Dr. Ponni Arunkumar, MD

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Specializes in: Forensic Pathology

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (1998)

2121 W Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 666-0500

Dr. Ponni Arunkumar, MD is a forensic pathologist in Chicago, IL specializing in forensic pathology. She graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Ponni Arunkumar, MD is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Office Locations

2121 W Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 666-0500

(312) 997-3024

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303 E Chicago Avenue Ward Building Room 3-140
Chicago, IL 60611

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“In 2019, Cook County created the Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Case Registry to better understand those deaths and how to prevent them, Dr. Ponni Arunkumar, Cook County s chief medical examiner,...”—"Sleep-related deaths remain the leading cause of death for Cook County babies", Chicago Sun-Times, October 2025

“Last year's event, the first since they were paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ended up leading to answers for six families - four who found their loved ones had died, and two who were...”—"Cook County Missing Persons Day brings resources, families together: 'It gives us hope'", Chicago Sun-Times, May 2025

“Dr. Ponni Arunkumar became the Chief Medical Examiner in Cook County in 2016.”—"Ohio sisters find answers about their missing brother in Chicago after nearly two decades", CBS News, May 2025

Education & Training

Dr. Ponni Arunkumar, MD graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 1998. She completed residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County. She has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (1998)

Residency: John Stroger Hospital of Cook County (2003)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ponni Arunkumar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Biography

Dr. Ponni Arunkumar's area of specialization is forensic pathology. She is professionally affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Arunkumar's education and training includes medical school at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County.