Marc A. Sala, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Bronchiectasis
Cystic Fibrosis

Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Abnormal pft
Bronchiectasis

Chronic (continuous or long-lasting) shortness of breath

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2009
Residency:: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - 2012
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2016

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease - 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
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

451 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

56 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

56 Reviews

February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sala is amazing. He takes his time with patients and genuinely cares.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Really listens& cares

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr.Sala and his team is very thorough in knowledge and was very open to all my questions and patiently responded. A thorough analysis of my other health conditions is also discussed and they are working on the best care. I feel confident that I'm in the best hands with Dr.Sala.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

I am listened to every visit. I feel heard and cared about. My condition requires that I've been seeing him for awhile and I wouldn't go anywhere else.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

The doctor had been great and is always able to explain and provide knowledge about the symptoms and next steps. Answer my questions that come up during the appointment.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Dr Sala is extremely thorough and personable

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Excellent physician who listens and has a great presence

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January 22, 2026

5.0

He discussed what he thinks is better for my health. And I really appreciate it.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Excellent Doctor, knowledgeable, engaging, concerned, caring and laugh with me.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Dr Sala would give a very professional approach to all patients. His initial new patient work up was outstanding!

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January 15, 2026

5.0

As above. He has helped my by helping me to understand this chronic disease and to help manage it

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Very caring, excellent listener, and valuable input shared.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

He was very informative. He spoke on my level and fully explained his conclusions. He included me in his decision making to the extent that was practical. My first impression of this doctor was very good.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Very caring. Involves you in care planning. Really thinks things through. Professional yet personable

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, good explanation, friendly n easy to talk to

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Good doctor

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Listens, analyzes quickly and provides excellent plan of care with follow-exams scheduled to assure care plan is effective.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sala is the best. He is caring, engaging, and very knowledgeable.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

He's thorough and knowledgeable .

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sala has very great bedside manners takes the time to explain your results. Makes you feel like family not a patient

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October 23, 2025

5.0

communicated very well, sincere, felt lime he thought out my case and was thorough, answered questions in a way that we understood, great bedside manner

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October 14, 2025

5.0

I trust his medical recommendations.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Very efficient and great sense of humor.Always learn something new about Long Haul Covid

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September 20, 2025

4.0

Easy to talk to. Knows his stuff, patiently answers questions. Sometimes seems busy and distracted but on this visit was relaxed and helpful

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September 20, 2025

5.0

All round excellent!

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Sala is great. He is kind and compassionate, thorough and understanding. Good bedside manner.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Confidence in him.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

He's both brilliant and kind.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Caring, takes his time, very knowledgeable and I understood the plan going forward

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September 06, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and friendly.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Professional and caring

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sala has always been very detailed with my care. He helps me to understand what ever I ask about and has always sensitive to my needs.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Sala is excellent!

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August 19, 2025

5.0

He took time to review history and then provided the game plan moving forward.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

He is smart, caring, the whole package

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Great listener. Professional demeanor.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

He is a great communicator and is personally invested in my health

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Hyper competent, sharp, compassionate, realistic doctor capable of listening who then applies what he heard to follow up in ways that are most likely to benefit his patients. It's been a long time since I felt seen, heard, and collaborated with by a medical professional in a way that will increase my overall health and wellness instead of solely appease a doctor's ego or dogmatic obsession with stats. Grateful to have support from this doc.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sala is caring, thorough and knowledgeable.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

kind and competent

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July 22, 2025

5.0

He is a very caring doctor who thinks out the box for my care. He does his very best to make sure I know and understand what's going on with me.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough and explains everything without rushing. Always listen and explains your questions.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Really cares about his patients

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July 12, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician Good listener and great diagnostician

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Great amazing doctor

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sala is busy, but he always knows what medications I am on and what my history has been. He listens carefully and is always upbeat and helpful.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Sala is thorough and takes his time to ensure that you understand the test findings and the care plan.

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Very patient and takes the time to explain everything to me

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June 20, 2025

5.0

He listens and advises me in ways that feel collaborative and respectful. He's open to hearing any thoughts I have about my care. During today's visit I was also really impressed with his apprentice. They thanked me for allowing them to observe. Then they observed. I've had bad experiences in the past with students observing. I appreciated the respect the apprentice brought to my appointment.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Sala is very friendly and personable, as well as the reasons listed above.

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June 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sala is a personable and kind Doctor

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Very amenable

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Great "bedside" manner, brilliant diagnoses after carefully checking body target area, includes me in corrective strategies.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Very personable and approachable. Great bedside manner. Takes the time to explain.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

His level of care was excellent. I scheduled the appt with him to get his expert opinion from differing results I recieve from two cat scans. He listened to what I was telling him about my health and didn't make me feel bad when I couldn't give a specific time frame from.when symptoms began.

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May 22, 2025

4.0

Practice Focus Areas Bronchiectasis Cystic Fibrosis For his specialty sure.

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