Kenneth R. Arbetter, MD

4.9

1514 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine – Concierge Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Concierge Medicine
Heart Disease Prevention
Preventive Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1996
Residency:: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) - 1999

Bio

Kenneth R. Arbetter, MD, has been an internal medicine physician and a faculty member for Northwestern Medicine Feinberg School of Medicine for more than 25 years. His focus is preventive care and active treatment of a wide variety of acute and chronic medical problems. Embracing the concierge model of practice allows Dr. Arbetter to spend additional time exploring a patient’s concerns, designing individualized treatment plans and serving as a strong advocate for patient needs. He believes that the key to optimal care is a strong physician-patient relationship based on open communication. Outside of medical practice, Dr. Arbetter enjoys spending time with family, attending cultural events, playing guitar and rooting for his favorite sports teams.

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, 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

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1514 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Professionalism and knowledge

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Excellent analysis of my overall medical status.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Arbetter is outstanding! Takes great care in explaining everything about my health and always responsive with actions and results from his office and other care givers.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Thorough, patient, compassionate and excellent clinician

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Caring, thorough, and enjoyable, friendly bedside manner.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

good care

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Arbetter is a skilled physician who provides very good patient care in a cordial manner.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

He is just great he really try's to help you. I feel he's very smart, really knows what he's doing. I'm very confident in my care.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Great bedside manner and very thorough.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Dr Arbetter is fantastic. Reached out same day, asked great questions to diagnose and we left with a plan for my care.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Easy to speak with and always answers my questions.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

A top doctor at every level who truly cares for his patients. With Dr. Arbetter you can be confident that you are not only in excellent hands, but that you are being cared for by an amazing caring professional.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

I have been with Dr Arbetter for a few years and he is caring and professional and has helped me to improve my overall health significantly.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Very interested in my health and takes time with me.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Extremely responsive and spends quality time with patients.

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December 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Arbetter is great. I could not ask for a better physician who is quite knowledgeable and thorough in explaining a diagnosis, test results or even a new medication. I would recommend him highly to anyone.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Professional , user friendly Doctor

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Thorough professional

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December 12, 2025

5.0

We've been very happy with our car and have recommended him to friends. We've gotten very positive feedback.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Arbetter is a caring physician and maticulous in his examinations. Results of tests are communicated quickly in terms easily understood.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Listens, ask question, takes time, explains and comes up with good plan.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr arbette r is an excellent the to. Easy to talk to, and he nevef leaves a stone unturned, he knows what he is doing. A great physician, I'm lucky to have him as my primary care Physician.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Accessible and responsive.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Confidence after 15 years of his care

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Thorough and takes his time to listen to all of my questions and concerns.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

He does not rush me when asking questions and I feel he is very reasurring and I am very comfortable with him bring my doctor

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Professionalism, attention to detail and knowledge

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November 22, 2025

5.0

See above, and I've already made referrals

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Thorough, informative and helpful.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and focused. Provided valuable recommendation based on thorough review of prior history. Approachable and easy to communicate with. My initial visit with Dr. Arbetter was a huge success.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Arbetter, simply put, is a true star, and an outstanding example of the finest physician care, offered by a great industry-leading hospital system. Dr. Arbetter is unfailingly attentive, conscientious, a careful listener, who always offers a patient, inspiring, perfect sense of urgency and follow through. Dr. Arbetter is unfailingly always on top of things. Importantly, Dr. Arbetter's fine staff is a great reflection of his excellence: intelligent, responsive, and friendly. My career experience, universally has been that great leaders always seem to have the best colleagues and associates. Everyone in Dr. Arbetter's professional orbit projects an extension of his professional persona. Over the course of my fifty year association with Northwestern Medicine, of the fifty to seventy-five physicians I may have experienced in many specialties, Dr. Arbetter is at the very pinnacle. A closing note is that my patient association with Mass. General hospital in Boston was absolutely extraordinary, as has been some family and friend patient experience at the Mayo clinic. Dr. Arbetter is very prominently in this elite group.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

He takes his time to address my questions and concerns

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He practices Medicine as I was taught in Brussels Medical School in the 1960s

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Arbetter has a genuine interest in his patients' health and well being. He spends the time with you; gives a very thorough exam with questions answered and any medical concerns addressed. Great bedside manner and staff also.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Knowledge, Understanding, Professionalism

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Good service

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November 07, 2025

5.0

The Best

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Highly capable, thorough, and easy to work with. Very committed to patients well-being.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr, Arbetter is a very skilled physician who takes care of his patients in a cordial manner.

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Same as above. I think he's outstanding.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

I found Dr. Arbetter easy to relate to, and also easy to talk to about my health care concerns. He was observant and knowledgeable and willing to share his insights.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Helps the medicine go down easy, so to speak.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

He is a very gifted doctor and very personable. I feel blessed to be his patient.

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October 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and judgement

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October 15, 2025

5.0

He. Is excellent and very responsive

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October 15, 2025

5.0

He and his staff are always available.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful thorough professional

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Super doctor

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October 07, 2025

5.0

He listens to your concerns. He's straightforward and extremely thorough.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

listens,cares , take his time to understand your problems simply the best

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Arbetter is thorough and knowledgeable. He's a pleasure.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Competent, caring

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Arbetter is knowledgeable and willing to listen to his patients.

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September 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kenneth R. Arbetter has been my primary care doctor for many years. He's always professional, courteous, and explains any questions I may have thoroughly.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

The consummate professional.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Arbetter is a Partner in my healthcare. He listens to me and respects my opinions. We work together for the best outcomes with my care.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, thoughtful, and very thorough. Explains things clearly and promotes preventive health, as well. Very caring.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

An excellent, caring and knowledgeable physician.

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Arbetter is an excellent doctor. He reviews my chart with me and takes the time to explain if necessary. He is very thorough and is proactive. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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September 13, 2025

5.0

Accessibility. Also expert examination. Careful and thoughtful counseling.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Arbetter is the best physician primary care Dr, I Have Had at Northwestern . He explains things well and in a wY you can understand the medical jargon. Very r y easy to talk to and I never leave his office without plan for my next visit. Excellent physician, I'm lucky to have Dr Arbetter as my primary care Doctor.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Thorough. Listens. Makes himself available. Excellent care.

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September 06, 2025

5.0

Excellent Dr. He always responds to My Chart promptly. Always has a suggestion and/or solution for any of my problems.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, great communication and outstanding relationship with patients.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Arbetter is an excellent Doctor He involves the patient in the detailed examination.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Very through and knowledgeable. Terrific staff.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

good judgment and very responssive

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August 20, 2025

5.0

See above, and prompt availability of appointments

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August 12, 2025

5.0

The answer I gave to the first set of questions applies to Dr. Arbetter who is my my primary care physician.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

He is simply the BEST doctor -- not only smart, but caring, and generous with his time and attention.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

He's great

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Helps you so much really cares

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Quick to respond to questions, listens and helpful

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July 26, 2025

5.0

Good care

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Great Service and explains details

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July 19, 2025

5.0

Caring competent on time

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Through doctor who solves medical problems if he can.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Caring and very talented.

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July 12, 2025

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Arbetter for many years. He is knowledgeable and caring.

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July 12, 2025

5.0

Extremely attentive, on time, great at answering and asking the important questions.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Listens well. Provides excellent advice for care.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Detail and concern for his patients

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Arbetter is a caring and knowledgable professional.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

I can't for a better doctor. He is very thorough, competent & caring. I would highly recommend him to anyone. And I am very happy I have him as my Primary doctor.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Great first meeting, physical and follow up.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Extremely responsive.

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June 19, 2025

4.0

He was very careful and interested in all of our medical problems. We are confident in his judgments.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and great listener, Accessible

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June 12, 2025

5.0

Great all around doctor

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June 10, 2025

5.0

He is thorough, careful,attentive and responsive

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Arbetter is a thorough physician who provides competent care with a good bedside manner.

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June 01, 2025

5.0

He listens to my issues

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May 30, 2025

5.0

he is pro active in following my medical and health needs

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May 30, 2025

5.0

He cares about people and his staff os outstanding!

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May 28, 2025

5.0

Knows his stuff and easy to understand and talk to.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Arbetter was my internist before he moved over to Personal Care so I knew he was a caring and personable doctor. I would recommend him for anyohe looking for a persoal care physician.

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May 25, 2025

5.0

Caring personnel.

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May 18, 2025

5.0

He's kept me going for 15 years! Very thoughtful and professional, data driven, and takes time.

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Disclosures

Kenneth R. Arbetter, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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