About Shashi Bellam, MD
Shashi Kiran Bellam, MD, a pulmonologist at Endeavor Health, provides specialized care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. His clinical interests include pulmonary and critical care, with particular focus on COPD and intensive care management. He performs procedures such as bronchoscopic ultrasound, arterial catheterization and bronchoalveolar lavage to aid in diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Bellam helps patients manage complex conditions such as ARDS, interstitial lung disease and chronic cough.
Overview
- Gender Male
Conditions treated (67)
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Bronchiectasis
- Sarcoidosis
- Asthma
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Dyspnea
- Cough
- Chest pain
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Lung nodule
- Atelectasis
- Emphysema
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumothorax
- High altitude pulmonary edema
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Bronchiolitis
- Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease
- Atypical mycobacterial infections
- Aspergillus
- Histoplasmosis
- Blastomycosis
- Smoking
- Smoking cessation
- Hamartoma
- Wegeners
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary vasculitis
- Goodpastures
- Alveolar hemorrhage
- Hemoptysis
- Pulmonary edema
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
- Cor pulmonale
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP)
- Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP)
- Organizing pneumonia
- Pneumoconiosis
- Mycetoma
- Bullous lung disease
- Amyloidosis
- Pulmonary eosinophillia
- Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)
- Allergic pulmonary aspergillosis
- Granulomas
- Asbestosis
- Alveolar proteinosis
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Drug-induced pulmonary disease
- Chylothorax
- Mediastinitis
- Septic emboli
- Lung abscess
- Respiratory failure
- Hypoxia
- Hyperventilation
- Restrictive lung disease
- Churg-strauss
- Rheumatoid lung disease
- Lupus pneumonitis
- Sclerodermal lung disease
- Aspiration pneumonia
Procedures performed (13)
- Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
- Bronchoscopic ultrasound
- Thoracentesis
- Paracentesis
- Central venous catheter
- Arterial catheter
- Ventilator management
- Pulmonary function test
- Cardiopulmonary exercise test
- Exercise stress test
- Methacholine challenge test
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
9669 Kenton Ave., Suite 602 Skokie, IL 60076-1248 -
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2150 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 3000 Glenview, IL 60026-1314 -
Endeavor Health Medical Group
5140 N. California Ave., Suite 715-GMP Chicago, IL 60625-3657 -
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1000 Central St., Suite 615 Evanston, IL 60201-1779
Medical School
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1997University of Alabama School of Medicine
Residencies
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2000Internal MedicineUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Fellowships
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2003Pulmonary and Critical CareUniversity of Chicago
Board certifications
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2000Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
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2003Pulmonary DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
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2004Critical Care MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Academic title
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Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Reviews (48)
July 23, 2026
Doctor Bellam is caring and extremely competent. Answers all questions so as to be understood. We are lucky to have him.
July 10, 2026
The doctor is very professional and care about patient.
June 18, 2026
Excellent knowledge and expertise
May 16, 2026
Dr. Bellam was very engaging. I left feeling confident with his diagnosis, and understood about the new prescriptions.
May 2, 2026
The best
May 1, 2026
Dr Bellam took the time to answer my questions. He has a wonderful bedside manner.
May 1, 2026
I am always impressed with Dr. Bellam. His calming, Kind and knowledgeable expertise always shines through each visit. I was 20 minutes late for my appointment even though I had given myself over an hour of travel time. I was riddled with anxiety because I was late. He and his staff were incredibly gracious.
April 29, 2026
Patient, thorough and very kind. Took extra time to help me with some questions.
April 15, 2026
Dr Bellam is an excellent physician and a thoughtful and kind human.
April 12, 2026
Great experience.
April 10, 2026
Very thorough. Kind. Knowledgeable.
March 4, 2026
I was pleasantly surprised to begin coordination with a new pulmonologist for me, Dr. Shashi Bellam who is a talented doctor who is kind and compassionate and someone I have known from our kids growing up and trust him. It helped to break the ice when meeting a new care giver to have something in common to catch up on briefly prior to working through the purpose of my visit.
March 4, 2026
I have recommended Dr. Bellam to others who also like him. He is very kind and respectful, and he has vast medical knowledge to meet my needs. I trust him, plus he is relatively young and hopefully won't retire any time soon.
February 27, 2026
Dr. Bellam is an excellent physician.
February 12, 2026
He's very kind and thorough.
February 4, 2026
Knowledgeable , kind , understanding , good listener, answered my questions,
January 22, 2026
Dr Bellam explains everything to me. He is very pleasant and I feel like I am getting great care. I would recommend him to my family and friends!
December 3, 2025
First, Dr. Bellam is an outstanding doctor. He took care of my spouse for many years. I have used his services from time to time. He also takes care of one of my cousins.His knowledge, quality of care, and personality is second to none. I trust him implicitly.
November 23, 2025
I heard very good things pertaining to Dr. Bellam, and because he is well regarded it took a long time to get the appointment. However, we made a follow up appointment when I was there. The care team was very nice and accommodating.
November 8, 2025
Dr Bellam is seen by me and my husband. He is very responsive to our messages. He was diligent enough to have found my cancer and I am grateful. He is compassionate and his staff promptly respond to request. So glad to be under his care
November 6, 2025
Dr. Bellam has a wonderful bedside manner. He takes his time explaining test results and information in a clear and caring way.
October 31, 2025
Dr Bellam is an excellent physician Very kind and very knowledgeable
October 17, 2025
Great
October 16, 2025
Dr Bellam is a wonderful doctor. He is very caring. He has a wonderful bedside manner. I would recommend him to anyone who's looking for a pulmonary doctor.
September 14, 2025
I highly recommend Dr. Bellam. He is an excellent practitioner who always listens very attentively to my questions and concerns. When I have needed rapid responses from him, he has always delivered. In my experience, Dr. Bellam is very competent, caring, approachable, and responsive-qualities that make him a great doctor. I'm very pleased that he is my pulmonologist.
September 13, 2025
Dr Bellum is wonderful!!
August 29, 2025
Dr. Bellam is very easy to talk to. He made a suggestion that has helped me get a better result with my medication.
August 26, 2025
My doctor and his staff are both very nice.
August 20, 2025
Excellent listener who processed what I said and made relevant comments and suggestions for treatment.
August 14, 2025
Dr Bellam was very pleasant and went through my file and explained what the results of my test were. I think he is going to be a great help to getting me on the mend..
August 14, 2025
Dr. Bellam is an excellent physician. Highly recommend his knowledge and expertise.
August 2, 2025
Dr. Bellam very thorough, thoughtful questions, and careful attention to my needs re asthma.
August 2, 2025
Dr. Bellam is wonderful. Listens to concerns and responds.
July 17, 2025
EXCELLENT!
July 17, 2025
I hadn't seen dr bellam in years. It was good to see him knowing that he would take care of me.
June 26, 2025
Great doctor
June 26, 2025
I had a very good visit. Staff was very professional and pleasant.
June 24, 2025
Dr. Bellam is excellent. Takes his time, explains everything, shows understanding and knowledge of his field.
May 31, 2025
Dr Bellam is knowledgeable, thorough, and kind.
May 25, 2025
Dr Bellam is a wonderful doctor, asked pertinent question, listened to my concerns and help me decide best treatment options.
May 22, 2025
Very pleasant good questions.
May 17, 2025
Very attentive and answer my questions.
May 15, 2025
He's kind and listens to my concerns: He does not want to over medicate.
May 4, 2025
Dr Bellam listens & explains. Doesn't talk over your head!
April 30, 2025
Dr Bellam gave me a lengthy and caring televisit. It was such a productive appointment!! He is as compassionate as he is brilliant.
April 18, 2025
No issue regarding delays.
April 5, 2025
I was seen on time.
April 4, 2025
This is a well run office .
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