John A. Kalapurakal, MD

John A. Kalapurakal, MD

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Primary Specialty

Radiation Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Medical College Thiruvananthapuram - 1988
Internship:
University of Tennessee - 1993
Residency:
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University - 1997

Languages Spoken

  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

452 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 27, 2024

5.0

Caring and professional.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Is very thorough,,thoughtful kind and has a good humor.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

He’s kind, he explains in laymen’s terms and truly cares about the best outcome for his patients.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Very professional, very clear and easy to understand. Explain very well what needs to be done.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

An excellent doctor who cares greatly for the patient.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Appears knowledgeable and sympathic

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Great doctor he explains and listens well , very personable he’s attentive and kind.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Very positive man!

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Yes I would, he talked me through the procedure and kept claiming my fears and nerves through out

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Doctor is very helpful, clear, and encouraging.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Experience

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April 16, 2024

5.0

A good man. Caring physician with confident knowledge. Total 10!

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Fantastic Doctor!

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. John, explain’s everything, each time, you see him. He is always asking questions, about your condition.if there are any changes, he tells you what to expect, before, they happen. He’s delightful!

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Great personality. Great explanations of procedure.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Extremely caring and understanding.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Thorough - thoughtful - reassuring.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Smart and friendly

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Please know that Dr. John is a gift of compassion and an expert in his field . I wish all doctors were like him.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kalapurakal is a seasoned, extraordinarily confident professional. who considers all relative aspects of patient health care and concerns, via wide ranging ensuring discussions, ensuring patient followup appointments + any essential referrals, if necessary. I depend heavily upon his advice, even prior, sitting with my daughter and me, elaborating upon the plan of treatment options and subsequently, post surgery radiation oncology. I have his confidence, with out equivocation.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Great Staff

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent Physician, at the top of his profession and specialty. Perfect bedside manners!!!

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Friendly and experienced doctor

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Experienced, good communicator, gives his opinion

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March 16, 2024

5.0

The same as a above and his personality is very comforting

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Even though he had to talk me about a terrible condition he was very easy and calming to talk to. His explanations were precise and informative

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kalapurakal is knowledgeable and professional, empathetic, and very communicative.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

I owe him my life for how he treated me like a brother. He first educated me on what Prostate Cancer is. Then went ahead and explained the processes. Before you knew it, he cured me of Prostate Cancer. Finally,this successful treatment, led to the permission from the Radiation Oncology Department to hit the big “GONG” of cancer freedom down the hall way. Thanks.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

What a personable guy. So extremely intelligent. I'd recommend him anytime

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March 02, 2024

5.0

He is a excellant and compassionate doctor.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He is so busy at the same time so caring and comforting! He is the best!! I have complete confidence in Dr. John K.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He is very nice with his patients

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Good doctor good person make

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Very personable, knowledgeable, and very willing to give his opinion

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Great guy! Explained everything and great personality

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. John is so empathetic and experienced. I trust in his care.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Experienced, kind and thoughtful. I am in good hands and know that he really wants me to be cancer free.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. John is very professional, knowledgeable & understanding. Takes time, for any and all questions.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He is too great. A nice person and great RO with a wonderful personality. I’m the lucky one under his care. Wonderful experience under tough conditions.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Outstanding practitioner who always stresses the conservative, cautionary plan of treatment

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kalapurakal, is extremely knowledgeable and very concerned with patient care. I believe he uses the most up-to-date treatment for me.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He’s attentive patient and supportive he explains well and listens well I’m comfortable with him as a physician.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. John is a treasure, takes the time, explaining everything, even if a new person, accompanies me.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Tells it like it is! Let's you know his opinions.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr John is an excellent provider

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He is very clear in his explanations of your problem and what can be done about it. He is very patient and answers all questions and discusses everything thoroughly.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. John is the best!!!

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. John is very Nice$ thourough. He covers all details.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He is the best

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February 03, 2024

5.0

He’s personable warm and attentive, he’s answered my questions thoroughly and patiently and he has a great team starting with Dee Dee , Ellie , Emma, Diamond, also Nick and Joslyn in CT they each left an impression on me with their professionalism.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Incredible person, took all time I needed

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. John is calm with me, upbeat, takes time to explain everything.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. John is very calm, precise, knowledgeable & caring. He explains everything, all details, big& small.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kalapurakal is one in a million. His bedside manner is exceptional and his diagnosis in excellent.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

He explained everything and made me feel positive about the situation

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January 02, 2024

5.0

very informative and pleasant

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Because he is an excellent doctor and very kind.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Outstanding clinician.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

He is easy to talk to and listens well.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

25 YEARS OF GREATNESS

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. John is truly a caring individual He leaves you with a clear understanding regarding your concerns

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Very good attention

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December 21, 2023

5.0

I don’t necessarily feel lucky to have a lesion on my liver. But I do feel so so lucky to have happened to fall into the care of Dr. Kalapurakal (thank you, Dr. [ ] ). He is kind and smart and patient and takes this process very seriously. Yesterday he spent way more time with my that I’m sure is allotted. Unlike many doctors (sorry, but mostly the youngsters) he treats me like I’m the human being I am, and not a case. This is so important and something that seems to be missed by many.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Friendly,focused,knowledgeable, concerned, thoughtful

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December 18, 2023

5.0

He and his team are kind and thoughtful. They make this not-so-fun process go as quickly as possible. The whole process - from checking in to getting off the table - is clearly well-thought out and considers the patient’s experience.

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December 10, 2023

5.0

Fantastic Doctor

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December 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. John is an unbelievable individual. I never feel rushed during my visits I have a clear understanding of my treatment plan. Dr. John is truly a caring/ amazing person

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December 01, 2023

5.0

He was awesome explaining to me about my procedure

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November 21, 2023

5.0

He is an excellent oncologist

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Is the gray doctor

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November 19, 2023

5.0

He is amazing and always demonstrates caring

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November 18, 2023

5.0

See above. He is exceptional

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November 17, 2023

4.0

Positive, decisive personality

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November 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. John and his team are amazing. Everyone of them are kind, caring, understanding, & personal. I can’t tell you how relaxed I was knowing they were there to address and comfort.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Very friendly, took the time to explain all of my options, and thoroughly answered my questions.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Very kind and explained the expected procedure well.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Quick, professional, super friendly

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Very precise and direct with diagnosis and treatment, with an excellent bedside manner. Anticipates patient concerns and tries to address them during the exam process, with a calm sense of knowledge and professionalism.

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Warm, experienced. Decisive.

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October 21, 2023

5.0

My cousin was just diagnosed with Prostate cancer today. I have recommended him to Northeastern to be evaluated by my doctor for Surgery, Dr. Kent Perry and if needed my Oncologist Dr. John Kalapurakal

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional doctor, who has excellent bedside manners and communicates with ease. He has a proactive approach with diagnosis, medical advice and med's.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Tuck his time to splaying the proseguir no rush and professionalism in every word.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kalapurakal is extremely knowledgeable and caring.

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October 10, 2023

3.0

He is nice and good. Again felt the options were to slim

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September 30, 2023

5.0

He’s a great doctor

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September 29, 2023

5.0

Patient-focused, positive

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September 26, 2023

5.0

He gave detailed explanations and was also very supportive and informative

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September 24, 2023

5.0

attentive

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September 23, 2023

5.0

Good

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September 21, 2023

5.0

He is AMAZING at how he talks to kids and parents. Such a calming presence

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September 16, 2023

5.0

Excellent customer care. Listens to your concerns and presents the most appropriate solution

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September 16, 2023

5.0

You explains the medical procedure and the medication very clearly He's always taking time to hear your needs and what he plans to go forward with your treatment always jovial making your visit enjoyable and courteous at all times.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

He seems very caring with his patients and very attentive to our concerns!!

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September 15, 2023

4.0

Like his perhaps opinionated, straightforward manner

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September 12, 2023

5.0

The people very nice and professional

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Extremely competent, caring, & vigilant.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

He was very good

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September 02, 2023

5.0

Great medical knowledge and relates it well to patients. Excellent bedside manner!!

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Disclosures

John A. Kalapurakal, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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