Thayu Sivakami MD

The absolute WORST front desk receptionist. They are…read moreextremely rude. I know I'm in Barrington but that is no excuse to be as snotty as they are.

I don't write many reviews but I had to share this. I wish I could give this place more stars. I…read morehave seen multiple doctors there and my experience has been average. The major complaint I have is the fact that whenever I walk into the office 9/10 times nobody at the front desk says hello or acknowledges me. There are usually 2-3 people sitting there. It is extremely awkward. Isn't this "working the front desk 101"? I just feel so unwelcome when I come. Just a "hello, we will be with you in a moment" would make a world of difference.

Fox Glen Gastroenterology

2.6

(27 reviews)

Run...don't walk away from this group. Set up an appointment for results and never called, have…read moreleft five messages and no return calls. Also have a billing code issue and was spoke very rudely to on the phone. If I could give zero starts, I would.

Update: they are still billing me for a check that was cashed months ago. Called the office & there…read morewas no apology. Original rating also 1 star, would like to give zero.

Amiry Abas A MD

5.0

This doctor is caring and extremely competent and is never rushed. His office personal are…read moreaccommodating and efficient. He has treated my family and we are more than satisfied with his skills. You could not find a better cardiologist.

Derken Lisa F MD

1.0

What a horrible office - the receptionists answering the phone want nothing to do with helping at…read moreall!! Especially Sheila, very rude woman. What a pity so many offices are stuck with these horrible people, who know nothing about customer service. I'm finding an office with better people than this. Too bad, the doctor is ok.

Internal Medicine Associates

2.0

(9 reviews)

0.1 mi

Can you go zero stars? Just hung up with my newly (21) adult daughter who said she'd never go back…read moreto Dr Weiss because of her rude/demeaning attitude towards being a 5'7" athlete who weighs 145 lbs of muscle. Need I tell anyone that she's a size 6? Total disregard to concerns/questions anyone may have about their actual health

I loved Dr. Hoshizaki. He's not the warmest bun in the display case but he's very thorough and…read moreALWAYS on time. You can set your watch to him. When he became "concierge patients only" I opted to change doctors rather than pay an extra fee every month. After all, I only go in once a year for physicals. I switched to Dr. Weiss. Not happy --- sometimes I swear she has no idea what she's doing because the nurses need to correct her --- , but I'm too lazy to find another doctor. And their office staff is the WORST. They are SO RUDE. There's one in particular that doesn't even bother looking up at you when you come to her window. WOW! I pay your salary, lady!

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Reilly Michael MD

(9 reviews)

0.0 mi

I'll agree the long wait to see Dr Reilly can be frustrating but once you work with him you'll…read moreunderstand why there can sometimes to a wait and it won't bother you much. Dr Reilly is the most thorough doctor I have ever worked with. He runs a lot of blood tests to get a complete understanding of your overall health and underlying conditions. He takes the time he needs to properly diagnose your conditions and develop your treatment plan and explain it in terms that are easy to understand . I appreciate that he takes a diet and lifestyle approach to address the cause of issues and prescribes medicines when needed not as a quick fix because he knows all medicines have side effects. Dr Reilly was great about responding to calls and text messages. My wife and I continued to use him as our primary care physical for more than a year after we moved from the area and often wish we didn't change to a local doctor near our current home. I feel the 5+ hour drive once a year would be well worth the time to continue with the quality care Dr Reilly provided us for many years. Every doctor I've seen since moving falls well short of delivering the level of care Dr Reilly provided.

You pay a service fee and they still cant get you in. The office is rude, and acts like it is your…read morefault on simple questions, and you'll have to wait 45min past your scheduled time every time like clockwork. Thought this was the standard until I realized no other Doctors do this....

Suburban Medical & Wellness Center

3.0

(2 reviews)

Doctor Thakker is a breath of fresh air in an age where most doctors throw prescription drugs at…read moreyou and shrug their shoulders when your condition worsens or you sprout a third eye on your left butt cheek. She takes the time to listen to your concerns, offers only all natural solutions first and only advises surgery or prescription drugs when they are the ONLY solution. Sadly she's likely one of the only doctors like this who's also reasonably priced.

I visited this doctor for the first time in August 2016 searching for a new primary care physician…read more I was immediately turned off when she began promoting the sale of products she carries in her office--alternative medicine supplements and dietary products. When asked if she had any studies she could cite about the efficacy of these products, she stated that she "does her own studies on her patients." Any scientist worth his salt knows that this is absolute bunk, you need multiple unbiased studies, peer review, etc. So she is obviously only interested in making a profit off of snake oil products. I would not return to her office again. I do not believe she is competent.

LG HealthCare

1.0

(4 reviews)

Been a patient of Dr Gong for 6 years although I've only seen him twice, I would see Claudyn his…read moreamazing PA who recently is no longer with him. I'm an ostomy patient so I ordered my supply which they always fax to pcp, all pcp has to is sign and fax back., meanwhile I'm out of supplies! After 3 weeks of waiting I was told by a very rude person to find another Dr they no longer do this! The second time I saw Dr Gong was after surgery in the hospital at discharge. Couldn't believe but these words came out, make sure you see me in a week or I won't get paid! I couldn't drive in a week I just had a huge surgery. This office especially now since Claudyn is gone, they don't care about the patients, no empathy it's all about less work, effort & more income

This office appears to be unorganized and does not seem to care about the patients. They do not…read morecall back and hard to get prescriptions. It took two days for a call back and then when they called backed, we got disconnected and never a call back again. It happened two times and still not have had the opportunity to talk with anyone and its been 5 days. Their billing system is also messed up. Claudyne was amazing and Dr Gong I believe is a good Dr, however the disorganized office is not worth it. It has gone downhill since the move and Claudyne leaving.

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Goodman David A MD

4.0

1.0 mi

Very good physician who is through concisious carring and knowlegable. He doesn't just rely on…read moreknife trys other solutions first but if they don' t as in my case he follows throguth with that solution. I will review him again after surgery.

Brak Brenda L MD

1.0

Don't go here unless you don't mind waiting 6 months for an initial visit for a physical. They…read morewon't see you until that happens. I needed to make a follow up appointment the day after being seen in the ER for chest pressure and discomfort. I was able to get in right away the next day until they realized I had never been seen there, since it's a new doctor for me. They canceled the appointment! So I called to make my initial physical and they couldn't get me in for over 6 months! They need to stop accepting new patients if they can't handle the current patient load. I'm sorry, but this was regarding my heart and they didn't seem to care. Absolutely rediculous.

Northwest Associates for Women's Healthcare

(13 reviews)

10.1 mi

I have been coming to this office since 1990, originally seeing Dr Wener whom I had a great respect…read moreand appreciation for. When he retired, I was switched to Dr Abby Seruya. At first I was apprehensive because Dr Wener was my first and only gynecologist. I worried for nothing. Dr Seruya is wonderful! She's thorough, approachable, intelligent and just puts me at ease. I enjoy our conversations and appreciate her knowledge and sense of humor. I consider her my female Dr Wener! And that's a compliment.

I went for my first annual in 30+ years without Dr Duboe. I'm sure he will enjoy retirement and I…read morewish him the very best! I will miss his pleasant nature and compassionate care. The office and staff are professional and very nice. This place has been a constant and comforting presence for me all these years later. I'll continue to visit annually.

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Laura Baber MD

(12 reviews)

9.7 mi

What a great first visit experience. She made me feel like I have been coming to her all my life…read more We know when something not right. I have been going to a doctor for 10 years or more kept telling me everything is okay. But I'm not feeling okay. We know our body. Went to Dr. Baber and within the 30 minutes she found out everything was not okay. I now feel confident that I am in good hands. Thank you!

Dr. Baber is the nicest, most genuinely caring and most available doctor I have ever had the…read moreopportunity to work with... and I dare anyone to go to her and then disagree. Great visits, never rushed, always willing to answer questions and discuss your health and concerns. I will change insurance companies before switching... I am stingy with the 5 stars... so trust... If you need a PCP or OBY-GYN... look no further.

Daniel J Pesavento, MD

(7 reviews)

1.5 mi

I credit Dr. Dan Pesavento for getting me through a very stressful pregnancy. I came to Dr. Dan…read moreafter receiving care from a large women's practice. I was frustrated with being pushed from doctor to doctor and getting inconsistent messages. That was stressful for me as a first time mother, so that is when I started looking for other physicians. Dr. Dan was recommended to me, and switching was the best decision I made. Dr. Dan goes above and beyond for anyone that he sees. He makes you feel like you're his only patient. He is kind, patient, and will make sure you're completely comfortable every step of the way. I was very anxious throughout my pregnancy for numerous reasons and expressed that during many appointments. Dr. Dan consistently checked on me and made sure that I was doing okay not only physically but also emotionally. I called him several times after hours, and it was never a problem. He took his time on the phone and made sure I was calm and feeling better before hanging up. He was truly a lifesaver. My delivery was a scary one, and I credit Dr. Dan for being an excellent, quick-thinking physician during a serious time. He got my baby out safely and knew exactly what steps to take to make sure my delivery didn't end up being critical. His years of experience made me feel confident that I was under the best care. I cannot thank Dr. Dan enough for everything. Even now in my post-partum weeks, Dr. Dan has checked on me a few times to make sure I am doing okay and if I need anything from him. I am beyond grateful for him and recommend him to anyone who is looking for dependable care. Thank you so much, Dr. Dan!

Dr. Daniel Pesavento was a dream OB/GYN after semi-nighmarish experiences with my first two…read moredeliveries with Mc-high-volume OB practice's rushing me through on jacked up pitocin, and then doing unnecessary episiotomies that delayed my recovery--all because the guy on duty wanted to handle multiple deliveries and c-sections in the same day, without calling in help from one of his two practice partners. Dr. Dan is very personable, and has good sense of humor, no top of being excellent OB. I found him by talking on the down-low with the labor nurses who agreed the other practice had only 1 doc out of 3 worth his stuff, and Dr. Pesavento or Dr. Zimmerman were better options. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

George L. Stankevych M. D

5.0

(3 reviews)

9.2 mi

Have also been going to Dr. Stankevych for around 30 yrs. He is amazing and always makes you feel…read morecomfortable and hears what you are saying. He delivered my son and have taken care of any medical issues I have had throughout the years. He and his staff are amazing and I can't say enough good about them!

If I could give this man and his practice 10 stars, I would. I have been coming to Dr. Stankevych…read moreand his team for 30 years. The expertise, compassion, and professionalism is amazing and rare. I hope that my daughter, delivered by Dr. Stankevych, will be lucky enough to have her babies with this practice. Coming here is the best medical experience I've had in my 60 years!

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Kim Dianna, MD

(7 reviews)

13.2 mi

They provide excellent care! Dr. Diane and Dr. Virina helped me throughout my pregnancies and were…read moreso compassionate and kind!

Dr. Dianna K. Kim is wonderful. I went to her last year for a check-up. I was so pleased that when…read moreshe examined me that she was more than gentle. Highly recommended.

Scanlon M Susan, MD, NCMP, FACOG

4.3

(6 reviews)

12.2 mi

I had a terrible experience with Dr. Scanlon, she was incredibly rude. I went for an annual exam…read moreand her instruments were getting a little painful. I requested if she could please reduce to a thinner sized instrument, and she replied "you're not a virgin anyway, it doesn't matter". I couldn't believe how unprofessional she was. She continued on with the appointment in the same rude attitude, being snappy with her replies to my questions. Some questions I couldn't even finish asking because she would cut me off. I was very close to walking out of the middle of the appointment (I've never done that before). Was she having a bad day and took it out on me? That would be the only reasoning I could possibly come up with for having one of the worst doctors appointments (and doctors) I've ever had. I will never be a patient of Dr. Scanlon again. I switched to Dr. Farhi, who was in the same office for The Women's Comprehensive Center, and she was great. Dr. Farhi was very accomodating to my comfort and concerns as a patient, she is the best.

Dr Scanlon was great at my appointment. Knowledgable and caring. She explained all the options and…read morespent a lot of time with me. The best is that she solved my problem. I highly recommend her.

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ThriveOB and Women's Wellness

3.4

(5 reviews)

3.3 mi

Unprofessional. In January, we scheduled an appointment with a specific medical provider. After…read moreconfirming with us and verifying all insurance info, they then cancelled our appointment and rescheduled us with a nurse practitioner. It was neither what we asked for, nor wanted, but we were stuck and forced to take the option. We went to our appointment on day of, and they said that the alternative appointment that they gave us was also cancelled, not by us and they couldn't tell us who cancelled the appointment. Gave us an appointment 2 months down the road. Kinda defeats the purpose of time sensitive to reschedule 60 days down the road. Bad customer service, so can't comment on quality of care. Pass on this place unless you like being given a run around.

It's sad that the practice has deteriorated like this since Zimmerman turned it over to new…read moreleadership. Their hours stipulate that they are open from 9am to 12pm, but when I called at 9:30am, I had to leave a message with an "agent." The office staff is rude. And finally: I had called two days previously, on a weekday (because the practice refused to accept my pharmacist's request for a refill on a prescription the day before), and was told that a request would be put in if I made my annual appointment, which I did. They then did not forward my request to my pharmacist and I am now out of my prescription. I would highly consider a different practice, as I am sure there are several that could meet your needs as a patient.

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I met Dr Harag in December 2020. She was extremely patient and attentive. We continue to work…read moretogether on my problems and she's been tremendous help. She called and discussed my tests and recommended treatments. I'm so glad my old doctor retired :)

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