Paul L. Pickering, MD

Paul L. Pickering, MD

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - 1997
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2000

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, 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 Memorial Hospital

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5.0
5.0 

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Welcoming and made me feel comfortable.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is the most attentive physician I have ever had. He really listens and pays close attention to my health. I really feel cared for by him because he is my doctor.

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August 24, 2023

5.0

He is the best

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August 15, 2023

5.0

The. Best. Doctor. Ever. Pay him more.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Highly personable, an excellent listener, I never felt rushed. I feel like I am getting excellent care from him.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering is timely, engaging and shows interest in me as his patient. His care is second to nine.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is incredibly kind and knowledgeable. He takes time to listen to all your concerns and answers your questions thoroughly.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Very personal. Cares more than just about health, but cares about the person. I never feel rushed.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

He is the type of Doctor you would want to have for any and all health care needs.

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August 05, 2023

5.0

Personable, knowledgeable, and listens to patients.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is the most empathic, thoughtful and knowledgeable physician. He’s relevant, caring, affable and goes the extra mile to ensure high quality patient care. He’s singular.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering listens and discusses your health issues with you.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

He’s a great doctor and super easy to talk to. But even more—he’s knowledgeable, helpful, and kind.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

He’s a great provider but he is burdened with too many patients and restricted time he can spend w them. Wish his bosses would understand that. See previous comment.

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July 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is very supportive, he is always listening and asking questions about my health and I feel that my health is important and Dr . Pickering is looking out for my best. I feel secure that he is there for me.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

He's very attentive and always comes up with good solutions. I feel as though he really listens to me and my concerns

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Attentive, helpful, willing to take the time required

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July 24, 2023

5.0

He help me fix the problem

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Evaluation, tests, questions, and suggestions are all very professional and appreciated. I could not be more happy to have Dr. Pickering is as my physician. I feel that my care is in excellent hands.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering is an outstanding physician who listens & works with his patients!

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering as stated above is considerate,patient ,thorough and very professional.

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July 16, 2023

5.0

I can't put into words other then the best Dr. I've ever had.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is smart, knowledgeable, empathetic, friendly, easy to talk to, and responsive.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Thorough service and care.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is extremely knowledgeable about medical issues. Also he really cares about his patients and spends time getting to know you as a person.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering always takes his time and is so thoughtful and caring with his patients.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Dr.Pickering’s shows concerns for my medial issues & makes a plan to manage my pain, medication & other check-ups.

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July 04, 2023

5.0

I say this reluctantly as I don't want to have more people competing for his time: like when you find a great, as yet undiscovered restaurant. : )

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July 02, 2023

5.0

Good doctor, good listener and a collaborator on my care.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is thorough and makes me feel comfortable discussing even the most private matters. I trust him.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Paul is the best, I'd recommend him to anyone.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

I have referred him to friends

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Fantastic experience with Dr Pickering who took the time to listen to my needs and to consider solutions to my problems. He is so patient and a wonderful physician.

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering and team are an amazing POD.

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June 23, 2023

5.0

Took the time necessary on a Friday afternoon without rushing

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June 22, 2023

5.0

he appears to be concerned about my health

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Paul takes his time with me( and I assume others as well) He is very knowledgeable and up-to-date on medicine.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

I would love recommending him but it is hard to get into seeing him…2 months wait I think it was from me. Only my annual so that may be why.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering's "bedside manner" is top tier. I transferred to him from my previous doctor and I have often wondered how/why I put up with the dry nature of that previous doctor for so long. Pickering takes time with me and explains beyond what I would expect as an answer to any question I may have.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is so personable and caring. He sits and chats so you feel like an actual person and not a patient he’s trying to get out of the clinic quickly so the next one can come. He is so thorough and on top of my care.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

By far, the best, most concerned and professional doctor I have ever had.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner. Takes time to listen to your concerns.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering, is the best. Even though I only see him once a year he asks all the questions you would expect, and as a personal touch which is good to have in health industry.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

He is professional attentive, caring and exceedingly knowledgeable and explain things very understandably

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June 07, 2023

5.0

I have referred people to him and they love him, too.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is smart, conscientious and a very good listener.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Great care

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June 05, 2023

5.0

He is personal and explains everything dealing with my health. You feel loved like family a 10 is a understatement

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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June 02, 2023

5.0

as above. Dr. Pickering is great

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Patient, understanding, knowledgeable

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Besides being a great doctor he's a good guy. And always has time for me my questions and the questions he asks me to make sure we cover all the bases.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

He’s such a kind, thoughtful person, and he’s extremely knowledgeable.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering is 100% commuted to providing personal patient medical care

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May 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering was professional, timely, friendly and informative.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Same reason as stated above. Dr. Pickering is the best asset that Northwestern has, never seen a doctor who compares. Dr Pickering is the most thorough and attentive Doctor your hospital group has on its roster.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

smart, kind, and Listens

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May 23, 2023

5.0

I like my doctor

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Very compassionate, thorough and knowledgeable

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May 18, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable, caring, very able and always makes me feel he has nothing more to do than make sure I understand what the issues are and how they can be addressed.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and a great listener and diagnostician

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Takes the time to cover all my health needs.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

He listens, has good bedside manner and he wants to do what's right for me.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering was attentive and recommended any courses of action that were necessary

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable Collaborative Listened well Kind

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April 27, 2023

5.0

He is extremely personable and knowledgeable. He explains everything thoroughly. He also seems very detail oriented.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Thorough. Caring. Takes time. Honest approach to care

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is an excellent doctor— knowledgeable, professional, empathetic.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Great provider, explains things well.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

He is personable, thoughtful, and caring. I feel confident in him as a practitioner.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering took time to listen and showed empathy.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

A physician that truly LISTENS and gives you full attention. Best doctor I have had in my 75 years.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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April 18, 2023

5.0

I like him. He does a good job.

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April 18, 2023

5.0

Good doctor

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April 18, 2023

5.0

He’s a great doctor. Saved my life.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Smart empathetic

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April 17, 2023

5.0

He’s the only doctor I have ever had that has a real conversation and wants to get to know me as a person. I tell everyone to go to dr pickering

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April 16, 2023

5.0

Great service & very knowledgeable

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April 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Paul Pickering is great, very comfortable with him, he spends time explaining things and talking with me and options for my care. He’s a great doctor.

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering really listens. He brings a pragmatic approach to patient needs without dismissing them. I haven’t always had this at NWM with other doctors, but grateful to Pickering who takes the time to care and listen.

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April 12, 2023

5.0

I have no reason to be in doubt of the questions I ask my provider, or answers.

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering take time to talk to me. I don't feel rush that visit is over. He takes time to address all important issues related to mi health at my age.

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March 31, 2023

5.0

He is so kind and it makes me want to open up about health issues!!!

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March 31, 2023

5.0

Thorough and knows my concerns and takes time to discuss them.

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March 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering is a very caring doctor, He listens to all my concerns and I never feel rushed. I trust his oppinions.

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Best ever. Very caring and thorough. Doesn’t make you feel like a number.

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March 29, 2023

5.0

always nice and perfectional

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Listens and responds to questions well. Great dialogue.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

He takes his time to review your record and recommend treatments/actions that will help impact your health in a positive way.

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Paul L. Pickering, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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