James A. Ferrel, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - 1979
Internship:: Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital - 1980
Residency:: Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital - 1983

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:: Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.6

4.6

995 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

He is very timely, informative and professional

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Explains everything thoroughly and friendly.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

As above. He listens and responds accordingly

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Very informative answers all questions

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Straightforward no nonsense doctor. He takes his time and make sure that you understand everything.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He makes you feel very comfortable. Excellent doctor.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

He is an excellent doctor, very effective.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

He shows that he cares for the patient, provides understandable explanations to your questions, and really listens to the patient.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Love the hospital

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January 21, 2026

5.0

He is a very nice doctor. Good listener and great judgment. Thank you Dr. Ferrel.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

My doctor is wonderful doctor. He provides excellent health care service. I do appreciate Dr. Ferrel, thanks.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Doctor Ferrel seemed to know right away what was wrong with my leg. Immediate Care couldn't seem to figure it out, but still went through what an emergency doctor probably would have done. Also, I was able to get in right away. My appointment was at 10:45, I got there at 10:30 and was out by 10:53!

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Answered all my questions, and asked me questions about my past health history.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Explains things very well. Answered all my questions and used common sense answers that can be understood by non medical people

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Great Doc. Explains everything you ask him about. Nice man and compassionate.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

I think he is a very through and very good doctor.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

He's a very good listener and he addresses my concerns.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

My Doctor really knows his stuff, and explains things very well

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December 23, 2025

5.0

He is good and understands the patients illness.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Very satisfied and found him to be understanding and professional.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

You just know he is a doctor and not playing a doctor. Great care and answers all questions and take excellent care of me

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December 18, 2025

5.0

I really could not ask for a better primary care physician. All of my health issues at Mayo and Northwestern with a multitude of providers has been choreographed by James Ferrel dictating what, who and when. All my meds for all my issues looked over by Dr Ferrel. When he retires I am really going to be hard pressed to replace him and his vast knowledge. I simply could not ask for more and I have literally been blessed to have him on my side.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

He was very easy to talk to very thorough with all my medications informed me of all the test he wanted me to have done and why.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

The is very well respected and has years of experience which makes me feel at ease and confident that he will continue to give good advice and guidance to me!!!

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December 18, 2025

5.0

I have gone to him for years

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, patient caring, and shows concern. Explains things thoroughly.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Taking time to answer my questions.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

He answers all my questions takes time to talk to you very helpful and knowledgeable. Professional and takes time to explain any questions I have.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ferrel is friendly, approachable, and knows his stuff. He explains things clearly and patiently listens to my concerns.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable physician makes you comfortable and explains medical diagnosis.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Very informative

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December 06, 2025

5.0

very good doctor

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December 06, 2025

5.0

very good doctor

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Answering all my questions

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December 04, 2025

5.0

like

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. has a likeable demeanor and makes the patient feel comfortable/at ease.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Get you in and of appointments. Seem to care about your wellbeing. Pretty prompt when it comes to medical needs, like presciptipns.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

He has been doing his profession for a time and knowledgeable about many things

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Easy to get a appointment

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November 24, 2025

5.0

He makes me feel very comfortable

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Appears to have extensive knowledge.

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November 09, 2025

5.0

First visit with new primary. I was very impressed with the amount of time that doctor spent discussing my problems and educating me in the process. Very personable, very professional.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Fixed my issues and I sleep well knowing I'm fine

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November 04, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent doctor.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Farrell is always prompt and gives good advice

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October 24, 2025

5.0

He takes time to answer questions, professional and knowledgeable

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October 17, 2025

5.0

He takes the time to listen to my health concerns and spends time explaining my plan of care.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Friendly doctor

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to answered all my questions !

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ferrel is a very, very good physician. I like him a lot and he's concerned about my conditions and my health. I'd recommend him to anybody.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Could care and addressed my health concerns.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Answered all questions very concisely.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Really helpful

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Answers all questions & thorough.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner. Very informative.

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September 28, 2025

5.0

Doctor Ferrel tells it like it is. Straight forward and very through.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ferrel listens to you, he doesn't rush you and he answers all your questions explaining everything!

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September 20, 2025

5.0

He is very concerned about patient and he takes time to explain

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Freindly and accurate and to the point

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ferrel is excellent doctor with all good qualities to help and satisfy his patients. He is very thorough and with highest patience. Explained all my issues wonderfully to make me happy. Thank you Dr Ferrel.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Ferrel is very good doctor. He listens patiently and explains everything nicely. I do appreciate Dr Ferrel, thank you.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor

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September 05, 2025

5.0

He's a good doctor and a nice man

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Simply the best, better than all the rest (just like the song says)

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September 03, 2025

5.0

He is a good listener and give excellent medical service.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Take his time with patient.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Very easy to speak with and only prescribes medications that are necessary.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

He is easily accessible. He listens to what you say and replies with appropriate answers and recommendations.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

I prayed for him a real American Doctor

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Very professional, caring. Wise and funny. Very helpful with all questions and answers. Thank you- Thank you!

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Just love this man. He is very nice, easy to talk to and cares about his patients.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Listens as you speak

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Like his manners

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Dr always answered my questions when he sees me

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Knowelable man who knows what l he or talking about.

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July 29, 2025

4.0

Dr was able to see me in a reasonable amount of time .

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ferrel was patient, attentive., caring and pro-active

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Wait times are not long, thorough, accurate and friendly all around.

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July 27, 2025

5.0

No reason

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July 27, 2025

5.0

I do recommend him to my circle of friends and acquaintances. He is really an outstanding doctor who cares for me quite well.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

He took care about my health and spend a good amount of time talking about my health problems.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

I like that he takes time and isn't rushing

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and Caring

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Recommend my wife to him

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ferrel was helpful and knowledgeable to all my questions.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. treats the patient with kindness and consideration, affords plenty of time for questions or concerns one may have.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

He's knowledgeable understands the health issues you have and a very good doctor.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Because I think he's a very good doctor

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Straightforward with his explanations

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July 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Ferrel is very attentive. He lwas patient and answered all of my questions.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

He explained and answered my questions

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Because he cares for his patients

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July 01, 2025

4.0

friendly

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June 27, 2025

4.0

Efficient. Knowledgeable.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

Pleasant personality. Good quality time he spent with me.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ferrel is attentive, and has a great sense of humor. You can tell that he cares about his patients.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

He listened to my issues and ordered tests to find any cause and also ordered my early cancer screening.

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable

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Disclosures

James A. Ferrel, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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