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Sivakumar Chinnadurai, MD, MPH

Sivakumar Chinnadurai, MD, MPH
OtolaryngologyPediatric Otolaryngology
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Children's Minnesota Specialty Center - ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic
- 2530 Chicago Avenue, Suite 450, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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- Children's Specialty Clinic
- 12720 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369
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- Children's Minnesota Aerodigestive Program
- 2525 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Graduate Medical Education, Otolaryngology, Pediatric, 2012
- Residency: Mayo Clinic, Otolaryngology, 2011
- Medical Education: University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine, MD, 2006
Insurance
- Aetna (Preferred One PPO)
- Allina Health | Aetna
- America's PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Cigna (HP PPO)
- Group Health of Eau Claire
- HealthPartners
- Hennepin Health
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Multiplan Inc.
- Optum Behavioral Health
- Preferred One
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- TriCare
- Ucare
- United HealthCare
- Wisconsin MA- Forward Health
- WPS/Arise Health Plan
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
34 ratings, 21 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
What a fantastic team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
He was fast and listened to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr. Chinidouri is awesome and his fellow, Dr. Barreiro, is amazing too. They listened, they were so thorough, didn't feel rushed, they were amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Excellent bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
Great experience. He seemed very knowledgeable and I appreciated his guidance and plan for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
It was the best experience for my child and I.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr. Chinnadurai was incredibly thorough and truly listened to what my son was struggling with. We felt supported and like he really cared about helping my son feel better!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
My provider was very attentive to my opinions and thoughts, pausing whenever I had anything to mention or anything to ask. He was very gentle with my baby.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Personable, knowledge, clear and concise with problem, expectations and plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Kind, caring, very knowledgeable about Down syndrome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Chinnadurai (sp? sorry) is always professional, explains things we understand, and treats our girlie with care and kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
He sat with us and explained everything to us in a way that was easy to understand. He answered our questions, was genuinely concerned, and reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Dr. Chinnadurai has superb bedside manner. He explains everything throughly as well as the pros and cons. He truly cares about his patients. He is experienced, knowledgeable and skilled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
I really enjoyed the doctors being real about overall quality of life and having the ability to discuss the general ability to function in a holistic sense. Not a lot of doctors would approach doctoring that way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
He is kind, thorough, knowledgeable and respectful of our family's situation. Gave us all the options and went out of his way to provide good care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Dr. Chinnadurai was very helpful and very good at explaining, at answering my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
They listen to all concerns and talked through all steps
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Thank you for all you do for our children. He has received care from children's since he was born. Everyone we have encountered has worked with us and taken great care of our child. We have been taught so many things and all the teams we have worked with have always looked out for our best interest. Thank you so much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Because I've always had good experiences
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
He listened and was very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
It's nice. I like it.
