to do. Dr. Mathew Is great.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

I am very happy with Dr Mathew ‘s questions, diagnosis, pain relief and offering various options.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Matthew is very interested in what is best for my medical health.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Explain good

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Vinita Mathew, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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