Ismely F. Minaya, MD

Ismely F. Minaya, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - 2013
Residency:
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine - 2017

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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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4.9
4.9 

347 Ratings

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April 18, 2024

5.0

She takes her time to listen to my questions and concerns. Is confident in her work and makes me feel comfortable.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Doctor Minaya was mindful of mask wearing. She was also an attentive listener and helped walk me through some questions/concerns I had. She checked in and asked for consent when moving forward with next steps.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Great job

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April 13, 2024

5.0

She takes her time to explain everything she’s very patience and a great medical provider

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April 11, 2024

5.0

She listened me what I have, advice me, very kind .

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Fantastic physician

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April 02, 2024

5.0

She is very caring, attentive, and professional.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Minaya is wonderful. She's thorough and answers all the questions in a way that's easy to understand.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Minaya is such a compassionate and understanding doctor. It was a difficult emotional appointment and Dr. Minaya was such a comforting presence patient with us and explaining everything clearly.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

She was great! So nice and very positive!

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March 26, 2024

5.0

She is very attentive

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March 19, 2024

5.0

I am not comfortable with seeing doctors and she was very very nice and made me feel very comfortable 😊

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She was very nice and super informative. Very easy to talk to and made me feel like I’m in great hands with her and the rest of the team!

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Minaya, explained everything very clearly, listened to my concerns, and answered my questions thoroughly.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

She is really thorough in her discussing my health and her exams. She is sensitive to my discomfort and creative in finding ways to make me comfortable. She explains the medical concepts really clearly and patiently.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

She is very good and supportive.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Clearly very intelligent, empathetic, reassuring, patient and kind.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

She is the first doc to take her time and ask such comprehensive questions and n it make me feel rushed

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February 10, 2024

5.0

All staff were friendly. The doctor I met with was kind, listened well, was thorough in her responses, and seemed very knowledgeable.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Included me in my care plan. Didn’t rush me

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January 30, 2024

5.0

She make me feel at ease, and allow me to explain what I'm feeling .

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Because she is bilingual and because she explains very well, she is attentive, it just takes more time for the patient.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable , and makes feet very comfortable

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Great attitude and very professional patient approach.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She knows what she do

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Explained everything in detail so it was my first time Cleared all my doubts and gave more information and made me feel easy and calm

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November 22, 2023

5.0

I would recommend her to anyone, because she is taking excellent care of me. She is gentle and thorough when she examines me. She explains my diagnosis and treatment options clearly. She respects my wishes. I trust her completely.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Minaya is very nice and caring for her patients.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

She’s comfortable to address concerns with.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Minaya is my favorite gyno ever. She makes sure I know what will happen and that if plan A doesn't work (however unlikely), there's plan B.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Friendly and knowledgeable. Great bedside manner.

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November 05, 2023

5.0

I go to the location because of her.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

Knowledgable and skilled, friendly, understanding

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October 27, 2023

5.0

She was so personable yet professional and very thorough in her exam. She was knowledgeable for my concerns and took time to cover all my questions.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

She was able to squeeze me into her busy schedule.

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October 22, 2023

5.0

I really appreciated Dr. Minaya's approach - she first came in to speak with me and get to know me and let me know the plan for the appointment. Then she left the door to allow me to change for my exam. Very personable, which I appreciated.

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October 18, 2023

5.0

She has an amazing bedside manner that combines attention to detail and making her patients feel comfortable. I love the she will explain all the technical medical information to me. She is the first gynecologist that I feel like I genuinely trust to take my concerns seriously and not cause me physical pain.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

She was kind and took time to listen to my concerns.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, caring. Made the whole process so much easier and more enjoyable

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September 28, 2023

5.0

The best of the best! How blessed is the person who has Doctor Minaya for their doctor! Thank you.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ismely was wonderful! It was my first visit and she was very friendly, thorough in her assessment, and answered all of my questions. Absolutely exceeded my expectations. Northwestern is lucky to have her on their team!

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September 08, 2023

5.0

Communication, ability to ensure my comfort and made me feel secure and comfortable discussing this stage of life. Extremely knowledgeable and willing to listen to my concerns.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Minaya is extremely kind and always willing to answer any questions or concerns.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

My doctor listened to my concerns and made sure I understood things without talking down.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Nice, enthusiastic.

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September 02, 2023

5.0

Pro: good listener, knowledgeable. Con: took forever to get an appt

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Disclosures

Ismely F. Minaya, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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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