Michael D. Zielinski, MD

Michael D. Zielinski, MD

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Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1997
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2000

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Z is fabulous! Great clinician, great human being. He was my fathers doctor and now, he's my doctor... Wouldn't want anyone else by my side as I enter into my senior years.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

He really takes the time to listen/relate to his patients.

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April 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zielinski is just such a great doctor. And all the staff in his office are wonderful, too.

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Direct and to the point. Friendly and qualified. Answers questions effectively.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

100% confidence in my care

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Extremely attentive, very knowledgeable and professional, kind and caring.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Ive seen him for 20 years and feel comfortable speaking with him and having him do my annual exams. He does a great job.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He took me early and he was very concerned about my. situation.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Always have an answer for my questions.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zielinski and Dr. Reynolds are thorough

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician in all respects

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April 15, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent doctor, who is very responsive, thorough, friendly and helpful.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Just the perfect Dr in all ways

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April 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zielinski is very personable, knowledgeable, and always explains things in an understandable manner. He helps me make the best decisions possible regarding my health.

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April 12, 2025

5.0

He is a really nice doctor. He checked my eyes, ears, nose and mouth; this is something that isn't done at all. It should be re-enstated for all physicals, even though I didn't have a physical with him. he checked behind my ears and done my throat because I was having pain there. Who does that???He does. He is great. The way doctors should be. This upsets me when I am not examined this way. He is thorough and kind.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Professional and on time

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zielinski is excellent doctor. One of the best I have ever had.

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Great doctor to work with

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April 04, 2025

5.0

I've been his patient for over 20 years and am SO grateful for his care, compassion and follow up.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Practical approach to issues, knowledgeable, no unnecessary tests etc. Efficient

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Z. has his patient's best interests for care.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Very professional and caring.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

He really gets to know his patients and takes the time to listen to them

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March 31, 2025

5.0

He is an awesome physician. Listen, is personable, and takes his time during every visit. I never feel rushed.

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March 30, 2025

5.0

I think he is a great doctor, I'm happy to have had him for my primary care physician for many years.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

he cares, is knowledgeable and pro-active and he is an excellent communicator

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Listens, evaluates, he's on the mark. Gals know me and recognize me each time I go to the office or write in on My Chart and help me. Carmen never hurts me.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

He gets to know and understand the patient, and takes the time to listen to him.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

He is professional, very competent, and pleasant.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor. Caring person.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

He's an all around good doctor.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Zielinski is an excellent diagnostician.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Zielinski for 23 years. He is the best at what he does. Always on time despite a busy schedule, and still listens and makes you feel like you have hours if you need it.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Zielinski is an excellent diagnostician and overall doctor. I am very lucky to have such a skilled primary care doctor.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Totally professional as well as kind and personally interested in my well being.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Great doctor and great person.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Zielinski provides excellent patient care. He answers all my questions and is a great physician.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

He remembers the hitory. He does not judge.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

He is very helpful and kind.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

He is thorough, attentive, and sincerely concerned. Great doctor with a great bedside manner!

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zielinski is very efficient and knowledgeable. He is prompt and very friendly as well as a kind individual.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

An excellent physician. Listens and explains very well. Doesn't make patient feel rushed. Is compassionate. Has referred me to excellent specialists. Responds very quickly to inquiries via portal.

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February 23, 2025

5.0

He follows through and quickly answers any questions or issues

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Thorough, good beside manner

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February 20, 2025

5.0

On time and professional.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

He deserves a score of 20!!!!!!!'

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February 19, 2025

5.0

He's knowledgeable and compassionate.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Been seeing him for a long time

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February 13, 2025

5.0

See above.. Dr. Zielinski is a wonderful doctor. I am fortunate to have him as my primary care physician.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Very, very knowledgeable

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Years of continual excellent care.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Z is so responsive and helpful. I feel lucky to have him as my doctor.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

He is caring and listens to my concerns. On the other hand he is not an alarmist. I have been his patient for about 20 years.

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February 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent care.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

I would recommend Doc Z but I don't think he's taking any new patients. I have almost two decades of experience with him and he's taken great care of me. He's remarkably good at figuring out what's wrong and at recommending trying simple approaches first to solve problems. And his simple approaches typically work!

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January 30, 2025

5.0

He is by far the best internist that we have ever had

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Easy to contact and see. Great listener.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

He thinks about stuff. Committed to his patients.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

For several years, Dr. Zielinski (Dr. Z) has been my primary care physician, and I could not be more satisfied and pleased with the high level of care I receive. Dr. Z is highly skilled and intelligent, informative, personable and an excellent communicator. In addition, his administrative team is professional and efficient, especially Carmen (Lab tech) who painlessly draws blood during annual check ups. She is awesome.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

This man is just unbelievable at what he does. I am so great full he is my doctor. !!!!

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Response, excellent care

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January 26, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, personable and takes his time to really listen.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

Great diagnostian

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Z is exceptional both as a physician and person. His skills and behaviors are what should be the standard for practicing MDs. Smart, organized, professional yet personable, listens, assesses, reacts succinctly and clearly, presents options and involves patient in treatment decisions. Really nice person too.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

He is very professional, very caring and very knowledgeable. I trust him 100%

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January 22, 2025

5.0

He is the best! Thorough, smart and no nonsense... that's what I want in a doctor!

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January 21, 2025

5.0

I've see Dr Zielinski for many years and trust him completely.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zielinski answers my questions and has helped me think through my options. He is extremely kind and caring. He offers me a medical opinion regarding treatments that are very helpful to me. I am very grateful that he is my physician.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

He is Kind, Knowledgeable, Respectful. What more do you need??

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January 17, 2025

5.0

He actually listens to the patient and I have faith in his assessments.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Friendly with great expertise.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor,

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January 15, 2025

5.0

See above. DR Z is a good listener and a good diagnostician.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, patient, thorough.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

He is great and very caring.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Z is very smart, personable, and thorough. He always listens and we always have a good dialog as we work on my care as a patient

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January 01, 2025

5.0

The best

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December 30, 2024

5.0

He is thorough, asks appropriate questions and listens to my complaints.

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December 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Z is smart, talented and non-judgmental. I always dread going to the doctor, but always leave happy that I did.

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December 26, 2024

5.0

i like him as a doctor

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December 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Z has a great "bedside manner", and he strikes the right balance between active treatment and letting the body heal itself.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Excellent care provider. Consistently goes above and beyond.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

I have been seeing him for many years, and I always leave him feeling very satisfied with the results of my visit.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

He is a wonderful doctor, knowledgeable, efficient, and really listens.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

Medical knowledge, patient care, all around great doctor and human being.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

He is the best. The very best

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Z has been my GP for over 20 years. He is kind and caring. He takes time with me to help me with my health issues. I appreciate his attention to my concerns. He runs a very efficient practice-little wait time, if any and I can usually see him fairly quickly.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

He is the perfect combination of medical intelligence, competency and caring for patients

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December 18, 2024

5.0

I trust and respect Dr. Zielinski. We have a very good longstanding doctor-patient relationship.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Professional, courteous, friendly, willing to address any concerns I might have.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Attentive, decisive, caring

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Z is awesome. Great clinician and great human.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, Caring and dependable!

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Explained everything thoroughly.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Z is a great doctor

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December 11, 2024

5.0

He's thorough, empathetic and totally professional, treating us very individually and offering the best care and follow through. He's been our primary since even before his association with NM and we look forward to being under his care FOREVER!

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent, empathetic and thorough professional who is also very personally interested in our well being and best care. He recommendations of specialists, when needed, has also been first rate.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

he's the best PCP i;ve had

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Zielinski is very knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. Very easy to talk to

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December 10, 2024

5.0

If I could go higher than 10 I would.

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Michael D. Zielinski, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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