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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

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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2294 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

I recommend Dr. Douglas Penate for his medical care, dedication, time, and concern for all my medical needs. He is very compassionate.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Penate is a great listener and is genuinely concerned about his patients. I've never felt more comfortable with a physician. Great experience.

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April 27, 2025

5.0

Thorough, honest and proactive.

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April 26, 2025

4.0

I just started with the Dr Penate as a patient, but I feel already confident; he is good listening, and unswerving all my questions.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Accurate Professional Friendly Polite

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Smart, kind

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Douglas Penate, MD is the BEST, he is so caring, he make the best recommendations and treatments for me to stay healthy!!

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April 22, 2025

5.0

He always takes time to make sure any concerns you have our addressed

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Again, I like Dr. Penate. He is very caring.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Best dr ever! Treats both me and my wife with compassion and concern

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Dr is very patient

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Very good bedside manner

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Penate is patient and take care of his patients

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Provider patient care focus and situational awareness in addressing and monitoring health conditions.

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April 13, 2025

5.0

Personable, listens, is responsive, and follows up.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Penate is always willing to listen and worries about my health. I am treated with respect and my needs are always listened to.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

I actually just recommended him to a friend today.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

He's caring, thorough, knowledgeable, diplomatic, tactful and has always extended nonpareil healthcare to me. Hopefully, he's being compensated accordingly...

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Penate takes time to listen and share his medical suggestions.

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Penate listens closely to my concerns. He is knowledgeable and very familiar with my various conditions. Excellent bedside manner!

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Takes the time to communicate and understand my perspective. Provides sound medical advice. Realistic about what medicine can and cannot do.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Penate is the consummate professional: engaged, caring and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that I've gotten outstanding care.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Definitely I recommend Dr Penate because he's very knowledgeable, he listens all my concerns and answers all my questions, he's worry for my health, test, vaccines, questions about my other doctors, etc. He's very patient and gives me the time, so, he's not hurry.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

As stated above Dr Penate knows my history. He is practical, approachable & I trust him

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Great personality and knowledgeable

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Excellent, Exceptional and Outstanding Professional and Caring Physician!

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable Kind Support Listens

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Great rapport with Dr. Penate. Immediate same day blood testing. Responsive to questions and thinking into future preventive care. Good listening skills

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Take time to explain reasons for doing specific things. Truly cares about the patient. Would always recommend Dr. Doug to anybody. He is "dynamite"!

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Personable ... concerned ... extremely informative

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Did not rush the visit

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Dr.Penate cares and creates time for his patients and gives good advice.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Penate is thorough, professional and caring.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Provides good advice. Takes time to look hard at problems and offer solutions. A concerned, knowledgeable doctor.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Penate listened to me and provided the care I required.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor who is very patient focused!

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March 12, 2025

5.0

I feel healthier because of his care

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Doug Penate is my outstanding wellness advisor and trusted health care partner. He is a talented listener, a great communicator and empathetic professional. He saved my life with his good counsel.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

He spends time talking with a patient and this shows a desire for trust building between patient & physician.

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March 09, 2025

5.0

I have been going to Dr. Penate for years and wouldn't even think about going to anyone else. He is not only knowledgeable but he is easy to talk to.

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March 09, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough. Good communicator.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Expertise and communication

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Penate is very smart and thoughtful in assessing my conditions. He is thinking about everything that I mention and comes up with pragmatic approaches.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

100% I recommend Dr. Penate. He and his staff have been responsive and have been helpful. I find Dr. Penate to be extremely caring, thoughtful, and knowledgeable so far that meet all my needs and medications have worked.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

He takes the time to listen and asks questions.

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Doctor is very professional, very patience, very friendly, and kindness.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Penate is a great doctor with great bedside manner. He truly cares about his patients and take time to listen to my concerns.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

GREAT personality

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Penate's, engaging style of communication and friendliness.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Of course I would recommend Dr. Penate for his professionalism and also because he is respectful and speaks Spanish.

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February 23, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful

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February 15, 2025

5.0

Smart, glad I have him as an Internist

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February 11, 2025

5.0

He's a friendly guy, credible

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Anyone would be lucky to get Dr. Penate as their physician.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

A very thorough physician who goes to great lengths to ensure the patient understands the nature of the problem.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Penate has been amazing for the past 6 years. He's great at what he does and is also very likeable. Very lucky to have such great care!

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. P is incredibly caring and open about my health options and steps to stay healthy. He is highly invested in his patients' long-term health and happiness. I am incredibly glad that he was recommended to me. Keep him stupidly happy!

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February 03, 2025

5.0

He is interested in my wellness and guided my life decisions.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Penate was very thorough. His level of care is unmatched compared to recent visits I have had with other healthcare systems in the city

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Personable, capable, spends time to answer questions and follow up.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

He was very prompt which I appreciate. He carefully listened to my conditions and rendered a thoughtful diagnosis that included the medicine I needed along with some good health guidance. He obviously cared.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Excellent care!! He listens to me and my concerns regarding my health. Dr Penate is patient and explains his decisions and recommendations regarding my health care.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Always spends the proper time with patients and is understanding and thorough.

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January 18, 2025

5.0

He's a very positive physician. He has my best interest at heart. A very kind man. He's always looking out for me and suggesting ways on how I can improve my health and lifestyle.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Penate listens and has great conversations about how to maintain and work on my health. He relates my issues to his own experiences and gives perspective that is real and refreshing. No B.S.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Very attentive and kind

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful, thorough attention, a good listener with helpful suggestions. A real sweetheart!

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January 15, 2025

5.0

He listens and communicates well.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Penate is a relatively new doctor for me and he is someone I can grow with as I am in advancing years and he is young. It is a good combination and I appreciate his subtle and conversational style. It reveals that he is up on my history, cares about all aspects of my health, and gives good, solid advice.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Caring, thoughtful, thorough

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January 09, 2025

5.0

He's take the time that is required with his parents

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

An excellent doctor knows how to listen and is very patient.

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January 01, 2025

5.0

I feel very comfortable with Dr. Penate. He is very thorough when discussing questions about my health. Ha has always been very friendly and personable.

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December 31, 2024

4.0

It's only my first visit, but I felt already confident about him taking care of my health issues.

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is a great and compassionate physician

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Converses well .explains things directly.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

He provides a high level of personalized attention. I trust him.

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December 14, 2024

5.0

I'm a big fan of Dr Doug Penate

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December 13, 2024

5.0

I've been seeing him for a few years now and he really is thoughtful and thorough

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is knowledgeable, kind and cares for his patients with respect.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is absolutely phenomenal and provides the best care possible to his patients.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Penate is extremely knowledgeable and very compassionate with my medical needs and questions. It took over a year to make the appointment with Dr. Penate and glad I did. It was well worth the wait.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent doctor have sent several of my clients to him.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Penate listens to your concerns, answers all questions, offers options if available. He also recommends actions to make your life better long term. In short, he genuinely cares.

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November 23, 2024

5.0

He explains the circumstances of service.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

He's extremely personable.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

I think he is personable and puts my health in way that I can understand. He warns me about how my actions and markers could affect my health in the future.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

It explains the pros and cons of not visiting the doctor and not taking the medicines and following his advice.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Most doctors don't talk to you for any length of time. Dr. Penate is very caring and takes time to discuss any issues you may have.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

He is a fantastic Dr. He always spends time asking and understanding. I get the best care from him.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate is very personable. He explains everything clearly and draws pictures to assist with explanations. He is very thorough and listens.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Penate was on time and very efficient and knowledgeable

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, listens and cares about your well-being

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November 12, 2024

5.0

I can only say Dr. Penate is just like family. He cares and that means the world to me and my wife.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

He is informative, compassionate, always professional.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Penate has been our physician for a number of years. He always is aware of our health history and prior conditions. He is very thorough, knowledgeable and helpful. We feel he is sincerely committed to our wellbeing and has an enjoyable approach to treating patients.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

All good, time has passed

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November 12, 2024

5.0

He is a great doctor with a great bedside manner.

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Disclosures

Douglas F. Penate, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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