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Shilpa A Malekar, MD

Shilpa A Malekar, MD

Internal Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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24 Joliet Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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Franciscan Health Munster

701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Grant Medical College

Internship:
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cigna HealthSpring
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • 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

(278 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.

142 Reviews

02/27/2026

Conversations are always concise and factual. Direct in nature.

02/26/2026

Dr. Malekar takes time with me, answers uestions, and encourages me to take preventative measures.

02/24/2026

I trust her. And have confidence in her ability.

02/21/2026

Dr. Malekar is attentive to my health issues. She listens. Offers good suggestions to help me make good choices for my over all health.

02/20/2026

Tells it like it is, quick and understanding as well

02/20/2026

She is a very caring doctor

02/19/2026

Able to see me the same day

02/18/2026

Listens. Respectful. Good bedside manner. Explains well.

02/04/2026

She is very professional, yet friendly and is always prepared before she comes into the room for my visit.

02/02/2026

She’s very thorough , she listens, she’s proactive she’s accessible and she’s a very good doctor.

01/31/2026

Very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional.

01/25/2026

Caring and personable takes time

01/22/2026

As stated above Dr Malekar is very thorough in her assessment of me. I feel very confident in her medical care of me.

01/21/2026

Dr. Malekar seems to genuinely care about her patients wellbeing!!

01/16/2026

Answers questions when you ask her

01/15/2026

Dr Malekar took her time explaining my lab results and what action needed on my numbers that were not in range. I had a couple of health concerns she reassured me the issues I had were normal and no need to be alarmed.

01/15/2026

Very Pleasant person and takes time to explain so I'm able to understand

01/14/2026

Dr. Malekar put me at ease during my appointment she is very personable and professional. I understand what she is telling me and the steps that I need to take to help me feel better.

01/14/2026

Thorough and listens

01/12/2026

Knowledgeable and concerned

01/05/2026

She is both professional and knowledgeable in her field.

01/04/2026

Dr. Is very nice. Explains and listens carefully. She is taking great care of me.

01/02/2026

She really listens and takes her time. She has helped me immensely.

12/29/2025

Very knowledgeable and professional. Couldn’t ask for more!

12/20/2025

Doing ok

12/16/2025

She is a very professional, knowledgeable physician and friendly

12/16/2025

Good doctor

12/16/2025

Awesome doctor

12/15/2025

Listens to concerns

12/15/2025

she is an amazing doctor ,her knowledge and compassion are amazing ,more doctors need to be like her

12/14/2025

She and her team are very professional and polite. She response quickly and appears up-to-date on my comments and concerns.

12/08/2025

As always very detailed and caring.

12/01/2025

Excellent doctor

12/01/2025

very good commentator and takes her time

12/01/2025

Friendly

11/22/2025

Good doctor, very compassionate.

11/21/2025

Great doctor

11/19/2025

Great bedside manner plus she listens to me and any “stupid” questions I may have.

11/18/2025

Dr, Malekar is a warm, caring individual who is very relatable. She's happy to see you and is pleasant to talk to and very down to earth.

11/17/2025

I like Dr. Malekar

11/12/2025

Very thorough & efficient & caring

11/06/2025

Dr. Malekar is very knowledgeable and very friendly. I feel very comfortable with her. I am very glad to have found Dr. Malekar when I needed a new doctor.

11/03/2025

She explained everything very well.

11/03/2025

The score is due to her professionalism and friendly disposition!

10/31/2025

Everyone friendly & helpful.

10/29/2025

I really like how she takes a genuine interest in your health.

10/29/2025

Very good doctor

10/27/2025

A Wonderful Dr. and human being, so caring and compassionate m

10/23/2025

Goes through all my needs with me, explain my labwork

10/20/2025

Always listens to any concerns and has an honest forthright answer

10/20/2025

I have been a patient with doctor Malekar for years. She is a very attentive and caring doctor. She listens very carefully to your problems. Never rushes your visits with her.

10/17/2025

She answers all questions and spends time with me

10/17/2025

Dr. Malekar always listens well and addresses everything regarding my healthcare needs .

10/13/2025

Her professionalism and personal attention is spot on!

10/12/2025

Caring nature. Knowledge of medicine.

10/06/2025

Dr. Malekar is very receptive and easy to talk to. Years ago, a friend of mine referred me to her. I am grateful and I would do the same for others.

10/05/2025

Listens to you.

10/01/2025

I like her.

09/29/2025

The doctor is thorough

09/28/2025

Dr. Malekar is always so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I feel very comfortable with her.

09/25/2025

She’s got a great “bedside manner.” Listens to me. Answers n discusses any questions I may have.

09/25/2025

Professional and good listener

09/25/2025

Very special carring doctor. She is the best

09/18/2025

She answered all my questions. When I try to Doctor on myself. She tells me all the time. We tried your way. Now let's try my way. Her way always work.

09/18/2025

just good

09/17/2025

She explained everything what to do and what not to do

09/10/2025

She's very easy to talk to answer your & spend time with her

09/09/2025

I like that she is direct and listens to my concerns.

09/06/2025

She has been my doctor for years. I wouldn’t think of having anyone else and her nurse Margaret is always kind and helpful

08/30/2025

She’s a good doctor. She covers all the bases. She recommends good doctors in the field where you might have problems that is not in her field.

08/29/2025

Dr. Malekar is very thorough and goes over everything.

08/28/2025

My reasons for my score, are the same ones that I expressed above.

08/27/2025

The office staff and nurse and Dr malekar are all so friendly and courteous !!! Dr malekar is the best Dr i have seen !!!

08/25/2025

She is an extremely great doctor!

08/20/2025

Im happy with my choices

08/19/2025

She listens

08/19/2025

I have every confidence in Dr Malekar. Between her and Margaret, her nurse, my husband and I feel like we are in good hands. They both are very professional and caring.

08/14/2025

Dr. Malekar is a excellent physician and has a excellent staff.

08/14/2025

People are so friendly and helpful

08/08/2025

She has been my doctor for a few years and is very competent and caring.

08/06/2025

Dr. Malekar is professional and cares about your health and wellness.

08/01/2025

Dr. Malekar and team are very nice and easy to talk to. They answer all your questions and concerns.

07/30/2025

Trustworthy, patient and friendly.

07/26/2025

Dr. Malekar is very caring and kind - she has provided me with great medical advice and I really appreciate her.

07/24/2025

Great doctor great staff Dr Malekar is always on top of everything and a great Dr

07/23/2025

As previously stated, she is the best.

07/19/2025

I appreciate and trust Dr. Malekar and her staff.

07/19/2025

She is very thorough and intelligent. I trust her and feel comfortable talking to her.

07/17/2025

Great Doctor

07/17/2025

Dr. Malekar is knowledgeable, helpful and easy to talk with and answers all of my questions.

07/14/2025

She is kind and listens!

07/14/2025

She was timely, professional, made me feel comfortable and assessed my issue.

07/11/2025

Friendly and listens to my concerns and advises accordingly.

07/11/2025

Thorough and approachable.

07/03/2025

She came highly recommended as a good dr who takes her time explaining things and someone who is generally concerned and is there to help you get better. I totally agree.

06/30/2025

She was very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly

06/26/2025

She is very attentive and caring for her patients.

06/25/2025

Fantastic doctor with a great “bedside” manner.

06/24/2025

Very efficient doctor, always listens carefully to your problems, Has been the reason I have an extended life's journey.

06/23/2025

She tells u alternatives to try before recommending medication to alleviate a medical condition.

06/23/2025

Very thorough and friendly

06/23/2025

Smart, efficient, empathetic and kind. Very sharp!

06/10/2025

I just feel she only cares if u have insurance.

06/04/2025

Doctor is very thorough, professional and pleasant.

06/02/2025

excellent Doctor and caring

05/31/2025

She is concerned about my health.

05/29/2025

Listens to me. Compassionate and knowledgeable

05/25/2025

doind a good job

05/19/2025

She’s a very caring physician.

05/11/2025

She knows what she is doing.

05/10/2025

I really like Dr. Malekar, she listens to what I say. She sounds like she really cares about what is going on with me.

05/09/2025

Dr. Malekar cares about her patients and gives them best medical treatment.

05/09/2025

I enjoy seeing Dr. Malekar very much. She's warm, caring, knowledgeable and it's a pleasure to be her patient.

05/09/2025

Very thorough , explained everything.Answered all my questions . Very satisfied

05/08/2025

Great bed side manner.

05/03/2025

A wonderful and caring Dr. and a Kind And caring lady as well.

05/01/2025

Friendly, compassionate

04/30/2025

Dr. Malekar is professional,listens,andoffershelpful advice.

04/29/2025

Knowledgeable and caring doctor

04/24/2025

Very attentive with my issues, lab work results, etc.

04/23/2025

She takes time with her patients and pays attention to your health concerns.

04/23/2025

Dr. Malekar has been very good for my health for a longtime.

04/18/2025

She cares about her patients and listens to their complaints about health issues.

04/18/2025

Feel very comfortable with Dr. Malekar. Easy to talk to. Confident in her treatment.

04/14/2025

Excellent and knowledgeable physician

04/14/2025

She explained everything that I needed

04/13/2025

Straight forward in treatments . Listens to you

04/10/2025

She is wonderful. She listens and takes the time to explain things.

04/07/2025

She took her time answering all of my questions today and had some good input Made me feel at ease

04/03/2025

Professional and personable!

03/29/2025

I recommended her to my sister.

03/27/2025

Dr Malekar very thorough going over history, bloodwork, recommendations etc.

03/27/2025

She always listens to any concerns and makes sure she addresses any problems

03/27/2025

Very special doctor

03/27/2025

She’s great!

03/26/2025

Dr. Malekar is generally friendly and caring and knowledgeable. She takes time to explain everything to me and to answer any questions that I have.

03/25/2025

She is top notch because of her warmth, friendliness, and professionalism!

03/25/2025

She is someone who is open to discussing my concerns.

03/24/2025

She takes time to listen

03/24/2025

She was straight to the point. Told me what I had to do and she has always been a caring professional physician. I have and will continue to refer her to those that are looking for a physician.

03/21/2025

She is Concern. About your health

03/10/2025

Her instructions are sometimes vague
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