Robert O. Bonow, MD

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Primary Specialty

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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5.0
5.0 

699 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

53 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

53 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and caring

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April 25, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent Doctor, communicates well and I believe he cares about his patients.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

See above! Kind, patient centered, truthfulness expressed emphatically..an amazing person and cardiologist. I owe him continued gratitude for his care.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Dr.Bonow is a great knowledgeable Dr.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

25 years under his care.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

He is very caring, patient, and thorough.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bonow is experienced and an expert in his field. He really cares about his patients.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

The services that I receive from Dr. Robert Bonow is excellent. Dr.Bonow and the staff are friendly and ensure that I am properly informed about my health and care. I would have no qualms in recommending them to friendly and friends.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Best cardiologist in the country

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March 25, 2025

5.0

He is knowledgeable regarding my condition

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bonow is a caring, thorough, conscientious, and patient-centered doctor.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Professional, competent, caring, knowledgeable and experienced. What more can you ask for?

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Very understanding. Listens to our questions and explains thoroughly.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

He is the best, hands down. He has helped me get here 2025. From being a scared 31 year old having an MI, to still being here decades later. I am grateful to have DR Bonow as my doctor and I feel as a member of my family. Thank you Dr. Bonow and staff your number one hands down

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bonow is very knowledgeable, kind and caring. He has the best bedside manner and really cares for his patients.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bonow and his staff are extremely pleasant to interact with. He has a very gentle and caring manner. He is one of only two physicians with outstanding concern and skill that I have met in my long life.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

The best and most competent cardiac doctor__-and cares.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

He's a wonderful doctor and a better person.

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Top notch doctor

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Bonow is in the top 1% in the world !! He is the kindess humble human being one could hope for in a doctor. Northwestern is lucky to have him on staff teaching the medical students & fellows. I am grateful to be his patient for 25+ years

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Finest physician I have ever had

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Best possible cardiologist you can have, excellent in all aspects.

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February 15, 2025

5.0

The best.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

This man is one of the finest human beings on this planet. I've watched how he treats patients, fellows, nurses, support staff. Everyone is valued and respected. They just don't make them like that anymore.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

dr bonow is superb! explains the care, discusses options, most trusted advisor.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bonow is a world-renowned expert in his field, and at the same time a personable, patient and caring physician.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

See above. Dr. Bonow is treating me for an aortic valve issue. I could not be under better care

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Provides very good overview and discussion of current condition and overview of past treatment and on-going health

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bonow, a very professional and caring medical professional. He gave me plenty time to answer my questions and provided explanations.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

Always

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December 14, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable and kind perfect combination

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December 14, 2024

5.0

I like the team I have at NW Medical

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December 01, 2024

5.0

Dr Robert Bonow exemplifies what doctors are all about. He gives one ample time. Not rushing explaining everything from drugs to procedures

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Great doc

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November 22, 2024

5.0

He's kept me alive for at least 16 years

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November 09, 2024

5.0

Can't say anything else. He is simply the best.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Caring doctor who listens, encourages and make you feel comfortable.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, spends time with patient, answers questions

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October 26, 2024

5.0

Thorough and caring

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October 22, 2024

5.0

His knowledge, experience and perfect bedside manner

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October 22, 2024

5.0

He is an outstanding Dr. and a warm person.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Again, he really cares about his patients.

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October 12, 2024

5.0

As I've said before, he spends time to listen to the patient. He, and his staff are a good reason that NW Med is such a great resource center.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

He is a great doctor

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Robert Bonow is knowledgeable and compassionate. He has a calm and common sense approach to patient treatment.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

The best care I have ever received since 1947.

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Great doctor, I happen seen him for 30 years

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bonow is extremely caring and knowledgeable. I really appreciate him accepting me as a patient. The assistant doctor was also great.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

First time meeting Dr. Bonow and staff were all very friendly and helpful answered all my questions and listened to my concerns! Dr. Bonow demeanor has really put me at ease due to his excellent treatment,curiosity, investigative mind and the ability to connect, you know where you stand immediately and what next steps look like.

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September 27, 2024

5.0

He knows what needs to be done

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Bonow is always very thorough, takes the time needed to answer any questions and is very knowledgeable.

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September 26, 2024

5.0

He is attentive to patients worries as well as a magnificent doctor

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • American College of Cardiology (ACC)
  • Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)
  • East Georgia Regional Medical Center
  • Mayo Clinic Minnesota
  • Montefiore Medical Center
  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
  • Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center
  • University of Massachusetts
  • University of Pennsylvania (Perelman School of Medicine)
  • University of Toronto

External Professional Relationships

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