Elizabeth K. Baruffi Rinaldi, PA-C

Elizabeth K. Baruffi Rinaldi, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

4.9 
566 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Physician Assistant

Education

Professional Education:
BS, Midwestern University - 2007
PA-C, University of Nebraska Medical Center - 2012

Certifications and Licensures

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

566 Ratings

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81 Reviews

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81 Reviews

April 23, 2024

5.0

She is awesome. Listens to you. Recommends. Great personality.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

I've been seeing her for at least 8 years. Top notch PA-C.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

She is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and thorough

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Elizabeth really listens. I don't feel like I am just another patient having an annual exam.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Elizabeth Baruffi Rinaldi is like the one favorite teacher that everyone likes because she is very good at what she does. By her body language, questions and explanations, Elizabeth makes it clear she has listened to me and understands me.She has earned my trust.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

I love seeing Elizabeth. She’s easy to talk to and has a very nice way of handling things.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Same as above. She’s provided fantastic care over the last few years since we moved to Lake Forest.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Very attentive. Open to conversation on preventive exam referrals.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Personable and thorough. She has good recollection of what’s worked in the past and what we may want to consider medically.

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March 26, 2024

4.0

She was thorough and thoughtful.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and sensitive

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Felt that all my questions were answered.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

She takes the time to understand me and steers me in the right direction.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

I felt she really listened to me, made no judgements and helped ease my concerns…. Very knowledgeable and gave me excellent advice….

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Elizabeth Baruffi is a great care provider. She never seems rushed and really seems to care about her patients. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a new provider.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Goes over everything

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March 14, 2024

5.0

He is an attentive and kind person

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Love her. Thorough and detailed. Very helpful in finding the best solution. Listens to the patient

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Spends a good amount of time with me. Easy to talk to.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Very focused in the patient needs

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Listens to you

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Elizabeth is extremely compassionate and works very hard to understand your concerns and provide the most helpful medical services and advice. She is professional, knowledgeable and invested in improving her patient’s health and functioning.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

She’s the best. Smart and efficient.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

She's the best! She listens to you and responds to questions or issues that you may have. She is very understanding and caring.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

She takes the time for a thorough examine. She listens and is always helpful

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Good listener and helpful.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

She's the best!

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February 22, 2024

5.0

she knows what she is doing and she makes me feel right at home. never leave there with any kind ofquestions

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Professional competence Empatic

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Betsy is kind, caring and provides a thorough medical exam. She listens to my concerns/needs and asks questions I wouldn't have thought of. She is an excellent healthcare provider.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

She is very good at making ppl feel welcomed. Thoughtful & Caring comes to mind. And prompt!

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Vey nice doctor.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Elizabeth is by far the best doctor I’ve ever worked with. She takes time to listen and understand me and explain things to make sure I understand. She’s kind, compassionate, and a well knowledged doctor.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

She’s very professional, knowledgeable and caring.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

She was really helpful at 7am on a Monday and provided me with the answers to my questions.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

I greatly appreciate her! She is very caring, professional. She is not only knowledgeable but she took time to listen attentively, addresses all my concerns thoroughly and concise. She sincerely cares about the well being of her patients. I have great confidence in her and her abilities. Thank you!!

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February 07, 2024

5.0

She is an excellent listener, I feel like she really tries to understand what’s happening with me. I think that she really tries to make sure she is giving me the treatment that is appropriate for me

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Personal service

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Her kindness and very informative regarding me and my health

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January 31, 2024

5.0

She is very caring to her patients and wants to help them. Make sure to areas all their needs and concerns.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Love her. Thorough and informative. Great clinical skills. Interested in her patients .

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January 30, 2024

5.0

I had a really nice first visit with Dr Rinaldi. She was attentive and caring and thorough.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

I love Betsy and look forward to seeing her. She’s kind, caring and took time with me at my appointment.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Elizabeth is a fantastic listener with a 10/10 bedside manner

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January 24, 2024

5.0

She genuinely cares. You’re not just a number for her.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

She listens and and is informative about her thoughts on her conclusions

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Very friendly and listens to questions, caring for paitents

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Very caring and understanding, provides very good care

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January 15, 2024

5.0

She is awesome and always thinks past my current visit and to where we go in the future. I don't feel I am chronically ill but I am getting older and Dr Baruffi helps me manage through that.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, kind and a great listener

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Very thorough & knowledgeable, able to get in to see her quickly.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner. Listens well. Asks great questions.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Baruffi is kind, patient, and I feel like she truly listens to me as her patient. She has never made me feel rushed and she makes me feel comfortable.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

She is the most amazing provider. Her caring, knowledge and understanding is exceptional. She is one of a kind and I am very lucky to have her in my corner.

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December 17, 2023

5.0

She is so thorough . Explains in a manner you understand . And she listens to your concerns . And then has a plan for you .

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December 11, 2023

5.0

She is very personal and professional

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, detailed and patient.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Elizabeth takes a personal interest in patients

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December 04, 2023

5.0

My health has exponentially improved over the past two years. I am deeply grateful for Elizabeth’s skill, recommended, action steps, and her empathy.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

As I stated earlier, Elizabeth is very professional, friendly, and candid.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

She listens

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November 21, 2023

5.0

It was my first time meeting with Elizabeth. I thought she was knowledgeable and helpful.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Great PA!!

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner. Understands the patient and the struggles of the patient. Provides sound medical advice

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November 12, 2023

5.0

She actually listen to your concerns.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable and professional.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Elizabeth is very candid and projects confidence, knowledge, and assurance in her diagnosis.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Absolutely the best! Very knowledgeable, caring and personable.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Elizabeth listens closely, comprehends my needs, offers solutions that work, and quality follow up. It’s because of Elizabeth in the specialist, she recommended, that I was able to narrow my symptoms down to a specific diagnosis. I am very grateful for her skills and care.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Prompt, friendly and thorough.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

She is very kind and listens and understanding

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September 26, 2023

5.0

I’ve being seeing Elizabeth for better than 3 years. She listens and explores all my options for good health care.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

E. Baruffi is the kindness PA that understands and cares for patients.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable! Great Listener. Easy to have a conversation with. Great patient advocate!

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September 13, 2023

5.0

She is such a good listener and always answers all the questions and concerns I have

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Baruffi takes the time to talk with you even about family things which is nice. And she’s also very thorough.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Elizabeth is very thorough. Always attentive; she never rushes me through my appointments.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

She listens to the patient

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Elizabeth Baruffi treats the entire patient and not just the symptoms. She also uses MyChart to anticipate future needs.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Very professional .

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