Mary E. Belford, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Psychiatry

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1989
Residency:: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - 1993

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Psychiatry - Psychiatry (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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424 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

My initial visit with her today was amazing. She is so kind, caring and knowledgeable. She listens to my needs and my life. I feel very comfortable and trusting with her and look forward to our professional relationship in the future.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Very kind and listens

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February 23, 2026

5.0

She is one of the best out there

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February 22, 2026

5.0

I followed Dr Belford from Riverside. She understands me!

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, pleasant, and professional

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February 18, 2026

5.0

She knows what she is doing and she is attentive and helpful and gives great feedback and takes care of her patients .

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She has been my doctor for many years and is very understanding and caring. She always stays calm and makes me feel that way.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Belford is a great listener and takes her time to understand what you are going through.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

She cares and is very good at checking on my medical issue to ensure my best care

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February 13, 2026

5.0

She is very supportive

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February 10, 2026

5.0

She's great! Professional but also good advice

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Belford involves the patient in creating a realistic, individualized treatment plan. When Dr. Belford asks questions, she listens to your answers to skillfully assess how the plan is going and make adjustments, if needed. She is friendly, respectful, and very professional. Highly recommend.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr Belford is the best! She takes the time to listen to me and hear out my needs and concerns. I feel that she is a true partner in my care and that she's an expert in her field. I am very grateful to have her as my psychiatrist and highly recommend her! She's very professional and good with time as well.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Belford shows patience understanding and expertise for my mental health issue(s).

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January 28, 2026

5.0

She has been so helpful in my life

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr Belford is very professional and also has a very nice bedside manner. She asks questions and listens carefully to my answers.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

She listened well during the appointment she seemed attempted and responsive to my concerns.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Belford is very a great doctor!

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Belford is very thorough with me. She is easy to talk to.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Quality care and makes you feel comfortable

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January 11, 2026

5.0

I would encourage all to come!

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Great doctors

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Been seeing Dr Belford for years and she is concerned with patients and asks questions and listens and is helpful

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr Belford is the best! She very much understands me and what I'm going through no matter how complex. She's brilliant and so helpful. I'm very grateful to work with her!!

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Belford has a great bedside manner. She is kind and patient and never makes you feel rushed. She gives thoughtful feedback and asks relevant questions to keep me involved in my health care journey. A doctor that listens is such an amazing quality. I always feel better after my appointments.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Dr. Belford listens to her patients. She is thorough and offers the best care.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

She is a wonderful Dr. that listens and understands what is going on and what options are available.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Listens

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December 29, 2025

5.0

She really does a great job at what she does

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December 29, 2025

5.0

She's very compassionate

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Best Dr. ever for my Son!!

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Belford is very kind & caring.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Very responsive to the patients.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

She's a great psychiatrist

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Communication unhurried everything excellent

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Belford is very grounding, supportive, help and intelligent. I highly recommend her and am so grateful to work with her! She's help me meaningful reduce my severe depression, become unstuck and give me the tools that I've needed for years to work through my anxiety and negative thoughts.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

I've been fortunate to have Dr. Belford as my doctor for a very very long time. When she left my home town, I was fortunate enough to find she was still practicing and was able to resume my care. She is highly skilled, listens and retains information unparalleled which only adds to her incredible way she provides the very best care for me through life's changing ways, ebbing & flowing just as I do so through aging and life circumstances. I sincerely hope she's continues to practice for many years. NWM is extremely fortunate to have her!!!

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December 10, 2025

5.0

She knows my story

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December 10, 2025

5.0

She listens! Helps me! She the very best!

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December 10, 2025

5.0

She is always very caring and helpful

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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December 02, 2025

5.0

She has been an amazing support

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Belford and her team are thorough and knowledgeable about the complex various factors that affect, influence and at times exacerbate mental health illness and treatment plans.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

I have seen Dr. Belford for many years now. She is caring, patient, professional, direct, kind, and so knowledgeable. She is consistent and honest. I learn from her.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable and instils confidence.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

I have been with Dr. Belford through a lot of ups and downs, and she has always listened to me and made decisions with me for any changes in meds or therapy.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Belford is the best support and psychiatrist! I am so grateful to work with her!

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. seemed to be tuned in to what I was saying and I feel treating the issues appropriately

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor! Very patient! Thanks!

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Very understanding and makes me feel heard

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November 06, 2025

5.0

She listens and understands

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Belford is outstanding. I've been seeing her for a number of years and she understands what I'm relaying to her and provides important feedback.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

I feel heard

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November 03, 2025

4.0

Understanding and helpful.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Belford displays a confident, educated experienced presence to her patients. It makes you feel like she will make you better ans she does.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Excellent care . Pays attention to what you say

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Attentive and great listener

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October 28, 2025

5.0

My doctor, Dr. Belford,is excellent at her job. I've been a patient for many years and would suggest her to anyone looking for behavioral health care.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Belford is always looking out for what is in the best interest of her parents!

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Empathetic, professional, caring

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Shows concern for my problem and very professional. Efficient with my meds

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Belford is highly professional, kind, and respectful. She involves the patient in all decisions regarding treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Belford.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Very caring

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October 02, 2025

5.0

She is professional, thorough, is a great listener, cares deeply, is patient, truthful, and honest.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Awesome staff, overall great experience in terms of treatment by medical professionals. Dr. Belford makes me feel like I'm her #1 priority. I never feel like I'm a burden. I leave with all my questions answered, knowing that I'm getting quality treatment & care. It's been a very refreshing experience. Thank you to Dr. Belford & her team!

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September 25, 2025

5.0

love my doctor she's great

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September 24, 2025

5.0

I wouldn't go to anyone else!

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Very caring and a great listener.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Very professional, considerate and understanding. She is very reassuring that progress can be made.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

I have been with her for several years and am very happy with her. She's open to changing meds if needed and listening to what I'm saying.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

She has developed a great understanding of my issues and I have felt very comfortable with her treatment approach.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

She is a great doctor.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

She listens, asks questions and reflects on previous issues.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Very personable and caring.

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September 13, 2025

5.0

She listens to me and makes me feel heard.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Exceptional care she provides!!

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September 11, 2025

5.0

She has saved my life

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Her treatment plan is successful.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

She has been my doctor for over 30 years and she is excellent!

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Belford took her time, listens,

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September 05, 2025

5.0

She listens to her patients with compassion and is a great medical partner. I feel like we work collaboratively to achieve my treatment goals.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

My psychiatrist is so caring and patient and has a great bedside manner. This particular appointment, she accommodated me being late. I ran into unexpected construction traffic and was prepared to come back, but she still was able to fit me in. It was greatly appreciated.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

She listens and will discuss a plan with you regarding the best options for care.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable, compassionate and treats patients with dignity and respect.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

As I stated in the last question, Dr. Belford has been a stable part of my treatment and I appreciate our relationship.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Caring, understanding, and knowledgeable

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August 06, 2025

5.0

25+ years continuity of care

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Belford is incredible. She's a thoughtful listener_supportive, intelligent, and genuinely caring. I felt seen, heard, and respected. She provided an effective plan to help me move past mental barriers. I'm truly grateful to be working with her and highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful, expert mental health care.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

She really listens and has great advice

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August 05, 2025

5.0

I had been going to Dr Belford at a different location for years. I would recommend her to everyone. It is well worth my 45 minute drive to see her.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Belford is really helping me.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Very understanding, empathetic, and just a great doctor

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July 30, 2025

5.0

DR BELFORD IS THE BEST SHE CARING AND LISTENS TO U IAM SO HAPPY TO HAVE HER AS MY DR AGAIN

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Belford is a very person that listens to her patients.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

She is excellent

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July 18, 2025

5.0

She makes me feel heard and supported.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Vert responsive

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July 14, 2025

5.0

I followed her from previous place. Love her!

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Belford listens to me and has helped me balance out after a very difficult time. She responds timely on my chart and gives the highest quality of care.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

She's so caring and understanding

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