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Joel A. Wilsnack, MD

4.9

1026 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1995
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1998

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1026 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

90 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

90 Reviews

August 30, 2023

4.0

See above re: business model. I scored the practitioner higher because he is obviously concerned and thorough, but limited by the model at the institution.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Earnest, caring person

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August 19, 2023

5.0

Expertise, judgment, compassion

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August 17, 2023

5.0

seems to care a lot about my health and know how to maintain it.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

He seemed willing to listen and was patient

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August 11, 2023

5.0

He is very attentive and considers my concerns

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August 07, 2023

5.0

I have already referred Dr Wilsnack to several people

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August 05, 2023

5.0

Know him for 20 years a great doctor

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August 05, 2023

5.0

attentive; responsive

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s a great communicator and easy going

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Answering all or most of my medical questions

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July 28, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor who cares

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July 27, 2023

5.0

He has been my primary care physician for over 10 years and he has been phenomenal ! I can't say enough good things about him.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Professional, thorough and caring doctor. Efficiently when it comes to follow-ups.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

My nurse was timely and efficient. My Dr. was on time and very thorough, he has a great bedside manner. I am and have been very pleased with Dr. Wilsnak, he has been my Dr for many years.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wilsnack is consistent and professional. Very attentive to details.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Covers all the bases and when something is not normal he convinces me to get it tested or checked out by specialist

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July 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wilsnack is excellent, always remembers previous visits, not just from computer files. Very knowledgeable. The perfect personal physician.

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July 18, 2023

4.0

He's calm, attentive, knowledgeable, steady.

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July 18, 2023

4.0

As I get older, I feel like Dr Wilsnack has a full picture of my health. He is also aware of new developments and likes to cover all possibilities for diagnosis.

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July 14, 2023

5.0

He's patient and knowledgeable.

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July 13, 2023

5.0

Has been on time for every appointment over 24 years. Professional and a great thinker. I always feel well cared for.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

I think Dr. Wilsnak is thorough, knowledgeable, professional and cares about his patients.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Iâ€™ve been seeing Dr Wilsnack since forever. Heâ€™s great.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Thorough, professional, prepared and familiar with my chart before he enters the exam room, helpful.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

My wife wants to be his patient.

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July 02, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor

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June 23, 2023

5.0

I have been with Dr. Wilsnack for approximately 14 years, and find him to be very thorough, caring, and responsive.

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June 23, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician, thorough and caring.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Good service

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Takes time to chat with me. Asks lots of questions.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

He was genuinely a nice guy and very informative listen to what I had to say and thatâ€™s about it it was great

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June 15, 2023

5.0

He listens well and offers supportive solutions.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

I am confident in his skills and judgement.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

See above. Plus I luv that his office does blood work

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June 09, 2023

5.0

Same as above. Thorough. Approachable. Listens. Doesnâ€™t dismiss your concerns or tell you you are overreacting. Explains things in laymanâ€™s terms.

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June 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Wilsnack is the best.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Dr Wilsnack is always caring and helpful. My health is always his main concern

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Didnâ€™t seem he was taking on new patients but would definitely use him in absence of Dr [ ].

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June 06, 2023

4.0

He is thoughtful and asks multiple questions. He comes across as actually caring. I have referred people before to him.

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June 06, 2023

4.0

Been seeing him for 16 years

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June 01, 2023

5.0

I've been with him over 20 years, and now he cares for 2 family members. He cares about our health, and is personable even if he has to deliver concerning news.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

responsive phsycian who takes time to answer my questions

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Professional. Explains procedures and test results

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May 22, 2023

5.0

The doctor listens to the patientâ€™s concerns and explains things in an easy to understand manner. Also he is very responsive.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

efficient, friendly and courteous and cares about me

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent bedside manner

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Customer focused

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Breadth of knowledge and demeanor.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Very clear communication. Nice manner.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

He is a good caregiver and always responsive to my questions.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Provided me with outstanding medical service!

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Good doctor

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May 12, 2023

5.0

He's the best.

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May 11, 2023

5.0

Listens to my concerns and understands my health issues.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wilsnack was very thorough, knowledgeable, and patient.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Thorough with problems .Thank you

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Great doctor

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Focused on solutions, good bedside manner, extremely responsive

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May 01, 2023

2.0

I've been a patient of Dr Wilsnack's for two decades. The appointments are beneficial particularly more recently as my advanced age requires more medical attention. Dr Wilsnack has been a great clinician but his listening skills lack patience and empathy. Meetings seem rushed and he's eager to get in and out of the examination room as quickly as possible.

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April 27, 2023

5.0

I find thm to be very competent.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Very smart. Calm. Reassuring.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Careful attention to my concerns and comprehensive consideration of my health conditions.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Friendly, good communicator, practical approach

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April 20, 2023

5.0

He cares about his patients.

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April 20, 2023

3.0

Iâ€™ve been his patient since the 1990s. Felt rushed and robotic today.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Efficient and responds quickly.

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April 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Joel Wilsnack is the best doctor ever. He has taken great care of my medical needs for over a decade. I give the score because of him and his attentiveness and detail-oriented responsive nature.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

He is personable, easy to talk with

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Very smart, caring Dr.

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April 01, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s an excellent Doctor he makes sure all my medical needs are met

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March 25, 2023

4.0

He's thorough, concerned, knowledgable, friendly. I'd give a 10 if he spent a few minutes reviewing my file before the appointment so he's know my situation.

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March 25, 2023

5.0

Joel is fantastic.

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March 24, 2023

5.0

friendly, gives full information, knowledgeable, understanding.

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Wilsnack is very attentive, .professional and makes excellent suggestions for treatment.

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Joel Wilsnack is simply awesome. When he retires will be treating me at his or my home!

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March 08, 2023

5.0

Dr Wilsnack is kind and attentive. He has been very vigilant about my care, not only only what he has provided directly, but also in helping me to understand important findings from my other doctors.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wilsnack is very thorough and responds quickly to all my inquiries.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

I appreciate the candid and informative communication.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Great personaltybfor dealing with patients, explains everything, follows up on everything. Always has a plan.

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March 04, 2023

5.0

Professional and he has my best interest in mind

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March 04, 2023

5.0

Confidence in Doctor Wilsnack Good experience when referred to specialists Good treatment outcomes Clear explanation on health issues and treatment recommendations On-schedule appointments

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March 03, 2023

5.0

on time with office visits, great bedside manner

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February 28, 2023

5.0

An excellent professional!

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Extremely thorough, explores your complaints and responds appropriately

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician with good listening skills patience and compassion. He has all the skills patientâ€™s want in a provider.

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Best doc in the last 20 yrs - never late on time and always thinking preventable issues and illness

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February 28, 2023

5.0

He is very nice and a very good doctor.

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Exceptional attention to details

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Disclosures

Joel A. Wilsnack, 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.

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