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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 (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

292 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

79 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

79 Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Belford is a very caring doctor.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and experienced doctor. Excellent

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April 21, 2025

5.0

She is the greatest

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April 18, 2025

5.0

She really meets my needs

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April 18, 2025

5.0

She is a great doctor who will listen to your needs.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Only the best!

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April 16, 2025

5.0

She is kind, listens well and remembers all of your history.

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April 13, 2025

5.0

She was understanding. Listened she was great

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April 12, 2025

5.0

She was able to take my apt virtually even if it was scheduled for in person. She is an asset and helps by being flexible and caring.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Caring and willingness to try to find answers for quality of life mental health issues.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Belford listens carefully and I believe that she is on my side to help me navigate a very difficult and tulmultious us time in my life and my health. It can be very tough seeking out mental health...

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Same as above, she helps with getting to root cause and is not pushing medicine.

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Proven results

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Good

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Understood, personable and caring.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Very helpful.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

I found Dr. Belford extremely comfortable to work with. Felt she was listening to me and made some changes in my meds that i think will help. She gave me hope

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Have good history with her

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Belford is sensible, kind, patient and knowledgeable. She listens and communicates effectively. She is reliable and always on time. Plus all the above in the first question.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

She helps me All the time!!

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March 18, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent, caring doctor. She listens carefully to your needs and problems.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

She's a great doctor.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

She is excellent. Listens to my concerns. Values my opinions.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

I have recommended her for years for all the reasons above. The only problem is sometimes she can't take more patients!

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March 01, 2025

5.0

She listened. She was very comforting!

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February 26, 2025

5.0

She has always been a great doctor but also she has been a huge impact on helping me become a woman that has grown so much. Whenever I needed help, she was there, whenever I needed advice, she was there to give it. She actually listened when a lot of past doctors/therapists chose to not listen and understand. She actually chose to care, and care to listen to what was ever happening and she took the time to help me become what I need to be.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Belford is the best. She really listens to her patients. She gets right to the point.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

She is wonderful psychiatrist with a sunny disposition. She reviews patient records before first visit which I found refreshing since I have complex health history. She asks questions, listens intently, and gives kind suggestions for personal growth and care!

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February 24, 2025

5.0

I have been going to her for many years. I really feel she the type of physician that not only loves her job, but takes care of her patients and their needs. She doesn't rush the appointments and makes me feel like I can tell her my thoughts.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Belford's for years and would never even consider going to any other psychiatrist. She is just plain amazing. She is so sweet and kind and very down to earth with her advice. She is also a master at prescribing the right medications to help with my anxiety and depression and sleep issues. I'm 73 years old so I pray I can see her until I go to the great beyond. She is the Best!!

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February 18, 2025

5.0

She listens very well and makes me feel comfortable discussing my problems. She has a very calming demeanor which definitely helps.

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February 14, 2025

5.0

She's attentive and no matter how long it's been since the previous appoint, the continuity of care is always present. She always remembers what the issues are from one appt to the next and addresses prior issues before moving forward. She also is supportive and encouraging in the individual needs to move forward and has open exchange of ideas when it comes to care.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

Improvement plan established

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February 08, 2025

5.0

I feel very comfortable talking to her.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

I've been seeing her for many years. I've never found anyone more understanding with the knowledge base she has. She pulled me out of a deep depression many years ago. This may sound dramatic, but I think she saved my life.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

I had never seen a psychiatrist, so I had no idea what to expect. I was very nervous. Dr. Belford was so calm and gentle in her approach, she really put me at ease. I was rushing through things, worried I was taking too much time, but she spent plenty of time with me going over my symptoms and history. It was very comprehensive. I finally feel like I'm headed in the right direction.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Very kind and experienced

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Very professional and to the point.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

She is nice, she knows her craft and answers all my questions with compassion and patience.

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January 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Belford was highly recommended and I completely understand why. Very professional and easily understood what I needed and what other factors may be involved to consider first. Very knowledgeable.

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January 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Belford is a great listener, very caring and works with her patients to determine the best treatment options.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

He's very good and easy to talk to and very professional and gives good advice and she has helped me a lot since I started seeing her

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January 10, 2025

5.0

I thought Dr. Belford is terrific at what she does. Smart, experienced, and has the ability to hone in on things. She is an excellent communicator and shows much pathos.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Same as above plus Dr Belford does share a strong feeling of understanding what I am going through.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Belford has been good for me she truly cares for her patience

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January 03, 2025

5.0

she takes plenty of time to listen to what the current situations are. she is quiet aware of past history and uses it to assess current conditions. does not make assumptions, asks plenty of the right questions and takes and writes proper assessments and notes in a very timely manner. Love her mannerisms. she is very kind.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Belford was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, compassionate, well-mannered and professional.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

She is very attentive to you and does her best to help. She listens well. She takes notes instead of going on the computer typing them feeling more one on one. I really like that about her. She does her best to make you feel like it is a safe place, and also has a nice air purifying room with all of her plants. I feel that's a big plus for anyone. It's refreshing. For someone just to validate my feelings, for someone to understand and not think I am joking just really makes me feel heard. I appreciate what she does.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Belford is absolutely a trustworthy and top notch professional.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Belford is knowledgeable and compassionate in helping me navigate my mental illness.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

I've been working with Dr Belford for many years. She listens and works with the patient to determine the best care options. Excellent physician!

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December 17, 2024

5.0

She's educated and is patient and caring

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December 16, 2024

5.0

As stated above, I am very comfortable with her and believe that others would be also. She is tuned into how I am feeling and assessing whether I need any further interventions.

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December 13, 2024

5.0

talks to u and takes notes on paper not a computer

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December 13, 2024

5.0

She is a compassionate and caring physician who has helped me manage my care for several years. She respects my decisions in regard to my course of treatment.

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December 13, 2024

4.0

She seems very professional

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Belford is the best. I have been seeing her for quite a few years and she has always been there for me

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December 10, 2024

5.0

She is the best. I feel so much better after seeing Dr. Belford and I look forward to our appointments.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

I have seen Dr. Belford for many many years as my psychiatrist all the way back to when she was working at the Riverside Frankfort campus! She has been extremely helpful, kind, caring, she listens to me without judging me, she also takes really really good notes about anything and everything I am talking about and that she asks me as well! Since I lost my Mom in August of 2023, I have been a complete damaged mess, and Dr. Belford has been working with me so very much to help me feel better and to help keep my chin up, she is very nurturing to me (almost like a Mom even) she has helped me so very much, more than words can say. She has given me good advice and cares about my safety and wellbeing. I wish she was still going to keep my medicaid when the new year comes because I am going to really really miss her :( She has been so kind and caring, thorough, insightful to me for so many years, I will miss her<3

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December 02, 2024

5.0

I have very high regards for her

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November 22, 2024

5.0

I receive excellent care - thoughtful and thorough.

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November 16, 2024

5.0

The dr is very nice

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November 14, 2024

5.0

I have been a patient of hers for years and trust her care

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Listens and easy to understand. Takes her time.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

She is the best - caring and professional.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Compassionate and understanding, she has good insight. I left feeling much better.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

This is because of Dr Belford

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Always cares about your health and problems.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Belford is caring, friendly and takes time to make you feel comfortable and relaxed.

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Belford is very kind

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October 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Belford has been my mother's doctor for 20+ years. Always compassionate and professional with my mother.

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October 04, 2024

5.0

She is very competent

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Have complete confidence in dr Belford

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September 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Belford is very caring and understanding. She understands what I feel and what I can do to feel better.

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Belford is ALWAYS professional, interested in and forthcoming with my care, and highly experienced. I highly value her expertise!!

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Belford is very kind, thoughtful and insightful in her treatment of myself for over 20 years, she's helped me so much, so glad she was recommended to me.

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September 18, 2024

5.0

I trust Doctor Belford. She is so very good at her job. She helped me come up with a plan going forward at a very difficult time.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

I have been seeing her for years. She validates my feelings and and is not a person that pushes meds.

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September 06, 2024

5.0

She takes time to actually listen to your concerns

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