Patricia E. Handler, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4.9

490 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Gynecology

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Practice Focus Areas

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Professional Education:: MSN, Olivet Nazarene University School of Life and Health Sciences - 2015

Certifications and Licensures

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Nurse Practitioner-Family (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

490 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

92 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

92 Reviews

August 30, 2023

5.0

Pat was warm, patient, informative, and explained her reasoning for her advice very clearly.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

She listed well and was very professional

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August 28, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough and takes time to ask and answer my questions.

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August 24, 2023

5.0

Good listener

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August 21, 2023

5.0

Pat is smart and fearless and funny.

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August 20, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, and kind

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August 19, 2023

5.0

Same as above. Offered many options. Approached issue with careful approach. Empirical approach.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Friendly and helpful

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August 13, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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August 12, 2023

5.0

Patricia is extremely caring and makes you feel comfortable.

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August 11, 2023

5.0

She listened weel, took plenty of time and asked additional questions. Was very comfortable.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Patricia is so sweet and makes me feel so comfortable! She answered all of my questions.

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August 04, 2023

5.0

Pat is friendly, caring, professional and a wonderful listener. She takes the time to understand, evaluate and recommend actions for me to take

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Patricia is always very thorough, extremely personable and totally professional!

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August 03, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable, bright, caring and I absolutely love her.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

I enjoyed her very much.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

She took time to listen.

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Very polite, sweet and friendly.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, caring, listened to my concerns and has a genuine concern to help me.

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s amazing! Knowledgeable, approachable and helpful

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Takes time with you and answers all questions

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Very professional, takes time to discuss and ask questions, on time, very knowledgeable and easy to take with

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Pat is fantastic!!! She is kind, patient, understanding, presents information in a clear manner. Appreciate that she presents the options & allows me to decide what Iâ€™m comfortable w/. Very pleasant demeanor.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

She is so thorough that she answers questions i didnt know i had. Its the best care possible

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July 17, 2023

5.0

I was treated well, feel thoughtfully considered and my questions were answered.

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July 14, 2023

5.0

Patricia was upbeat, encouraging and thorough.

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July 14, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, empathetic and professional

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July 14, 2023

5.0

She really listens and seems very present

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Pat is wonderful. She is kind and caring. She listens to all concerns and helps to problem solve issues.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Professional care from a kind and personable provider

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Amazing doctor who I have been seeing for years.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Compassionate friendly and very helpful

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July 06, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Took time to listen to my concerns

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s fantastic. She takes care and a vested interest in her patients.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

She takes her time to get to know you, is gentle and very relatable.

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June 18, 2023

5.0

She is very friendly, caring, professional, and helpful, made sure she let me know exactly what she was going to do to me, and answered all my questions. I just love the care that she gave me.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Patricia is warm, knowledgeable, intelligent, kind and very interested in patient care. She is nothing short of REAL!

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June 16, 2023

5.0

She is the kindest person that I have met in the medical field. She is knowledgeable and compassionate. Several years ago, I was in a vulnerable health situation regarding a new gynecologic diagnostic; Patricia was kind, supportive, and provided me with useful information. I'm so pleased that she is on my health team again.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and kind

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Pat was knowledgeable and thorough in our discussion. She listened to and assessed my concerns and created a care plan. She is amazing.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

She is superb. My ideal medical professional to help me with my issues. She couldn't have more knowledge and experience, or better judgment. She treated me with respect, kindness and gave me direct immediately helpful advice and information. She is perfect.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

She is fantastic!

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June 11, 2023

5.0

So personal, professional and listened - itâ€™s an awkward appointment

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June 09, 2023

5.0

Friendly, informative

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June 09, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s very easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable about the things that were important to me

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June 08, 2023

5.0

I wish Pat were my primary. She goes out of her way to understand what my issues are generally and looks for ways to help me. She has provided so many resources to me. Thank you! She is such a wonderful listen!

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June 08, 2023

5.0

She was amazing. Smart, relatable, empathetic, all of the things.

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June 07, 2023

5.0

She was very supportive and informative. She helped to clarify the topics I wanted to bring up and she was open to what I was comfortable with. Very knowledgeable.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctors and staff. Very professional and knowledgeable.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable and personable.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

She explored all aspects of my condition and made sure all my questions were answered. She also made an excellent recommendation to alleviate some of my symptoms.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Wonderful!

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Pat is the most kind and caring person. I am so glad I found her.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and personable. Explained everything very well, great manners

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May 25, 2023

4.0

Very generous with her time and explaining things

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May 24, 2023

5.0

This was my first time meeting with Pat for an interim visit. I adored her. She is clear, engaged, informed and informative. I also appreciated her personal perspective as a woman entering senior years. I would happily meet with her again in the future.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

listened, was very helpful, polite, respectful and informative

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Educates and listens. Thoughtful provider.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

I felt the doctor really listened to me; didn't feel rushed; provided lots of solutions/helpful suggestions.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Shes just great!

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Pat Handler was very patient and answered all of my questions and concerns. She has a pleasant bedside manner as well.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Personal, thorough, did not feel rushed, answered all my questions

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Pat Handler is an excellent clinician who has excellent communication skills and is a warm and compassionate clinician.

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May 11, 2023

5.0

Great resource of information.

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May 10, 2023

5.0

Very intellegent, caring and swift with great advice and guidance. I felt great after speaking with her.

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May 05, 2023

5.0

She was easy to connect to, had an amazing bedside manner, compassionate and took time to explain everything thoroughly and answer my questions.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

A pro at what she does but also very friendly. She excels at making her patients feel very informed but not in an overly clinical manner

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May 03, 2023

5.0

I really felt like she listened, and was very kindâ€¦

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May 03, 2023

5.0

She was knowledgeable, caring, I felt in good hands.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Very personable and caring- and knowledgeable

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Pat is extremely knowledgeable and informative.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

She takes the time to answer all of your questions and makes you feel at ease.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and gentle

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Wonderful bedside manner, knowledgeable, and confident.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

She is so real and down to earth.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Pat is one of the best nurse practitioners. She listens very well and has a wonderful bedside manner.

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April 14, 2023

5.0

She personable and knowledgeable. Good stand-in for doctor

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April 14, 2023

5.0

Pat was amazing! Patient, personable & very sterile.

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Again very knowledgeable

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April 10, 2023

5.0

patty was knowledgable and kind. excellent.

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Pat is so experienced and is such a nice person. I trust her and her judgment.

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April 09, 2023

5.0

Remembers me, my family. She is personable and wants to help me feel better.

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April 07, 2023

5.0

Pat listens and tries to find solutions to my problems. She has great technique and her procedures have minimal discomfort.

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April 03, 2023

5.0

Great at responding all questions.

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April 02, 2023

5.0

She gives you honest feedback

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March 31, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, professional, and kind!

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March 16, 2023

5.0

Patricia is very thorough and explains everything very well. She also has a wonderful manner which makes her easy to talk to.

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March 13, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind

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March 08, 2023

5.0

She is: Highly competent & expert Personable & respectful Informative & supportive

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March 07, 2023

5.0

She is authentic, knowledgeable and passionate about helping.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Pat is wonderful. She understood my needs and prescribed solutions

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