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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Cholesterol Management
Comprehensive Primary Care
Heart Disease Prevention
Hypertension
Preventative Care

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1978
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1981
Fellowships:: Loyola University Medical Center - 1984

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal 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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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562 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

February 19, 2026

5.0

He's been my doctor from the late 90s. I trust Dr. Martin and have trusted him with my life this a very true statement. I wish there were more there like him. I'm sure there are but none better.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Listens hard, has careful answers.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Great doctor. Very helpful.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Dr. Martin is so thorough, so knowledgeable and very caring. He listens, he explains, he answers questions with facts. I get the best annual health check with Dr. Martin.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

I've been seeing Gary Martin for many years and he and his team are great.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Personalized approach, treats the patient as an individual and requests patient input on treatment plan.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Great Doctor that takes time to explain all issues in understandable detail.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Explains the rationale backed up by research of his recommendations. Communicates extremely well with me.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Concerned, straight forward and extremely knowledgeable!

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January 04, 2026

5.0

Dr. Martin is great. He stays on top of research and also has a great bedside manner to support patients where they are and look not just now but to the future.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

He is truly amazing. A genius and a fantastic physician.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Excellent care. Dr. Martin is very knowledgeable and answers all questions with expertise.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, listens.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

He's been my doctor for a very long time not only that I owe my life to Dr. Martin and I believe that to my heart he listens he works very hard to get you what you need as his patient and I know that I'm here because of him.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gary Martin is one of the most knowledgeable, caring, excellent listener, communicator, sincere healthcare provider I am very lucky to have over 35 years. He is very passionate how he treats his patients. He always gets back to me with any questions, concerns I have.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Perfect mixture of both personal and professional approach to the patient.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

No MD is better than Dr Martin. He is the most thoughtful and knowledgeable physician. He asks the best questions and is up to date on everything. Always willing to take the time to listen and to discuss my options and the data

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Extraordinary patient and diagnostic skill

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Thorough Knowledgeable

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October 16, 2025

5.0

He is the best.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Martin is a wonderful doctor in every aspect of what a doctor great doctor is.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

the best

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Didactic relationship. Expertise. Knowledge.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Is very engaging and takes time to help patient understand

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Has been my primary care doctor since 1991. Very best doctor

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September 02, 2025

5.0

I feel Dr. Gary Martin is the best primary care.physician I've ever had. His medical expertise, compassionate manner, and sense of humor are beyond compare. I feel so grateful to be under his care.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

He's been my doctor for over 25 years and I appreciate the fact that he tells me the truth whether I like it or not whether I'm afraid of what's going to happen or not, and I thank God that I've been blessed to have him as my doctor.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, good way with patients, talks WITH the patient, NOT at the patient.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Martin is the best. He is thorough, concerned with my issues and talks through all alternatives for my care.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Gary is compassionate, knowledgable, and patient.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

I recommend Dr. Martin because of his medical knowledge, professionalism, ability to impart complex medical information simplistically, responsiveness, empathy, and friendliness.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and expertise.

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July 21, 2025

4.0

excellent doctor

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July 01, 2025

5.0

He's taken phenomenal care of me for over 40 years and has always been on the right side of current practices. He listens and tells me what I need to know and I respect his opinions. He's top notch!

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Gary is a great doctor who is patient with a wonderful bedside manner.

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June 12, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and patient

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June 11, 2025

5.0

He spends quality time with his patient and answers all their questions or concerns. He is so caring for the patient and wants the person to get healthy.

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June 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Martin is excellent and a very caring doctor. He is thorough and his vast knowledge and expertise is very helpful to the patient.

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Martin has been my doctor for over 25 years and I've had some ups and downs and I feel a lot of days that I'm here because of his expertise and his hands-on approach.

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May 28, 2025

5.0

I cannot speak highly enough for Dr. Gary Joseph Martin. His medical expertise, compassion, and integrity are beyond compare.

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May 22, 2025

5.0

See above. He understands my medical history very well.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

He is attentive, intelligent and concerned.

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May 18, 2025

5.0

Thorough!

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May 17, 2025

5.0

Good communication

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gary Martin is one of the kind Doctor.He care for his patients. And always concerned and assisted them to the best of his ability.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

He reviewed my chart, asked questions, and listened to me.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

He has treated us well for 40 years.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Gary Martin is a most compassionate, knowledgeable, spectacular and gracious individual.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Martin is an exceptional physician. He is not only extremely knowledgeable, but he is also empathetic doctor. A model for a true doctor should be.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Martin Is one of a kind physician. I know him for many years. His diagnosis always have been correct. He care about his patients. He talks to me explaining everything so Zi feel confident.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

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Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

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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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