Marla A. Mendelson, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiology

Secondary Specialty

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1982
Residency:: Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center - 1985
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1987

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Associate 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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4.9

4.9

397 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

39 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

39 Reviews

August 01, 2023

5.0

Patience, knowledge

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Up to date on technology, personable, takes a few extra minutes instead of rushing out the door onto the next patient.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mendelson is a very caring dr.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s perfect.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

shes the best!!!

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June 27, 2023

5.0

She is brilliant and interested in each patient. I am lucky to have her as my cardiologist for over a decade.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

She is excellent, personable, and experienced but seemed rushed to see the next in line. I am sure that is not her fault. Has the ability to take good care of patients but far too rushed to answer, discuss, and research all of the facets of a visit.

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June 09, 2023

5.0

As a longtime patient of Dr. Mendelson, I can highly recommend her. She is very informative and detail oriented.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s by far the most thorough cardiologist Iâ€™ve been seen by. I feel Very confident that my heart health is her top concern. She takes time to explain and asks if I have questions. Very happy with Dr. Mendelson and her staff as well.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring

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May 05, 2023

5.0

She had shown concern and empathy for my issue and took the steps necessary to ensure my heart is thoroughly checked.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

most excellent, caring

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April 12, 2023

4.0

She seems very knowledgeable and very friendly to work with. That said, she seemed somewhat unprepared for my visit. Looked at my teat results for the first time when she came into the room. Seemed like the prep should have been done ahead of time

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Mendelson is caring, thorough and always listens to me about my health.

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March 30, 2023

5.0

She is prompt communication, focuses on priorities and encourages productive testing

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mendleson not only takes an interest in my health, but she cares about my personal interests and asks about my horses :) She goes above and beyond for her patients and I count myself so very lucky to be a patient of hers! She is very smart, and makes very well thought out decisions. It gives me peace of mind to know I have a cardiologist I can trust. Dr. Mendelson is also fantastic with communication, she always shares the rationale behind decisions and I truly feel listened to and feel like I have an active say in my care, too. I honestly just love her! Hands down the best and feel so very lucky to be in her care.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mendelson is very polite and professional to deal with.

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February 09, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s knowledgeable, trustworthy, and a wonderful doctor.

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February 07, 2023

5.0

Excellent provider. Very knowledgeable and friendly

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January 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mendelson was friendly and genuine and made the visit comfortable, she didnâ€™t seem like she was rushing too much and answered my questions well.

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December 29, 2022

5.0

Expertise, attentiveness, care plan development and actionable next steps, communication

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December 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mendelson is always thorough and attentive.

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November 21, 2022

5.0

Thorough but kind. Knows her field.

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November 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Mendelson is very good with patient and explains everything thoroughly. Sheâ€™s effective at getting through the exam and providing the patient with all the facts and priorities.

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November 10, 2022

5.0

Excellent provider

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November 10, 2022

5.0

I absolutely adore Dr. Mendelson. I have had heart issues since birth and she is am9ng the very best I have ever worked with. She is intelligent, friendly, and professional. Not only do I know I am in very competent hands, but I honestly like her personally, too. She is completely fabulous and I can't say enough good things about her.

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November 08, 2022

5.0

She is spot on when she talks to you...she listens, she evaluates and she responds.

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November 03, 2022

5.0

The doctor was kind, patient and thorough in her exam. She was personable and relatable.

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November 03, 2022

5.0

She is amazing at patient care. Answers all questions and has a heart for what she doesâ€¦(pun intentional)

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November 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mendelson has awesome bed side manor but also is extremely professional which makes me feel like I am in great hands!

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October 31, 2022

5.0

The best

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October 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mendelson took the time to listen to my concerns and to review my doctor's notes before beginning a physical exam. Afterwards, her conversation with me was compassionate and sincere in helping me understand my condition, and to see the simple daily changes I could make to help myself. I left feeling at ease and more in control of my situation.

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October 15, 2022

5.0

She gives personalized service. She is very smart and makes the right suggestions for my heart health.

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October 12, 2022

5.0

See above - thorough, listens and responds to help me understand, knows her field of expertise, relatable- not aloof as some docs

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October 04, 2022

5.0

Dr Mendelson is highly knowledgeable and involves me in my plan of care.

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September 20, 2022

3.0

Referred me to ob/gyn to get refill for BP meds.. Seems unnecessary since cardiologist is the one who wrote the script

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September 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Mendelson is the best. Very compassionate, reassuring and knowledgeable. I would recommend her to everyone! Top notch!

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September 15, 2022

5.0

She is friendly, personable and efficient. She specializes in what I need care for

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Disclosures

Marla A. Mendelson, 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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