Elizabeth E. Gerard, MD

Elizabeth E. Gerard, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Epilepsy

Secondary Specialty

  • Clinical Neurophysiology
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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - 2003
Internship:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel) - 2004
Residency:
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) - 2007
Fellowships:
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) - 2009

Media

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February 14, 2014

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Epilepsy (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall rating

4.9
4.9 
95 Ratings
  • Friendly & Courteous
    5.0
  • Will Recommend to Others
    5.0
  • Clear Explanations
    5.0
  • Shows Concern
    5.0
  • Includes You In Decisions
    5.0
  • Explains Medications
    5.0
  • Follow-Up Instructions
    5.0
  • Easy to Understand
    5.0
  • Time Spent With Patient
    5.0
  • Confidence in Doctor
    5.0

Reviews from Patients

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40 Reviews

October 26, 2019

Dr. Gerard is very good and shows concern for my daughter health condition

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October 03, 2019

*Dr. Gerard is an exemplary provider. Her thoroughness, her explanations, and her genuine care all exceed the quality of any doctor I've had previously. I feel incredibly lucky to be in her care.

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October 01, 2019

Dr. Gerard. is amazing. She needed to change my appointment time and called me personally and worked with me to find a time that worked for both of us.

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September 16, 2019

I feel comfortable and confident in Dr Gerard. I have much respect in her words, knowledge, patience and support. I am very thankful for having her as my neurologist.

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August 08, 2019

Dr. Gerard spent a lot of time with me and was very in-depth.

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July 19, 2019

Dr. Gerard includes me in my care decisions, explains everything with me including the options we can take based on test results and medication outcomes etc. I've never felt more comfortable with any other doctor for any other health concern. She combines a scientific approach with compassion.

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July 11, 2019

Yes I would recommending *Doctor Gerard to other patients.

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June 07, 2019

Dr. Gerard is the most exceptional medical provider I've ever seen. I have honestly never felt so heard, seen, or cared about by a physician. I first time I saw her she stayed with me past clinic closing time and made a real effort to thoroughly understand my history. She asked questions none of my previous neurologists ever had, and created a plan I was comfortable with. When I recently mentioned some new symptoms to her, she stopped everything, listened intently, and took the necessary steps (ordered tests and gave me referrals) to get to the bottom of it. These symptoms were previously dismissed by another doctor. This is the difference between Dr. Gerard and others. The care she provides her patients is extraordinary and I consider myself fortunate to have her on my "team."

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June 04, 2019

I have trust, loyalty and confidence in Dr Gerard's treatment and care

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May 24, 2019

Excellent care! Dr. Gerard effectively analyzed a problem that I had not even realized it was in her area. She was extremely helpful!

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April 12, 2019

Dr. Gerard is the best doctor I have worked with. I don't ever mind waiting for her as I know she gives a thorough explanation and personalized time to her patients.

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April 11, 2019

dr. Gerard is a great listener who showed empathy and concern. she also validated all my concerns and discussed options, solutions and explanations. her communication skills are excellent and she put me at ease about experience a scary and concerning health condition.

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April 11, 2019

Dr. G answers all of my questions and takes the time to really address every concern I may have.

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March 14, 2019

We had another great visit with Dr. Gerard. Her attention to detail in our son's care is wonderful.

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March 01, 2019

Dr. Gerard is the very best doctor I've had-and theee have been many due to my ailments. she is generous with her time and she always listens and responds to my concerns. she is clear in her reasoning and seeks my input in decisions.

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December 21, 2018

I recommend *Dr. Gerard to anyone in need of a neurologist.

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November 14, 2018

Dr. Gerard is excellent. I consider myself very lucky to be her patient.

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November 12, 2018

Dr. Gerard spends a lot of time with me each time I see her. She is clearly very concerned about her patients. She covers every question that I have thoroughly and carefully. She explains things well and surely wants to attend to my health issues in a way that makes sense to her and to me. I am very impressed by her compassion and her intelligence.

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October 23, 2018

Dr Gerard & her team were excellent! I look forward to working with them & feel well taken care of.

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October 18, 2018

she listened to my concerns and suggested a new treatment opinion to address those concerns. She sent a mychart message the same day that my test results came back to explain the results. She always makes me feel like a person and not a number. One of NMH's best!

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August 31, 2018

Dr. Gerard is amazing, she takes the time to explain the reasoning behind her tests and recommendations and is interested on finding the cause of the problem, not just treating the symptoms.

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August 27, 2018

Dr. Gerard and her assistants are always wonderful.

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August 19, 2018

I am very thankful to have Dr Gerard as my doctor - her knowledge, care and concern has helped me gain confidence in my treatment. She is a remarkable neurologist.

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July 31, 2018

Dr. Gerard kept me waiting but then spent a very long time with me. She listened to my entire story and when I left I felt that she would truly take care of me.

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July 31, 2018

Dr. Gerard is an excellent physician. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and takes time with her patients. She is very down to earth. Very likeable

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July 14, 2018

I love love love my doctor

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July 13, 2018

Dr. Gerard is amazing. The most dedicated and kind doctor I have ever seen. So thorough and knowledgable. She gets to know me and takes her time with me. Makes me feel so confident and cared for.

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June 19, 2018

Dr. Gerard has treated me for 8 years and always show temenedous concern for me. On this visit, she did some on line research about availability of generic version of med she prescribes for me and helped find a way to buy it at a reduced price. I have complete confidence in Dr. Gerard and would recommend her to anyone requiring seizure/epilepsy treatment or counseling.

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June 07, 2018

Dr. Gerard is incredible. I've never had a more knowledgeable, caring doctor who explains everything and takes time to answer every question I have. she is by far the best doctor I've had in any field.

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May 18, 2018

Dr. Gerard is a life saver. She saved my life. She is a blessing and I'm lucky to have her as my care partner.

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May 11, 2018

Dr Gerard is the very best doctor we have encountered-and, believe me, we've been to a lot!

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May 04, 2018

I live in Wyoming and travel to Chicago annually for my visit. It is worth every minute and dollar. Thank you.

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May 01, 2018

Dr. Gerard always goes above and beyond when I see her! She truly cares about her patience and is extremely thorough with her approach of choosing a treatment plan. She always explains her reason behind her thinking and she stays up to date on the latest released papers and studies in her field. She takes her time with me and is never rushed out of the room leaving me with unanswered questions. I also always have access to her and her nurse through mychart and I never have to wait more then 24 hours before i get a responds back. She is truly invested in my care and I trust her 110% I can't speak highly enough about Dr. Gerard and her team!

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April 21, 2018

Dr Gerard treats us like family

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April 14, 2018

Dr. Gerard is the best doctor I have ever worked with. She is knowledgeable, compassionate and encouraged me through my hardships. Due to her care and expertise, I feel as if I now have my "life back" I am grateful to be her patient and I can't thank her enough!

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March 22, 2018

Dr. Gerard spent a great deal of time with me. I was impressed with her willingness to learn about my condition. Very pleased.

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March 16, 2018

Dr. Gerard is compassionate and thoughtful. She is clearly a phenomenal physician clinically and always has my best interests in mind.

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March 06, 2018

Like I mentioned earlier, Dr. Gerard had prepared for our appointment and made sure she had all the necessary information to discuss my current medical situation.

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February 26, 2018

Dr. Gerard is one of my favorite doctors because I am confident that she respects me. I know she considers not just my opinion, but also my emotional feelings, when it comes to making decisions/suggestions regarding my care. I am continually amazed with her patience and vast knowledge. I cannot say enough good things about her.

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February 10, 2018

Over the past year, my health has dramatically improved and I credit much of that to Dr. Gerard and her exceptional care practices. I'm deeply grateful for her thoroughness, deep expertise, and excellent bedside manner.

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