Anthony F. Altimari, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

General Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

Abdominal Surgery
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Colorectal Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 1983
Internship:: Loyola University Medical Center - 1984
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 1988

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

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1227 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

He explained my procedure and checked on me before and after surgery

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent surgeon. Concerned with my well-being. Kept me informed about my condition and exactly what he planned to do.

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April 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Altimari is the ultimate professional. He performed an excellent surgery to correct my protruding hernia. He provided first-class medical treatment.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Very nice person. Confident in his knowledge. Made me feel like he cared about getting me better and helping me understand my situation

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Doctor was excellent, explained everything

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Very professional & excellent medical care

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He saved me

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Altimari has been very caring and making sure to see me through the process until complete healing.

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Direct, and to the point. He's personable. Easy to ask questions of. Very knowledgeable.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Great surgeon

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He ius very skilled in his firld of surgery, he is recognized by his peers as a great surgeon and he has warm and caring in his relations with patients, putting them at ease during such a difficult time in their lives.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

The doctor is very efficient

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Full explanations, reassuring.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Treated me like an individual. Sat down and looked me in the eyes and had a real conversation about my health. Made me feel important and he addressed all my questions without making me feel like "I was taking up his time". He took the time with professionalism.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk with, and takes time to listen

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Excellent bedside manner

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March 28, 2024

5.0

After Ron's surgery he gave me a very exact update as to what went on and what to expect.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Amazing and caring doctor, had excellent knowledge and surgical experience.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He took his time and answered all my questions

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Extremely professional and committed to patient. Thorough and understanding.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

very personable and knowledgeable.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Great man and Doctor!

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March 22, 2024

5.0

He's amazing!

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Professional, caring manner. Answered all my questions in terms I could understand

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March 20, 2024

5.0

He saved me.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Was very nice and treated me like a human

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Very personal attention and recommendations for who I needed to see

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Altimari is great

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Very professional and easy to talk with. Complete trust in his ability.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner. Actually cares and doesn't have that. I am a doctor syndrome.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

He took the time to explain to me what was going on from our very first meeting, the day of surgery and my after follow up appointment. I never felt rushed, and I felt that he truly was listening to my concerns. He was friendly and professional when explaining everything.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Altimari is an excellent Surgeon and I am confident to be restored to a more healthy and physical lifestyle without the pain I was experienced with the hernia.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

I felt very comfortable with Dr Altimari and he wasn't pushy on anything. Got a good history and asked questions

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Extremely caring and knowledgeable

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Good listener and communicator

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Very nice Doctor, explained everything clearly, and made me feel very comfortable.He also came highly recommended .

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February 29, 2024

5.0

he really cares about his patient's

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Good communication skills!

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He does good work

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Professional and easy to talk to.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Very friendly doctor with great bedside manner. Highly recommend him.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Great surgeon

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Good physician that is willing to communicate all the medical concerns for the surgery. He listens and provides answers to your questions.... and remembers in follow up visits. Very positive which helps to develop confidence prior to surgery and during recovery. Thank You.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Very personable. Takes time to answer questions, put patient at ease. Set recovery expectations. Good follow up.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Caring, knowledge

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Best Dr at Northwestern very good with his patients smart man

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February 15, 2024

5.0

His professionalism and thoroughness was outstanding,

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Simple to talk to. Professional. Polite and knowledgeable. What more do you want.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He was professional and very helpful

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Friendly and caring

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Extremely competent and great communicator

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Having had my wife's gall bladder removed last year by Dr. Altimari gave me all the confidence of his abilities. I had no worries the entire time I was in his care.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

He prepared me for the surgery and all went well

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Altimari is excellent

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Caring, competent

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Altimari was great. He was Friendly, open, and through. I couldn't have asked for a better result

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He's kind, the best doctor I ever met

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January 27, 2024

5.0

He is caring and performed the surgery well.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

He is a great doctor. He explains things, goes over everything, and he has compassion. You can tell he loves his job!

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to

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January 24, 2024

5.0

I feel 100 percent better.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Personalized, concerned care.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

he takes his time with you and asks if you have any questions alot of Dr are in and out and thats it

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Caring,compassionate and professional and friendly.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

He was very personal. Answered all my questions, made me very comfortable.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to. Very friendly.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Great surgeon, very compassionate

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Altimari is extremely competent in his field providing excellent care with consideration to his patients. I would recommend him to all.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Highly likely. Dr. Altimari is one of the best ever.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Altimari is outstanding

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December 28, 2023

5.0

He makes you feel heard and was very i and kind.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Altimari took the time and explained all my options in great detail. One of the best doctors I have ever had a chance to meet. He is honest and I respect his vision on how to proceed with surgery and pros and cons on the outcome.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Great surgeon!

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December 26, 2023

5.0

hes the best at what he does

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Very friendly, confident and seems to take pride in his work.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Caring, competent and concise

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Great doctor very knowledgeable and likeable

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December 20, 2023

5.0

This was my second surgery with Dr Altimari. Results are as expected. I feel great and like brand new. I trust the doctor 100%. Thanks!

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Very thourough

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Knows his stuff and reassuring

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December 17, 2023

5.0

Dr is very personable and sits down to talk about the issue.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Altimari is likable and has a demeanor that makes his patients feel both comfortable and confident that they are working with an experienced and talented Surgeon.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Past family history with him as our surgeaon

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Awesome Dr.

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December 03, 2023

5.0

Explain the surgery in detail, and very friendly

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Altimari is an excellent surgeon and possesses a great sense of humor, which is an outstanding quality in a doctor.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Great surgeon. Caring and very good at what he does. Would definitely recommend!

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor takes time and listens to all concerns I had. Explained thoroughly all options on how to move forward with my issues. Awesome bedside manner and personality.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Altimari is friendly and extremely professional! Makes you feel very comfortable

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Professional, caring , confident

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November 26, 2023

5.0

The doc has my confidence in the work he has done. Great outpatient 'bedside' manner and takes the time to explain the way my surgery went.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Very cool guy

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November 20, 2023

5.0

He was very caring and even made me laugh just before surgery!

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November 17, 2023

5.0

He made sure before surgery I understood everything that was to take place. I couldn't believe how easy the recovery has been.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Took time to talk to me

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November 10, 2023

5.0

He is a kind man and a good surgeon.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

He was so knowledgeable and easy to discuss medical care with. He took his time and did not rush me. I highly recommend.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

It's just awesome very approachable very patient oriented could not be happier with the care receive from him and his staff.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Takes his time and really cares about his patients.

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Disclosures

Anthony F. Altimari, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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