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Shalini Ravella, MD

Shalini Ravella, MD

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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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(187 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.

98 Reviews

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

She is very knowledgeable & takes time to explain things.

12/03/2025

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

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

Dr Ravella and her staff are wonderful people.

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.

11/15/2025

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.

10/29/2025

Very nice, caring, & listens to you.

10/22/2025

She's patient, makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Dr. Ravella listens to you, answers all your questions. Doesn't rush thru things. Very thorough and knowledgeable. So very kind. I couldn't have asked for a better rheumatologist. Dr. Ravella is awesome!

10/22/2025

Excellent Doctor . Took her time and explained everything overall it was a great experience.

10/20/2025

I was not happy with not seeing the doctor that I made the appointment with all but five minutes instead I saw the resident for about forty minutes just not happy at all.

10/16/2025

She’s attentive, and appeared knowledgeable and concerned regarding my problems.

10/08/2025

Listens well, communicates well.

10/08/2025

She was very alert to listen and get to the bottom of what is going on with my symptoms..... Very professional and excellent experience I have ever had during a doctor's visit

10/06/2025

Though I was not with her long she was we'll updated on what was going on with me , and she explained things to me with reasoning , as well as listen to my questions.

09/30/2025

She seemed to care in this area that is rare.

09/24/2025

Dr. Ravella is so personable, professional but yet someone I can speak with very easily. She was interested in my symptoms, problems and I did not feel rushed with her at all. She took the time to answer all my questions.

09/23/2025

She's Amazing, Very Thorough and she Cares about her patients ❣️ 💯 🥰

09/22/2025

Great caring Doctor.

09/22/2025

She's a great Dr Listened to all my problems

09/20/2025

She listen very well and did not rush

09/18/2025

Spends time with you and listens to you

09/17/2025

I believe Dr Ravella provides quality care

09/16/2025

Just being honest!

09/15/2025

Explain everything in details and thoroughly about taking labs xrays and medications.

09/08/2025

Friendly and explained everything well

09/04/2025

Dr. Ravella and her team are the best.

08/27/2025

Great doctor

08/20/2025

Dr RAVELLA prioritizes the good health of her patients. She has the knowledge to help and the compassion needed.

08/20/2025

I like everything about her.

08/17/2025

Explain everything in detail.

07/24/2025

Very nice pleasant,

07/22/2025

Dr. Ravella takes her time to listen and discuss her findings and plan for your care. She really makes sure you're getting the necessary tests that are necessary for your treatment.

07/21/2025

Wonderful personality and knowledgeable

07/17/2025

Provides me with excellent care; answers all my concerns; very patient

07/17/2025

Very friendly

07/10/2025

She listens to you and explains things so you can understand

07/06/2025

Dr Ravella is a wonderful physician. She is caring and very professional.

06/28/2025

Wonderful staff

06/24/2025

She is very knowledgeable and caring towards her patients.

06/20/2025

Low wait time. Dr Ravella listened to my medical concerns

06/16/2025

Dr Arabella always takes the time to fully explain her findings or her answers to your questions.

06/16/2025

Dr Ravella is awesome.

05/26/2025

She listens empathetically and the wait time is reasonable as opposed to other doctors who will have you waiting over an hour past your appointment time.

05/26/2025

I feel she listens and explains my health concerns.

05/20/2025

Did not rush, answered my many questions completely, seemed genuine, explained medical reasoning behind recommended course of treatment

05/13/2025

Took the time and gave great feedback.

05/05/2025

Very thorough and great bedside manner

05/05/2025

She is very kind and through.

05/05/2025

Caring and thorough doctor.

04/30/2025

Kind, courteous, and very efficent.

04/28/2025

She is an awesome doctor. She has helped me so much with referring me to other doctors that have helped me so much

04/28/2025

Dr Ravella takes the time to answer all my questions.

04/26/2025

Dr. Ravella is thorough, knowledgeable, takes time to listen and explain condition and treatment options

04/22/2025

A great doctor who knows the field

04/21/2025

She very nice and take time to answer any questions

04/16/2025

She listens to you, Dr. Ravella shows she cares about you, doesn't talk down to, patient, answers all your questions. She's thorough and detailed. Knowledgeable. Ravella is awesome!

04/14/2025

She is the best

03/31/2025

She is super and friendly. Love her

03/31/2025

Knowledgeable, friendly professional

03/29/2025

New to me, but initial impression was good.

03/27/2025

She understands my needs and gives me good care

03/25/2025

She listens and answers any questions about my condition, with recommendations on my treatments.

03/24/2025

She cares and takes her time.

03/24/2025

She was very smart and explained to me the issues I came to her for. She is very nice, also.

03/24/2025

Dr. Ravella was very thorough and took the time to listen to me. She also explained things well.

03/20/2025

Shed a good 👍 doctor

03/19/2025

Dr. Ravella is an excellent physician that cares about her patients. Very knowledgeable and take time to listen and answer questions.

03/19/2025

Dr RAVELLA is compassionate and knowledgeable. She focuses on the patient’s quality of life and overall health.

03/18/2025

Because she is young and up-to-date on her chosen medical field.

03/17/2025

She is a great doctor, very knowledgeable and professional.

03/13/2025

She has a great personality and makes me feel comfortable with asking any questions that I have.

03/10/2025

She cares and pays attention to details.
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