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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine - 2000
Residency:: University of Chicago - 2003
Fellowships:: Rush University Medical Center - 2007

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, 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:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews from Patients

76 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

76 Reviews

April 10, 2025

5.0

Very through and gives patients a good understanding of their health conditions and how to care for themselves

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough, patient, great rapport.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Very competent and personable. Explains things very well and spends quality time with you.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

She listens, and doesn't hurry

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April 02, 2025

5.0

She is caring and listens to her patients. She explains things very well and offers the patient options to make their own choices.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent docyor

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April 01, 2025

5.0

She's straightforward and thorough.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Vassallo is fabulous _ extremely knowledgeable, personable and reassuring. She explains her reasoning and treatment options very well. She asked for and answered all of my questions. I was very impressed, and grateful to have found such an amazing doctor.

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March 30, 2025

5.0

So very easy to talk to and provides very understandable answers to questions. She has a sincere interest in her patients and is clearly up-to-date on the latest in cardiology.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

Professional

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March 26, 2025

5.0

I couldn't have been more happier to have had the opportunity to meet her.She went above and beyond to address my problems with a meditation

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Attentive and kind doctor

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Very satisfied hi

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Vassallo takes the time to listen to your responses to her questions and listen to what you want to add on top of it. She is very thorough in reviewing past and present medical records. She explains what the medical terminology means in layman terminology without having to be asked. She comes across as very down to earth.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Very invested in her patients. Takes time to assess the issues

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner.

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March 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Vassallo cares about her patients.

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March 09, 2025

5.0

I respect Dr. Vassallo's opinion more than any other cardiologist I have ever had treat me over the past 66 years. At times when my condition was very worrisome to me, her opinion has been what I have relied upon when I did not have facts for comfort. She has always been correct.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Great expertise and knowledge. She cares about my health. She is the best!

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Vassallo is an extraordinary cardiologist. She was extremely thorough and knowledgeable as well as kind and personable. She explained everything with great care in a way I could understand and helped me think through the best plan for my health.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vassallo- plain and simple is just what a doctor should be. She is kind, empathetic and very clear in her explanations and answers my questions in an understandable manner.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Detailed exams.asks questions and complete answers.she may have saved my life by ordering a pet-scan for me.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

She answers all my questions.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vassallo provided professional, courteous, and compassionate care. She listens and communicates quite well. She offered options and skilled guidance during a critical time for myself and family. I feel safe knowing my heart is in her hands.

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February 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Vassallo answers all my questions and spends time discussing my condition.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent physician who provides outstanding care.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

top notch

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Very patient focused. Speaks in common sense terminology. No medicalese

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Very very knowledgeable, shares information with me, listens to my concerns

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Professional

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February 11, 2025

5.0

She was genuinely interested in understanding my concerns and offered solutions and reassurances that made me feel well cared for. She is bright and articulate and it was very comforting to have my very first cardiologist visit with her.

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February 02, 2025

5.0

She is a fantastic Doctor, listens to you carefully, follows through on everything.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

I couldn't ask for better care

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr Vassallo, take time with her patients she answered your questions. She is very professional and polite.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

She was great. She took her time with me, explained everything and answered any questions I had. She's very compassionate.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Vassallo is an excellent physician and I completely trust her

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January 26, 2025

5.0

professional service with attention to detail

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January 23, 2025

5.0

She is smart and kind.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

I have been going to Dr. Vassallo for years now. She is very personable, professional. Excellent listener, and sees me as a part of the team as the primary decision maker. She is easy to ask questions of, and patiently explains what certain diagnosis are, and treatment plan. She takes the time, I never feel rushed.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

She took her time to explain all aspects of my visit, all test, and answered all my questions. She is very proactive and preventative.

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January 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vassallo has a gentle way to deal with patients

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January 10, 2025

5.0

First time visit. She was pretty explanatory concerning the procedure that I have and going forward.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vassallo is a rare physician: she's very skilled at her profession, and she treats her patients as individuals. She listens, responds, and is friendly the entire time. One of the best.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Because she is awesome

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December 23, 2024

5.0

I feel very comfortable with her as a doctor.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

I have found Dr. Vassallo to be an incredible cardiologist, doctor, and person. She is intelligent, listens to her patients, takes the time to explain issues, responds to concerns, and incredibly competent. She has had a significant positive influence on my life and my health. I am lucky to have her as my cardiologist.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

I like Dr Vassallo very much and will continue with Northwestern as long as she is there.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Vassallo answered all of my questions.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Lovely lady. Very easy to talk to and gives you as much time as you need. Never felt rushed.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Vassallo is very patient and informative. She takes her time to listen to your concerns and addresses them in plain English.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Same comment as above and I like that she took care of me promptly. Was also concerned about my getting home as I use PACE services.. I am grateful

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November 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Was very highly recommended to me. She made sure I understood everything before she released me.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

She listens to your concerns and allows you to play a part in your treatment plan. She answers your question in a way you can understand.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

The best of all

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Excellent ongoing personalized care to me. Always remembers all of my needed details.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Competent, caring and connects on a personal level..

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November 07, 2024

5.0

I believe Dr. Vassallo was been my cardiologist for at least 15 years. Not once has Dr Vassallo rushed an physical. Dr Vassallo has clearly explained what my issues are and what to do to combat them. I am very fortunate to have a down to earth, caring, dedicated Doctor providing my health care.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

She was very detailed and patient.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

very good and empathetic physician

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Asks good questions and makes sound recommendations. Personable, warm, exhibits true concern for her patients' best care.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Kind, caring and knowledgeable

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Her caring nature!

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Her passion is to help each patient to the fullest. What she has given to me and my family is beyond words. Her care and plans for my health show the devotion she has for her patients. She works with you to ensure you understand your condition and treatments. She is professional, yet relates with her patients.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Professional, caring, knowledgeable. The best!

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vassallo is excellent cardiologist.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable and familiar with my history. Respectful of my time. Understands the "human" aspect of doctor-patient relationship. She always makes me feel well cared for. I have confidence in her.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

She explains all the findings and listens to what I have to tell her.

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vassallo is very thorough and personable! She seems like she genuinely cares!

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September 22, 2024

5.0

Plus in every aspect of medical care of my cardiovascular condition. Also considering and coordination with my other medical concerns.

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September 20, 2024

5.0

She spent quite a bit of time with me, asking many questions, leading to more questions. At the end of the day, she is one of the best Dr's I've even met.

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September 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vassallo appears very knowledgeable and quick to respond to questions. She is genuinely interested in her patients and their wellbeing. She is also quite patient-friendly.

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable Caring Took time to explain at level I could understand

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Very professional she spend time to listen to her patient and very thorough . I feel comfortable with her.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, focused and informative

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September 07, 2024

5.0

Professional, timely, comprehensive, and compassionate care.

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September 03, 2024

5.0

I have already recommended her to a number of my friends and two are currently under her care including my son. Dr. Vassallo is an exceptional doctor. She listens to the patient and explains courses of action very well.

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Disclosures

Patricia Vassallo, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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