Lilyana K. Nezirova, MD

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385 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Pulmonology

Secondary Specialty

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Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Abnormal pft
Allergies
Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Chronic (continuous or long-lasting) cough
Chronic (continuous or long-lasting) shortness of breath
Chronic bronchitis
Cpap evaluation
Daytime sleepiness
Emphysema or copd
Hypoxemia

Interstitial lung disease (ild)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary hypertension
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Sleep apnea
Snoring
Surgical clearance

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2015
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2018
Fellowships:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2023

Languages Spoken

Bulgarian

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease - Pulmonary Disease (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

385 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

65 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

65 Reviews

February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Nezirova is very caring. She explains everything in detail and what care I will be receiving.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Nice personality and pleasant to talk to and she explained everything well regarding my health

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February 19, 2026

5.0

She is friendly and thorough. I have had significant improvement under her care.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Really listens to her patients and works to problem solve concerns.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She listened to my experience, carefully retread my test results and concluded that what I needed is basic heath precautions.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Nezirova is very professional. She is a very good listener.,She follows through with discussing test results.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

She's smart

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Caring and respecting Doctor

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February 10, 2026

5.0

She's very knowledgeable and attended to all my questions and I feel I got great care

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Brilliant physician.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Explains everything in detail to me.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Very professional and informative

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January 22, 2026

5.0

This was first time seeing her, she answered all of my questions and explained what and why she was ordering additional testing.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She's very patient and she clearly explains the diagnosis and next steps and she answers every question thoroughly.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She was very personable, knowledgeable, as well as professional. She took time to explain, and answer questions, I liked her very much

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January 19, 2026

5.0

I explain myself very well and I get some answers to my questions.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Nezirova is very knowledgeable and caring. I feel in a safe place under her guidance. She takes much time explaining and ensures my understanding the process she applies to me care.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

She is attentive and through.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

She listens and helps you feel better..

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January 19, 2026

5.0

I don't think I've ever had a doctor that went into such detail about my current and historic test results and explained everything in layman's terms. She helped me feel extremely comfortable with her diagnosis and plan of action

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Very good explanation of all treatment options. Friendly and professional demeanor

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January 17, 2026

5.0

I would recommend Dr. Nezirova to all of my friends and family. She is very professional, direct, and likable and also has a very good bedside manner.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Doctor explained everything very well.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

She listens and takes the time you need to walk out of the office with a good understanding of your issues and next steps

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr is knowledgeable, caring and shows a sincere concern for her patients. She definitely is on the list of the few doctors I trust for honesty, integrity and concern.

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December 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nezirova is very thorough, kind and responsive to any and all questions and concerns. In short, she cares very much about you as a patient and a person.

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December 21, 2025

5.0

Listens and explains well. Caring, compassionate, and clearly competent.

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Very professional empathetic...

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December 19, 2025

5.0

She was just so nice

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and kindness

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Dr was very thorough

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nezirova is the best. I can tell how much she cares about helping me. She actually is conscientious, kind, thorough, intelligent and explains everything to me so I completely understand what is going on and the course of treatment she feels will be best suited for me. She goes above and beyond for me. She actually reached out to my Lupus doctor to consult with her about me which none of my other doctors ever have AND she went back in my medical records to investigate how my current condition has been progressing over many many years to bring me to the point that I am at today. She is really very unique and I'm ecstatic to have her as my doctor.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

she is knowledgeable and caring . right on top of things!

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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November 25, 2025

5.0

As stated above, was professional yet seems sympathetic to my situation. Answered all my questions and left door open for further discussion if needed. Feel confident that I am in good hands.

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August 13, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent doctor.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

She took time & explained everythjng

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August 08, 2025

5.0

She is outstanding.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

It was a very informative medical visit.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Analyzed my condition after studying the test results. Very knowledgeable.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nezirova is always investing all medical solutions to render a solution to my issue. I feel so blessed to have her as my pulmonary doctor.

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July 19, 2025

5.0

Explain everything to me

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July 19, 2025

5.0

She listens and actually follows through. She is wonderful; kind, understanding.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

She is The Best...

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July 13, 2025

5.0

like my doctor

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nezirova is an outstanding physician. Takes her time with you

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Wonderful physician.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

She is kind and caring.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Very detailed and really knowledgeable.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Dr.Lily's got a great attitude.It's very personable.I liked her a lot

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June 19, 2025

5.0

She care about her job and always very nice.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Very friendly, explained everything and answered all my questions

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June 18, 2025

5.0

She took her time with me and listened. She's a wonderful physician.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Dr.Nezirova explained what is needed from as far records and treatments and history of my previous pulmonologist and what steps to take.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

She's a good doctor.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

In addition to the previously mentioned qualities, she is thorough in the care she offers.

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June 11, 2025

5.0

She explained everything so I could understand..... she was very informative

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June 10, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and professional

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Because Dr. Nezirova really cares that I can't breathe and she's very sensitive to keeping me alive. She actually consulted with my Lupus doctor. None of my other doctors ever contacted my Lupus doctor. So I was very impressed. Plus she researched my records going all the way back to 2011 in the Palos Hospital records & found that I've had this elevated diaphragm condition developing for years & now it's extremely serious because it went untreated by my old doctors and now she is sending me to Dr. Wolf/Dr. Franz at Northwestern downtown. In my opinion Dr. Nezirova goes above & beyond even now she's pregnant & still very involved in trying to heal my declining lung/diaphragm issues.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Caring and knowledgeable

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May 22, 2025

5.0

made me feel at ease and explained everything

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May 15, 2025

5.0

We discussed details about my health and gave me helpful information. She was knowledgeable and caring.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

Fast

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May 13, 2025

5.0

She is so knowledgeable and caring easily gained my trust

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Disclosures

Lilyana K. Nezirova, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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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