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Michael S. Ziffra, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Psychiatry

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Adjustment Disorders
Adult Psychiatric Services
Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Cognitive Disorders
Mood Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Treatment Resistant Depression

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2002
Residency:: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - 2006

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

At Northwestern Medicine, our patient’s feedback is important to us. While different care providers have their own unique strengths, we strive to be as transparent as possible with our quality of care.

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

456 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

37 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

37 Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Helpful, caring, kind, knowledgeable, good listener

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr Ziffra is a good listener, has a collaborative approach to care, and always has options for treatment when I'm struggling.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

He is very good and meets my needs.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Very comfortable to talk with.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

I'm in for medical management but get to talk a lot about things, and this helps greatly.

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Great listener, very knowledgeable, gives me a voice in my treatment

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January 01, 2026

5.0

Caring, knowledge

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December 25, 2025

5.0

Excellent listener, very caring

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Very responsive and the telehealth is a great option for seeing my doctor.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Good

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November 24, 2025

5.0

He's the only psych I've worked with who understands.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Caring, great listener, gives me agency

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Ziffra is a good listener and I trust his clinical skills and judgement.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ziffra is one of the best, if not the best, psychiatrists at Northwestern. If he ever leaves, I will follow him wherever he goes. He is simply the best in terms of his care for patients.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Great listener and problem solver. I'm always part of the decision making process.

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October 12, 2025

5.0

Caring competent physician

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Awesome Doctor.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ziffra takes his time. He doesn't rush you or cut you off when speaking. At the end he makes sure to go over the points we touched on and what the action is. His staff is professional when answer the phones and nurse checks in on you and goes over & issues, updates on how I am feeling. Dr. Ziffra and his nurse are devoted on making sure I am doing well so follow up calls is something you can always count on and they are readily available in emergency.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

Awesome Doctor.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Listens and allows me to make decisions about my treatment

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August 25, 2025

5.0

The compassion, respect, professionalism, really feel I am being heard and supported. The proper medication and openness to new suggestions, on both our parts. I like him and feel comfortable! Very grateful for his guidance.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

He's saves my sanity countless times

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Listens well. Easy to talk with. I trust him.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Ziffra is attentive, expert in analyzing my issues, and very effective in suggesting appropriate therapy and medication to treat me and to adjust the therapy and meds as my situation evolves. I highly recommend Dr Ziffra.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

He listens is thurough

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June 28, 2025

5.0

Awesome Doctor

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June 26, 2025

5.0

Kind, good listener, very good doctor

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June 24, 2025

5.0

I recommend him entirely but he's super busy, I have no idea if he even sleeps.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ziffra is attentive and kind when listening to and addressing my questions. He very knowledgeable and completely answers my questions. Most importantly, he makes himself available and returns calls and emails.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Great listener, asks about all concerns, approachable.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

He is careing and good

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June 15, 2025

5.0

Excellent care. Dr. Ziffra is very attentive and thoughtful.

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June 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ziffra really takes the time to check where I'm at and listens to me.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

He looks for the best solution for you and encourages me to see my primary physician for check up. He's patient and listens.

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Smart, effective, attentive and responsive!!

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Ziffra is a good listener and always gives options for treatment

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May 01, 2025

5.0

See above. Makes you feel important ( as you are) STC

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