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John E. Pandolfino, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Esophageal Gastroenterology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Achalasia
Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
Esophageal Disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hiatal Hernia
Motility Disorders

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1993
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1996
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2001

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Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology - Gastroenterology (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

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

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151 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

19 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

19 Reviews

February 09, 2026

5.0

He is an excellent physician

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Great listener and explains things well to the patient. I like his approach to patient care for a unique Gastro case that involves teamwork with other doctors, too.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

He's extremely knowledgeable in his specialty, yet down to earth and kind.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Pandolfino is always very kind and helpful

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December 12, 2025

5.0

He tried so many different things to help me with my swallowing problems.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

He is incredibly insightful, a true expert in his field!

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Absolutely excellent care. Took time to listen to my concerns and answer all my questions. An excellent doctor

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November 10, 2025

5.0

I just referred another patient to Dr. Pandolfino yesterday. I live in Cleveland and we have incredible health care options. But we don't have Dr. Pandolfino. I will drive or fly to Chicago forever before seeing anyone else.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Best of the best!

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September 24, 2025

5.0

He spent a lot of time with me explaining my situation and the procedures he thought should be done. He is going to set everything up for me and he made me feel comfortable. I felt that I was in good hands.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

He is an asset in the field. Very welcoming to new patients.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Pandolfino listened and understood my symptoms and concerns. Never once did he dismiss anything I had to say or ask.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

The best!

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Paldofino was amazing. He spent a lot of time with me going over everything in my past medical history. He explained everything very clearly and succinctly.He is personable and extremely compassionate.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

First-class care and knowledge

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June 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Pandolfino was kind, understanding and professional. He presented all my options and helped me understand my issues.

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May 26, 2025

5.0

He's great at what he does!!

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Notable doctor highly respected

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May 09, 2025

5.0

He listened to me

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

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

Covidien, PLC
EndoGastric Solutions
Focus Medical Communications, LLC
Healthcare Consultancy Group
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Phathom Pharmaceuticals
UpToDate, Inc.
WebMD, LLC

Royalties

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities

Medtronic, Inc.

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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