Joseph S. Emmons, MD

Joseph S. Emmons, MD

4.9 
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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:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1384 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

88 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

88 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Emmons takes the time to really listen to our concerns, he explained things to us in a way that was very understandable, he shows great concern!

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Emmons sits and listen to me and goes down the list of concerns I have with me! He offers ideas! He is very caring!

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Highly professional

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August 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons knows his stuff. He's a pleasant person and easy to work and talk with .

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Personable, thorough

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Professional and caring

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August 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons is very compassionate, knowledgeable and thorough.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

He is the best primary physician I have ever had!

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Does a great job!👏

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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August 12, 2023

5.0

Doctor is very knowledgeable and is very caring!

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Emmons is really through and listens to his patients. He's very kind and patient

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Very kind and professional

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Pleasant, personable, and honest. Very thorough. My kind of doctor.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

He is very easy to talk to and can answer any questions that I might have.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

He listens to me and tells me like it is.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

While I am aware that doctors are limited as to how much time they can spend with each patient due to protocols and NW guidelines, I never feel that Dr. Emmons is rushing thru to get to his next patient. He is friendly and seems to listen to my concerns. I feel confident that he has my best medical interests in mind.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Best of the best

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and pleasant

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Excellent care for many years. Willing to take time to cover all needs with each visit!

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons is simply great! He is prompt, understanding, and attentive. He works with you for a positive outcome.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Please see above comments. I have and will continue to tell everyone about him

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Promt and explains in detail the process of treatment .

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July 31, 2023

5.0

He listens and obviously cares about my health.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Answers all my questions. He's a great dr.

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July 23, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons always listens and takes time and is very thorough.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and friendly

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons seems to know what he is doing.

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Cares about his patients. Great Doctor. Answers all questions.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Caring and concerned questions re my health and place in life.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Caring and a good listener that answers all your questions.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Excellent

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Is very capable and caring doctor.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

He doesn’t rush you thru your appointment listens to what is bothering you and easy to talk to

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July 13, 2023

5.0

He listens to me and takes time to explain what he’s thinking.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

The best Doctor always. On time and explains things so I feel comfortable knowing exactly what I needed to know.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

He’s been my Dr for many tears. He listens, he cares and provides excellent care.

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July 09, 2023

5.0

For the above stated reasons and that he listens to me and wants to know if anything is bothering me, and I can see having him for a doctor for many years into the future!

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Very easy to talk to, very friendly, and helpful.

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Treats you with respect and super nice and easy to talk too

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July 04, 2023

5.0

Professional, caring, listening

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July 02, 2023

5.0

Absolutely a great doctor.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons and his staff are professional, friendly and very efficient. They go above and beyond.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

He is a good listener and responds to your concerns in a caring and professional manner.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Very thorough!

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Very caring, and respectful. Very good doctor.

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Friendly and didn’t feel rushed

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June 26, 2023

5.0

He's an experienced extremely good doctor.

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Well explained

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Great doctor, always takes his time, great communication. Explains everything

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Understands my medical problems and makes recommendations for solutions.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

takes the time to explain issues pro and con

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June 20, 2023

5.0

The doctor explained everything extremely well and answered all my questions. He ordered a blood test and said he would call tomorrow. He was compassionate, professional and concerned.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Emmons is the best and so are his staff

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June 20, 2023

5.0

He cares

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June 20, 2023

5.0

I felt relieved when I left that I had excellent care.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

He treats the patient as the number one reason to be there and he makes you feel at ease.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons is very Patient and very intent to hear and discuss my health and what concerns I have. He protrudes a strong calming and has great empathy that keeps the Blood Pressure down and makes me feel like my concerns are being addressed the way I expect them to be.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons is a great Dr. he really listened to my problems and went over everything with me.

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June 18, 2023

5.0

Knows what he is doing and interacts well with the patient!

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable Listens Relatable explanations

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and understanding

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June 13, 2023

3.0

Calm voice and good staff around him. He didn’t seem to fully listen to the problem but was aware of pt feeling uneasy

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June 13, 2023

5.0

listens...helpful

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June 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons & Amber always take care of me, even when i feel i'm being a big bother.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

great doctor

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Informative and prompt and reliable

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and willing to spend time with the patient

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June 03, 2023

5.0

He does a good job asking question to find out what’s happening

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June 01, 2023

5.0

We trust and value Dr. Emmons and his staff with all our family members. We also wish that he was able to act as our doctor, at the hospital Northwestern Medicine. With not having a primary care physician able to attend the hospital, we find the care with the doctors on hand hard to articulate as a patient. And overwhelming. Dr. Emmons should be able to act as a doctor in both locations like it used to be.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

He cares

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May 31, 2023

5.0

When I got sick they still managed to get me in the same day

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May 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons is always professional. He listens to the patients concerns. He responds in a gracious manner, explaining his suggestions for your health and when appropriate will tell you why your thinking is not correct! I do appreciate that. It's a discussion about the best course of action. He's a gem. I trust his advise and has never been wrong.

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May 27, 2023

5.0

Great communication, asking the right questions in a comfortable way.

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May 25, 2023

5.0

He listens to what you have to say. You’re not being pushed out the door so another patient comes in.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Doctor Emmons is always able to put patients at ease and takes the time to explain test results and any upcoming procedures and recommended testing. He has a warm and caring demeanor which puts one at ease. He instills the knowledge that he cares about patients wellbeing. He listens to patients concerns and addresses them thoughtfully.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons is excellent.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, compassionate, attentive and thorough.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emmons was easy to talk to anlistened to my concerns. He has a very friendly manner.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Always goes above and beyond to make sure you leave knowing you are in good hands.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

listens and very helpful

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Emmons is a hard dr to come by. He's efficient, compassionate and has great bed side manner.

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May 16, 2023

5.0

I trust him to be truthful with me and he’s very pleasant.

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgable.

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May 16, 2023

5.0

good guy

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Nice & caring doctor

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Disclosures

Joseph S. Emmons, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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.