Ricardo Soares, MD

Ricardo Soares, MD

4.8 
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Porto Faculty of Medicine - 2005
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2019

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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:
Kishwaukee Hospital

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4.8
4.8 

881 Ratings

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August 30, 2022

5.0

He is very polite and professional

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Soares has good bedside manner. Answered all questions asked of him.

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August 29, 2022

4.0

If they need info for ED

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Doctor Soares took the time to listen to my concerns and act STAT to ensure they were put to rest. He taught me the true (not cliche) meaning of STAT. In less than 1 hour, with the quick assist of the Lab and Imaging departments at Kishwauke Hospital, I went from concerned that my UTI was still lingering and 2 kidney stones causing very bloody urine discharge to conclusively verifying all was OK. As I waited for the test results at Kish a warm, friendly and considerate man handed me a cell phone saying my doctor was on the phone. I was in the ladies waiting room and he discreetly waited in the hall. Dr. Spares was on the phone? Too incredible! Sure doctors talk to patients on Tele-visits but test results made all the women in the room strain to hear me. The kidney stones are still small enough to pass naturally and not doing actual damage to my kidney still and put me on a week more of the antibiotic. He will speak to me more this coming week at our office visit. The truly mind blowing thing is that I'm a new patient to him yet he treats all patients with the same professional, compassionate, thorough, experienced surgeon and great bedside manner. He is a keeper the ladies were chatting asking me (after I hung up) who was this doctor, what specialty was he in and what his name is. Seems everybody wants a doctor like mine. Including me!

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to and care about my care.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Great Doctor

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August 16, 2022

5.0

He's a great doctor, I just wish ALL of the kidney stones were removed. I've gotten kidney stones in the past and been told they grow bigger, can cause an infection and pain/discomfort. It would be a nice piece of mind having them all removed.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Excellent Urologist very understanding and a calm voice to anxious patients

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August 14, 2022

5.0

porque aparte de que habla el mismo idioma es muy atento con los pacientes y explica bien lo que uno tiene o de lo que uno padece

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August 13, 2022

5.0

Dr very professional

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August 11, 2022

5.0

He worked with me before and I was satisfied then as I am the second time very professional

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Professional and well done surgery

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August 09, 2022

5.0

He is very efficient, friendly and approachable

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, caring, and professional. Gave very thorough explanation of what was going to happen and what to expect after surgery. Was a wonderful experience and I felt completely comfortable in his care.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Very helpful and friendly.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

He is just very helpful, patient, and is great about explaining his plan and what is happening to the patient and their care

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Doctor was friendly and engaged. He listened and made sure multiple times to ask if I had questions.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Very professional doctor. Answered my questions

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August 04, 2022

5.0

He is highly regarded by his peers. He was recommended by my neurologist at DelNor in Geneva. He is kind, knowledgeable, displays self-confidence as a professional without being arrogant.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Quality of care & answers to my questions

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July 24, 2022

5.0

Patient and informative to me. Great bedside manner. Entire office was magnificent

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July 22, 2022

5.0

He sits an talked you me

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July 22, 2022

4.0

I think he will be very honest and straightforward and and that's what men need to know with their doctor.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

excellent doctor

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Very focused on my care.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

I received great professional care and help from Dr. Soares concerning my urology issues!

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Great outcome. Second opinion was almost word for word identical to his.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

He’s personable and professional at the same time. A great communicator who clearly explains things.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Professionalism

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Listens, explains in Laymans terms

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July 11, 2022

5.0

He listens and clearly diagnoses problems.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Communicates well. Nice guy.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

He did a awesome job treating me

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Excelente doctor me hizo un espléndido trabajo y me encantó definitivamente lo recomiendo es muy buen doctor gracias por el buen servicio

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July 03, 2022

5.0

Caring doctor

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Seems to be a caring physician

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June 30, 2022

5.0

This is my first time with him so far. Give it time.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Impressed with his knowledge and willingness to help me. Explained everything in detail and seemed to really care.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

He seemed nice from our brief consulation.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Excellent care.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Concerned for patients, very helpful, knowledge, great communication and I feel a Very Very Good Dr. !!

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Doctor is direct and clear. He listens to concerns and presents options that allow patient a voice in progress to be made.

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June 18, 2022

5.0

Informative and friendly

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June 17, 2022

5.0

In addition very warm

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Soares is extremely professional and easy to speak with about delicate matters. He performed my prostate removal due to cancer. He is excellent and saved my life!!

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June 16, 2022

5.0

He takes time to answer all questions.

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June 14, 2022

5.0

Knows his stuff, gets it done right now. Very professional and personable.

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June 10, 2022

4.0

Unable to evaluate thoroughly since no treatment was needed

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Best one around

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Very upfront with me

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June 02, 2022

3.0

Dr. Soares did not ask me about my pain and told me "you should not be feeling any pain". I have pain. Unsure of who is right.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

He answered all ny questions. Seems knowledgeable

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Is attached and professional

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May 28, 2022

5.0

Professional and friendly. Kept me informed.

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May 28, 2022

5.0

He did exactly what he told me he would do.

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May 28, 2022

5.0

Best care

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Very professional

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Friendly, compassionate, professional and listened to and answered my questions.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Listens to me and is very smart. Answers all my questions

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May 24, 2022

5.0

I had great confidence in his advice and skills. Plus the surgery was successful.

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May 24, 2022

3.0

Again no real experience yet

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Explain everything very well.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

He is very good with people and is good at what he does. I felt at ease the whole time I was there.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

First time seeing doctor. Everything went well.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

He explained my situation clearly and answered all questions.

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May 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Soares is very professional and personal. He listens and truly cares for the well being of his patients.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

He’s one of the top urologist in the country!

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May 12, 2022

4.0

He is very gentle and very caring

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Caring

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Was very knowledgeable abd respectful of my situation. He made me feel comfortable bring there

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Takes the time to answer questions, no matter how goofy the question might be. Explains everything, takes time to listen.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

Most excellent physician and surgeon.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

He has excellent communication skills and phenomenal bedside manner. He is an expert in his field. I feel I am in good hands with him.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Does a good job . Knows his job .

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Very thorough

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Because of Dr. Soares bedside manner & his excellent staff

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Always ready to answer any question.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Efficient

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May 01, 2022

5.0

Dr Soares's bedside manner and his medical care is amazing and awesome

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Ricardo was very thorough with my first visit. He spent quality time with, gave me recommendations for the best care. I have been going through a lot with m health and the health of my siblings and he was very compassionate.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Soares was efficient, empathetic, and gave me all the time and opportunity to ask questions that I required.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Attends to the small details that some will disregard

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Fast and efficient

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Highly skilled and personable

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Checkup

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April 25, 2022

5.0

dr soares is the best

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Direct and clear in diagnosis

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April 25, 2022

5.0

I feel like he takes the appropriate response to what is revealed in medical test. does not over respond but also takes things seriously. He takes the time to explain why he is doing or not doing certain things.

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April 23, 2022

5.0

Always available for questions

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April 23, 2022

5.0

Gentle, responsive to concerns

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April 20, 2022

5.0

He was knowledgeable and helpful

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Patient, kind. explains technical issues in a simple understable way. You don't feel rushed. You feel like your case and issues are too priority. He listens.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

He is a very compassionate doctor and knows his stuff!

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Soares was very professional and he made me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Very kind, knowledgeable and wants the best for the patient.

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March 28, 2022

4.0

He is becoming more personal as he has been there longer.

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March 28, 2022

4.0

I tend not to involve myself in other peoples care. However, if asked I would recommend Dr Soares.

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March 28, 2022

5.0

He and all of his staff make me feel like I’m there #1 priority when I’m there

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Very thorough

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Disclosures

Ricardo Soares, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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