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Joseph S. Emmons, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1998
Residency:: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 2001

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0

5.0

2638 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Highly professional

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Makes you comfortable, listens and helps you in the way needed

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Listens to me. Explains things in terms I understand without Dr. speak.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons takes the time to make sure his patient understands what is going on with his/her health.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

He is the best.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

He's good

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Emmons is an excellent doctor with great communication skills, and he's a good listener.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

I have been recommending Dr Emmons to my coworkers and he has been very accommodating. We are very happy with his care. Tks

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He's good

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Explained my options!

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, patient caring, and thorough!!

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons is irreplaceable!!!

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April 14, 2025

5.0

You can count on him to always be knowledgeable.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

He is personable, upfront, and honest. His bedside manor is far above what one would expect.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

He's a gem. Listens recommends refers out when necessary

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April 09, 2025

5.0

He covers all the bases with very good demeanor.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Really good through dr who explains everything and listens well and very knowledgable reason i go to him

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April 08, 2025

5.0

he listens and explains things that I can understand.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Very informative & always friendly.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

He is a quality Dr who really seems to care. Takes the time to listen

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April 03, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent physician. He knows his patient's medical issues and tailors his treatment to the needs of each individual patient.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

His willingness to truly listen before offering his opinion, which is always very well-informed and a great testament to his competence and abilty.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

I always leave well informed

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April 01, 2025

5.0

He is very nice and attentive

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr.Emmons listens,is a great Doctor and has great staff

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March 31, 2025

5.0

He listens to your concerns and is very thorough and asks questions

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Very responsive. Knows his stuff.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

He's great, he takes time to talk, doesn't make you feel rushed, answers questions...

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Emmons is accurate and takes the time to answer all my questions

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March 22, 2025

5.0

I have seen Dr Emmons for a number of years he really keeps on top of my health situation.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Really listens to me, no talking down to me.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons is as good as it gets.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Vary good doctor always been there for me.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

He's caring, explains things well and is prompt

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March 17, 2025

5.0

See above. I feel confident in my future prognoses. (yet still feel I can still research on my own then accept/reject without judgement. <---very important to my second sentence.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

He has always showed interest in my health and made sure that he showed he cared.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

He is very competent and helpful. He provides usable advice

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons and his staff makes me feel very comfortable and actually, yes actually listens to to me. They give me solutions and alternatives in regards to my health and allow me to take charge of my health decisions.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

He was very good and Taking the time to go over everything very well. I was very happy.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Friendly

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Professional; listens and doesn't rush you in/out.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

He listens and answers my many questions

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Great doctor.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Listens to your problems and gives you solutions

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Pleasant, congenial, cares about patients

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons is very kind and attentive to all questions, always gives informed answers. He always seems to know exactly what I need to have done and is very accepting of my opinions. He listens!

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Caring kind positive

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Explains & answers questions.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Very easy to talk to and he listens to his patients

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February 26, 2025

5.0

See previous "reasons" which to me seems the same. He's a great doc.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Emmons is fabulous! Listens. Asks good questions

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Great doctor. I was happy when my friend told me about him.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Really listens. Explains well. Great personality. Knows when to Han over to a specialist.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons was focused on me and my health. Spent time explaining issues and answered my questions. Made sure I understood what I needed to focus on going forward.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Everyone was perfect. It was a great visit.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Complete comfidence with the care I receive.

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February 22, 2025

5.0

Common sense doctor who takes good care of my medical needs.

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February 22, 2025

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr Emmons for about 15+ years. He has always been thoughtful, thorough and kind. I truly believe his recommendation to my cardiologist saved my life, and I will always be grateful.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

He is the best!! Always concerned and takes time to listen.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

He is the best. Professional, thorough, listens, doesn't rush, obviously cares about his patients.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to and appreciate he listens to me

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February 18, 2025

5.0

My Mom and my family all use Dr. Emmons. He is very thorough, friendly and is very knowledgeable.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

He takes the time to explain everything, including the plus and minus of each situation

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons listens and takes time with his patients. He has a caring and professional attitude.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

He is the best

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons has been my primary care provider for many years and I always get better than Very Good Care.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons always has a smile on his face. He listens to me and doesn't make me feel like an idiot. I would recommend him anyway and twice on Sundays!!!

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February 08, 2025

5.0

He always takes the time to listen and consider my problems.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

I did not have to ask any questions, when she explained, all our questions were answered.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Provider took the time. Great doctor. Very informative and clearly up on all the latest medications. Would highly recommend him

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons is the example of what a physician should be. He listens and explains everything in clear language. He never dismisses patient concerns but provides the information so one can understand them. I have such a high degree of confidence in his advice that it adds to my general well being.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Knowledge, listens explains

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Very easy to deal with

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Emmons is very accommodating and listen to patients concerns . Happy with his care

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February 03, 2025

5.0

He's a great guy, and took time with me today regarding my exam.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Dr is very therol and very trusted

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Shows interest in me. He is very kind and caring.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Highly professional

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Been doctor for years

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January 28, 2025

5.0

I've known Dr. Emmons for 10 years both for my husband and myself. He answers all my questions. He is a very thorough doctor and very pleasant.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

He is friendly, patient and is attentive to any questions or concerns

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January 27, 2025

5.0

He's very thorough and listens well. My family and I are very pleased and happy he's our doctor.

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January 26, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Good advice, very knowledgeable, takes time

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Great listener

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons is easy to talk to and he answers all my questions in a way that makes me feel comfortable'

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor.

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January 12, 2025

5.0

Listens and provides needed help

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January 08, 2025

4.0

In the past he has helped me understand my needs and explained things to me. I think he cares about his patients.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emmons is an excellent physician. He is knowledgeable both with medicine in general and the history and needs of his patients. I trust him.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Makes me feel like Dr Emmons cares about me.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Just as written above, he was very pleasant to talk with and took time to get to know me and I felt very comfortable talking to him.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

He explains tests being done , spends time with patient, is not rushed to leave and answered all my questions

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Never feel rushed. Excellent care.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

He always has excellent information and answers all my questions

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons is easy to talk to. He answers the questions I asked and explains the answers in detail. He is very knowledgeable and patient.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Dr.listen to my issue and gives me answers

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December 21, 2024

5.0

Very good in assessment and cause and effect impact from previous encounters and measurements of vitals.

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Disclosures

Joseph S. Emmons, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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