Chad J. Achenbach, MD

4.9

166 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Infectious Disease

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Herpes Zoster
HIV/Hepatitis Coinfection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
Malaria
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Tuberculosis
Viral Hepatitis

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2002
Residency:: University of Chicago - 2005
Fellowships:: University of Washington - 2009

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease - Infectious Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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

4.9

4.9

166 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

21 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

21 Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Very thorough and explains things well.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Very informative u

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Achenbach is wonderful. So knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Achenbach is a dedicated physician with a kind disposition who's life work in HIV research is evident in every facet of his care.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Achenbach is awesome and checks many of my boxes for being one of my extremely qualified care providers.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Achenbach has a great bedside manner and really cares for his patients

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November 21, 2025

5.0

The Dr. takes good care of its patients and is a great listener.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Achenbach is great with patients. He is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and genuinely cares for the health of his patients. Not only is he a great listener, he ask great questions to make sound decisions.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

He's very personable and knowledgeable. I appreciate his expertise.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Intelligent, concerned takes his time, answers all questions.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Insightful, proactive, friendly, and experienced

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Empathic and knowledgeable. Addresses specific concerns and makes recommendations for continued good health.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Very good attention from the doctor

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Informative, really cares, thorough... top tier doc

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Personable and dedicated to the patient's needs. Excellent physician and friend.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

His attention and bedside manner

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, direct

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May 23, 2025

5.0

Considering it was my first appointment with him, he appeared to be very thorough in gathering information about my medical background. Didn't appear to be rushed like some doctors.

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May 23, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, professional, collaborative, and makes great use of time.

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May 12, 2025

4.0

Satisfied

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May 09, 2025

5.0

Listen to your concerns and responds accordingly

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

Abivax, SA

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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