Robert O. Bonow, MD

Robert O. Bonow, MD

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Cardiology

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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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April 27, 2024

5.0

Explains medical procedures and new medicine prescribed very clearly Patient as to needs of patient.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, professional, answers questions and spends time with patient.

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April 21, 2024

5.0

His concern and he listens to me without making me feel rushed

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Aside from his medical expertise, Dr Bonow has tremendous interpersonal skills. He is patient, approachable and empathetic.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bonow has incredible history at Northwestern and is an OUTSTANDING DOCTOR! he is most thorough and is very calm and reassuring. he listens to any patient’s concerns and answers all questions!

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April 12, 2024

5.0

His dedication and bedmanners.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

He’s compassionate, he listens he makes you feel comfortable and at ease discussing your medical condition.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He is both skilled and sensitive to his patients

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He’s the best.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

He asks the right questions, and he listens to my concerns and questions. He reminds me to be mindful of BP, and Pulse. We talk about specific ways to exercise, and listening to my body! DR Bonow is a very smart man, and He’s My Cardiologist!! I’m very lucky.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

I come to northwestern BECAUSE of Dr. Bonow. Not because of the convenience on the street or the convenience in the waiting room on the cardiac floor.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring. An excellent listener and communicator.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Robert Bonow is a knowledgeable, professional, and empathetic cardiologist.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Takes time with patients

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Attentive, informed and decisive.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

He lessens to what you have to say and always answers your questions

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bonow is an example of a concerned physician who has his patient's care as his primary goal. He is kind, comforting, yet clear in diagnosis. His attendiing Fellow, Dr.[ ], is very welcoming and knowledgeable.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk with. Answers all questions and follows up

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He is compassionate.He is very professional All the Best

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February 29, 2024

5.0

The BEST! Thorough, kind , compassionate and a brilliant physician

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Compassionate, highly competent

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February 26, 2024

5.0

So pleasant, listens to his patients, very informative, makes you feel your important, good recommendations.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Clinical competence infused with kindness and an uncommon gift of explaining overall health information, and details pertinent to you that is always helpful. Suggestions that are practical. And Dr. Bonow’s Fellows are amazing. And very fortunate to be mentored by Dr. Bonow. Finally, I am grateful to Northwestern to retain Doctors like Dr. Bonow. Thank you

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February 16, 2024

5.0

My experience and Dr Bonow capabilities.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Bonow is en exceptional physician who has cared for me for the last 18 years.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He displayed great bedside manor, and he was very knowledgeable. I could go on and on with how great he was and not to include professional.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

I’m working with an icon in the field.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

He listens to me about my medical needs and immediately comes up with a solution. He is a very knowledgeable doctor in his field. I would go to no other cardiologist. Thank you Dr. Bonow!!!

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bonow is extperrtvinnhis field and great with his patients. The interns are blessed to work with him. It has been our experience that his interns are the brightest, compassionate and are eager to learn from the best.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bonow is very professional and expert in his field. He answered all my questions and was very caring and respectful.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Dr . Bonow, cares about his patients . He gives the best possible care .

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Highly intelligent. Great communicator

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Bonow explains his diagnoses thoroughly and clearly. He’s also very likable.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

He is brilliant, patient kind and not an alarmist.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bonow is fabulous. He is ok with me asking,usually, a lot of questions and he answers all of them so I understand them. I think he is a very caring physician. I feel he has my back Medically and that helps keep me calm.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

32 years of constant care

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November 27, 2023

5.0

I feel safe and looked after

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November 25, 2023

5.0

His care and compassion, along with the personal treatment and information were more than I expected. I could not have asked for better care.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Tops in his field and the time he takes with each patient’s particular problems

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November 11, 2023

5.0

He made me feel like he was up-to-date and familiar with my heart/health history and previous appointments. He listened to my concerns and addressed them; he patiently and kindly explained the pros/cons of statin therapy.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

The BEST doctor.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, friendly, clarity in explaining my situation. I am so pleased that he accepted my case!

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Robert Bonow has been my cardiologist for many years. He is a terrific diagnostician coupling his expertise with kindness, patience and understanding.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

He is friendly, thorough, and listens.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Always listens, cares and is helpful.

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October 21, 2023

5.0

EXCELLENT, PROFESSIONAL, SINCERE, DEDICATED

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bonow has been my cardiologist for over two decades. He’s the best.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable & professional

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October 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bonow is an amazing, compassionate doctor.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

I pray he never retires. He is one of my favorite doctors. Kind, thorough, professional. Just fantastic!!

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September 30, 2023

5.0

I have been a patient of his for over25 years. his care,concerns and knowledge is the highest standard that I have ever found in a doctor [ ]

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Very patient attentive and extremely knowledgeable with a great “bedside” manner

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bonow truly cares for his patients. He is knowledgeable and experienced and a great communicator. Dr. Bonow takes time to explain to his patient the patient’s current medical condition and how to move forward Towards good and better health. Again, he really cares for his patient and for the work he does.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

I trust his expertise implicitly.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

I have been seeing Dr Bonow since 1997. I had the best care that can be provided.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

The finest ideal of a physician. Knowledgable and empathetic

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bonow's recognition and status ,in his field ,is well known. His compassion and insight and caring demeanor are qualities I have experienced over a number of years.

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September 14, 2023

5.0

He’s very knowledgeable and the most compassionate doctor that I’ve ever had the pleasure to with with.

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Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • Creative Educational Concepts, Inc.
  • Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
  • University of Massachusetts

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