Harold J. Boutte Jr, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Duke University School of Medicine - 2012
Residency:: Duke University Hospital - 2015
Fellowships:: Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2018

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Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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

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5.0

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746 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

75 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

75 Reviews

February 25, 2026

4.0

I just met him today. He was kind, thoughtful and interested in me and my problem.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Is always eager to hear what's happening with me. His dad has Parkinson's disease and apparently we are in the same place in our progress of our disease.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Very personal Great communication and understanding the explanations is a great one for me to understand what's going on He explains in ways that I understand

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr Boutte is precise with his explanation of what will be done from Anesthesia stand point, what he will be looking for during the procedure. After I explained what and how long I've been dealing with the GI Issues.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Doctor Boutte is the bomb ! He is very knowledgeable, kind and thorough with my specialized treatment for Crohn's. We always have a plan going forward. He has saved my life and I am forever grateful

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January 23, 2026

5.0

I trust him with my health. He makes a point to know my medical history

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January 20, 2026

5.0

He cured me. He's a wealth of information. He makes sure all my questions are answered and is never in a hurry to talk to me, Great doctor.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

He listens and he tells me what I really need to be doing in a kind manner.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor. Takes the time to explain the issues and the treatments.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Probably the best doctor I have ever seen.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Good doctor

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Butte is an excellent doctor. He is thorough and engages with such care and concern for his patients. Dr. Butte's explanations helps to understand the diagnosis and the plan for care. He is very responsive when any inquiries are made. Dr. Butte has made all the difference in the care I have received. I am in remission for the first time in the 20 plus years I have had this diagnosis and it is because of his help with my understanding of the disease.

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December 25, 2025

5.0

Excellence -

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Kind thoughtful energetic

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December 18, 2025

5.0

He was absolutely amazing! He was very kind and caring and very patient and he truly made me feel at ease. I cannot recommend this doctor enough. I am so happy my gastroenterologist recommended him for my colonoscopy and my endoscopy. and all the staff he worked with that day with me were absolutely wonderful.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Explained every step of the procedure before and after.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

He's helpful abd so thoughtful too.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

See above: Dr Boutte is personable, professional and gives his patients the gift of time, care and clear communication.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor, knowledgeable, professional, friendly, takes time to listen

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Professional courteous & concerned Never rushed

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December 08, 2025

5.0

He seemed very invested in his patient's health and wanted to give the best possible information he could in order for me to make the right decision.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

as I explained in my answer above. Dr. Boutte took a lot of time visiting me before and after the procedure and he was obviously very up on my medical records. His bedside manner is very soothing and disarming.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Dr.Boutte is the kindest, most thorough doctor I have ever encountered. He goes through every detail. He stops and listens. He is patient. He always addresses all my concerns. I am beyond grateful for his time, knowledge and experience.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctors & RNs

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, stays up to date on leading edge treatments, great biopsychosocial approach and fantastic communicator.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

He is smart and very personable using everyday language to describe complicated procedures and assessment.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

He listens to the patients and explains the issues and the options very clearly.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

He is outstanding physician He has done an excellent service for my surgery

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Best doctor I have had. He is thorough and has good bedside manner.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

See above. Boutte is the best.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

He has taken very good care of me. His told my husband and I that he has a family member that also has Parkinson's, just like me.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

He is the best doctor ever.

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October 19, 2025

5.0

Dr.Boutte cares about his work and his patients. I always can ask questions and be heard.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Phenomenal bedside manner, great communicator and a wonderful doctor

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Boutte always makes me feel like the most important person on the planet! He listens to everything I have to say and discusses my symptoms, issues, treatment plan, and procedure results so thoroughly. I can reach out to him at any time and he always makes me feel like his #1 patient. I recommend him to anyone who needs the specialized care he gives. I trust him so much that I brought my son to see him! He is the greatest!

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Boutte listens to my concerns and always explains thoroughly how to best address any issues.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

The best doctor I've ever known.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Good communications, ge explained everything clearly before and after the procedure

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Boutte had an excellent bedside manner and expertise. He had thoroughly reviewed my chart and had a thoughtful set of recommendations prepared which he discussed with me in detail and answered all of my questions. I felt respected as a patient and confident that he had considered all relevant factors.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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September 28, 2025

5.0

He seems to really care for me and my health. Dr. Boutte listens and pulls out the answers he needs to protect and support my health

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor, caring and knowledgeable.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

He is thoughtful, thorough and kind, incredible 'bed-side' manner, understands and listens to your thoughts and concerns. He is the BEST physician I have ever had.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Explain everything that you can understand very well

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September 16, 2025

5.0

See above. He's the best.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Outstanding! I was dealing with a potentially life-threatening problem. He explained what he thought the likely problem was. Then, he told me how he'd fix it. We'll, he fixef it. I had no pain at all and no pain post-procedure.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Very professional and personable. Dr. Boutte is your man for complex issues.

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September 01, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and taking good care of his patient

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August 30, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and relates very well to patients. Shows a great deal of empathy in dealing with patients. The best GI doctor I have had in 50 years.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Boutte is the first doctor that has helped me truly understand my diagnosis and origin of celiac disease and make me feel at ease with it. In addition, he was incredibly personable, took the pressure off the worry, and made me feel welcome as a NM patient!

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Boutte was very kind, answered all my questions, made sure I understood everything both before and after the procedure. I never felt like he was trying to rush to the next patient. He treated me like a person, not just a procedure.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

He is attentive and confident in the care he provides. He also honest about what he doesn't know and tries to find the answer or give someone who can answer the question or address the concern. I feel safe in his care.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

He is super. Very caring and knowledgeable. Patient & thorough in explaining my medical conditions, procedures, and test results. Never rushes through it.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

He is well spoken, knowledgeable, with great bedside manner.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

He's the man don't tell anyone

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July 28, 2025

5.0

He's young competent, and caring

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July 22, 2025

5.0

He knows my medical history and I am very confident of his knowledge and skills

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July 16, 2025

5.0

He is personable, knowledgable, and professional.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

He's a knowledgeable and kind doctor. He's exceptional.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Boutte is very professional and have never felt pressured in dealing with him or staff. I have had great communication with Dr. Boutte and have always felt like he went above and beyond with my care. His staff is reliable and organized which trickles down to allow him to be able to serve his patients with the time and respect we all appreciate. I can't say enough good things about my experience with his care. I'm very lucky to have found a GI doctor with his skills.

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July 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Boutte and his team are the best !

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June 23, 2025

5.0

He's a brilliant and caring doctor.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Harold J. Boutte, Jr., was a great listener. He explained everything clearly in a way that it was easy to understand. Made me feel at ease and comfortable.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Kind, communicative, very knowledgeable and good at coming up with solutions to medical concerns/issues.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Boutte is not only exceptionally knowledgeable but he is also thoughtful and personable. He takes the time to explain the reasons for every suggestion he makes.

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June 13, 2025

5.0

He is the best, may God bless him always

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June 07, 2025

5.0

Very professional with a great bedside manner!

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June 05, 2025

5.0

Boutte seems capable and effective and kind person. He's 100% there when we discuss elements of my case.

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June 01, 2025

5.0

He really listens and has a wealth of information to share for complicated issues.

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June 01, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, genuinely concerned with my issues/wellbeing, never rushes, listens, friendly and professional

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May 27, 2025

5.0

He is the absolute best!

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May 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Boutte is very warm, he listens and clearly explains the following steps or processes, he is very kind.

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May 11, 2025

5.0

I trust him!

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May 09, 2025

5.0

Explained everything in normal terms to me, my daughter and her husband. Felt like i was the only Patient he had that day.

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May 02, 2025

5.0

His professionalism and his care, along with being patient.

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