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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1995
Residency:: University of Chicago - 1998

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant 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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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1428 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

79 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

79 Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Cromwell was though and took time to listen to concerns and was thoughtful on follow up

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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April 21, 2025

5.0

I would recommend her anytime.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

ALWAYS goes above and beyond my care expectations

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April 15, 2025

5.0

It's not just her depth of medical knowledge, but her kind and caring approach to patient care that make her an outstanding PCP

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April 11, 2025

5.0

She knows what she's doing or if she isn't 100% she admits further tests are needed

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April 11, 2025

5.0

She is superb. She listens very carefully, remembers what we discussed previously, respects my preferences in decision-making. I have never had a better physician.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Cromwell always answers my questions and explains her answers in details.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

She knows my history and will surely miss her when she retires ..not sure Zi will stay with Northwestern when that happens...too many times been pushed out of hospital too early ...ER totally sucked for me...the put treat em and street them on a hypersonic level...released me and two days later I am rushed to Weiss with pneumonia...after spending one night being dx d with diverticulitis and my IV infiltrated and the door I go despite asking what about the pneumonia? And that wasn't the first time....was sent by cardiology because it looked like I had an impending heart attack only to be ignored despite asking for them to check vitals and finally they my heart ty and dropped a lot...I packed up and went to another hospital and got my stent the following day and their of failures that has me rethinking my hospital choices

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Professionalism Empathy

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Spends a lot of time with patients

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Cromwell fit my mom in and was able to address what was going on. I appreciate her approach to things, and her ability to make openings in her schedule for health scares.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

I've always had a good experience with doctor Cromwell.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

She is great.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Listens, is proactive, good clinically

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Give it to me straight; thorough; personable; knowledgeable

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cromwell listens and takes the time to be thorough. The nursing staff was great and the lab tech understood that I have difficult veins and worked with me.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Thorough....explains data clearly....

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March 17, 2025

5.0

I like Dr Cromwell .

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March 09, 2025

5.0

very professional and explains health issues thoroughly

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cromwell is an intelligent, patient, thoughtful, and well-informed physician. She explains things clearly and is always open to questions. My husband and both think highly of her and have recommended her to friends and family. In contrast to other doctors I've had, she doesn't bury herself in the computer during an appointment, she makes eye contact and often uses the computer to share ideas, illustrate the cause of a particular condition, and suggest resources for my own use. In short, Dr. Cromwell is a wonderful doctor.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

I have total trust in her care. She is an excellent doctor. Her ability to get to the bottom of things shows skill and medical knowledge. Also, she is the kindest most empathetic doctor you could wish for.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cromwell is very knowledgable and thoughtful. She explains things to me and make sure I understand. I value her experience and guidance.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

She was very pleasant, thorough and detailed in my appointment.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Excellent service!!

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February 17, 2025

5.0

She's an excellent listener and clinician. I always learn something from Alison.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

I trust her judgement and care

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February 03, 2025

5.0

She remembers past and present care

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Cromwell is an exceptional physician. She guides and teaches her patients so can they have optimal good health.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent physician is every regard. She is a great listener. She is also great at laying out the broad scope of an issue. She checks for, and is patient with questions.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Hello, This was my first time meeting Dr Cromwell and she was very professional and courteous. She addressed my health concerns and followed up on my tests.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr Cromwell for a very long time and she is an outstanding primary care doctor. She is always taken excellent care of me when I have had a health problem and always seems to know what the problem is. She always knows when I need to see a specialist.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

She's great

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Cromwell is knowledgeable, thorough, and personable. She explained things and made me feel comfortable with my medical care.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cromwell was very profession and spent a lot of time with me reviewing my health issues.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Cromwell is highly intelligent and a great communicator. She is also very respectful of the patient. I have great trust in her and honestly enjoy meeting with her.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

She is listens to my concerns and seems interested in my overall health.

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December 24, 2024

4.0

i like her

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Kind and courteous service!!

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Good listener and empathic

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December 18, 2024

5.0

She is smart patient and I love her staff as well

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cromwell is great. Informs me of her observations and options for traeatment if needed. She has been astute in referring me to any specialist as needed.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

She is amazing!

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Always listens, talks through any issues, very compassionate, includes me in discussions about care

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Patient, helpful, interested, caring

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Alison is extremely knowledgeable and personable. She makes time for all my questions and concerns during in-person appointments, is thorough in her recommendations, and is very responsive in any MyChart communications.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cromwell could not be kinder, more empathetic and especially, knowledgeable in her care. I am in my seventies and give her credit for helping me enjoy a good quality of life. She is amazing!

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Great communicator and clinician, explains clinical matters without putting down -- yet also doesn't sugar coat or compromise.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Clinical expertise, thorough explanation of treatment options, friendly, gives plenty of time for questions.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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November 16, 2024

5.0

She is a great listener, she cares, and she explains conditions and strategies for improving health very well.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Excellent service!!

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Follow up visit. Good.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

She is thorough and had thoughtful answers to all of my questions.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

She listens and works with you to go through any health concerns.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Active listener. Great follow thru and explainer of treatment processes. She's just wonderful!

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November 05, 2024

5.0

I've been going to Dr. Cromwell as my primary care doctor for a long time and she is excellent. She never rushes through our appointment and is very caring and knowledgeable. And an amazing listener. I really appreciate her.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Cromwell has been my internist for over a decade. She's right on target, involves me in decisions and is kind and empathetic. I trust her 100% and woujd definitely ecommemd her to my friends and family.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

See preceding. Dr. Cromwell is extremely professional and thoughtful!!!

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November 02, 2024

5.0

She listens to patient first, answers questions and then discusses her concerns and opinions.

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Dr Cromwell is a great listener. She takes her time to explain her recommendations and answer questions. She has your best interests at heart and will give you the tough love you need. She doesn't sugar coat, but she deeply cares about her patients and does all she can to support your health goals.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

She is always attentive and caring. Been going to her for years. I will continue to see her as my Dr.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

She has been my primary care physician for many years and, I hope, many years to come.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

She always tells me what's medication importance

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October 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cromwell is a patient centric doctor. She asks lots of questions and listens. She then works with her patient to determine their best options. As busy as doctors are post covid, it's nice that Dr Cromwell takes the time to understand her patients concerns.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cromwell always takes the time to listen, understand and provide reasonable support, advise and guidance. I appreciate her always willing to try a natural approach before medication. I.e change in diet or workout for blood pressure vs medicationst

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October 16, 2024

5.0

She listens, is caring, and non-judgmental. She takes time with her patients.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

She is an excellent clinician, is thoughtful, non-judgemental, and caring.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

very caring and honest physician who takes the time to listen to me and answers all my questions.

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October 12, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, excellent communicator, empathetic....an all round great doctor!!

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Cromwell is smart, warm and super helpful

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September 23, 2024

5.0

dr. listens and takes time to answer my concerns. Staff is friendly and helpful. Dr Cromwell is a great doctor

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Same as my reasons I would recommend Northwestern. Dr Cromwell is always well informed, professional, encouraging, and delightful.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

She is smart caring patient. The best

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September 16, 2024

5.0

She's AWESOME!!!!!!

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September 13, 2024

5.0

She takes her time to explain in details.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

She is so approachable, intelligent and thorough. She is caring and a great doctor.

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September 07, 2024

5.0

Thorough and approacgabke

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September 04, 2024

5.0

smart, knowledgeable, fact-based

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Disclosures

Alison Cromwell, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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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