Joseph M. Scianna, MD

Joseph M. Scianna, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Otolaryngology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 2001
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2006

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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4.8
4.8 

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February 17, 2026

5.0

professional and to the point

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable, super professional, he explained step by step all the details about my son surgery and recovery.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

Very direct and to the point.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

Very thorough in explaining things that may cause sleep apnea

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February 13, 2026

5.0

He was able to diagnose me quickly and get my scheduled fast! Very kind!!

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February 08, 2026

5.0

He was very thorough and honest. Made me feel comfortable and not hurried to the next patient.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Excellent care. Always has time to discuss and explain and develop a plan of treatment

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February 04, 2026

5.0

He's excellent.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Dr Scianna is thorough & very caring!

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Friendly, thorough, empathetic, gently, great attitude, takes time to answer any questions.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Excellent bedside. Straight forward and informative.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

he's very likable and professional

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Personable and common sense reasoning

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Doctor Scianna explained what he was doing in a professional manner.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Caring and conscientious

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. scianna is knowledgeable and thorough.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Very good doctor.

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Very kind and answered all my questions

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January 09, 2026

5.0

The way he talked to me and made me feel better about the whole situation. He calmed me down immediately.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

He's great with my son

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Scianna is knowledgeable, empathetic, reasonable and listens to his patients concerns. He does not push for unnecessary treatment or procedures and works with other practitioners to ensure the patient is treated holistically.

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December 21, 2025

5.0

He explained everything well

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Scianna is very personable, has great "bedside" manor, crystal-clear communications, and I know exactly where things stand when I visit him for care. He's genuinely concerned about the health and well-being of his patients. And he wishes his patients a "Merry Christmas", which tells me volumes about his personal beliefs and values, which I appreciate and respect.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

He does a great job explaining everything. Kind and efficient.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Believed in my kids well being I felt heard, process was explained and fast process

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Scianna was amazing with my kids. He was warm and personable with them and made them laugh. He spoke to them with respect and directly to them, he treated them like little adults. I was very pleased with his bedside manner with my children. He answered all my questions and listened to my concerns. I would definitely recommend him!

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Highly professional with a human touch,

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November 26, 2025

5.0

He's professional and friendly and takes time to talk to you

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November 18, 2025

5.0

She is very professional and has a great sense of humanity.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Friendly. Took time to answer my questions.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Very personable, and forthcoming.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

He was nice. He explained things in detail to me.

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November 09, 2025

5.0

Like his style

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November 06, 2025

5.0

He is the greatest! I have all the trust in the world in him. He aims to get you better. He is very kind and guides you along the way. He sets a plan in motion and he achieves it. I am so thankful he is my doctor!

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Best Care!!

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Scianna and my entire care team embody what medicine should be. They listen, care, explain and teach. Awesome

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Clear and complete explanation of situation

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October 26, 2025

5.0

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Discussions are on point and questions are answered very professionally

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Friendly, listened to me and had good feedback about my condition

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October 21, 2025

4.0

He is a people person able to lessen to his patients.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

He was very professional,he met me first by a polite handshake and got right down to business, He was very straight forward and spoke to me without any confusing definitions,

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Doctor is great. Tell you just like it is he's also phenomenal. I recommend a doctor.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Great personality did a nice quick check up. Answered my questions. Good job

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October 03, 2025

5.0

I find him a very good specialist who answers questions and concerns with h understanding and clarity

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Thoroughly explained everything

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Life-changing experience

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

He listens

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Greatly appreciated Dr scianna giving me a straight forward clear answer. Definitely put my mind at ease to have a confident answer. He actually took the time to thoroughly look at the issue we were enduring with my daughter.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

For the same reasons I gave above! He was just a very nice guy!

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September 19, 2025

5.0

I've been a patient of Dr. Scianna for a few years now. He is transparent, listens to understand, is extremely knowledgeable, and has a fantastic bedside manner with patients. I'm grateful is part of my care team.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Listened to me, gave me time to ask questions

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor. He explains things well. Also has a good personality.

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September 14, 2025

5.0

very knowledgeable and thorough

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Appreciate his direct approach

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September 04, 2025

5.0

I really think he is a great doctor. He's very honest and very knowledgeable.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Personable, capable, knowledgable. I don't know what he and his nurse could have done any better.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Scianna is very nice, and explains everything so you understand what to expect.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

He is very friendly

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August 21, 2025

5.0

He is great

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Scianna has been a blessing in caring for my husband over a 16 1-2 year journey with cancer!

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate

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August 14, 2025

5.0

He is great

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August 12, 2025

5.0

He's a good caring Dr. & an amazing surgeon.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Very nice and made me feel very comfortable

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Great doctor. Very knowledgeable and caring.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

He is very nice and gentle and explain things very well.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

He's a great doctor. He's kind of funny. Got a good sense of humor. It was very good. I enjoyed the work he did on me.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Skilled and caring clinician

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July 08, 2025

5.0

He's cared for my ENT concerns since 2010. I have always appreciated his expertise, humor, and bed side manner

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July 08, 2025

5.0

He is a compassionate Dr and explains everything very well! Shakes your hand and always has a smile

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent skills and warm personality!

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable. He was able to treat my issue.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Awesome Dr_great care-Always!

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and helpful.Was very willing to answer any question we had.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, timely,

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June 24, 2025

5.0

He's excellent. Well prepared, very thorough and personable.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Great visit

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June 15, 2025

5.0

I think he is very knowledgeable, straight-forward, honest and compassionate.

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June 12, 2025

5.0

Seems like a nice enough doctor. I'm scared. I might have cancer. He didn't make a big deal out of it. Ieft with a little confidence.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Great doctor.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

He's super friendly; had great bedside manner, very informative, listens to you and helped me breathe again!

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Showed me his concern about my situation and what he could do for my treatment.

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June 07, 2025

5.0

Honest and caring. Seems to know his "stuff"!

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June 05, 2025

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and explained my medical situation so that it was easy to understand. I am going to bring my mother to see him as well.

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May 30, 2025

5.0

I felt confident with his skills. He was also friendly and kind.

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May 30, 2025

5.0

Years of experience .

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May 30, 2025

5.0

Really good communication skill with my daughter who was nervous

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Capabilities, bedside manner,

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May 28, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor. Explains things well. He's very caring.

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May 24, 2025

5.0

Because they accommodated me and he had to change his schedule to meet mine and I greatly appreciate that

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Extremely Proficient Doctor-Great Communication

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May 16, 2025

5.0

He's an amazing ENT!

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May 14, 2025

5.0

Very good surgeon, great follow up visits & very easy to communicate with.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

I already did - to another doctor!

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Very Thorough

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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Joseph M. Scianna, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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