Bradford C. Bemiss, MD

Bradford C. Bemiss, MD

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 2008
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2011
Fellowships:
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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April 28, 2025

5.0

He Listens and take the necessary time to understand your needs. Always an excellent bedside manner.

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Took his time explaining when asked my questions very nice

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and bedside manner

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Perfect combination of caring and professionalism. Answers all questions and explains everything

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April 23, 2025

5.0

He is an expert in his field.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

I was pleased with the time Dr. Bemiss took to not only look over my chart & history before meeting but also with the time he took to go over my case, explain various results & procedures and discuss future considerations.

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April 20, 2025

5.0

This was my first appointment with Dr. Bemiss. He was very thorough in explaining a number of things about my condition and was very encouraging.

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April 19, 2025

5.0

He is on top of his field of expertise.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bemiss was very thorough and caring. He answered all my questions and concerns.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

This doctor is excellent. Bemiss took the time to explain, answer questions, and provide overall assistance to the patient. I learned so much about myself and illness

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Very compassionate, articulate and explains what's going on.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

He specializes in Scleroderma and how it affects me with my lung disease. He explains in detail, my concerns.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He is a caring, insightful, and supportive physician.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and informative. He is respectful of my concerns and never talks down to me

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April 08, 2025

5.0

He is bright and compassionate.

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Affable, great explanations, easy to talk to

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Same reason as above very upfront and honest

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring and great listener.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, caring

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April 02, 2025

5.0

He listens to my concerns and I am doing very well on his health regime.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

he's a Great Doctor and I feel he has my best interest at heart. very thorough and knowledgeable

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March 24, 2025

5.0

He was good at explaining and reviewing my medical condition.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

He listens to my nonsense.

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March 22, 2025

5.0

He is so nice! Always listens to me and has a great personality and sense of humor.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, and explained everything I needed to know.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

He has good bedside manner and is very patient to hear what you have to say. He made good recommendations on questions that I asked him concerning my health. It was regarding my stomach feeding tube which was recently removed and he offered me quality advice even though it was not his area of concern. I appreciate that.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

I met Dr Bemiss for he first time and he was helpful in answering my questions and explaining results, and thoughtful to include me in support group invite

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable.. Only issue is tendency to change appointment

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Intelligent and good listener

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and patient, explains everything and does not rush patients

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February 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bemiss was very nice and easy to talk to. Took time to go over medical history and discuss new diagnosis with me so that it could be understood.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Bemiss was very nice and informative and took time to explain test and steps to move forward with my condition. I have just transferred to his care and hope to continue in his care.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Professional, Caring,Listening to the patient and family. Knowledgeable

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor. His explanations are outstanding and I totally understood everything he said.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

The doctor took his time & covered everything. He answered all our questions.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Bemiss for a while and have been happy with his care.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bemiss makes me feel like I am in very good hands. He is easy to talk to and I truly trust him with my care.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

I was very nervous as Dr. [last name] has been my doctor for almost 4 years. Dr. Bemiss was great! He actually reviewed my chart and asked me questions about stuff that had happened and what was going on now. He made eye contact and actually showed concern and care. Although I terribly miss Dr. [last name], Dr. Bemiss is a great replacement!

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February 07, 2025

5.0

He's very knowledgeable and attentive to my needs and concerns

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February 03, 2025

5.0

well none expert doctor

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Skilled, compassionate care. All my questions and concerns were addressed.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Bemiss is very kind and helpful. He patiently listens to my concerns and explains everything I have questions regarding.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

another decadent Dr to providing patient with the best possible treatment and care.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Great Dr and nurses. Make you feel comfortable and Dr Bemiss is very knowledgable and caring.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

He was super nice and informative. He made us feel very comfortable and explained everything in detail.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

It was first time when I met Dr. Bemiss. He knew my case and came with the future plan and asked to all my questions.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Friendly, very informative And patient, to answer any questions I had.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Good listener and problem solver

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Just the best!

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January 14, 2025

5.0

I think he is very excellent in this field

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Good doctor

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January 09, 2025

5.0

It was my first meeting with Dr Bemiss and he was absolutely wonderful!! He's my 5th pulmonologist and he explained things thoroughly and took the time I needed and it Was in a most caring manner!

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January 09, 2025

5.0

He is professional , thorough, listens. I believe he care about my best health.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Warm and caring doctor. Explains everything in detail and answers questions completely.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Bemiss is a caring and compassionate physician who address the holistic needs, listen to your concerns, inform you on his findings in a timely manner, educate you on options, does not present himself as the know all, will let you know if he needs to look into and get back with you. Collaboration with others on your health care team. I have been with him for years, followed him to Northwestern because I trust his knowledge & professionalism.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Appears extremely knowledgeable in his field of expertise

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Very professional, explains everything very well

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December 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician, couldn't ask for more skilled or compassionate care

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss was very nice and explained everything in an easy to understand way. He discussed my progress and compared the results of the tests and scans taken recently and a year ago. I was definitely better informed after talking to him. Also, he did not push any unnecessary medication.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss is very dedicated to his work.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss was very thorough and knowledgeable.

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December 15, 2024

5.0

He takes the time to explain terminology.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

very helpful

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss was very pleasant and interested in my health and history.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss is an exceptional doctor. I look forward to our meetings and always find them helpful and enjoyable.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Bemiss is a wonderful and humble doctor.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

He is a subspecialist that is necessary for a specific pulmonary health condition which is ILD. He is extremely knowledgeable in this area. He is on top of the causes of the pulmonary disease as well as research in the area. He is trying to increase early diagnosis for better outcomes through education with fellow physicians. He is personable, engaged and easy to talk to. He explains things well.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Friendly, listening, concern about my problems

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Bemiss is one of the best physicians I have ever worked with both as a patient and as a healthcare provider. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides the highest level of care. He also listens to his patients and truly cares for them physically and considers the whole person.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Because he explain you clearly

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Bemiss is very involved. Met him at the pulmonary fibrosis walkathon and on the support group with Zoom. He takes the time to discuss my options. Thank you.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

This was my first visit with Dr. Bemiss. He is very thorough and presents care options and let the patient co-determine the plan of action/care.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Today was my first meeting with Dr. Bemiss. He took time to introduce himself, mentioned how long he has been with NW and where he practiced before. He had a good understanding of my condition and its history. He was clear in all his comments and explanations. He was cordial and easy to talk to. I feel comfortable and confident with having Dr. Bemiss take over my pulmonary care. Thank you, Dr. Bemiss.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Very caring people and the explain your medical condition well

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November 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Bemiss and his staff clearly know their business and care about the patient as a person.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Meeting him for the first time, I was concerned he would not give me the same care as Dr. [last name], he does seem to care for me as an individual not a number.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

Great doctor.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss was great! He took time to answer all my questions. He genuinely seemed interested/engaged with me and offered a lot of information and resources. I was extremely comfortable with him throughout the appointment.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

He takes the time with you, he listens, thorough, kind, caring, covers all bases , gets the job done and so much more

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November 04, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough and explained he wanted another stress test to rule out any heart problems because the lungs appear to be fine.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

He and his fellow are wonderfully kind

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October 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Bemiss listens and provides knowledge and feedback.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Was so impressed with DR BEMISS ,so detailed in helping me through this illness

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October 17, 2024

5.0

very understanding and concerned

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and friendly.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

This was my first appointment with Dr. Bemiss. He provided such great detailed information about my situation and he had obviously researched my records prior to our first appointment.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, patient and kind.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

I am blessed to have Dr Bemiss overseeing my care. He is knowledgeable, kind and straightforward .

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss is the best with help resolving problems.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and kind!

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss understood the uncomfortableness of transferring from one dr to another. He listened to my concerns and provided well-explained thoughts moving forward. Dr. Bemiss is very knowledgeable re his field of expertise.

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September 27, 2024

5.0

He took the time to review my chart, determine a better diagnosis, and explain it to me in terms I could understand.

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September 25, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable with a great bedside manner. He is my favorite Specialist. And I have a few.

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Great doctor.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss explains everything very thoroughly and makes sure I understand it. He allowed me as much time as I needed to answer my questions and has been extremely dilligent in making sure that every effort is made to correctly diagnose and treat my condition.

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Great office visit he was very informative and thorough.

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Caring, compassionate, knowledgeable. Couldn't be happier.

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September 13, 2024

5.0

His expertise and communication skills.

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