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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
  • Humana Medicaid
  • 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

(189 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

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.

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

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

10/08/2025

Listens well, communicates well.

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

She's a great Dr Listened to all my problems

09/22/2025

Great caring Doctor.

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

I like everything about her.

08/20/2025

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

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 Ravella is awesome.

06/16/2025

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

05/26/2025

I feel she listens and explains my health concerns.

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.

05/20/2025

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

Caring and thorough doctor.

05/05/2025

Very thorough and great bedside manner

05/05/2025

She is very kind and through.

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

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

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

She cares and takes her time.

03/20/2025

Shed a good 👍 doctor

03/19/2025

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

03/19/2025

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

03/18/2025

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.

03/04/2025

Because she cares about her patients.

03/03/2025

She deserves it and more

03/03/2025

She was an amazing doctor

02/24/2025

Dr. Ravella takes so much time with me to answer my questions and concerns. She does NOT make me feel that she's trying to hurry me up. She is kind, friendly, and down to earth. I can't say enough nice things about her. She is very kind. I told her she is a good doctor, and she is.

02/18/2025

Dr. Ravella is always pleasant, informative and listens well.

02/16/2025

She was Very professional

02/12/2025

Like I said above, Dr. Shalini Ravella took the time to understand what is ailing me.

02/08/2025

She is very good at what she does!

01/29/2025

Knowledgeable, professional, and caring. She doesn’t rush through appointments.

01/28/2025

She was okay. Did not really impress me especially being a new patient.

01/27/2025

She talks directly to you, to see how the pills are affecting you. And if she needs to make some changes.

01/24/2025

No family in Indiana, but really liked the doctor.

01/15/2025

Dr. Ravella took the time to get to know me.

01/14/2025

Her knowledge of evaluations of my medical history and research of the pass. To how my condition had progressed or developed. The explanation was easy to understand.

01/06/2025

She is kind and helpful.

01/06/2025

Because they show that they care for you, that means the world to me

12/22/2024

Very helpful and listens to her patients. Prescribed medication that has worked for me.

12/18/2024

She listens and explains ….. I look forward to our visits

12/18/2024

She is very knowledgeable and gives you the time you need

12/17/2024

Dr Ravella is a very pleasant and knowledgeable doctor and she made me feel at ease and gave me an understanding of my concerns

12/16/2024

very friendly and knowledgeable.

12/11/2024

Because my doctor is thorough, pleasant, and knowledgeable
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