Lisa F. Wolfe, MD

Lisa F. Wolfe, MD

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Sleep Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Ohio State University College of Medicine - 1992
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1995
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1998

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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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5.0
5.0 

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 31, 2022

5.0

Para mi es muy buena Doctora y me tiene pasiencia para explicarme todo

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Not only has she helped me and answered my questions but Stephanie is wonderful.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Fabulous bedside; knowledgeable; friendly

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Her knowledge and wisdom.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wolfe is very thorough, explains any test results or advise, and readily answers questions. She and the rest of the NM team are very personable and friendly and make you feel comfortable in what can potentially be a stressful environment.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

She is personable, caring and professional. Detail oriented and an advocate for her patients.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Very thorough

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July 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wolfe is absolutely dedicated to excellence in patient care. Active listener who is very supportive. 574-876-7034

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable-,caring

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wolfe is able to analyze a patient’s situation and explain her findings to to the patient very well.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

She good she my daughter doctor over the year work with my daughter.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wolfe was very well prepared for my appointment as she had reviewed my recent sleep monitor results. She also took the time to explain her analyses of my sleeping pattern as well as her recommendations for further testing.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Helpful, good listener

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July 03, 2022

5.0

Excellent care

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June 29, 2022

5.0

She listened. She really reviewed all data and presented a clear care plan.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

She a knowledgeable, efficient provider.

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June 19, 2022

5.0

She’s the best pulmonologist I’ve ever had! She’s extremely knowledgeable and always makes me feel like I’m her most important patient. I trust her 100%.

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June 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wolfe is great!

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June 14, 2022

5.0

I appreciated the care and insight Dr. Wolfe, MD showed and also the immediacy of response to a health issue .

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June 04, 2022

5.0

She has more knowledge than anyone I’ve ever seen in the medical field

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lisa Wolf is the best Pulmonologist around, in my opinion. She once saved my life. She is kind, caring and a good listener. She is a Master of her trade!

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May 30, 2022

5.0

She knows everything and is on top of the news medical devices and treatments. By far the best

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May 28, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and compassionate physician

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May 24, 2022

5.0

She care fir her patients

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May 10, 2022

5.0

She is very smart and knowledgeable.

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May 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lisa Wolfe is not only incredibly smart, problem solver and kind but she understands the needs of medically complex young adults which is rare. What a gem, asset and blessing.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Because I receive excellent care

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May 02, 2022

5.0

She has taken care of me for the last 20 years. She is personable, Knowledgeable, and a very caring individual.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

She was very thorough and thinking critically about my care.

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April 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Wolfe is the most compassionate, thorough & caring Dr. She takes time to explain every thoroughly

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April 21, 2022

5.0

She always presses for a better outcome.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, personable, and explained everything to me.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Tells it like it is and explains issues clearly. She presented the future steps and I felt that she really cared and so I feel sure that my care under her was the best I can get.

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March 10, 2022

5.0

She listens and gives good advice about Michael's care.

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February 13, 2022

5.0

She’s wonderful

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February 05, 2022

5.0

Amazing provider that can find solutions to complex medical issues.

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February 02, 2022

5.0

wonderful professional knowledgeable and personal care

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February 01, 2022

5.0

Dr Wolfe is very personable and explains things clearly. Her manner is that of someone who is as invested in my care as I am

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January 17, 2022

5.0

she is very knowledgeable and explains things thoroughly. She is very kind, considerate and understanding.

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January 15, 2022

5.0

Excellent MD!

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December 19, 2021

5.0

she is very knowledgeable in my unusual needs because of my neuromuscular disease. She explains everything very clearly in shows understanding and compassion

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December 07, 2021

5.0

Dr. Wolfe has an excellent “bedside manner” and listens to the patient’s issues with patience and clear response.

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November 24, 2021

5.0

Amazing bedside manner! Answers all my questions, was engaged and very friendly

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November 23, 2021

5.0

She is patient, thorough and very knowledgeable about my condition and extremely resourceful when it comes to options she also believes in a team approach for my care.

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November 20, 2021

5.0

Dr. Wolfe, in addition to her experience and knowledge in pulmonology, is a caring practitioner.

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November 06, 2021

5.0

Peer parent populations would benefit from her expertise.

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November 06, 2021

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable and informative.

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November 02, 2021

5.0

I have been Dr. Wolfe's patient for many years and have grown to expect her level of care.

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October 28, 2021

5.0

She is everything you would expect in a doctor and more

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October 05, 2021

5.0

She is very patient, and she cares greatly about her Patients health and she make sure that we all get the medical atten that is needed.

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October 05, 2021

5.0

She spent an adequate amount of time with me and listened closely. She explained things clearly.

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October 02, 2021

5.0

I have had Dr. Wolfe for many years, having to use a CPAP. She is very concerned about the needs and care of her patient. Spends more time with me than any other doctor that I have dealt with in the 20 years I have been associated with Northwestern. Besides her, nurse, Carolyn, is also outstanding.

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September 21, 2021

5.0

Dr.Wolfe is a far superior physician !

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August 24, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable

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August 21, 2021

5.0

I’ve found her knowledge and experience to be excellent which has placed her at the top of her medical speciality.

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August 18, 2021

5.0

New Dr for me. Like her staff and her approach. So far I lime what I see

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June 15, 2021

5.0

So impressed with her depth of knowledge and her stunning ability to emphasize with the patient.

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June 11, 2021

5.0

She was so thorough and took time to explain the plan of care, which is what we needed.

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June 11, 2021

5.0

Buena Dr..

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June 03, 2021

5.0

She has great knowledge and experience for treating a wide variety of pulmonary ailments and diseases, including the more rare problems, plus all the resources of NMH.

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June 02, 2021

5.0

Listens

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June 01, 2021

5.0

Dr. Wolfe was very thorough. She is also pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful.

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June 01, 2021

5.0

Great bedside manner.

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May 25, 2021

5.0

When I left Dr. Wolfe’s office, I felt hopeful that my sleep problems would improve.

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May 18, 2021

5.0

Listened, understood and made multi-level recommendations. Then when our conversation expanded she went out of her way to consult with my pulmonary specialist.

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May 11, 2021

5.0

Great with patients, expert in her field.

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May 09, 2021

5.0

I have received great care

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May 08, 2021

5.0

Dr wolf is very thorough and understanding

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May 04, 2021

5.0

She’s an excellent and caring doctor. Wish her office could improve upon speed in which staff responds to a refill request or follow up question. I waited 3 weeks once. I asked about it and she said that’s usually what it is 2 week wait to get back to patient. If you don’t mind that then I highly recommend dr Wolfe!

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May 04, 2021

5.0

I like her and I trust her. She’s an excellent doctor.

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May 04, 2021

5.0

She is through and personable .

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April 29, 2021

5.0

Great beside manner

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April 15, 2021

5.0

Dr Wolfe is also amazing. She goes beyond helping her patients. She wants the best care for her patients.

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April 13, 2021

5.0

gets to the point no nonsense

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April 12, 2021

5.0

She is very knowlegable thorough kind and funny.

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April 10, 2021

5.0

One of most knowledge in U.S. for polio compromised patients.

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April 06, 2021

5.0

She is very thorough and focused on each individual. Very observant, smart, talented Dr. She is the reason I travel four hours each way for my follow up care.

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April 05, 2021

5.0

Attention to detail

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April 04, 2021

5.0

She is very Knowledgeable, and full of ways to make my disease more manageable. She cares a great deal for her patients.

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March 30, 2021

5.0

Dr Wolfe has been very helpful and went above and beyond for me.

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March 30, 2021

5.0

Very detailed and attentive

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March 29, 2021

5.0

Excellent care

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March 27, 2021

4.0

Until recently difficult to get appointments and wait times at the hospital were very long. That has improved recently however. Last appointment by telehealth was excellent.

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March 18, 2021

5.0

Very thorough and cares

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March 17, 2021

5.0

She is very kind and spends time with you. She is also very smart.

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March 09, 2021

5.0

Evidence based approach to the issue at hand

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March 06, 2021

4.0

I really enjoy and trust working with Dr. Wolfe, however she is so busy it is extremely difficult to get into see her or to speak with her on the phone.

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March 02, 2021

5.0

I used her for sleep help. Very helpful but spent most of the time with her assistant Justin Fiola. He was excellent.

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March 02, 2021

5.0

She's great, always has been.

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February 23, 2021

5.0

Easy to talk to

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February 23, 2021

5.0

Dr Wolfe is very thorough in her diagnosis and the treatment plan is explained in a manner you can understand.

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February 17, 2021

5.0

Dr. Wolfe is a subject matter expert in the field. She is knowledgeable in the many facets that is required for patient care. Dr. Wolfe and the team provide the attention, responsiveness and care to make me feel like I am their only patient.

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February 16, 2021

5.0

A good listener, responsive, explains everything with clarity, patience, high sense of knowledge and understanding. Am retaining her as my pulmonologist sleep Dr

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February 10, 2021

5.0

She is a good doctor, she cares about her patients and it shows in the advice and treatment she provides. She has excellent communication skills.

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February 09, 2021

5.0

Pleasant, patient, thorough and informative.

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February 06, 2021

5.0

She is the best and most knowledgeable but has no backup,

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February 03, 2021

5.0

Dr. L. Wolfe is very outstanding on dealing with her patient her bedside manner if exceptionaly very great. She answers my questions and she’s after in my well being.

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February 02, 2021

5.0

Outstanding care, as always.

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February 02, 2021

5.0

Fast, on target.

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January 28, 2021

5.0

She is a very good doctor and she cares about her patients.

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Disclosures

Lisa F. Wolfe, 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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