Sarah E. Hale, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Cardiac Amyloid
Cardiomyopathy
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Heart Transplantation
Ventricular Assist Devices
Women's Cardiovascular Health

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 2017
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2020
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2023

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2024

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Advanced Heart Failure-Transplant Cardiology - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
National Board of Echocardiography - Basic Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Delnor Hospital

Kishwaukee Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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4.9

139 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

45 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

45 Reviews

February 19, 2026

5.0

Very thorough. Listens to everything.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

She's the best!

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hale is very professional and friendly. She makes you feel at ease and covered all my concerns.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Her passion, abilities, and thoroughness,

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Dr Hale rocks!!!! She is very kind and very friendly ensuring all questions are answered! Great doctor!!

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hale is outstanding. Explains everything so well and in easy to understand language. She is also a good listener and involves her patients in their care. I really like her and appreciate her.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr Hale is very thorough, listens attentively and has a great bedside manner.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

She's very nice and easy to talk to, she listened to me and answered all my questions. She's very knowledgeable and thorough. I trust her.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

My care has been excellent, even in my doctor's absence due to maternity leave, her team stepped up and filled in without a hitch.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Dr Hale is a peach! Easy to work with, thoughtful and is focused on successful outcomes

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Interested in new patient. Friendly Detail oriented Listens to patient's input Thoughtful about patient's ability to comply with orders for testing Good at explaining plans Welcomes patient's advocate Speaks English

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Met her for the first time yesterday. She immediately put me at ease, spent time to get to know me, she was familiar with my health record, and went over my problems to be sure I understood everything.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable,caring

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October 12, 2025

5.0

She came to us very highly recommended and she did not disappoint!

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Friendly and explained everything in detail.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

She listens well and recommends care and medication.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk with; provides meaningful information

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Very approachable. Kind demeanor. Listens carefully.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. HALE has MY best interest in mind & seems to know her profession

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September 08, 2025

5.0

So knowledgeable and caring! She is able to express technical knowledge in layman terms.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable doesn't just steamroll. Dr Hale had relevant information to help me with my medical needs

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August 17, 2025

5.0

Made me feel comfortable from the start and had a plan set up for me

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Hale answered all of my questions, she was very thorough and helpful

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August 11, 2025

5.0

I am very impressed with Dr. Hale, her knowledge and thoughtful evaluation of my medical condition were outstanding.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Answers my q's, informative, kind, and seems to care.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

She is Professional, Knowledgeable & most importantly listens to her patients.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Friendly , compassionate, knowledgeable. Explained everything in detail. Answered all questions.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Caring, kind, knowledgeable, efficient

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July 16, 2025

5.0

She was knowledgeable, easy to communicate with and a pleasant person

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Professional and very informative.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

The Dr is very knowledgeable about what is going on with my health. She is able to translate in an easy way to understand

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hale is very knowledgeable and shares her knowledge with the patient. She is very positive and caring. After my appointment I returned home with a very positive attitude about my condition.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

I've only met with her twice but feel she's knowledgeable, professional, and has my best health interests at heart. She took time to talk with me and answer my questions and concerns. I did not feel rushed or hurried. I feel she is monitoring me and watching my condition as much as possible.

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June 22, 2025

5.0

She listened, answered all my questions and helped navigate next steps

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Makes sure I fully understand the appt. Instructions. So very nice!

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June 11, 2025

5.0

She is on time, knowledgeable and open to checking all possibilities. When she doesn't think something is heart related she makes another recommendation. She keeps a close watch on tests and results. I feel lucky to have her as my doctor.

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May 26, 2025

5.0

Sarah did a great job explaining my situation and next steps.

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May 26, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable. Personable. Helpful. She's wonderful

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May 24, 2025

5.0

I found Dr Hale to be knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with

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May 23, 2025

5.0

She took plenty of time to both listen and explain things

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May 22, 2025

5.0

I met Dr Elizabeth for the first time. She took the time to listen to me patiently. She gave me wise advise. I felt comfortable being under her care.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Convinced

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May 17, 2025

5.0

Sarah Hale very compassionate and informative. She makes decisions on your care very clear and devise.

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May 12, 2025

5.0

Thorough analysis of current conditions and future actions.

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May 02, 2025

5.0

She is a great doctor. Explains treatment clearly.

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