Allison Donovan, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rush University Medical College - 2019
Residency:: West Suburban Medical Center - 2022

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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168 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

81 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

81 Reviews

February 20, 2026

5.0

Lots of attention. Respected my individual characteristic

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Incredibly detailed and educational while also ensuring she had all my history and family history as my net new PC.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Very compassionate and empathetic and I feel very comfortable to open up to :)

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Excellent communication and attention to detail

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February 10, 2026

5.0

She was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and attentive. I felt heard and listened to during the appointment. She asked me thoughtful questions to help get a clear view of my medical history and concerns.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Really easy to talk to. She was very thorough and made me feel comfortable. Didn't rush me at all.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

She is so helpful

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February 02, 2026

5.0

She is easy to get a last-minute appointment with. She's also truly cares about her patients, and it shows in her interactions with them.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

My doctor is amazing and listens closely to my concerns. She is so attentive and I truly appreciate her!

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January 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Byrne is very kind and professional and made me feel comfortable.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Very pleasant visit. Doctor took her time, was very non judgmental and listened to all of my concerns. Office is clean and reception is clean and efficient. Conveniently located.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She listened and answered all my questions.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Can tell she has a passion for her profession

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December 30, 2025

5.0

She's the smartest yet most personable doctor. I wholeheartedly recommend her care to my family and friends.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

She is amazing

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Great Communicator, Knowledgeable,Professional and Pleasant

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Byrne listened well and I didn't feel rushed. I felt respected and that I was a partner in my healthcare.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

She's the best. So sweet and kind!!!!

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Byrne has amazing bedside manners. She's thorough and very knowledgeable about your conditions and concerns. I always feel taken care of.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Byrne is very nice, bright and interested.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She's great! See my above comment.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Byrne was extremely helpful and listened to all my concerns.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She always listens to me and provides the best care.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Byrne was friendly and attentive.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

She's awesome! Took her time explaining everything to me about my health, detail by detail.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Kind, warm, and wonderful Communication skills.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Very personable and friendly. Addressed my concerns and communicates clearly and promptly.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Byrne is awesome. Gives thorough answers to questions and approaches conversations with understanding and empathy. 10/10 patient experience.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

I had an appointment today and was genuinely impressed by the level of care I received. Dr. Bryne was thorough, patient, and incredibly attentive. She took the time to truly get to know me and recognized that I was anxious during the visit, which made her compassion and calm approach mean even more. What stood out most was how much she genuinely cared. She listened without rushing, explained everything clearly, and made me feel completely supported. The visit was very meaningful to me, and I left feeling understood, reassured, and confident in my care plan. I highly recommend Dr. Bryne to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, empathetic, and truly exceptional provider.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

She is pleasant, knowledgeable, and a very good listener

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Scheduling is easy with her. She listens to my concerns asks valid questions and provides solutions or referrals to the specialists that can.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

She is thoughtful and gives great advice.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Allison takes her time to explain everything and goes through details with me about my health.

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October 25, 2025

5.0

She was very nice, bright and seemed very interested and organized. It was a pleasant and helpful appointment. Thank you.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

She seems very thorough, well organized, very knowledgeable and personable.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Byrne is responsive, knowledgeable, kind and sympathetic, and very easy to talk to.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

I would recommend Dr. Byrne to anyone. Before Dr. Byrne, I had never had a doctor who took the time to listen to my concerns and walk me through all the options and explanations. Dr. Byrne takes time for her patients and genuinely cares for them. She makes me feel like I am not just another patient, but that my health truly matters.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

I have a long complicated medical history, and Dr. Byrne asked all the relevant questions and really listened to my concerns. She was very open and easy to talk to.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Has checked up on me multiple times since the appt. Truly cares about her patients.

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September 21, 2025

5.0

She listens to you, asks questions, and addresses your concerns. She truly cares about you and your health.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Byrne is knowledgeable and able to engage my teen daughter in her care

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Prompt, thoughtful, not rushed, convenient, thorough.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Thorough conversation with Doctor, my concerns were heard and addressed.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

She was thorough and she connected with me.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

"bedside manner" - welcoming attitude, actually believed me when I used the professional language of medicine

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September 06, 2025

5.0

Didn't feel like she rushed me and answered all of my questions.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Byrne was so sweet and thorough at my annual visit! She listened to my questions, addressed/answered all concerns, and did it all in a timely manner. It was my first time seeing her, but I felt so comfortable and well taken care of. Would highly recommend!

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Super nice!

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September 02, 2025

5.0

She was fantastic to work with!

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August 25, 2025

5.0

PC showed kindness, attentiveness, and explained plan of action to address concerns.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Friendly, on time, addressed all questions and didn't feel rushed

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August 15, 2025

5.0

The doctor was nice and friendly. Detailed conversations and examination.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Byrne was extremely patient and kind with me. I never once felt rushed. Ive never had such a positive experience with a doctor.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

She's very thorough and kind.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

I am very happy to see doctor as my primary doctor

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August 05, 2025

5.0

It was the first time we met, and she took the time to get to know me and answer any questions I had

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July 27, 2025

5.0

.Positive Energy . Down to Earth .Relatable . Lot of Knowledge

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July 21, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent listener, with an even temperament. Her observations and recommendations were well considered.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Byrne was amazing. I thought 'bedside manner' was a thing of the past but I was wrong. She took her time, listened to everything I had to say and gave me complete confidence that I was in good hands. Also asked me great questions to get a whole picture. Couldn't have gone better.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

I really liked Dr Byrne. I really liked my prior doctor who left the practice and when Olga at Lakeview told me I could see Dr Byrne the following day I was skeptical but thought I would try. She was so great. She really listened to me, took her time to get to know me and I felt confident in her knowledge.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Very empathetic! I didn't feel rushed and I felt heard.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Byrne took her time to explain my situation and explain my medical history in detail. Very nice and helpful. I felt very comfortable. I would definitely recommend Dr. Byrne.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind. Willing to help.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Kind, Listened to me, guided the appointment well and stayed organized even with a complicated recent history!

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July 07, 2025

5.0

I recently had to change primary care doctors and I was able to get in with Dr. Byrne. My previous doctor doesn't come close to Dr. Byrne's professionalism, care and demeanor. I'm so happy to be under her care.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Byrne was very thorough with an initial / new patient visit and seemed both empathetic and paying attention to what I said. She also was good at discussing potential outcomes to a routine blood test based on familial history just discussed. I left highly impressed relative to other primary care visits of the past!

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June 30, 2025

5.0

She is amazing.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

This was my first meeting with her and she was great! She listened to me and heard me and I felt like it was a productive experience with a provider.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Very attentive and professional

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Allison is probably one of the best doctors I met and listening to the patient and trying to accommodate you!

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June 20, 2025

5.0

I felt completely comfortable and understood.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

She is experienced and gave such great attention to our visit.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Great friendly and professional bedside manner. Looking forward to being under her care.

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May 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Byrne is an amazing doctor. She listens and thoughtfully considers your care options. One of the best doctors I have seen.

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May 26, 2025

5.0

She was very considerate, patient, and took a pretty wholistic approach.

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May 22, 2025

5.0

I only met with her once, but she seems engaged and knowledgable.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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May 20, 2025

5.0

They handled my high anxiety well.

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May 16, 2025

5.0

She was very personable and listened to the answers I gave her to her questions.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

Allison Byrne did a good job I was really impressed with her work I would recommend her to anyone Thank you for helping me out

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May 13, 2025

5.0

She was easy to talk to, thorough, and seems to care about me as a patient.

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