Monika McLain, MD

Monika McLain, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Michigan Medical School - 1988
Residency:
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center - 1991
University of Chicago - 1994

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

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

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4.9
4.9 

1937 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

She is the best. She listens, evaluates and discusses your options.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Dr McLain is simply great!

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. McLain is the major reason I go to that practice. She is an exceptional doctor and it's very hard to find a doctor like her today. She's smart, knowledgeable and really cares about her patience.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

She is thorough and makes you feel like she truly cares for your health and well being !

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Appointment with Dr. McLain do not feel rushed. She takes the time to address my concerns.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. McLain always takes the time to talk, understand, and explain to the patient.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Care.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Doctor is thorough, answers any questions and provides good health advice.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Super attentive, practical, engaged.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Too much for a survey.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

She cares, processional,courageous and is just plain good

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Highly knowledgeable

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Most effective service! Very professional!

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March 26, 2025

5.0

She is smart, thoughtful, thorough and kind.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

She's kind...patient...thorough!

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Efficient informative. A wonderful doctor

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. McLain's attention to detail & demeanor. She gives you her full attention.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Always spends time and discusses the treatment thoroughly with me! Very professional!!!

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March 20, 2025

5.0

As I said, the doctor is the best!

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. McLain is thoughtful in her approach and very willing to reflect on patient preferences and overall health. She is also very responsive.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. McLain goes above and beyond for patients! She's kind, caring and actually listens. She deserves a Daisy Award!

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to, listens well, and provides good educated feedback and insights

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr McLain has been taking care of me for almost 15 years and have always received excellent care.

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March 16, 2025

5.0

So detailed and knowledgeable and great bedside manner

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. McLain is extremely thorough in taking care of her patients and explains in detail all the things related to patient's health.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. McLain has been my Primary care doctor for a long time now. And, I feel comfortable with her and trust her judgement.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

I've has Dr McLain for many years and happy with her services

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March 12, 2025

5.0

She is thorough in my check ups, and I feel like she has my best interest at heart.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Wall way's good and nice personality

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Great Dr. and the blood draw person is excellent

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Personalized and focused attention. Such a top notch professional.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough and spent enough time with me discussing my issues.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable kind and caring

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Rock Star physician and person

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Seems knowledgeable and listens. Takes time to explain things.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

First time I've spoken to a primary care doctor who has cared so much and asked so pro active questions

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Dr McLain listens to my concerns and she is very thorough

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Best Doctor, caring.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

She is above and beyond as a provider. Caring, smart and figures it out.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Very thoughtful and thorough

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Cannot find words for her professionalism. The best of the best in every way.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Very thorough. Addresses issues. Cares.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

She is highly competent, thoughtful, knowledgeable and reassuring.

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February 22, 2025

5.0

Great listener. Always helpful and positive

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician. Takes time to listen and addresses any concerns I have.

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February 14, 2025

5.0

I love her. She's right to the point with me. She covers everything and I'm very happy when I leave her office. My last doctor was more about his pharmaceutical reps than me, it seemed like.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

She takes time to explain results to you. She's as open minded as you want to be. She spends time with you and I never feel rushed during my appointment. Dr McLain never jumps to conclusions.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Always takes time with you and explains everything.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

good listener

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Monika continually updates her education and is always probing to find out what is, may or could be important in my health. She does it from a kind and scientific standpoint.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

She is a good dr at diagnosing and treating

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February 03, 2025

5.0

She is patient and kind, she listens to you. She explains your treatment and the reasons for it. She's the whole package!

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January 31, 2025

5.0

She is extremely intelligent, is a great communicator, and I feel that she really cares about me.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Very professional and caring doctor

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January 27, 2025

5.0

care is thorough and accurate

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Good bedside manner and a really good doctor.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

I like her. I trust her.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

She's a great doctor she takes her time and listen to what I have to say.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Dr McLain is very knowledgeable, and have patience with my situations. Each visit, she always remembered my personal conditions and special needs toward my treatment. She is the best PCP I luckily to have for a long time.

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January 19, 2025

5.0

She is thorough and listens to you. She cares.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

She takes her time with me and when I have questions, she will explain and give me feedback. She looks at my history and will adjust my medication or suggest trying something different.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. McLain is kind, compassionate and thorough.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. McLain is a great, patient, qualified doctor who sees you as a priority when she is in the room with you. Works with you on your care to solve whatever medical issues you are facing.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Great physician

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Have seenm her since I moved to this area in 2017 and appreciate her thoroughness.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Thorough and caring

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Thorough

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Dr McLain is the best of the best. Her simple yet through approach to primary care should be textbook for all doctors. She actually sits with me and goes one by one through my blood test results and gives guidance. Her guidance is common sense and easy to follow. She is up to date on the latest information and truly cares about my health and longevity.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

I've been seeing her for decades... she is the best doctor I've ever had... listens, kind

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Dr McLain is very thorough and easy to talk to.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

For me Dr. Mclain always listen to my concerns and put a plan in place to help with my conditions.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Monika McLain is a very experienced and knowledgeable doctor, extremely attentive and thorough in her assessment of patients' health and in giving her professional recommendations.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Allways good

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December 20, 2024

5.0

She is an excellent doctor who is reserved with her medication and prefers counseling etc.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Thoughtful, caring, takes time to understand concerns.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Kind and caring

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Very thorough. Provides concrete advice to improve lifestyle.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Knowledge, kindness, thoughtful care

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain is easy to talk to. She listens to my concerns and takes whatever time is necessary. She is very thorough.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

She is smart, thorough and cares about her patients.

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December 10, 2024

4.0

Good advice and care

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December 10, 2024

5.0

She is kind, caring and patient

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Appreciate the time Dr. McLain spends with her patients and answers all of your questions.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Thorough and compassionate

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician that cares about your health.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain takes the time with each patient and is very thorough.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

She takes her time and really listens to you. Goes out of her way to find the best solution for you.The best Doctor to have.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

She cares about me and does not hurry thigh the exam.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

She works carefully with me to recommend health protocols, listens to my concerns, and makes sure that my charts and lab tests are current.

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November 10, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain cares about well being of her patients. She is professional, knowledge and a great doctor.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Provide took time to listen and discuss all health concerns, additional testing ordered and completed some day, very efficient

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Professional

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November 06, 2024

5.0

She is a good listener and so detailed in her observation.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

She's a Caring & professional doctor

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Monika McClain is a wonderful physician. She genuinely cares for her patients. She takes time, listens, and makes suggestions to benefit them.

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October 26, 2024

5.0

She is helpful in looking over the bigger picture of the issues.

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October 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain answers questions with patience and takes the time to listen. She is always friendly and makes you feel at ease, too.

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October 25, 2024

5.0

She takes time to listen and she cares. She's an excellent doctor.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

I've been seeing her for years.

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Disclosures

Monika McLain, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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