Mark W. Stolar, MD

Mark W. Stolar, MD

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Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1979
Residency:
Advocate Health Care (Advocate Lutheran General Hospital) - 1982
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1984

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Stolar is insightful and informative. I have always received excellent care.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

He’s the best

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August 24, 2023

5.0

Looks at whole picture for patient care.

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August 19, 2023

5.0

Best Doctor he takes his time with you and truly cares

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August 19, 2023

5.0

He is brilliant, compassionate and truly cares about his patients

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August 18, 2023

5.0

He is friendly n listens n prescribes based on the person not a protocol n always makes time for an appointment even when busy.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar is excellent in the medical services he provides. Listens and explain advice clearly.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

I have a long history with Dr. Stolar- as do many of my friends- hands down the best physician in Illinois.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Same as above he is the best

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August 13, 2023

5.0

One of the best diagnostic specialists

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mark Stolar is an excellent diagnostician, listens very well and is an active participant as your partner in health and getting there.

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Very helpful and decisive

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August 09, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough, compassionate and caring. He listens to patient’s concerns and takes patient’s symptoms into consideration along with test results to treat the patient accordingly. He is the best physician!

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August 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar goes above and beyond providing exceptional patient care.

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August 05, 2023

5.0

His bedside manner is amazing. Very thorough in his exam with lots of the right questions.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mark Stolar knows how to practice medicine! He’s very thorough and knowledgeable!

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July 31, 2023

5.0

I drive 90 min one way to see him for my healthcare. He’s smart , conscientious and personable.

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July 30, 2023

5.0

Excellent diagnostician. Brilliant, in fact. Takes time. Compassionate and very thoughtful and thorough

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July 30, 2023

5.0

I have been seeing him For years!

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July 27, 2023

5.0

I feel I get the best medical care from him.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

He's caring, professional, sensitive, knowledgeable, compassionate, competent and extremely concerned about ALL his patients in every aspect of their lives that may impact their health.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Impeccable care. Everyone made me feel comfortable and heard.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

been seeing him for 30+ years!

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Stolar is extremely thorough and knowledgeable and caring.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Stolar has been my PCP since I relocated to Chicago in 2008. He is the best!

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar is the most caring, compassionate absolutely best doctor ever.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

Listens well, cares, welling to try new things and make changes

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June 29, 2023

5.0

I feel like Dr. Stolar really cares about my health and well being.

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June 26, 2023

5.0

He’s great, he listens, takes time to find out what your concerns are and finally, comes up with a plan to move forward

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June 26, 2023

5.0

He's the best, always has been.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

If I could give him a twenty I would. Thorough, relational, communicates clearly and with engagement, incredibly smart, answers each question, interested in my perspectives and my life.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar is knowledgeable and takes the time to explain and listen to my health questions.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Hes the best

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June 15, 2023

5.0

I like Dr. Stolar

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June 13, 2023

4.0

This is only my 3rd visit with Dr. Stolar. Sometimes our visits feel rushed. Looking forward to building a stronger rapport.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

I am a patient of Dr Stolar’s and I am quite pleased with his service. He gives me the right advice to keep me healthy and inspires me to do so.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

He's the best!

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June 09, 2023

5.0

I've been a patient of Dr. Solar for 30 yrs. - he's timely and very efficient, exhibiting what I've come to expect in my experiences with Northwestern Medical.

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June 07, 2023

5.0

As stated above I think Dr. Mark Stolar is an excellent Dr.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

I travel well over an hour to see Dr Stolar. He is extremely knowledgeable, very thorough, answers all my questions and I never feel rushed.

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June 04, 2023

5.0

He has been my doctor for 25 plus years. He has kept me healthy, he explains why he is suggesting things always tells me to call him in so many days to let him know how I am. It is amazing how he thinks & covers everything to make I am getting the best advice & care. I have never doubted him.

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June 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar has been my PCP and endocrinologist for approximately 30 years. All the of the above apply to him. He is a fantastic physician.

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June 03, 2023

5.0

The best. Listens to all issues and has sensible remedies for each.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

I’ve gone to Dr Stolar for years. He’s knowledgeable and kind.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

He has been my doctor for 30yrs.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

He listens and is compassionate. Always very courteous and nice.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar has been my primary care physician for many years and is exemplary in his continuing professionalism, demeanor, concern and knowledge.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar has excellent medical knowledge and also a practical side in terms of how much to ask a patient to do all at once. I love that he welcomes my "list" of issues whenever I have a visit, not all doctors are that open to lists and questions. I feel like I get good advice from him.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

He is compassionate, kind, an excellent listener; he digs deep to get to the root of problems, and he is an exceptional physician.

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May 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Stolar is a great doctor. He’s always at the top of his game and very informative. He is very thorough and always has time to answer my questions.

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May 28, 2023

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr Stolar since 1983. I now drive 2 hours to see him after his move from [ ]. I actually recommend him to everyone I see. He listens to you and never overacts to any situation.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

We drive all the way from Chicago to see him. Simply, the best DOC around

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May 26, 2023

5.0

He explains things and very patient

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Stolar has always been very responsive to my needs and has great bedside manners.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

He is a great clinician, attentive, incredibly knowledgeable and skillful, has amazing listening skills/rapport, really knows his patients, and he’s usually spot correct on with all issues and problems. He’s the best! At least 11 on a scale of 1~10!

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Stolar is a great listener to my concerns, answers all questions, and is a great diagnostician. He has a sense of humor, and goes out of his way to help me. He responds immediately on MyChart to requests and questions. I have a great trust in him.

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May 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar is a caring, thorough, and knowledgeable physician in my areas of healthcare. He is excellent at follow up. I truly appreciate his care.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Great confidence in Doctor Stolar and his staff.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

He cares about his patients

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, compassionate, practical

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May 14, 2023

5.0

Great doctor!!!!

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May 13, 2023

5.0

Compassion, understanding, knowledge.

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May 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar is a great doctor

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May 11, 2023

5.0

He is a genius with diagnoses he now’s what he is doing

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May 10, 2023

5.0

He is extremely caring and knowledgeable. He listens to your concerns and addresses them. Very professional and courteous!

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May 07, 2023

5.0

The best internist at Northwestern

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May 05, 2023

5.0

I’ve now followed Dr Stolar to three different offices because he is an excellent diagnostician and gives helpful and realistic treatment advice. He’s gone above and beyond to support my physical and mental health. I’m lucky to have found him.

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May 03, 2023

5.0

He's been my PCP for 31 years.... so, that itself explains my dedication to him and my trust that he is thoroughly familiar with my medical history.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar was great. He was very accommodating and willing to see me right away. He was very thorough with his assessments and had a very calm, professional demeanor. I appreciate him taking the time to see me after waiting for a while.

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April 28, 2023

5.0

He provides great medical care. He is thorough; a great listener and observer of his patients.

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Caring, cutting edge dr who listens and wants patient to get better. No rushing

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Same as above. He has been extremely helpful in helping me understand the issues I am having

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April 26, 2023

5.0

I travel 70 miles to see Dr Stolar. Excellent care. Excellent and knowledgeable doctor.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar has been my primary care provider for about 25 years. He has always been very compassionate, an attuned listener and spot on with diagnoses and treatment.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar has been our doctor for more than 30 years. He answers questions in detail and suggests ways to ensure that we have a good quality of life.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Always attentive, caring and professional.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mark Stolar is simply the best! He can decipher through all of the symptoms and complaints and find a logical path forward that leads to health. Hw has been our primary care doctor for 30 years.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

He is so knowledgeable, so kind, so forward thinking and so organized! I’ve been a patient for over ver 20 years and I’ve never waited more than a few minutes to be seen. He’s respectful of other peoples time, unlike most doctors

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Have been a patient of his for many years and like him. He is always very professional and kind. To bad there aren’t more like him.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Best advice and diagnosis

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April 18, 2023

5.0

He listens and ask questions and really works at trying to resolve the real problem

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April 17, 2023

5.0

He may be the best doctor we’ve ever had. He is knowledgeable and caring.

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April 15, 2023

5.0

He is the best doctor

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April 14, 2023

5.0

I love Dr. Stolar. He is a great diagnostician and he is thorough.

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April 14, 2023

5.0

The Doctor asked about my health and listen to me

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April 14, 2023

5.0

A great diagnostician Kind want a you to feel better Gets back to you quickly always makes me feel better And not a a alarmist

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April 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stolar is the best. He listen to his patient and very is Patience as well.

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Outstanding doctor

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