Patrick E. Onkka, MD

Patrick E. Onkka, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Rheumatology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Indiana University School of Medicine - 2015
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2018
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2020

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant 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 Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

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61 Reviews

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61 Reviews

April 26, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

As above! 👍👏

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Onkka is very thorough and easy to talk to. Also, very knowledgeable.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He is very professional and gave me a lot of confidence.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Always willing to listen and help in any way he can

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Doctor is very thorough

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Very personable, thorough, and great follow-up!

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February 16, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent listener, and really takes what I say into account. I always feel there’s a good dialogue and he provides a lot of information about my condition and the treatment plan moving forward.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

1)High degree of expertise in his field 2) Thorough examination and diagnosis 3) Very effective treatment plan and follow through (eg orders for therapy, medication,referral for specialist for a condition which he noticed/diagnosed after I discussed a concern 4) Very personable; instills confidence; takes time to exam, explain, discuss issues or concerns which I have, and answer questions I feel very fortunate to be a patient of Dr Onkka. I would not hesitate to refer my family, friends and colleagues to him.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

His knowledge, his professionalism and he is very good at explaining everything I need to know. He always has a plan. If one thing doesn’t work let’s go to the next has been his approach and I have a very complicated, complex case so that’s very important to me.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable about autoimmune diseases.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Dr.Onkka he takes his time to fully understand all of my concerns and answers any and all questions

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable and very clear.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Onkka is terrific - he is kind, intelligent, thorough and understanding

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Onkka is friendly, easy to talk to and I felt really listened to me and addressed my concerns which he discussed with me in a way I could understand easily. He didn't rush me and took his time.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

He was very kind and attentive.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Patrick is very kind

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Onkka is very thorough and professional and a good listener.

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December 29, 2023

5.0

He is very caring and concerned about your well being and is very thorough. We think he is a fantastic physician.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

He is gentle and listened and explains everything. He never rushing and always being a caring doctor.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

I really felt listened to and involved in my care because Dr. Onkka makes it a priority.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Onkka was very friendly and attentive, answered any questions or worries that i had.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Convenient, nice, knowledgeable

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Very thorough

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Onkka is very nice, thorough and caring

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Onkka is the best dr I have ever seen. He has a great bedside manner and listens to his patients. I felt heard and well taken care of. He also made a clear plan for my health moving forward.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

The first doctor since 2015 who has my pain level to a 1-2. Very attentive and answers all questions and concerns

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November 29, 2023

5.0

So caring and personable. Doesn’t leave anything to question. Looks at all possibilities.

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November 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Onkka is kind, patient and he listens. He also includes his patients as part of the healthcare discussion. He understands when there is an urgent need and works to accomodate his patients.

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November 25, 2023

5.0

I like his approach of not overmedicating. He listens very thoughtfully. Never seems to rush follow up appointments

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Doctor was on time, friendly and through!

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November 16, 2023

5.0

He spent time with me, I didn’t feel rushed. I felt like he was very interested in my care.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

He is a great doctor. Very caring.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Onkka is professional, knowledgeable and kind.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Because a kind, courteous doctor, above all, provides support and excellent care.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Good doctor.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

He listens, cares and knows what he's doing. He's also a nice person, which is not something that can be learned.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Onkka is very patient, knowledgeable, and thorough with his examination.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and excellent attention

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Great team of rheumatologist.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

He is always concerned and takes time with me. He is on time for all my appointments.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Explain everything . Takes his time with the patient and he is really concerned about the wellness of the person under his care

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Onkka has always shown professionalism and knowledge about my condition. Through his care I’m now doing all the things I ever done before my diagnosis. This wasn’t possible before.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

He’s a fabulous physician!

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Dr.Onkka was great I actually have a much better understanding of everything as he answered all my questions.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

See above. He is attentive and a good listener.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

He's a great Dr. Very thorough and great bedside manner. Really takes the time out to explain everything and the medications. Excellent Dr!

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September 23, 2023

5.0

Staff is very friendly and efficient.

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September 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Onkka has outstanding bedside manners!!!

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September 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Onkka is extremely thorough in covering the patient’s medical background and covers all bases in formulating a plan for treatment. I am very happy that I decided to seek care in the Rheumatology Department at Northwestern and would recommend it to family and friends.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Actually I rate Dr. Onkka a 10++. His staff was also great. He came into the room a few minutes early. He had his agenda set and he was extremely courteous. He listened and answered questions; showing interest and deference throughout the conversation. He offered to give me injections for my knees which was not part of the visit initially. He administered them quickly and properly and so well done that I didn’t notice even when he had finished. Dr. Onkka is a credit to Northwestern and a true value to your staff. I will certainly make sure to work with him in the future and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking similar services.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Onkka is very knowledgeable, patient, and kind

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Onkka was very thorough and explained what he was doing and why. Patiently answered all my questions.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

For the same reasons mentioned above. But Dr. Onkka took considerable time to explain the diagnosis and what steps can be taken in the future. I appreciated his candid assessment.

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September 10, 2023

5.0

So smart and so nice!

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September 09, 2023

5.0

good doctor wit care

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September 08, 2023

5.0

He is very kind and understanding

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Happy with my visit.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Cause I believe he stays on top of things. And gives good advice and he's a good listener.

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September 04, 2023

5.0

He is great

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Disclosures

Patrick E. Onkka, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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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