Rebecca A. Barbato, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Pediatrics

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Breastfeeding Support
Child Development
Immunizations
Kids of All Ages through College
Newborn Care
Pediatrics
Well Child/Baby
Wellness

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1998
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2001

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

318 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

67 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

67 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Kind, laid back, thoughtful, and informed

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February 24, 2026

5.0

She is the best!

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Barbato is down to earth, easy to talk to, and explains baby development well.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

We appreciate her for everything she does. She knows how to make the patient and parent feel cared for, safe and well informed. She has a perfect mix of friendliness and professionalism.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

She is amazing, always genuinely cares and eases any anxieties we have.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

She's an amazing human, a wonder physician that doesn't leave without addressing your every concern. She doesn't mind getting personal and is very modest.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

I really love her bedside manner and knowledge. I feel my kids are safe under her care. I would recommend her to anyone.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

She's wonderful and so engaging with the kids. It is so helpful to calm down nervousness

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Very informative and personal. Great with my kids.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

She has incredible bedside manner with my son. She's extremely communicative and kind, educational and not pushy. She speaks directly to my son when asking questions and doesn't wait for us to respond for him. I appreciate how friendly she is with him. He always smiles when he sees her!

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Appreciate her assurance and care

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January 05, 2026

5.0

She a dedicated pediatrician that really cares for both our children and their wellbeing.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

She was caring, listened and most of all made my kids feel comfortable! They both left and said "I loved that doctor!" We are so glad we made the switch.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

She was caring, listened and most of all made my kids feel comfortable! They both left and said "I loved that doctor!" We are so glad we made the switch.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Since my daughter's birth, Doctor Barbato has given her excellent medical treatment, compassion, health information, with her medical acumen.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Love Barbato

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Very helpful with all my questions and concerns

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December 01, 2025

5.0

She's an excellent doctor. She listens to your concerns and she takes her time with every patient. We love her.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

We have seen Dr. Barbato with my newborn and a few times with our 3 year old. She is wonderful with my girls, broth kind and fun. She has also been great with my husband and I. Very informative and really listens to our concerns. I really appreciate her!

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November 13, 2025

5.0

She was excellent with my daughter who was throwing a full on tantrum but she got her to calm down

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Barbato is amazing!!! I'm so happy that my kids are back in her care!!!!

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She's amazing. High energy, engaging, straightforward, intelligent, personable

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She is so great. Always takes time to answer questions and is so helpful.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Barbatos is an amazing pediatrician.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

We love Dr. Barbato and her staff. Dr. Barbato is approachable and knowledgeable. She listens and connects with our children.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

We LOVE her! She is so informed and my son really loves seeing her

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Dr.Barbato always listen and take good care of my children.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Barbato is the best of the best, I always leave 100% satisfied with whatever concerns I came in with

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Great with our daughter. Addresses all our concerns. We are very confident with Dr. Barbato.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

We love Dr Barbato!

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Barbato is so kind with all my kids when I need to bring all three of them in for one of their appointments.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Barbato is an amazing physician. She truly cares about her patients and makes every visit enjoyable.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

She just great all around

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Barbato gives personalized care and my kids trust her.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Always a wonderful Doctor

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September 09, 2025

5.0

She's caring, and very welcoming she answers all your questions

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September 03, 2025

5.0

She really cares and loves what she do!

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August 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Barbado is amazing. She's so kind and caring and takes excellent care of our infant. She addresses all issues we bring up and opens up the conversation for us to speak about any and all of our concerns as first time parents.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

She is a great doctor. She takes her time and she cares for her patience. She listens to your concerns. She has compassion and really cares to help in anyway. Our family look forward to being with her for many years.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Barbato is amazing and her team!

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Sometimes feels rushed through appointment or doesn't talk about topics in depth

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August 19, 2025

5.0

She's great!

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Barbato always takes the time to answer our questions and we never feel rushed.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Such a sweet caring Dr, my kids love her and she makes us all feel so at ease

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July 22, 2025

5.0

She is upbeat, knowledgeable, and thorough.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

She is amazing! You can tell she really cares about her patients and wants the best care for them. We are so grateful we found her!

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Friendly, thorough and respectful of my kids.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Great personality and demeanor with the children

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Barbato has an excellent bedside manner.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

She's very real and personable. She knows and cares about my kids. Very experienced which leads to practical care plans. Trust her care and advice.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Barbato was my daughter pediatrician years ago but she left the hospital she was at a few years ago and I just found her again. As soon as I found her I immediately sent my daughter records over so we can follow her. Dr Barbato is a 10 star physician, I really cannot stress that enough. She's an absolute gem and I am so happy I found her again. My daughter and I missed her so much.

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June 27, 2025

5.0

She is such an amazing, knowledgeable, understanding, caring pediatrician

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June 24, 2025

5.0

We followed Dr. Barbato all the way from Loyola. She is amazing and always takes her time to answer all of your questions

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June 24, 2025

5.0

She's honest, direct, kind, and caring. And funny. :-)

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Extremely attentive, did not rush us, answered all questions thoroughly, excited to see and caring with our infant.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Clear patient - doctor communication

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Barbato is thorough, wonderful with our child, and patient with us as parents!

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June 06, 2025

5.0

She's fantastic!

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June 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Barbato is kind, thorough, and very knowledgeable. She always puts my daughter at ease and makes her feel heard.

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May 22, 2025

5.0

We've been with Dr. Barbato for years and she is why we moved to NW.

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Barbato is very knowledgeable Had wonderful bedside manner Is empathetic and patient Listens well The kids love her

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Barbato always takes the time to listen and put me at ease

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May 17, 2025

5.0

The. Best.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

My kiddos have been seeing Dr. Barbato for 17 years and we absolutely love her.

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May 03, 2025

5.0

She is really great at explaining what's going on and giving me a game plan to tackle whatever it is. She's so kind and personable:

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May 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor . Good at listening and very empathetic

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Disclosures

Rebecca A. Barbato, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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