Debra R. Smalley, PA-C

Debra R. Smalley, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

4.8 
326 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Immediate Care

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This medical professional does not see patients in an office setting and is not available for scheduling.

Practice Focus Areas

  • Physician Assistant

Education

Professional Education:
MS, University of St Francis - 2017

Certifications and Licensures

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

326 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Ms. Smalley was efficient and professional. She quickly removed the tick and fully explained the potential for Lyme disease and the need for antibiotic treatment. She phoned me a day or two later with the results of the lab tests and told me what symptoms to watch for. Throughout the treatment she was friendly, thorough and caring.

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April 28, 2024

5.0

She was very thoightful. Explained her recomendation and hoe to follow up. She has very good bedside manner.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Very kind. Through.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Caring. Thorough questions. Helpful.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Her tender approach to care for my child and great attention to detail was appreciated.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

She was very nice and caring.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

She’s nice, kind, patience and meet patient needs.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Debra was great to work with and no kind!

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Very caring

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Went out of her way to be competent and helpful, and the young lady who did my blood work was excellent!

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April 19, 2024

5.0

She was professional caring listened. Seems very concerned about my health and getting me better. I really liked her. She is definitely an asset to Northwestern.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and very patient

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April 13, 2024

5.0

She got to the bottom of our issues and made my kids feel comfortable

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Debra was very caring and competent.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

She listened to my concerns.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

I felt very comfortable with her and she kept me at ease.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Attended to all my concerns and delivered a thorough exam. Very pleasant and personable professional.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Kind, understanding, and excellent listener.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

She was kind and extremely helpful.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

She was attentive understanding and effective.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

PA-C Smalley did a great job listening and explaining options. She was kind and easy to talk to. I feel like she did everything she could do to help me, which makes life better for me during a time when I’m not feeling well.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Helpful, thoughtful, and kind.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Sympathetic

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March 19, 2024

5.0

I have had other virtual appointments elsewhere that have often felt rushed, and too easy/quick to prescribe without much conversation. This appointment was exactly the opposite, even if short because it didn't feel that way at all. The Dr listened to my concerns & explanation of what was going on, she asked follow up questions before explaining what she was prescribing me & why, and why she wants an xray. We ended with what i should avoid or continue to do in the meantime. The Dr was very pleasant to speak with and even answered some questions only semi-related to my reason for visit. The appointment felt informative and productive.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Compassionate and informative.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

She listened to what I had to say. Thorough and helpful.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Caring and couldn’t be better

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February 27, 2024

5.0

great bedside manner. Very thorough.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Received appropriate care

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February 26, 2024

5.0

She was attentive

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Very, very professional and very humanistic, I am happy for your attention.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

She was kind and put me at ease. She explained everything in easy to understand ways

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Nice

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Debra was very thorough, kind, and answered all questions.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

First visit with her. She spoke directly to my son. Showed care & interest in his health & recovery.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

The Dr was amazing, very comprehensive exam, took great notes, listened to me and gave appropriate meds.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

She was very easy to speak with, and she explained important info easy enough to understand.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

She was easy to speak to. Listened to my symptoms and gave me some steps to take.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

She was ultra caring, very thorough and extremely smart. She asked a lot of questions and knew the right next step in treating me.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Debra listen to the history of my symptoms and treated me appropriately. She informed me of what actions to take currently and also when to seek additional medical care if symptoms worsen.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Thorough

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent wound treatment and practical advice.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Debra Smalley addressed all my concerns regarding my Covid symptoms. The examination was very thorough and efficient.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

I have rarely had so compassionate and competent a provider. She is spectacular. Extremely caring.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Debra listened to our concerns,worked well with the kids and very sincere!!!

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Stuck with to address my needs

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She's a skilled communicator- very clear. She's also caring and compassionate.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

I can’t express enough how wonderful from start to finish my visit today was!!! The receptionist that checked me in was very friendly, professional, and sweet, and willing to chitchat more or less about what was going on. The nurse that took me back was phenomenal, and as an RN myself, she was very professional, informative, asked many many questions that covered all of my concerns, and then some, and went above and beyond, and finally, when I saw the physician assistant, I couldn’t say more positive things about her! Again she was beyond professional, very easy to talk to, explain everything she was doing, and why, and again explained why she was prescribing what she was prescribing me, and above all was friendly and easy to relate to. And I think those are some of the best qualities , that healthcare workers can have especially when you’re dealing with patients in an urgent care situation and they’re not feeling well and just want to feel better. I have been a patient of Northwestern for about six or seven years now and I recommend them to everyone and I don’t ever plan on leaving as a patient. Thank you to everyone today that helps this visit, be so successful and a positive visit! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

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January 16, 2024

5.0

She is amazing with kids. My son loved her and normally he does the opposite of what the doctor asks. She got down on his level and talked to him until he was comfortable with her checking him over. I hope to have her every time I stop in! Highly recommend!!

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Very nice and professional

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January 10, 2024

5.0

She was thorough and very compassionate. Very knowledgeable and treated me with Great Respect. Excellent Care was provided today by Debra Smalley PA-C.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Debra took significant time with me, listened to my concerns and outlined a treatment regimen that made sense and addressed my issues. Excellent health care.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Debra was a doll. Professional, thoughtful, thorough and caring.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very sweet and professional approach

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January 10, 2024

5.0

good listener and very nice

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January 10, 2024

5.0

She had a great personality and took great care of me

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January 09, 2024

5.0

I appreciated the time she took with me, her thoroughness, and that she explained multiple potential causes for my symptoms. She also answered multiple questions.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Debra was courteous, careful, thorough, and efficient. She listened to my concern, offered a treatment plan, and answered my questions.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

She was so kind, gentle and understanding with my sick child. Answered all my questions and gave a thorough explanation and treatment plan.

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January 06, 2024

5.0

Very good at her job. She listened, asked questions , knew the right thing to do!

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January 06, 2024

5.0

Good practitioner

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Kind, very thorough explanations

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January 01, 2024

5.0

Answered all my questions, educated me and her sincere additude of care and concern

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December 29, 2023

5.0

She asked good questions and listened.

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and easy to talk to

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Empathetic, competent, explained diagnoses and care plan well.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Very professional and kind. Although the clinic was busy, I didn't feel as if she was rushing. She took time to review text results and suggest OTC meds for relief of my symptoms.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Very caring and informative!

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December 23, 2023

5.0

She was so nice!

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December 23, 2023

5.0

Very professional and courteous.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Very efficient and caring I felt good at the care I received

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December 18, 2023

5.0

She was efficient, thorough, and asked for my input on history and treatment.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Very kind and made me feel comfortable.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Explains things clearly. Friendly.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

She was very compassionate and understanding. I was so thankful that I didn’t have to wait 2 hours and she made that possible

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December 08, 2023

5.0

She was communicative, efficient, professional, and considerate. Very thorough, knowledgeable, compassionate and helpful.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Thorough care, friendly demeanor. She made me feel at ease, and she explained my tests and care in detail.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Professional and caring

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Knew her stuff. Listened to my needs

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December 05, 2023

5.0

She is great!

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December 03, 2023

5.0

She explained and answered my husband's questions she was very helpful.

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December 03, 2023

5.0

Very kind and thorough

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Good listener. Knowledgeable. Answered all my questions.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Deb took the time to explain what was going on as well as the next steps for my care. she took the time to address my concerns and needs and explained how she can address them moving forward with my care!

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November 27, 2023

5.0

I love the way she treat me makes me feel so good even I was so scared and nervous after I injured myself

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November 24, 2023

5.0

Awesome support and knowledge

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November 23, 2023

5.0

She was very gentle she had good bedside manner she explained things she answered questions and she was very patient

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Based on the very little I know of her... I appreciate the prompt, compassionate care she gave me. That's about all I know! :-)

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November 17, 2023

3.0

She was very thorough but this is only time I’ve seen her.

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November 12, 2023

5.0

She took the time and listened to my sons concern.

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November 12, 2023

5.0

Very kind and sweet ! One of the best doctors I’ve been seen by in years !

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November 12, 2023

5.0

She was thorough in her questions and expedient in ordering tests. Very friendly and clear with directions.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

Debra was very kind, took the time to listen to my concerns and asked more questions to figure out what the problem was as she looked at my chart beforehand. She also took the time to rule out other concerns I had.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

She was professional, friendly, and efficient.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

Professional and through

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November 07, 2023

5.0

She did a great job in looking at my daughters symptoms and listening and doing a great physical exam . And discussing to me the plan of care and explaining to me and to my daughter symptoms . She is awesome !

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Took her time did an excellent job

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Despite waiting times the doctor was very patient and thorough.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Great

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