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Shalini Ravella, MD

Clinical Areas: Rheumatology
Specialties: Rheumatology
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Health Munster

701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

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Franciscan Health Munster

Franciscan Health Dyer

24 Joliet Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Residency:
Mayo Clinic Internal Medical Residency

Residency:
University of Illinois at Chicago Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
University of Illinois at Chicago Rheumatology Fellowship

Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Conditions Treated

  • Arthritis
  • Osteoporosis

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(181 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

105 Reviews

10/21/2026

Very thorough

10/11/2026

A very caring Doctor.

10/09/2026

I never felt rushed through my appointment explained everything very well,

10/07/2026

Dr. Ravella is the best rheumatologist. She is knowledgeable and thorough.

10/07/2026

Dr RAVELLA is knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. She looks for solutions that work for the patient’s everyday life and quality of life. We trust her.

10/05/2026

She responded almost immediately, did an online visit and ordered blood tests.

10/05/2026

I am certain she would give her undivided attention and care to any new patients referred to her practice

10/04/2026

answered all questions

09/23/2026

Dr. Ravella is an attentive listener and also makes suggestions of medications, which makes me feel I am a part of my own health.

09/21/2026

Dr.Ravella was very thorough and informative during the appointment

09/16/2026

Awesome doctor and staff

09/16/2026

Dr Ravella an excellent physician who cares about her patients and listen.

09/09/2026

She listens, explains things well, takes her time, and is ON TIME with appointments.

09/07/2026

Professional, kind, good listener, informative

09/04/2026

Very informative

09/01/2026

She explained the meds and their mechanisms. They spent time with me. I didn't wait long

08/27/2026

Very attentive, listens and answers all questions.

08/26/2026

Professional knowledge and caring.

08/20/2026

Excellent Doctor

08/18/2026

Dr. Ravella is very friendly, takes the time to ask questions and follows up with me.

08/13/2026

Excelente doctora

08/05/2026

Again, wonderful experience. She listened to my concerns, addressed any needs I may have had.

08/05/2026

She is great.

08/05/2026

I had a stellar RA doctor in NY, and was concerned I'd be able to find one just as qualified in IL. Dr. Ravella is an extremely good RA Specialist and I'm very glad I found her.

08/03/2026

She is very genuine and caring. I have had quite a few rheumatologists and I appreciate her being thorough and patient.

07/29/2026

She is professional and very knowleable

07/20/2026

Dr. Ravella is very thorough, takes time to listen to your concerns. She explains everything and makes sure you completely understand and are comfortable with everything. She's Amazing❣️ 💯

07/20/2026

She listens to what you have to say, and she is such a wonderful doctor.

07/12/2026

Everything great

07/08/2026

Very thorough

07/08/2026

She is very knowledgeable and has a wonderful rapport with her patients,

07/05/2026

Very caring Doctor, takes time to listen.very good at what she does.

06/30/2026

She’s seams to be very through.

06/29/2026

Professional yet friendly

06/24/2026

good understanding care

06/22/2026

Very professional and attentive to your needs.

06/22/2026

Very helpful with my condition

06/17/2026

Dr Ravella is knowledgeable and very approachable and easy to talk to. She's also very thorough in her examination and in ordering labs for whatever she's trying to diagnose or rule out.

06/15/2026

She was very informative and caring!!!

06/15/2026

attentive caring attitude and listened to what I said

06/15/2026

She’s thorough and explains everything about your treatment. Always answers any questions you have

06/11/2026

PROFESSIONAL WITH HER CONCERNS AND ISSUES

06/11/2026

She takes the time to listen

06/09/2026

she listens to concerns and is upbto date on new treatment options

05/18/2026

Take time to explain everything.

05/18/2026

Dr. Ravella is patient and a very good listener. She is very knowledgeable and understanding. She will take time to help you find solutions if possible and is willing to go the extra mile to find you answers.

05/16/2026

Dr RAVELLA is knowledgeable, pride and caring.

05/12/2026

Very easy to communicate with and offers a variety of treatment options

05/06/2026

She's patient and doesn't rush you, answers all your questions and shows she cares about you, she doesn't talk down to you and explains things in layman's terms. Excellent people skills. Dr. Ravella is very knowledgeable, informative. She's awesome!!

05/06/2026

very knowledgeable and friendly

05/04/2026

She gives thorough explanations and responses to my questions and concerns.

05/04/2026

Because my doctor listen to me and works with me.

05/02/2026

Very personable and caring

05/01/2026

She is thorough and is good with follow thru if you call in with problems

04/29/2026

Very nice Dr an helpful with my issues

04/29/2026

Answers questions

04/28/2026

She and her partner listen to me. They allow me to ask questions. I leave feeling assured I'm receiving excellent care.

04/28/2026

Dr. Ravella and her resident, Dr. [ ], are both extremely kind and patient, and they seem quite knowledgeable about all facets of treatment to provide anyone who enters their office with quality care. During my visit there, both physicians showed a genuine interest in helping me to address my health issues, for example, by taking the time to thoroughly review my medical history, converse with me about any questions or concerns, explore a range of available options to tackle problems, and formulate a plan of action to improve my wellbeing. I sincerely appreciated meeting with them.

04/27/2026

Great doctor very friendly and a good listener.

04/22/2026

She takes the time to explain the treatment that would help you

04/20/2026

She is knowledgeable and listens to your concerns and answers completely.

04/15/2026

The doctor listen to my concerns and addressed my concerns.

04/13/2026

She is very professional and competent.

04/13/2026

She is a great person and doctor.

04/01/2026

She shows compassion Great Dr.

03/31/2026

Knowledgeable, friendly, thorough, professional

03/30/2026

She only came in for less than 5 minutes. But was nice

03/30/2026

I spent years trying to figure out what was wrong with my back. Finally, Dr. Ravella was able to figure it out and get me on a plan that really helped me.

03/25/2026

Been with her since Dr. Dryfus retired. She is the best.

03/23/2026

A great physician and knowledgeable. She listens to her patient and cares.

03/17/2026

Knowledgeable & explained findings in a clear concise manner

03/09/2026

Dr. Ravella is very knowledgeable, and takes time to go over things with me, and I don’t feel rushed when I have questions. I feel she’s quite thorough .

03/09/2026

Takes time to answer questions. Kind approach toward patient.

02/27/2026

She listens to my concerns and tries to help me feel better.

02/22/2026

Asks lots of questions. Very friendly.

02/11/2026

Dr Ravella is such a caring physician.

02/09/2026

She is a great doctor that seems to care and takes her time to understand your issues.

02/05/2026

Dr Ravella is kind, professional and knowledgeable

02/04/2026

Dr. Ravella is so personable & knowledgeable. I highly recommend her!

01/31/2026

Dr. Ravella and Dr. Zaman were very through in discussing my bone density results and osteoporosis and answered all my questions. They recommended that I have the Evenity infusion to avoid the risk if a fracture.

01/28/2026

Dr. Ravella was very personable. She listened to my concerns and explained what tests she was ordering and why.

01/27/2026

She treats you with respect.

01/21/2026

Articulate, knowledgable, really listened as I told her my concerns. Excellent bedside manner.

01/12/2026

Please see my thoughts and appreciation mentioned above as it covers my entire experience today with Fransiscan Physicians Network Rheumatology! Great in all areas!

12/19/2025

She is very knowledgeable and kind.

12/17/2025

She is a very thorough doctor. She listens to her patients.

12/16/2025

She was thorough, easy to talk to, answered all my questions in an easy to understand manner and didn't talk to me like I was too stupid to understand.

12/14/2025

She is not always clear.

12/10/2025

Dr Ravella is easy to talk to and easy to understand. She is very knowledgeable but doesn’t talk down to me.

12/10/2025

Friendly knowledgeable

12/06/2025

She seems to be concerned about my health.

12/03/2025

Dr Ravella is a professional in every sense of the word. In addition she is kind, personable, and patient.

12/03/2025

She is very knowledgeable & takes time to explain things.

12/01/2025

She was very easy to talk to and informative

11/30/2025

Dr Ravella's follow up is great. Timely response to questions i forgot during office visit.

11/21/2025

Professional, polite, knowledgeable, pleasant.

11/19/2025

She is very thorough, friendly, professional and warm all the qualities you want in a doctor that treats chronic illnesses.

11/19/2025

Extremely thorough, friendly and explained things as they went along.

11/17/2025

She proved to be a phenomenal doctor who researched my records before we even met, and answered questions thoroughly. She was kind, professional, knowledgeable, and efficient.

11/17/2025

Dr Ravella and her staff are wonderful people.

11/15/2025

I love they are so caring for the patient

11/11/2025

Dr Ravella and her staff

11/05/2025

Pleasant and efficient - very pleased with her.

11/03/2025

She is an awesome doctor!

11/03/2025

Takes time to explain everything. Never seems hurried. Willing to listen and answer questions. Genuinely seems to care.
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