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Viju John, MD

4.8
Rush Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Hospital Medicine; Primary Care
Specialty: Internal Medicine (General Medicine)
Languages:
English, Malayalam
This provider is not currently accepting new patients. For help arranging an appointment, please call (888) 352-7874.

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About Me

I get a chance to be a physician to patients, but also a friend. Getting to see them, especially when they’re making progress in goals like weight loss or controlling blood pressure, and being able to celebrate that together -- those are all great opportunities.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
Rush Primary Care - Rush University Internists - Chicago (1700 W Van Buren St)
Rush Primary Care - Rush University Internists - Chicago (1700 W Van Buren St)
1700 W Van Buren St
5th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60612

Credentials

Certifications

Internal Medicine (General Medicine)

Education and Training

Rush University Medical Center - Internal Medicine
Univ of Illinois at Urbana College of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Chronic illness

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at Rush University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Insurance plans marked with an asterisk (*) require a referral from your Independent Practice Association (IPA) or medical group.

Aetna
Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna Medicare FIDE HMO (DSNP)
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Cigna
Cigna IFP Connect - Exchange
Claritev (fka:MultiPlan)
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Health Spring Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana-MMAI (Inactive)
IlliniCare YouthCare
Molina Healthcare of Illinois Inc Marketplace
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus HMO (DSNP)
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
USA Managed Care Organization
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
WellCare Medicare Advantage
WellCare Meridian Dual Align (DSNP)
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall

4.8
Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8
Provider discussed treatment options

4.8
Provider explained things clearly

4.8
Provider showed concern

4.8
Provider included you in decisions

4.8
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2026
Excellent
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2026
Dr. John was attentive to my concerns and examined / tested my shoulder/ arm to address the pain I've been experiencing.
5
A Patient at Rush - Mar 2026
Takes time to explain, what should or could be done to eliminate an issue. Concern about my concerns.
5
A Patient at Rush - Mar 2026
Even though I have options closer to home, it is worth the travel to see my dr.
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
The doctor listened well and was very thorough. He even made suggestions for better health and quality of life.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2026
Excellent experience
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2025
Good
4.2
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
The doctor did show concern about my concerns