
Robert F. Kushner, MD

Primary Specialty
Internal Medicine
Insurance
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Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1979
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1982
- Fellowships:
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University of Chicago - 1984
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Physician Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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480 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 14, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kushner took his time getting to know my background in order to make the best recommendation for my personal situation, which I appreciate. He seemed to be very knowledgeable and did not push one solution over another. Overall, I am very satisfied.
September 08, 2021
0.0 star_border star_border star_border star_border star_borderThere doesn't seem to be any compassion. He just takes a patient in and goes through the appointment with the information and gets them out. Basically leaving them on their own to decide what to do without professional input.
August 23, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Kushner was informative and insightful. To the point and direct. As a patient this was exactly what I needed. He was truthfully optimistic at a time when I needed honest answers. I look forward to his support and treatment of my health and well-being.
April 05, 2021
0.0 star_border star_border star_border star_border star_borderBad bed side mannor. Doctor was very condescending, super defensive and extremely unhelpful. He was not aware of drug interactions and had not thoroughly read my chart. The appointment was a waste of time.
February 22, 2021
5.0 star star star star starFirst of all, he was on time. Second of all, he came to greet me in the waiting room. WOW!! This has never happened. He was very professional and very knowledgeable and most of all kind. This world needs more people like him and it will be about a place.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Consulting / Related Activities
Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- Altimmune
- American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- CME Outfitters, LLC
- CURREX LLC
- Haymarket Media Group
- IQVIA
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Pfizer, Inc.
- Potomac Center for Medical Education (a subsidiary of Rockpointe Corporation)
- Primary Care Education Consortium
- Pri-Med Institute, LLC
- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
- Springer Publishing Company
- UpToDate, Inc.
- Vindico Medical Education
- WebMD, LLC
- Weight Watchers International, Inc.
- World Obesity Federation
Royalty Payments and Inventor Share
Faculty member has the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Taylor & Francis (Taylor & Francis Group)
- Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. (Wolters Kluwer NV)
External Professional Relationships
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