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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 Dyer

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
  • Humana Medicaid
  • 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

4.8 out of 5

(286 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.

144 Reviews

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

The score is due to her professionalism and friendly disposition!

11/03/2025

She explained everything very well.

10/31/2025

Everyone friendly & helpful.

10/29/2025

Very good doctor

10/29/2025

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

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

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.

08/19/2025

She listens

08/14/2025

People are so friendly and helpful

08/14/2025

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

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

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

07/19/2025

I appreciate and trust Dr. Malekar and her staff.

07/17/2025

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

07/17/2025

Great Doctor

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

Smart, efficient, empathetic and kind. Very sharp!

06/23/2025

Very thorough and friendly

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

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

05/09/2025

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

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

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

04/23/2025

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

04/18/2025

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

04/18/2025

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

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

Very special doctor

03/27/2025

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

03/27/2025

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

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 someone who is open to discussing my concerns.

03/25/2025

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

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

03/04/2025

She is awesome! So kind and has been helping my family for years.

02/26/2025

Dr. Malekar was very thorough and attentive to my health concerns. I felt comfortable with her and confident in her abilities.

02/22/2025

Dr. Malekar is professional and helpful.

02/20/2025

She discusses all my numbers and does it with great care

02/20/2025

I am happy with Dr. Malekar and her staff. Dr. Malekar is easy to talk with. She listens and takes her time with me. I feel comfortable with her.

02/16/2025

She cares about her patients

02/13/2025

She put me at ease immediately with her demeanor and the fact that she asked the right questions and had the right answers for me and I'm thankful for that.

02/10/2025

I really like her, she listens and seems interested in what is going on with me. She is very nice.

02/10/2025

very helpful

02/08/2025

She listens to my concerns and talks to me regarding my health care issues.

02/05/2025

She has been very helpful at keeping me healthy.

02/03/2025

She seams to be sincere in her decision to make matters better.

01/31/2025

Dr. MALEKAR is excellent and takes the time to listen. She addresses all concerns.

01/30/2025

Great group to work with from the time I enter the office until I leave

01/27/2025

never on time

01/27/2025

She is courteous, knowledgeable, and caring.

01/27/2025

8 out of 10 due to the insurance acceptance from my friends and family. To the three major hospitals groups that will not accept insurance provided. I can't be higher than a rating of 8.

01/25/2025

Dr. Malekar is very caring and thorough. I appreciate the care I receive from her.

01/23/2025

Dr. Malekar is very thorough, and her clinical staff is very nice as is the Front Office staff.

01/21/2025

Dr Malekar is thorough and interested in her patients.

01/15/2025

she is very good at listening and explaining,,

01/13/2025

She has always been helpful and available when needed.

01/11/2025

ALL GOOD

01/10/2025

Very good

01/09/2025

Always takes time to answer questions and address concerns

01/04/2025

Friendly and very professional

01/03/2025

She was really on top of things and kept me informed about the Tests and what they found and didn’t find.

12/19/2024

Dr.malekar was extremely knowledgeable and caring.

12/18/2024

Highly competent. Kind, caring and efficient. Feel like I’m in good hands!

12/18/2024

Good service

12/16/2024

She is efficient and friendly Seems really knowledgeable

12/16/2024

Dr Male Kar makes me feel that she wants to assure me.

12/13/2024

I'm satisfied with the service received there.

12/13/2024

Very caring doctor.

12/12/2024

Her professional manner was refreshing and put me at ease.

12/11/2024

I was lucky to have her at the Munster Franciscan Hospital and now as my family doctor. She and her staff are wonderful.

12/10/2024

Just professional
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