Marie T. Altimari, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 2004
Residency:: Loyola University/Cook County Hospital - 2007

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family 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:: Central DuPage Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1447 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Altimari is friendly, knowledgeable, and spends as much time with you as you need. I never feel rushed and she seems to always have my best interest in mind.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Dr. Altimari has a wonderful bedside manner. She was very thorough,listened to all of my concerns and offered suggestions on ways to deal with issues that I mentioned. Kind and compassionate

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February 25, 2026

5.0

I really like the way I am treated

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Altimari is very kind. She takes time to listen and provides nonjudgmental advice.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor, anytime I need help can always communicate and see Shani's the best treatment for me

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Great Doctor

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February 18, 2026

5.0

She is a wonderful doctor who provides great care and advice and is very knowledgeable

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February 18, 2026

5.0

She is so empathetic and kind while also being so knowledgeable.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

She is a wonderful Doctor, very attentive and very thoughtful in her approach to examinations.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Very professional

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February 10, 2026

5.0

She is the perfect MD with her genuine compassion and love for her patients.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Altimari took time to listen, understand my history and was very caring. Her recommendations were thoughtful and she made me feel comfortable. Would definitely recommend her to others.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Listens, kind, clear

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr Altimari is patient and kind, listens to my concerns and works with me on a plan of action. Is knowledgeable about health concerns for my demographic (gender, age).

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Same as above & she cares a lot!

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January 15, 2026

5.0

She is very personable and inspires confidence as a physician

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr. Altimari and her nurse, Taylor, are the best! They both took the time to listen, understand and address my concerns/questions. I felt like a real person, not just a statistic. And, I left my visit with a realistic gameplan. I feel very fortunate to have found this team to be my primary care team.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

She's just a great person. Her positivity, empathy and care are above and beyond

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Altimari reviewed my medical history and asked questions about my current issues. She made recommendations and I felt glad that I chose her for my new PCP.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

She saw me right on time for my appointment. She didn't rush me. She took the time to give me a thurough exam. She listened to my concerns about my health And addressed them. I was very happy about my appointment with her.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Professional, smart, conscientious.

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December 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Altimari was professional, answered all my questions and listened to me

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December 23, 2025

5.0

She is very good.

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari listens and spends time with me.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

She takes the time to answer questions and is very helpful and treats you with great care and understanding

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December 18, 2025

5.0

She's been a rockstar and and advocate for my health. i'm always glad to touch base and keep my health goals in mind.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Listens well and takes time with you.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Very good!

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Above and beyond when answering questions.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor, really appreciate the quality of her care.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

She answered medically sounds suggestions, recommendations for my questions.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

She is friendly, thorough, great bedside manner. Took time to answer my questions.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

great bedside manner

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November 29, 2025

5.0

She is always on time and explains everything to you the way best understanding for you

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Altimari is great! Friendly, competent, really listens.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

This was my first visit with Dr. Altimari, took her time, she explained everything throughly. The level of care I've received at Northwestern is top notch!

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Good bedside manner. Listened.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Very intelligent; good communication; empathetic

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November 13, 2025

5.0

The medical and administrative staff are professional and courteous. Dr. Altimari is very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, listens to what you are saying. She makes recommendations based on her findings and explains in detail her diagnosis and how the meds she prescribed will work. She is very personable and puts you at ease instantly.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor knowledgeable and helpful with any issues you may have.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari listens and addresses all my concerns. She is kind and thorough.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Marie is very personable and knowledgeable and I am very comfortable discussing my health care needs.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

I travel from the western suburbs (Glen ellyn area), just to see her. I have been with her for years, and she has always given me excellent care, and she listens to me. I don't feel like I am just a number and is trying to get as many patients in a day as possible. I also so comfortable talking to her. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a PCP.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Nice and clean

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November 04, 2025

5.0

The doctor is very easy to talk to, and makes you feel at easy.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Took time to discuss my questions without rushing through. Kind professional demeanor. Great staff.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Altimari was very attentive and detailed in explaining my medical condition. I felt very comfortable and look forward to seeing her on our next appointment

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Professional, competent & welcoming.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

She explains everything and presents various options.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Like I said she listens about your complaints from your body

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Best Doctor I have ever experienced! Grateful!

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari is very knowledgeable. She listened to my concerns about my health and made recommendations based on those concerns.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

She listened to me and explained her recommendations

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Listens and is professional

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October 15, 2025

5.0

She's very efficient and listened and answered all my questions

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari offers true patient-centered care.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari was great not only was she efficient but I felt like I was truly heard giving me the opportunity to coordinate my health with her being on the same page really makes a difference and she made me feel comfortable.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Professional, extremely friendly, had a very pleasant visit.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

She's amazing.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

She is kind, caring, knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to talk to.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Very personable approach. Conversations included not only the issues I visited for, but also related advices, talked about personal fun activities. She is more like a friend.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

She's thoughtful, detail oriented and willing to answer questions, help figure out options.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

She is a good listener and seems to care what you say. She provides helpful suggestions as well.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari is smart, kind and thorough. She's a very good listener. I appreciate her care!

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari made me feel like I was in great hands. She is super caring, has a wonderful bedside manner, and it felt like she really listened to me. I felt seen and heard. Truly a pleasure.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Listens well and extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

She is great with being attentive and patient. I never feel rushed by her. She's amazing!

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari listens and is engaged. She offered extremely good advice that made a huge impact in my life. I felt very comfortable in her presence. I told her I was traveling and she already knew what vaccine I needed, but double checked CDC guidelines and my blood work, which made me feel confident and comfortable getting the vaccine.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Awesome!9

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September 15, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable

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September 14, 2025

5.0

This was a new patient visit. Dr Altimari was well informed of my past medical history, very attentive, informative and personable. I'm looking forward to having her as my PCP.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

This was my first appointment with Dr Altimari and she was terrific. She was thorough, professional, and very amiable. I am pleased to have her for my primary care physician.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

She is thorough and helpful. And pleasant and easy to talk to.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

She is personable, attentive and listens. She had great actionable ideas for me to address medical concerns that I have - while also not judging me.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and is a great listener. She provides valuable recommendations for lifestyle modification and health promotion. Her approach is patient-centered, she provides clear options and promotes shared decision-making. Dr. Altimari is an excellent PCP

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September 04, 2025

5.0

She really nice doctor.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, asked lots of pertinent questions and provided excellent suggestions.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Understood my problem and listens

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August 28, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough and thoughtful during our conversation. I feel heard and felt like all of my concerns were taken seriously.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Great listener, very attentive and patient.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

There is always room for improvement I do like this doc

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August 23, 2025

5.0

Kind, caring, listens, and has a plan

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August 23, 2025

5.0

She was a very excellent physician. She took her time with me. At no time did I ever feel rushed !

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August 22, 2025

5.0

I've only been with Dr. Altimari for a few months but she has always taken the time to really listen to me. Dr Altimari combines her medical expertise with compassion, treating me with respect, patience, and genuine concern. She takes the time to listen carefully, explain clearly, and make sure I feel understood and supported.

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August 21, 2025

5.0

Compassionate, understanding, listens.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

My doctor is absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable! She listens to all of my worries and explains everything thoroughly.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Marie Theresa Altimari was very smart, professional and respectful. I felt that she addressed my needs efficiently and with compassion. I feel my health needs will be handled thoroughly and I'll finally be able to find some answers for multiple issues that I've been concerned about.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Very professional and gave great advise.

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August 09, 2025

5.0

So friendly

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari, listens well and is quick to get anything you need set up.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Professional , good listener, trying to do the best care for me, wonderful personality,

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July 30, 2025

5.0

My provider Dr Altimari was attentive and compassionate

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari listens to patients, gets to know them, builds relationships with them.

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July 26, 2025

5.0

She's the best doctor I've ever had.

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July 26, 2025

5.0

Patience and genuine care.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Altimari is terrific. She is highly professional, thorough and at the same time, personable with a great bedside manner.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Very personable and professional. Answers any and all questions, and intently listens to your reasons for the appointment and accurately diagnoses what is going on. Her team is also very professional and make you feel welcome and at ease.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

She took a lot of time talking with me, answering questions, giving advice. I did not feel rushed, which is very rare these days.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

I felt she listened & cared which was what I was hoping & needed.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough , professional, gentle and knowledgeable . She makes you feel that you're getting the best care.

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