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Hawkins C. Gay, MD, MPH

4.9

166 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:: MD, MPH, Emory University School of Medicine - 2015
Professional Education:: MPH, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health - 2015
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2018
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2021

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2023

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

McHenry Hospital

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

166 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

62 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

62 Reviews

April 25, 2024

5.0

Very fine experience and consultation with Dr Gay. He was prepared and provided information, that I needed to hear. Great sanity check for my afib experience.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Smart, kind, thorough, personable and experienced

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April 23, 2024

5.0

One of my family members has a fib and Iâ€™m going to recommend he see Dr. Gay.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Knows his stuff!

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April 15, 2024

5.0

The provider spent plenty of time with me and answered all my questions and made sure I felt comfortable with the information he provided

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Caring , not rushed, deep expertise.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Best dr I ever see very professional and he answers all my questions

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April 06, 2024

5.0

I felt he would be a good choice for my cardio care.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Patient Took time explaining everything Very kind doctor

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Tentative, knowledgeable and kind

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gay is wonderful. He took the time to explain in detail, any questions I had. Was warm, encouraging and a very special doctor.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Explained my medical situation so it would be easy for me to understand . My wife and I both liked him

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Good explanation of symptoms and diagnosis

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Iâ€™ve been in the NW system for over 15 years - this doctor is one of the most knowledgeable, PATIENT , courteous doctors Iâ€™ve had the pleasure of working with - and you have some GREAT doctors in the system.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

My current heart rate has gone down 16% since following Dr. Gay's recommendation.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Compassionate

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Very thorough.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He was very kind, took time to explain everything and didnâ€™t seem t ok be in a hurry. Listened well also.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

I was very impressed that he met me for the first time and sat with me for 40 minutes, thoroughly explained what was going on and went over all the options and scenarios for treatments. Extremely informative and reassuring. One of the best physician interactions I have had.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

His knowledge was excellent, his frank answers to all of my concerns , and his honesty put me at ease

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Explained everything in great detail, really cared.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He was extremely k owkedgabke. Took time to explain. Everything I. Great detail.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Appears very competent and bases medical care on statistics- latest craze out there- plus willing to hear my complaints- and work with me.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Very understandable, took time to explain and answer all questions

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Took time to explain everything to me

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He listened to me, explained everything to me and made me feel that my health issues were important to him.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and very patient!!! Very seldom I feel this confident on the choice of doctor

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gay was exceptional. Focused, thoughtful, thorough. Allowed time for questions and gave informative responses.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining your options and future treatments

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Thorough and professional

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January 23, 2024

5.0

The education, patience, understanding, and empathy displayed by Dr. Hawkins C. Gay is not often seen in the medical world today. I canâ€™t say enough about my experience.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Confidence in his judgement because of the thorough thought process.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Seemed extremely knowledgeable and professional

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable Easy to talk to Not in a rush Took time for all my questions

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January 04, 2024

5.0

This was an introductory visit. The doctor was knowledgeable about my medical condition. He gave me his full attention. He clearly answered my questions. He also is willing to help me with refills and several of my cardiac medicine, until I am able to see a regular cardiologist in March. He was attentive, courteous, understandable, and very helpful. I have met several new doctors in the past two months, and Iâ€™ve been very impressed

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Attention to my concerns

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Really impressed by Dr. Gay,his knowledge. He was definitely concerned for me and made sure I understood what he said to me.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Very smart. Takes time to answer questions.

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December 19, 2023

4.0

Kind and understanding. Very knowledgeable

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable, making sure I understood the results of the tests performed. Took time with us, making us feel like we matter.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Very professional & took the time to explain everything

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December 18, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable and caring.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

He treated me as if I was an important person. The way every patient should be treated. No

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Excellent and compassionate

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Doing the best for me He will good for any patients

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November 30, 2023

5.0

He explained everything about my heart. No other doctor took the time to explain my blockage.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

One of the best doctors Iâ€™ve seen. He made sure explanations were st a level I could understand.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hawkins C. Gay, was very patience, he listed to my conversation and he did not rush me at all. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was very comfortable discussing my health condition. Thank you for being an amazing and caring doctor!

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Thorough examination with plenty of time for all of my questions to be answered

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Spent a lot of time with me

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Clear, concise, explained his general notes I would be receiving. Answered all questions.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Took his time and explained everything in great detail.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

He answered all my questions after I have been brushed off by my previous doctor for years due to having a relatively benign heart condition. He is the first doctor to treat me like a human while dealing w a problem I believed could kill me; since nobody even bothered to explain to me that the problem comes from my nervous system and not my heart and is actually not that bad

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Very gentle and patient with my father. Explained everything, made it easy for us for our next visit, talked to my dad (even when he didn't always make sense), and showed a great deal of respect

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October 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hawkins Gay is the ONLY cardiology doctor I've ever seen, so my experience is VERY limited. However, I was QUITE impressed with him & liked him and I am CRITICAL of most doctors. He explained things very well & made sure to answer my limited questions. He seems to be an academic type - which I relate to & like. He is interested in what he does & is more about that than rushing someone thru to make a buck, like so many doctors. I have a VERY GOOD impression of him!! But my heart is in good shape, it appears, so I'm not likely to need to see him again anytime soon.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

See above. I would ha e no qualms about recommending him even though I have had only one visit.

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October 07, 2023

5.0

very thorough and he took the time to explain everything. Felt very cared for.

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October 04, 2023

4.0

EXCELLENT EXERIENCE.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Doctor Gay was excellent. He was knowledgeable, personable, and made me feel like I was his most important patient.

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September 30, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, very concerned, very caring.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgeable,competent, caring and really tries to help you feel better.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gay was fabulous. He informed me, answered all my questions, and chuckled at my bad jokes. The consummate professional. Thank you [ ]

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