Spring S. Piatek, APRN

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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1040 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Breast Surgery

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Clinical Nurse Specialist

Education

Professional Education:: MS, Northern Illinois University School of Nursing - 2013

Certifications and Licensures

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) - Clinical Nurse Specialist-Gerontology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0

5.0

1040 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

She listens. She makes you feel very relaxed with the whole process.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

She is wonderful. Takes so nuch time and gets to know the whole patient

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Same reasons as last answer. Spring is fantastic!

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February 12, 2026

5.0

It's all Spring Piatek. She does a through breast exam, is knowledgeable, listens and caring.

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February 08, 2026

5.0

Thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable. I feel so lucky to have Spring Piatek as part of my care team.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

See above. Spring is great!

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February 04, 2026

5.0

She's very thorough and answered all my questions.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Very caring and professional.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Spring is very knowledgeable and does a great job gathering my history. I love how she charts out my risk vs "standard". She really made sure I was understanding and sent me home with all the information I need and how best to watch out for myself

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January 28, 2026

5.0

She is so calm and thorough. And she is a very good listener. I feel that she really cares about her job and patients.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

She was amazing and explained everything in great detail

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January 15, 2026

5.0

She immediately put me at ease and calmly checked everything while explaining things clearly.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Dr Piatek was really helpful, friendly and human. Really felt welcomed and comfortable

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Thorough, good bed side manner

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January 13, 2026

5.0

She listens, thorough and cares.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

She really listens to you and is not in a rush.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Wonderful, calming and compassionate. Trauma informed and adhd friendly! Warm hand off so I actually made follow up MRI

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January 05, 2026

5.0

She is very good, so happy she is one of my Doctors. She explains everything and makes you feel comfortable. One of the best!!

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January 05, 2026

5.0

My appt. Was with Spring Piatek, APRN CNS. She was knowledgeable - offering treatment options & answering all questions. She was also respectful and comforting. I felt very fortunate to be under her care.

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January 04, 2026

5.0

I look forward to my appointments with Dr. Piatek. She is very professional and also very helpful. Our conversations are not rushed. She asks questions that go above and beyond, and she takes the time to answer questions. She gives very good advice and very good at expressing any concerns. I am very comfortable and look forward to seeing and talking to her every year.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Spring Piatek is the epitome of compassion, empathy and knowledge. She makes you feel heard and cared for.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Everytime I see Spring, she takes the time to listen to me, ask about my life/kids, and genuinely cares about my wellbeing. She is one of, if not THE best doctor I have ever seen. She makes me feel validated and it is always a pleasant experience visiting her.

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December 28, 2025

5.0

Very consider

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Very kind and understanding

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December 22, 2025

5.0

She's lovely and knowledgeable. I felt well taken care of

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Very informative .She explained all my options.she was gentle while examining me.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

She listens to my concerns.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Spring is very kind, patient and knowledgeable. I am grateful to have her overseeing my breast cancer prevention plan.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Personal, caring, warm, inviting, open, approachable. Confidence in her care.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

She is always prepared, timely, compassionate and thorough

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December 07, 2025

5.0

I value being treated with sensitivity and respect. Ms. Piatek has a lovely bedside manner and is intimately knowledgeable of my medical history, which I appreciate.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

This was my first meet with Dr S Piatek. I found her not only extremely competent, and very knowledgeable also in other medical subjects we touched on, besides being very compassionate. We need more young medical doctors like her.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

As I stated above Knowledge Kind Thorough Easy to talk to

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and addressed all issues and concerns, easy to understand

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November 22, 2025

5.0

a very nice person who knows how to listen to the patient

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Reasons above. Spring is very caring and listens. She has a loving caring manner

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Spring is attentive, listens and cares. I feel heard and am confident that my breast health is well cared for.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Spring has a very warm and inviting presence about her. Immediately with speaking to her I felt heard; I felt cared for and I felt like my time and concerns were valued. I'd highly recommend her.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

The entire staff is very kind and Spring Piatek is a very special person. She is very thorough and knowledgeable, and then there is her kindness.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

She is a kind and caring doctor

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November 07, 2025

5.0

She was very professional and helpful.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Her knowledge & caring, kind nature. I never feel rushed. I feel confident that the options & info that is given to me, is top notch & correct

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Thorough, kind, very knowledgable. She really cares about her patients and gives me comfort when testing is needed. I have a cancer history in my family that is severe...i hope that with her help and guidance....If I do get breast cancer it will be found early on and be treatable.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Kind, compassionate and skilled

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November 04, 2025

5.0

She never rushes during the appointment. She's very thorough and does a great job of communicating with me through mychart making sure I have a good understanding of test results.

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November 02, 2025

5.0

I like Spring very much. She is always interested in how I am doing. She shows care and concern and I am very comfortable with her. I trust her completely.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Spring is always warm and friendly. She take special care to answer questions and give thorough feedback and suggestions. I love having Dr. Spring as a part of my care team!

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Spring She's really kind and approachable .Their team is also very friendly and professional

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October 24, 2025

5.0

She is really caring, takes the time to address all my concerns, and goes above and beyond. I didn't feel rushed or dismissed. I wish there were more people in healthcare like her.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

She's incredible! Very informative, kind, and genuinely cares about patients

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October 23, 2025

5.0

She has an extremely pleasant demeanor and is a very caring person who listens and addresses your concerns.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Spring is a great example of how a healthcare provider should be. She is knowledgeable, professional and exhibiting a great kindness. She demonstrates a high levels of Emotional Intelligence.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

She was excellent. Explained so much and answered all my questions. I really enjoyed talking to her. She's so knowledgeable and kind.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

She answers all my questions and makes me feel like is genuinely invested in my well being

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Spring is wonderful. She's a beautiful person. She is very competent and is very caring. She does not rush through the appointment. She answers a patient's questions in layman's terms. I would 100% recommend her. Nurse Taylor was also great.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Very thoughtful, thorough and positive.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Very satisfied with quality of care... Spring is very personable and caring

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, good listener, answered all of my questions.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Spring takes time to listen and answers thoughtfully.

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October 12, 2025

5.0

Spring always takes the time to get to know me and my concerns.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

It is obvious that she cares for her patients. She gave me a very thorough breast exam. I have had breast cancer, and the thoroughness of her exam was very important to me.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Spring spent time getting to know me personally and was familiar with my history. Being a new patient for her I found our conversation very comfortable. She sat down, smiled, make eye contact and listened to my concerns. She washed her hands in front of me before examining me. She was knowledgeable and assisted me in making a good decision regarding my follow-up for care. I am happy to have found her and will continue to see her.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Very very personable and professional. Felt like I was getting high quality care.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

She was knowledgeable, respectful, and informative.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and competent

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Spring is the best. She is an outstanding listener, communicator and educator. Her calm and compassionate personality makes one feel at ease. She goes above and beyond for her patients which is a rare commodity today.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Spring is patient, understanding and supportive at every visit.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Spring is a dedicated, comforting provider of care; promptly returns calls, addresses all concerns, as well as researches further info when necessary.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

She's awesome

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September 14, 2025

5.0

She took the time to go over all the information with me and was extremely helpful

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September 08, 2025

5.0

She is great! Love her.

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September 06, 2025

5.0

Thorough, kind and knowledgeable...

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Listens, takes her time, smart

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Superb patient care up and beyond expectations.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Very approachable and listens to any of your health concerns.

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August 24, 2025

5.0

The most caring attentive doctor who actually listens to you. Goes above and beyond to help her patients!

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August 23, 2025

5.0

She makes you feel comfortable, and you are part of the decision-making process from start to finish. She has a calm demeanor and puts you at ease right away.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Spring is absolutely wonderful!! Her presence is so comforting and she makes me feel so at ease even though I fear my yearly exams because of worrying that she might detect breast cancer

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Very gentle very compassionate

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Very caring and knowledgable. Listens well and discusses all concerns.

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August 21, 2025

5.0

She was extremely kind and took her time discussing details with me. She was super personable and had great bedside manner.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

She always has looked at your chart ahead and is prepared. She is sympathetic and gives various opinions to help u make decisions. She is a keeper!!!

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Spring is very personable, knowledgeable and took the time to patiently answer my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend Spring for care.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Spring Piatek is a god send!! I wish she could be my doctor for ALL things. She is so caring and compassionate. She explains medical processes and procedures in a way that is understandable and not scary. She always takes time to explain my options and makes me feel seen, heard, cared for and empowered in my health.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Spring is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful when helping to plan breast care. She follows up with test results in a timely manner. Spring is very respectful, kind, and a very caring person.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Spring is great. She treats me respect and show genuine concern for me. I have confidence in her.

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August 13, 2025

5.0

She's a caring and compassionate clinician. Never feels rushed and takes care of everything for her patient.

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August 10, 2025

5.0

Spring is an exceptional medical professional whose expertise, compassion, and dedication to patient care consistently exceed expectations. Their thoughtful approach, clear communication, and genuine concern make every visit reassuring and effective.

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August 08, 2025

5.0

She is the best. Compassionate, knowledgeable and very caring.

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Spring is so wonderful. Amazing bedside manner and very knowledgeable

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August 07, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable, I trust what she has to say and I feel secure in her knowing what she is doing. I trust her.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Spring Piatek has been very knowledgeable and kind as I navigate my personal breast health. I have been seeing her annually for many years now.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Spring is puts her attention on you as an individual person. She listens to every word and focuses on your needs. She is very helpful with helping you in making decisions on your path forward. She examine you in a very professional way and explains every step of the way. She helps you find resources you are looking for. Which is much appreciated.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about Spring, she is so reassuring and kind.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Gives clinical information in a way that is easily understood. Reviewed more details and gave better explanations than the doctors.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

She was informative and so nice!

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July 15, 2025

5.0

She kindly reviews my whole medical picture and gives good information that helps me make good decisions about my health. This is very encouraging for me.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Spring is amazing. She is thorough in her examination and questioning of symptoms / lifestyle / family. She is compassionate, and truly cares. I highly recommend her.

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July 12, 2025

5.0

Spring is so kind and caring.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

She is one of my favorite healthcare providers. She is kind, empathetic and knowledgeable.

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Spring S. Piatek, APRN reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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