Alexander S. Tosiou, MD

Alexander S. Tosiou, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1993
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1996
Fellowships:
Advocate Health Care (Advocate Lutheran General Hospital) - 1999

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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:
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

527 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

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100 Most Recent Reviews

March 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tosiou is a very kind person with dealing with a patient who is sick. He takes his time to find and treat the illness.. He is very patient with me. I have great confidence in Dr Tosiou!

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Explains everything thoroughly, answers all of your questions, takes time with the patient.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Very personable guy and very smart

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March 21, 2022

5.0

The doctor was very thorough.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Very good

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March 17, 2022

5.0

Straight forward, unrushed, thorough, very competent.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

He spends plenty of time explaining everything. He is also an excellent listener

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March 09, 2022

5.0

He’s my doctor for a long time and I’m really satisfied on him.

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March 07, 2022

4.0

Not sure yet. I only met him for a consultation but I felt that he was very thorough and interested in my particular case. He asked me a lot of questions and seemed genuinely concerned about my symptoms. He offered various tests but was leaving it up to me to decide. With his extensive experience, I feel that I am in "as good of hands" as I was with Dr. Troy.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

he was extremely thorough and listened he was also appraioatley concerned and is getting me a full work up This was one of the best medical experiences i have EVER had

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March 02, 2022

5.0

Made me feel at ease. Made me feel he listened to me. He took time with me and explained things.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

I found him very considerate, conservative, and he addressed my issues and concerns.

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February 13, 2022

5.0

Takes time to listen. Very thorough. Asks questions. Procedures always go well.

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February 09, 2022

5.0

Again, made me feel very comfortable. I have never had a medical procedure before and was very nervous but he completely put me at ease. He explained things and was patient to listen to my concerns.

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February 08, 2022

5.0

Very personable and thorough.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

He is a very caring down to earth Dr.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

He made me feel like a person and listened to me. Gave me great advice.

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February 02, 2022

5.0

He's kind, knowledgeable, been in this business for 20 plus yrs.

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January 30, 2022

5.0

Thorough Professional!

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January 28, 2022

5.0

experience

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January 26, 2022

5.0

Doctor is very knowledgeable with my needs.

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January 22, 2022

5.0

Professional and understanding. Knows his gastroenterology

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January 21, 2022

5.0

Doctor took a lot of time to answer concerns and make sure we understood

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January 07, 2022

5.0

He really knows his business

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Careful listener. Then great clarity of discussion

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December 28, 2021

5.0

Dr Tosiou is great!! He always listens with an open mind, offers suggestions, and includes my thoughts in the decisions. He’s kind, professional and I never feel rushed.

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December 28, 2021

5.0

explained the situation very well

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December 22, 2021

5.0

he is very knowledgeable. He diagnosed my being Celiac when others could not years ago.

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December 21, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tosiou is very professional and kind. He took the time to go over the procedure in all aspects of it. Overall, I understood what he was conveying to me. Thank you so much, Dr. Tosiou.

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December 17, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tosiou is a very thorough doctor. He asks a lot of questions and gives you quality time for your appointment. He's also easy to talk to, and has the nicest nurses and staff. They are all very friendly and ready to help you. A good staff makes all the difference and shows how well they all work together to help out their patients.

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December 17, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tosiou helps patients understand what his plan by teaching them. He is kind and patient.

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December 06, 2021

5.0

Very thorough examination and instills much confidence in what treatments are needed

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November 30, 2021

4.0

Asked a lot of questions and was pretty thorough!

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November 29, 2021

5.0

He explained everything clearly and answered my questions.

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November 26, 2021

5.0

Caring. He talks through my condition and treatment with me.

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November 23, 2021

5.0

One of the best GI dr's I've seen.

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November 23, 2021

5.0

I was very nervous and Dr Tasiou took his time explaining procedure to me which made me feel more relaxed

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November 22, 2021

5.0

Dr was courteous and attentive to our concerns

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November 22, 2021

5.0

He was professional and explained everything very clearly

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November 21, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tosiou is very friendly and always keeps me informed with what's going on with my health.

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November 14, 2021

5.0

He is outstanding.

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November 13, 2021

5.0

He listens to patients.

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November 12, 2021

5.0

He is very kind and thorough. He doesn't rush through the visit and asks more questions than my PCP does!

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November 08, 2021

5.0

Took his time with us; explained everything slowly; came up with a “game plan” that makes total sense !!

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November 07, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tosiou - is the reason - he is very knowledgable and skilled, patient and shows genuine concern

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November 03, 2021

5.0

Takes time to fully explain everything and take in the patient's opinion also. Excellent doctor

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October 22, 2021

5.0

Good guy

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October 13, 2021

5.0

Well versed in his field, excellent diagnostician, very personable.

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October 12, 2021

5.0

Very competent and friendly doctor

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October 04, 2021

5.0

Professional and highly experienced physician. Great personal skills and a good listener with helpful feedback.

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October 04, 2021

5.0

Great chair side doctor

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September 30, 2021

5.0

Quick and knowledgeable

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September 27, 2021

5.0

He is compassionate, professional, and brilliant.

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September 27, 2021

5.0

Dr Tosiou was very reassuring and caring about my health issue

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September 27, 2021

5.0

What I like about Dr Tosiou is that he listens to your needs and suggests the necessary solutions needed to diagnose your concerns.

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September 21, 2021

4.0

Again just met for the first time.

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September 19, 2021

5.0

Answers all your questions

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September 17, 2021

5.0

He’s been there and done this lots. I found him very sincere and competent in our meeting prior to the procedure.

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September 17, 2021

5.0

Dr. knew my history and ordered what I believe are appropriate tests.

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September 13, 2021

5.0

Very friendly and professional. Explained next steps for treatment / follow up bloodwork very well.

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September 08, 2021

5.0

Very good in providing information on health.

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September 07, 2021

5.0

Educated and respectful

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September 03, 2021

5.0

I feel he listens and takes time to answer my questions.

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September 01, 2021

5.0

Doctor was informative and responsive to all questions and concerns.

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August 31, 2021

5.0

Dr Tasio is excellent: lots of experience, easy to communicate with, down to earth, thorough, explains his ideas & actions well, provides a lot of knowledge.

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August 30, 2021

5.0

My son came home and said his Dr had a passion for curing him.

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August 27, 2021

5.0

Very professional and kind. Takes time to explain and address all the concerns.

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August 27, 2021

5.0

He really listened to my concerns and gathered so many pieces of information to make sure he really understood what was going on. Excellent bedside manner - he really calmed my fears.

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August 23, 2021

5.0

I feel he was very knowledgeable and was interested to solve my problem

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August 23, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tosiou was very caring and receptive to my needs and care. Took time to answer my questions. A very comfortable appointment.

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August 10, 2021

5.0

This is my pre procedure opinion that he seems very confident and experienced. I expect that this will not change following the procedure.

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August 10, 2021

5.0

He was open, thoughtful, answered questions, told me what to expect and followed up to a call to my home with results of the tests.

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August 10, 2021

5.0

Friendly and efficient.

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August 10, 2021

5.0

Excellent communicator

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August 09, 2021

5.0

Dr Tosiou is great! He really listens to my concerns, and offers options that allow me to be a part of the solution. I never feel rushed, and he genuinely cares.

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August 07, 2021

5.0

Took necessary time to evaluate the symptoms and recommend appropriate treatment

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July 30, 2021

5.0

such a nice doctor, easy to talk to!

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July 30, 2021

5.0

excellent diagnostic skills and explaining procedures

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July 28, 2021

5.0

I think he seemed to be knowledgeable, straight forward and gave me options.

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July 28, 2021

5.0

Answered my questions respectfully

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July 27, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tosiou was very patient and listened to everything I said. He has done a colonoscopy in the past and this was a well being visit.

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Competence

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Only one appointment so far but seems very competent, knowledgeable, receptive and explains things well.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

This was only first appt, but he was very pleasant.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

This Doctor looks at all my symptoms and then carefully evaluated the course of action. Very caring.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

He was very knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and pleasant!

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July 19, 2021

5.0

He explains his findings very easy to understand. I completely love this doctor.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tosiou has done my previous colonoscopies and my primary care physician my annual physicals. I am always happy that I receive informed attention to my preventive care and really appreciate it.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

because I recommend any doctor I see at Lake Forest, Northwestern who treats me as a person who is looking for answers to solve their problem(s).

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July 18, 2021

5.0

Excellent care.

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July 17, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable doctor!

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July 16, 2021

5.0

My family and I have been seeing Dr Tosiou for years. I totally trust him and his care.

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July 16, 2021

5.0

He has a very nice manner and gives good advice.

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July 16, 2021

4.0

Esta es la segunda vez que veo al Dr y hoy pero ni siquiera me recetó algn medicamento para el dolor

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July 16, 2021

5.0

Dr Tosiou was very caring and made me feel listened to

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July 15, 2021

5.0

His genuine care and expertise.

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July 14, 2021

5.0

Kind, professional

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July 12, 2021

5.0

Ive always felt Im in a good care and he takes the time to explain things. Especially appreciate him calling in from vacation and getting me is so quick after the staff dropped the ball

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July 12, 2021

5.0

He is bery thourough and caring

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Alexander S. Tosiou, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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