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David J. Mehlman, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - 1973
Residency:: Johns Hopkins University - 1976
Fellowships:: University of Chicago - 1978

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, 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:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0

5.0

657 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

57 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

57 Reviews

April 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Mehlman is the best.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He immediately responds all of my medical concerns. He also shows interest in my family and treats me as a real person and simply as a number.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Excellent patien-exceeding-expectation-exceeding services including the wonderful care team providing nuclear stress testing & echocardiogram â€¦

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Very nice and very patience

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He is a remarkable, trustworthy physician with a caring style.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He is a great Doctor

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Everyone in the cardiology unit recognizes the value of Dr. Mehlman. Me too.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He is the best.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mehlman is a gift to the world with his expertise and care for his patients. He is one of a kind....

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Outstanding doctor. Explains everything simply so you understand

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s the best doctor I ever had. I know he cares for me

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mehlman was highly recommended to me long ago as being the best; I now share that opinion with others. He is very thorough, detail oriented, I have complete trust that my cardiology needs are in the best hands.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Caring, well educated, knowledgeable and professional.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

professionalï¼Œcaring and courteous

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mehlman is a physician who always gives me the very best quality of professional service. I always feel respected and cared about.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

David Mehlman MD is the reason. Heâ€™s an exceptional physician and human being. He listens, answers questions and solves problems. He is thorough and explains his findings. It would be incredible if all doctors were cut out of the same cloth as him.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

I don't know if he accepts new patients these days but any patient is lucky to have him as their doctor.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Listens to patients. Cares. Smart

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent in every way.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Mehlman is an experienced, wise and knowledgable doctor that listens and focuses on his patients. He has been my cardiologist for approximately 6 years and I appreciate the care and counsel he has given me.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Best physician I have ever had. Exceptionally competent, caring, listens.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Superior skills .

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February 06, 2024

5.0

We like Dr. Mehlmanâ€™s approach of caring for his patients.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

Maybe the best Dr. I have ever seen.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

He is the best!

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Best cardiologist anywhere

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He is the best and most caring doctor Iâ€™ve ever encountered in my 80 years on this earth

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Same as above, he is through and patient with you asking questions.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

His excellent diagnostics resolved the symptoms I was having with my heart by directing the installation of a pacemaker. This and the fact that he is very detail-oriented and has a marvelous patient oriented manner make him a wonderful physician.

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January 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mehlman is an excellent cardiologist, and he cares about his patients.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

His analysis and advice are keeping me alive

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mehlman demonstrates expertise in cardiology but also internal medicine. He has a holistic approach with patients. However, his greatest attribute is his kindness and genuine concern for you. He listens and gives adequate time discussing each issue

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Whenever I meet with Dr. Mehlman he truly takes the time to understand how Iâ€™m feeling and be sure that I am doing the right things to take care of myself. Itâ€™s a pleasure being in his care.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Outstanding practitioner, customer service is excellent, listens.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Fabulous physician.

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December 16, 2023

5.0

I doubt that there's a finer cardiologist than Dr. Mehlman. He's both professional and caring. He listen to concerns and provides easy to understand answers and suggestions. He's dedicated and has a wealth of experience.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mehlman motivates me to be a better patient. He is optimistic, but cautious. I trust his judgment and follow it as best I can.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mehlman is the best

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December 03, 2023

5.0

He cares about me.

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November 26, 2023

5.0

Expertise

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Kind, compassionate, attentive and knowledgeable care

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Have you met him? He's a paragon of everything one could want in a cardiologist. I feel extremely fortunate to be his patient.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Great communication.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

He knows cardiology

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October 31, 2023

5.0

He listens ,understands and is knowledgeable.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Very patient great knowledge and bedside manner.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mehlman

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Just a wonderful doctor.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mehlman is very knowledgeable. He is very concerned about my health.

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October 08, 2023

5.0

He's great

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October 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mehlman is an inspiration. Physically fit and full of energy, just being with him for a half hour motivates me to stay sting and slim, and to do everything I can to care for my heart.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

I have been Dr. Mehlman's patient for more than 30 years. He saw saw me through cardiac bypass surgery and has monitored my health for decades. If he were accepting new patients, everyone I know would be seeking appointments with him. He is simply an exceptional doctor.

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September 22, 2023

5.0

As I just said, he goes beyond expectations.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

He is always very friendly and thurrel. I had asked for him specifically. And I am not disappointed.

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September 09, 2023

5.0

Warm, caring, interested in me, and very pleasant demeanor.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Takes time with me and explains my condition fully.

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Disclosures

David J. Mehlman, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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