I've been seeing Dr. Handoyo at the UCMC. He's among the best. We've all had those patronizing and…read moredismissive doctors who just stare at their computer the whole appointment, or rush you out of the door in two minutes, but Dr. Handoyo takes the time to get to know you as a person. Then he asks you questions about your malady, investigates different treatment options, and even takes the time to educate you on your condition. He's also a model of patience and persistence. I was a little lazy about using the peak flow test at first, but Dr. Handoyo didn't get annoyed. He just explained the importance of getting a good baseline record of my lung capacity and how it would help him to provide the best treatment, so I made a commitment to be a better patient. With the pandemic and his specialty, I know he is at a greater risk than other doctors, so I especially appreciate his professionalism and efforts to ensure the health and safety of his patients.

I have seen Dr. Handoyo for my allergy and sinus issues. He's very patient with my many questions…read more(and I've been known to ask A LOT!) and is also very thorough in explaining how to treat the issue. I've also had to go through some tests for possible asthma as I had a cough that lasted for about 2 weeks. Dr. Handoyo and the team of nurses had me take a series of breathing tests, which all seemed overwhelming, but they were all good about explaining why we were doing the tests and what the results meant for me. I really feel at ease whenever I've had to see him and feel very much like I'm taken care of after I leave my appointment. He also has convenient locations for those who live/work in the city. I've gone to his LIncoln Park and Loop office. The Loop office makes it convenient to make appointments during the work week and the Lincoln Park office is a quick train ride from work too.

This place is great. I've been with them since they were in the old office (like 4 years). The…read moredoctors are both very professional, personable and obviously know their stuff. They are easy to talk to and you can tell they care about their patients. They listen to your concerns and work with you to formulate the best treatment plan. I've seen patients of all ages in for allergy shots and check-ups. What makes this office even more exceptional is the great staff that augment the doctors perfectly. I don't know everyone, but I can tell you Lacie and Cindy are some of the best around. They're great at what they do and do their best to make you feel welcome and at ease. If you have allergy issues or asthma or other stuff that makes your nose/lung area feel not so great...head on over and tell them I sent you. (it won't matter, but it'll be fun)

I have been a patient of the office for 6 years for treatment of severe seasonal allergies. I have…read morebeen very pleased with my care, which is fairly routine with regular shots. This year, my infant daughter had a reaction to food on a Saturday. Dr. Girdhar squeezed us in the following week, explaining the urgency of diagnosis and treatment for infants with potential food allergies. She quickly diagnosed and referred us to an expert in food allergy treatments. Furthermore, she has been in continuous communication about how to introduce additional potential allergenic foods, and has provided guidance and care along with way. The office staff are easy to reach and always get back to me promptly when I call or text with questions. They are also really kind people! I strongly recommend Dr. Girdhar's practice!

I've been a patient of CR medical group for about 22 years now. Maybe more. I have been going to…read morethis practice since it was located on Rte 30! I'm leaving a review because I'm upset and disappointed by my most recent experience at this medical group. I scheduled an appointment, which did not have to be same day, but they mentioned there was openings as early as 11am today (06/08/26). I ended up waiting over 70 minutes to be seen by the doctor. A 30 minute wait I would understand, but an hour and 10 minutes is crazy. Especially on a weekday that I need to be at my job. When the physician, Dr. Catherine McDoniel, entered the room, she acknowledged I was at the window looking out. I politely mentioned I was checking out the views because I've been waiting for a little bit. Instead of acknowledging the concern, she responded in a way that I felt was dismissive and confrontational, asking, "What did you expect? You booked the appointment same day?" and suggested I go to urgent care instead. I remained respectful and simply explained that I had expected to be seen closer to my scheduled appointment time. The interaction continued to feel defensive, and I ultimately left crying without receiving care. I asked the front desk to refund my copay, which they were able to take care of and apologized for what happened. After I left the building, the front desk called me again apologizing for what had happened. The front desk staff were kind and professional, but the physician interaction was upsetting and left me feeling unheard and disrespected. And I left without the medical attention I needed. I believe the multiple apologies I've received over this incident is important to note as it confirms this encounter was problematic. I do not recommend Dr Catherine McDoniel.

Front desk and scheduling are kind and helpful. I also use the online portal and nurses and Dr…read more McDoniel are very responsive. I have seen Dr. McDoniel for a little over 5 years and I have always gotten 5 star service. Dr. McDoniel is patient, kind and knowledgable. She listens and I have never felt rushed. I have personally recommended her to many friends and family.

Dr. Loza properly diagnosed and medicated my chronic bladder inflammation after just a couple…read moreappointments! Before him, I'd spent years being prescribed antibiotics I didn't need for UTIs I didn't have. I dealt with awful stomach issues from the unnecessary meds and felt so much shame about my condition. He never made me feel embarrassed about my symptoms and always seems to genuinely care about my well being. I cannot express how thankful I am that he started practicing at this clinic! Also want to add that both Dr. Loza and Dr. Lomax have been very kind and professional towards me as a transgender patient! Always appreciated, unfortunately that hasn't been standard across practices.

Horrible ! Do not come here Dr. Lomax has been one of the worst doctors I have encountered with…read moreLoyola. Money hungry wants you to continually schedule appointments for something as simple as a birth control refill! do not deal with Dr. Lomax

Dr Gavani is an excellent Dr. She treats both my husband and I. She gave us each a plan to follow…read morethat has tremendously helped us both. I highly recommend Dr. Gavani. She also has a very nice and friendly staff.

I went to go see Dr.Gavani a year ago. RUDE!!! I was sitting in her office waiting for her to come…read morein to see me. She opens the door and first thing she says "Sit up in your chair!" Like I am a little kid. She is super cold, ZERO bed side manner. She didn't say hello or greet me just told me to sit up in my chair. On to the exam, she starts telling me what she is going to test for during the exam. It seemed like these were the normal kind of foods one would test for. So I asked I said when do I get to pick what I would like to have tested. You should have seen her face. It was like I was asking her a crazy question. She did not ask me anything about my life style so she can get a better idea on what might be causing my symptoms. How could you get a good test if we are not testing to things I commonly eat. She reluctantly added a few items I suggested but i had to give her a reason for each one I picked. All I can say is this is a year later and I still remember how RUDE she was. It was the worst experience I had at a doctors office ever!!! Did I mention how RUDE she is. I think she might be allergic to people. Someone should investigate her and how she treat her patients. RUDE RUDE RUDE rude

I've had sinus problems most of my life. I've been to three different ENTs over the last twenty…read moreyears, and they all did the same thing: stuck an endoscope up my nose, looked around for 30 seconds, then shrugged and told me to keep using Flonase. On my very first visit to Girgis, Dr. Sam spent more than an hour with me. He ordered a CT scan and a full blood panel (turns out I had a deviated septum and low antibody levels for several strains of pneumococcal bacteria, which no doctor had ever told me, or even tested for). Eventually, when we had the results, he patiently went over everything in detail, and recommended surgery. The surgery itself was very smooth and the recovery was straightforward. Two months later, it has been LIFE-CHANGING. I am breathing better and sleeping better. Before the surgery, I generally needed an antihistamine, a decongestant, and a nasal spray every day. I have not taken any of them--not even once--since the surgery. During the entire process, the whole staff--Dr. Sam, the nurses, the receptionists, and the billing department--were kind, patient, and always available to answer questions. Do not waste time going somewhere else. This is the best ENT you will find in the area.

Last visit here was a quick time, and they needed to burn off some blood vessels inside my nose. I…read morewas charged as a surgery, WOW, an eye opener. All was good until they submitted for payment before they sent a bill, we have the funds and not sure why they processed payment on MLK day, a federal holiday.

The staff was great. Not a long wait. I left with what I needed and feel better already…read more Berenice was very helpful. Doctor was informative explained everything so I could understand. I recommend this clinic.

Great doctors and staff who are always concerned about my health. They provide the best care anyone…read morecould ask for and work hard to get you feeling better in a short amount of time.

I first saw Dr. Bliz during the holidays of '18 as I have not been able to breathe out of my left…read morenostril efficiently for years now. He was local and received good reviews so decided to try him. He examined me and told me my left nostril was severely deviated and he recommended surgery. Not wanting surgery, I elected to try meds and spray which didn't do much. I had my annual physical with my doctor this Feb and while we were wrapping up, I told him I was considering septoplasty surgery however wanted to do a sleep study first. My Dr. looked into my left nostril and right away told me to get the septoplasty done asap. I met with Dr. Bliz again to schedule surgery. He told me he does surgery out of Metro South in Blue Island. I was really hoping it'd be at Palos Hospital or Silver Cross in New Lenox, but whatever. My surgery was the second week of March. First of all, I was all wrong on Metro South. The place was nice and clean and the nursing staff were super friendly. So that was awesome. Next, recovery. It sucked, period. One piece of advice, DO NOT bend over to pick up anything after septoplasty. If you do, blood will gush out of your nose. Yes, that happened to me just a few hours after surgery and my wife had to rush me to Bliz' office. Well, he stopped the bleeding and I went home that weekend and just laid on the couch, changing bandages every few hours. Dr. Bliz gave me his cell number and told me to text (I could barely talk) or have my wife call if we had any questions over the weekend. I texted him a few times with questions and concerns and he replied right away which I appreciated. After a few days I went back to him as he pulled out the crap in my nose and I was finally able to breath through my nose for the first time all weekend, however, my left nostril was still clogged. He told me that it would take 2-3 weeks before the swelling went down before I'd notice I can finally breath through my left nostril. Right around week 3, it happened. I could FINALLY breath through my left nostril. Dr. Bliz did what he said he'd do, fix my nose. Not only did he do a great job but he's super cool and friendly too, which matters to most civilized people. I will refer anyone I know who is looking for an Ears/Nose/Throat doctor to Dr. Bliz. He now has a patient for life with me, my family and my friends.

I highly recommend Dr Darius Bliznikas, I have such a positive experience. He is the best…read moreotolaryngologist I met so far.