Elyse T. Esrig, MD

Elyse T. Esrig, MD

4.9 
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Stony Brook University School of Medicine - 1995
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1998

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:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

2107 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Esrig is our quarterback and leads the team for my mothers care

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April 28, 2025

5.0

She is a great listener.

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April 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Esrig has a great bedside manner. She takes her time with me and ensures that all of my concerns are discussed.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Esrig listens and very thoroughly go over the patient's concerns and thoroughly examine the patient problems for solutions.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Esrig has been my doctor for years and I love her.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Esrig is my primary care physician; she listens carefully and is persistent in resolving any health challenges I present her with.

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April 19, 2025

5.0

I have referred several friends to her and they are all very pleased. I also referred a family member to her but she was not accepting new patients at the time, she did however recommend a colleague who was accepting new patients and my family member was very satisfied with her.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

I really like Dr Esrig's bed side manner and taking a genuine concern for pt's health and well being.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Esrig is very attentive & responsive.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

She listens and cares

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April 16, 2025

5.0

She's awesome and super smart. Really cares about her patients in a genuine way

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April 14, 2025

5.0

She is honest, trustworthy and a very sweet lady

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April 09, 2025

5.0

She's thorough, attentive and personable.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

She does a good job at reviewing my medical history and recommends ways to improve my health.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

She is very competent and through.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Because you don't offer any higher numbers!

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Esrig was on time, thorough in her questioning and examination, and I knew more when I left than when I walked in the door. Fast to process Rx's and referrals, and responded quickly to follow-up questions. What more could anyone ask for!?

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Esrig is a wonderful Dr who makes her patients feel heard.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

I really like my PCP. She listens intently and addresses all concerns. She is encouraging in areas of improvement and areas in need of focus. I tried to refer my husband to her as he is in need of a new PCP since his retired, but was told that she is not accepting new patients at this time.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Esrig was easy to communicate with and open to answering my questions.

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March 30, 2025

5.0

She's the best. Makes me feel at ease, while efficient.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Great doctor.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Esrig is the best so is all the rest if the staff.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

She is compassionate, thorough, listens, let's you talk. Answers your questions. Engages you in decision making

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March 22, 2025

5.0

She takes as much time as you need to discuss all your concerns.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

I like her bedside manner, plus she's not pushy. She gives you the options and information you need to make sound decisions.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Esrig's expert knowledge and experience has maintained my trust for years.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

I think most people would be pleased with her care and work ethic.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Sincerely committed, knowledgeable, thorough, and genuinely caring.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

She always answers all of my questions and covers all of my care items.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

She is very quick to respond to MyChart messages if we have a question or concern. She is a great quarterback to suggest what we should do next.

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Esrig is a master class in bedside manner. I feel heard, I feel cared for and most importantly I feel confident that she has my best interest in mind

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Asks great questions, listens to my concerns.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

The above plus her knowledge.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Top of her field. Caring, collaborative, patient, good listener. trustworthy Never feel rushed although I know doctors are constrained by timing allowed by Medicare.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

She is absolutely wonderful. She is attentive and really cares about her patients. She is always available should I have additional questions about my health.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Esrig is both tough and tender in the best way possible. She has helped me navigate terribly difficult choices. I respect, trust and admire her. Bonus- she has a great sense of humor.

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March 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Esrig is exceptional as a primary care physician due to her compassion, knowledge, and experience. She's the best!

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February 27, 2025

5.0

She has been my primary physician for over 20 years. Great care

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Over the years, her care has been appropriately conservative. She listens to my concerns and answers all questions.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

She is a great physician. She ask questions snd she listens to you. I am very lucky to have her as my primary care physician.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Brilliant, hard working, great listener, great diagnostical skills.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Always responsive and give clear instructions

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February 23, 2025

5.0

Thorough, thoughtful, no-nonsense

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February 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Esrig is the best. So responsive. She cares. She has such a great balanced attitude to addressing symptoms and figuring out what's going on with her patient.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

On time, listens, knowledge

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February 20, 2025

5.0

She is a wonderful, caring physician.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

I trust her with my health doing what is best for me

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February 18, 2025

5.0

I trust Dr Esrig

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. ESRIG has been my Primary care physician for my years. She is caring physician who has helped me through Many medical problems. She answers all my emails, returns phone calls and generally monitors my health needs.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Very clear, concise, but also very caring.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

She is easy to talk with, pleasant, open to questions.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Esrig is thorough, respectful, a strong advocate and an excellent doctor. She responds quickly to messages and really cares about her patients.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Smart, efficient, thorough, focused on the patients wellbeing.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Doctor Esrig is smart, thorough and pleasant. She listens well and clearly puts patient care first. The nursing assistant was also excellent. Appointments are kept on time.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Esrig is genuine and thorough.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

She listens and is genuinely concerned about her patients!

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Same as above answer. I would include that Dr Esrig was well prepared in knowing my medical history before she arrived at my appointment with her.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

She is competent and understanding, addresses all my issues thoroughly.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

She spent over a half hour taking with me about my issue

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January 13, 2025

5.0

I like Dr. Esrig's direct and pragmatic approach to my care. She is also quick to respond whenever I have a concern.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Esrig is the BEST!!!!!!!!!

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January 10, 2025

5.0

She is totally focused on my care and wellness. Spends all necessary time during our visits, always is available to me, answers all questions so that I understand my conditiion.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

So grateful for Dr. Esrig. Her experience, knowledge & appropriate guidance and as well her kindness.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

She looks out for any health issues adn keeps track of all my drs and keeps me abreast of what to be mindful of

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Takes the time to conduct a thorough health history of patient, as well as family history to assure information in chart is accurate. Explains tests and vaccination recommendations and quickly posts results of tests to MyChart. Very personable, knowledgeable and responsive to patient inquiries.

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Esrig is approachable and thorough. She clearly cares about me and my healthcare.

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January 03, 2025

5.0

She genuinely cares for her patients' well being.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

I have received very good care from her

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December 29, 2024

5.0

She caring, detailed and overall a great physician.

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December 28, 2024

5.0

excellent doctor

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Thorough and professional.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

Truly cares about me and my health. Responsive to emails and questions.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Her recommendations for my care have been right on, and have saved me from more serious complications if I had not reached out to her.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Like above, treats you well. Answers all your questions. Does well.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

I feel comfortable talking to her about my health issues. I really like that she gets my bloodwork scheduled prior to our visit, so we can discuss the results.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Wonderful human being and doctor.

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December 07, 2024

5.0

Excellence.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Esrig listens and involves me in decisions related to my health and medical care. She's the best!

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December 03, 2024

5.0

My health concerns solved most of the time

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Esrig is thorough and efficient and caring.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Very, very competent and caring.wonderful doc!

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November 26, 2024

5.0

She is thorough, listens intently and takes all information you provide seriously.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

I have known Dr. Esrig for more than 20+ years. She knows me and my health history, she is very responsive to my concerns, she quickly responds to MyChart and reviews my test results and responds within 24 hours. She is the reason, why I have not transferred all of my care to Rush. I cannot express how important she is to me personally and my healthcare.

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November 24, 2024

5.0

Very caring and knowledgeable. She really listens and takes her time to do a good exam.

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November 23, 2024

5.0

She is professional and personable. Knowledgeable.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

She looks out for me and is always prompt with responses and appointments.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

I appreciate that she is very thorough and caring.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

She does not keep me waiting, she asks all of the right questions, she tells me what things I should do and is very responsive

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November 18, 2024

5.0

The genuine care and thorough explanation of recommendations for my overall health

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November 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Esrig is an excellent doctor. I have been with her for many years.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Esrig is the best, she takes the time to understand your concerns and how best to address them.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Always on time and very attentive to my concerns. She genuinely cares about her patients and makes me feel like I'm her only patient for the day each visit.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

I have been a patient of hers for probably 20+ years. She is caring, thoughtful and thorough.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

Great listener. Wonderful at Quarterbacking all my Healthcare needs. Really cares for her patients.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

She's honest, straightforward, trustworthy and a great doctor.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

She showed empathy and Sat and listened to my situation. Didn't try to rush me. Great physician

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November 05, 2024

5.0

She is the best! Thoughtful and concern for my wellbeing

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Elyse T. Esrig, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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