Douglas F. Penate, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

Adult Medicine
Cholesterol Management
Comprehensive Primary Care
Diabetes
Elder Care
Gay and Lesbian Healthcare
Heart Disease Prevention
Preventive Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2011
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2014

Languages Spoken

Spanish

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1784 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

92 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

92 Reviews

April 27, 2024

5.0

Awesome communicator. I appreciate the time he takes

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is the best

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April 26, 2024

5.0

An amazing doctor who takes the time to help me understand what my test results mean and what my best course or options are. He and his team are always available for questions via the portal, I never feel like I canâ€™t get an answer.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and away a valuable when advice is needed.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He is very efficient, very successful and he is kind, polite, he is a great professional and person.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Caring smart writes reminder notes.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Good doctor

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Competent and compassionate care.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Professional, personable, knowledgeable and compassionate.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

It's very important to find a doctor that cares. He tries so much to make everything work well.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Outstanding internist

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable. Answered my questions did the tests I requested.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

He's personal, takes his time and explains things so carefully. He's amazing.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

As I said earlier, Dr. Douglas Penate is very attentive to me and to all my concerns( even ) aches and pain. He interacts and shows deep concern to all my problems.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Explains things well and cares.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s clearly knowledgeable and very pleasant.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. PÃ©nate is a very attentive physician and has wonderful bedside matters. My father did not speak much during his initial visit with him but when he got home he told my mother he was very happy with his new doctor. Especially, Dr. Penateâ€™s sense of humor.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He takes his time to answer all your questions. Heâ€™s a great doctor.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Personality fits in with me.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s the best. Very thorough.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He listens, ask relevant questions and also provides answers to my questions. Above all, he makes me comfortable and rush my sessions.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Amazing provider who listens and cares about you. Easy to talk to.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is a compassionate, thorough, and knowledgeable doctor. I appreciate he speaks to me in Spanish, my mother tongue.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s always attentive and reassuring.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

He has been thoughtful, thorough and genuinely interested in my health.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Iâ€™m a complex medical patient, who also happens to be a PA. He has provided the right balance of medical skill, compassion, and efficiency in managing my health as a partner. I learn how to be a better PCP by just observing.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is an excellent doctor, attentive to every question and always answering clearly. He cares about my well-being as his patient, he is not in a hurry to see me and answer every question. He is simply the best doctor I have ever had.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Doug Penate is the best!!! Very knowledgeable, personable and really makes a significant effort to be on top of my health!

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate cares about my health.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to and answers all questions with understandable terminology.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Caring and thorough

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Awesome

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He is personable and knows me well

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Doug spends a lot of time explaining things, including symptoms, diagnosis, Remedies etc.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Thorough, very knowledgeable, personable, & caring!

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Well educated and compassionate physician.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is my trusted healthcare advocate, advisor, practitioner and friend. He is caring, thoughtful and well-informed. My well-being and personal outcomes have totally benefitted from his valued leadership.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

He knows his business

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Unreal bedside manner cares about his patients

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to and explains well

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable, compassionate and great bedside manner.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s very knowledgeable.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

We have a good, honest relationship...I trust him with my health care priorities...he is familiar with my history and personality.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Doug has been near perfect with me for the past 12-15 years. He might be absolutely perfect with another patient to whom I would recommend him.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Very patient and thoughtful physician.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Very good doctor, kind, treats you like a person and not like a work object, I recommend him 100%

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Explains everything in detail

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, patient, compassionate, outstanding bed-side manners, and he speaks Spanish!

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is a good doctor.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Great attitude

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is very attentent to my son's needs.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Always listens to what I have to say. Explains things in an understandable way and I never feel to be rushed out of the room. Thanks Doc.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Just really think he's a great Dr and likes how he cares for patients and explains things while listening to my concerns

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Good doctor. He listens to questions and takes time to give me good medical advice

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate was very friendly and explains everything to me about my health.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Best doctor I have ever had. Trust him 100%.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

very knowledgeable and professional

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Caring, understanding Doctor

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February 06, 2024

5.0

He listens and asks questions. I donâ€™t feel rushed when Iâ€™m there and I have total trust in him as my medical care provider

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is great. He spends the right amount of time getting to know what is going on. He explains everything very clearly. I appreciate his quick review of my test results and his clear explanation of what they mean.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

As a physician, he is aging like a bottle of fine wine

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is awesome. Caring, answers questions, asks good questions, explains everything well. Takes time to get to know you.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Personable , takes time with patients

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Doctor is very informative

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is the best. He takes time and listens

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January 26, 2024

5.0

I feel like he understands me outside of my family and talks to me about everything about my health very clearly.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Affable, professional, informative, caring.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Treats patients respectfully, explains reasons for medication and treatment, pleasant personality, excellent physician

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Caring doctor.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is one of the best doctors here at NM. He is very thorough and caring. He does not make you feel like you are just another patient he makes you feel like you are his family.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Hi is so clear for explaining me all I need.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Penate takes an interest in his medical patients. He is very professional and has a plan for me to follow. He also is prepared before he enters the room knowing my history.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Intelligent, informative, friendly

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Great Dr. period.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Very professional in his suggestions

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January 15, 2024

5.0

As a relatively new patient, Dr. Penate has been very professional and thorough, and his 'bedside' manner has been terrific.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is excellent at internal medicine!

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January 14, 2024

5.0

He listens carefully to what I am saying. Answers my questions. Explains every medical term.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Patient and responsive. Seems interested in me as a person and patient.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate shows a real interest in my medical situations and how to approach them. I feel comfortable with his approach and advice.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Satisfied that my questions are being heard and answered ... satisfied that my preferences are being considered in recommended treatment

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January 10, 2024

5.0

He's the best!

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Caring. Concerned. Professional. Understanding.

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January 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate asks excellent questions and thoroughly reviews my history to diagnose. He follows up promptly, and I can always get his answers and tear comments through MyChart. His staff is excellent also.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Besides what is mentioned above he is very professional, prompt, and staff is great.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

He listens to me and presents good solutions etc.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is very thoughtful. He really listens to what you are saying in order to determine next steps and options.

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December 30, 2023

5.0

Very competent and caring. Connects on a personal level

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Terrific insights and ideas for better health

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. D is easy to talk to. When Iâ€™m finished whining and complaining ðŸ˜€ he sets me straight and puts me on the correct course of action. Iâ€™m 100% confident in him and his abilities. Iâ€™m thankful for him and his dedication. I always feel better leaving!

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December 21, 2023

5.0

The doctor is always accurate with medicine and diagnoses

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December 20, 2023

5.0

He is a very nice Doctor and listens to me. He explains what I need to stay healthy.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Penate is an excellent PCP

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Very satisfied and pleased

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Thoughtful, patient, professional

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Penate is a Great Doctor to have as your doctor.

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. PenatÃ© is an exemplary physician. He is competent, personable and caring professional. He takes time to listen and explain all recommendations with appropriate focus on important life style changes and not just on lab work and medications.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

The Dr made me feel comfortable immediately and provided helpful information

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Yes I recommend it

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Disclosures

Douglas F. Penate, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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