Robert O. Bonow, MD

Robert O. Bonow, MD

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Cardiology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
  • Structural Heart Disease

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - 1973
Residency:
University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1976
Fellowships:
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - 1979

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, 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 

391 Ratings

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August 25, 2022

5.0

He is is very polite professional compassionate caring.for patient good listener.He is example to the world that Love and compassion are still very much in the life at least in the certain corner of our society.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

I can tell he is concerned, easy to talk and listen to, smart and personable

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Bonow is the best.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

I have been very satisfied with the care which I have received for many years from Dr. Bonow.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Too many reasons to articulate. To name a few knowledgeable, thorough, personable and compassionate.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Bonow is a great diagnostician. He has an affable personality and couples his expertise with warmth and kindness.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Excellent physician.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Bonow is empathetic And ethical.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

He knows what’s happening plain and simple

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July 07, 2022

5.0

Expertise, assurance

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner and thoroughly listens to questions and concerns.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Very caring.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Excellent physician, caring, personable, interested.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

He is a very kind man and is ranked as one of the best cardiologists in the US

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow listens and projects confidence. He takes time and never seems rushed.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

He is the perfect doctor. Knowledgeable, patient, cares about patients, very approachable excellent mentor and advisor to fellows. Have been seeing him for many years and through several medical challenges. Always makes bad situations as good as they could be. Hope he never retires.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is THE BEST!!!!!Period.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable in the Hyper Theopic Cardiomyopathy which my condition is.I wouldn’t want another Dr.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

He the best!

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June 07, 2022

5.0

He’s the best physician I’ve come to know in my lifetime. He’s at the top of the scale on every attribute that matters.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is simply the best Dr. I have ever encountered. He is honest, compassionate,and, of course, a leader in his chosen field.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

He is outstanding. His knowledge of medicine is limitless and his 'bedside manner' is AWESOME. I feel very fortunate to be his patient.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Superior care.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Amazing care.

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May 21, 2022

5.0

Dr Bonow is excellent , is thorough , asks good questions , is never too rushed , treats me well and answers all my questions ..He is outstanding!!! I would follow him if he left .

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, listens,

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May 16, 2022

5.0

He's the best. Always spends enough time with me and is very thorough in explaining things.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

He is an Excellent doctor 🧑‍⚕️

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May 13, 2022

5.0

The best in his field and a quality human being

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is the best! I appreciate his calm and thoughtful approach. I feel he is interested in my health because he really listens. The caliber of the “Fellows” who work with him is outstanding. I hope they know how lucky they are to have Mr. Bonow as their mentor.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Robert Bonow is an outstanding expert in the field of HCM.He has a wonderful bedside manner in addition to listening carefully to my concerns as his cardiac patient. He is kind, empathetic, and genuine in his caring for me as an individual. The best cardiologist in the universe.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

he's simply the best

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Once again he is an outstanding doctor who listens & cares about his patients

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, answers all questions and listens.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Great experience, analysis & patient interaction

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Incredibly knowledgeable and very good listener. Truly cares.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

He is the most exceptionally fine physician. I am fortunate to be a patient in his practice. I hold him in the highest regard.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Are you kidding me? No one is better. No one. And the kindness and the understanding. He is amazing.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Already mentioned above

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Professionalism, care and, knowledge

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April 14, 2022

5.0

He knows what he’s doing and communicates very well

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April 11, 2022

4.0

Trusted care

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March 31, 2022

5.0

He is amamzing

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Doctor Bonow has been my doctor for over 15 years. He’s a professional who loves his work and cares for his patient as he would a family member. Dr, Bonow is A highly qualified physician with a great measure of expertise and compassion. He is a doctor a patient can trust. He is a doctor for the long haul!

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March 30, 2022

5.0

He is an outstanding physician very accessible

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Engaging and very concerned

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March 25, 2022

5.0

He listens to your issues, treatment plans are jointly derived. A very caring individual.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonnow and his assistant were patient, helpful and gave me a chance to explain my thoughts.

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March 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is the most caring doctor I have ever had. He never rushes you or makes you feel like you are asking a stupid question. You truly leave feeling like he cares about you and your health.

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is an extraordinary doctor. He is an empathic listener, takes time with no sense of rushing, he is always calm, kind and explains things without rushing or short cutting the process. A talented listener and a knowledgeable healer.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is an exceptional doctor and a wonderful human being!

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March 10, 2022

5.0

He’s the leader of his colleagues. I’d be happy to see the doctors he’s trained. I am privileged to be able to see him directly.

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March 03, 2022

5.0

He is the best

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March 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is very thorough and helpful

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow has all the qualities of a superb doctor. I feel honored to be one of his patients. I completely trust him.

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February 28, 2022

5.0

When Dr. Bonow walks in the room, not only is his entire attention directed at you, you also get the feeling that you are getting the best care possible.

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Informative and knowledgeable.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and caring

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February 21, 2022

5.0

He is a great doctor and a wonderful human being!What a combo

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February 21, 2022

5.0

He is very thorough and takes his time with his patients.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is a caring and knowledgeable physician.

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February 17, 2022

5.0

High level of professionalism,attentive , very friendly

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February 17, 2022

5.0

He has always been caring to his patient.

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February 15, 2022

3.0

Personal

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February 11, 2022

5.0

Wow Doctor Bonow is a very caring and compassionate man.

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February 10, 2022

5.0

Has helped me enormously and improved my health. Very personable and willing to spend time needed to help with my issues. His supporting staff is excellent and they all are very professional.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

I believe there is no finer cardiologist in the city of Chicago or in the surrounding suburbs

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February 03, 2022

5.0

Superb clinician with reassuring demeanor

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Highly skilled and knowledgeable, great physician.

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is the best. He has a complete knowledge of his field and is always a pleasure to see.

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Answered all questionsPatientCourteous

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January 31, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and I feel very confident I am receiving excellent treatment

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is a gentle and positive person.The best in his field

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January 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is so knowledgeable and allows time for questions and gives specific and honest answers.

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January 28, 2022

5.0

He's the best! He got me through a tough time several years ago. He's a great doctor.

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January 27, 2022

5.0

Because Dr Robert Bonow is the best!

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January 27, 2022

5.0

he listens

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January 20, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and kind and really cares about his patients.

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January 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bonow is always there for the “long haul.” Meaning his patients (me) feel so lucky, so blessed that Dr. Bonow’s counsel, amazing scientific knowledge about cardiology, and his emphatic approaches are valued through, in my case, many years.

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January 18, 2022

5.0

He is professional, highly skilled, compassionate and attentive. I felt safe in his care and practice.

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January 14, 2022

5.0

Best doctor I have ever had

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January 13, 2022

5.0

He’s a good cardiologist. He’s ethical and he has a good bedside manner. And he’s very patient explaining The answers to any questions I may have.

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January 10, 2022

5.0

Expertise

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December 13, 2021

5.0

He is on top of his game. Spends time and cares about his patients

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December 09, 2021

5.0

Most knowledgeable!

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December 08, 2021

5.0

extremely competent, generates high trust, good balance of aggressive and conservative approach, feel well taken care of

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December 07, 2021

5.0

Dr Bonow is excellent

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December 02, 2021

5.0

Compassionate calm and expert

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November 22, 2021

5.0

Again, he is helpful, knowledgeable and kind.

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November 19, 2021

5.0

great physician

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November 19, 2021

5.0

He has been my doctor for many years and I feel he is one of the best in the medical field that knows my condition the best.

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November 18, 2021

5.0

He is the best.

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November 15, 2021

5.0

The best of the best. Superb Practioner and superb human being.

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November 11, 2021

5.0

Ihave been receiving excellent health care at NW Faculty Foundation for nearly 30 years at the highest level of professionalism.

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November 11, 2021

5.0

A compassionate professional

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November 08, 2021

5.0

Dr. Bonow is the best! I’m sure there are other great doctors at NM. I am voting from my experience and my quality care. When your life is on the line, you need the best. I am fortunate to have that in Dr. Bonow.

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November 08, 2021

5.0

He’s tops Demeanor ListensAnd does the best for you

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November 06, 2021

5.0

He was kind, and provided factual information that was easy to understand.

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November 01, 2021

5.0

Very happy with the care and service provided.

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