Cathleen Brindl, PA-C

Cathleen Brindl, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

4.9 
943 ratings  Read Reviews
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Internal Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Physician Assistant

Education

Professional Education:
PA-C, Midwestern University - 2003

Certifications and Licensures

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

943 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 25, 2024

5.0

Very Professional, explained everything, yes I would recommend Cathleen 100%

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Cathleen was thorough and friendly. She made me feel that she cared for me as a patient. She explained everything very well.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Cathleen listens carefully and explains fully regarding any concerns voiced.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

She explains what she is discussing thoroughly and helps her patients make informed decisions about their own health care

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable and caring

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Cathy is an excellent PA-C! Is like having a PA-C and a friend in one!

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April 15, 2024

5.0

I liked her a lot! she was knowledgeable and personable!

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Cathleen is awesome!

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April 11, 2024

5.0

She’s very likable person and she answered all my questions

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Professional, patient- oriented

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April 10, 2024

5.0

She’s the most professional, positive, encouraging, direct yet calming doctor I’ve ever seen! After years & years of disappointing doctor visits, I truly feel she cares about me, never rushes me & all my questions, for me, she’s the best!

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April 09, 2024

5.0

She is very matter-of-fact really knows what she’s doing. I look forward to seeing her.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

She is kind, compassionate and very knowledgeable. Excellent!

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April 09, 2024

5.0

She asked the right questions, listened, gave sound diagnosis and insightful advice.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Great listener. Past positive experience. Competence.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

She is efficient and very personable. She cares for your needs.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Excellent care and highly professional service.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Good Doctors.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Listens, competent, direct, sympathetic, caring & efficient. Sent me email at 8pm to let me know test results! That is dedication to patients!

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Cathleen was thorough and understanding and ordered a follow on test under an urgent request, which I appreciate until I was told by the appointment operator there was no such urgency.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Did a great job….

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April 02, 2024

5.0

No waiting listens to your needs before deciding what’s wrong with you

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April 02, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and explains everything. Easy to talk to and doesn't mind taking time to answer all questions. I never feel like she's rushing to get to the next patient. I highly recommend her to friends and family.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Cathleen Brindl was the professional that flushed my ears with care and released ball of wax, along with diagnose and order prescription for infection. Grateful to her.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

she listens and allow me to explain my concerns and then come up with a solution and a plan.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Explain everything great communication

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March 28, 2024

5.0

My visit went very well and she made me feel at ease.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Ms. Brindl was so kind to my sister today. She quickly evaluated the problem and made workable recommendations.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

It was my first time with Cathleen Brindl, PA-C. She was recommended because my regular doctor was out. Ms. Brindl was absolutely amazing! She had great energy, took her time with questions I had and made me feel like she has been my provider for years.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

PA Cathleen Brindl at NM ar is one of the nicest people I know and gives good advice!

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March 27, 2024

5.0

She did a great job answering my HBP concerns and what actions to take toward improving my situation.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Cathy always takes time to listen to you and figure out what is going on prior to making a decision on what to do

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She is highly motivated to help, and knowledgeable and skilled.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She’s a very great doctor when I can’t see my regular Doctor Who is Dr. [ ] I always see her she listens to you. She talks to you and I think her for that.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She is awesome!

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March 08, 2024

5.0

She listens and presents te best solution to your problem

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Very nice. Doesn’t sugar coat anything but is very supportive.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

She's goes over everything in detail.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

I really connect with Cathy. I enjoy my visits with her!

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March 06, 2024

5.0

It was a pleasure to see Cathleen Brindl this morning. She is very thorough with questions and examination. She diagnosed my problem in short order and prescribed an antibiotic that I will get filled if needed.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brindl answred all of my concerns. Helped me with referrals for PT, Orthopedic care and medication. Above Excellent.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Very thorough

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Received excellent care, knowledgeable with my health and explains throughly

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Dr.Brindl is very personable, took the time to go over my lab results & explained things in a way that was easy for me to understand

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Thorough exam and good explanation of treatment recommendations

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February 26, 2024

5.0

She was thoughtful, encouraging, professional, knowledgeable, listened carefully, and asked good questions about my symptoms in order to arrive at the next steps in diagnosing my problem.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

She is very organized and explains the reason for the treatment provided.

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February 25, 2024

4.0

Very nice knowledgeable, helpful

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable n takes time to answer any questions or concerns.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

She was very professional , kind and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

She listens and gives great feedback. She is so easy to talk to.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

She is professional and always make sure all my needs and questions are answered

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Very easy to talk to.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She’s great. Super attentive

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Her knowledge and the way she can explain

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February 12, 2024

5.0

She addressed my concerns and came up with a plan

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February 04, 2024

5.0

Compassionate

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January 31, 2024

5.0

She was very knowledgeable, explained everything to me. Such a very nice person.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Very caring , explained in details the treatments needed to improved health conditions , responding to all my questions .

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Was able to get an appointment in a week and she took care of my problem at the appointment

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Great personality and attentive!

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Takes time to listen to my concerns, and answers all my questions. She is easily approachable.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Same reason above. She was excellent!

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January 29, 2024

5.0

This is my second time Cathleen has cared for me. She is very knowledgeable and takes all the time I need to understand what I need. She is very compassionate also.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

I would likely recommend Cathleen Brindl and the whole staff in Primary Care

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January 24, 2024

5.0

She is very compassionate and knowledgeable.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

She is the best. I don’t know if I can say it any better than that.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

great service

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Excellent!!!

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January 16, 2024

5.0

She is very intune and listens to you snd explains EVERYTHING so you understand and comes up with a solution! I really like her and her professional attitude

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Cathy is excellent. She is very thorough, caring and knowledgeable.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

I would accept her a my primary doctor. She is the best.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very nice! Listen to me.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Professional and listens carefully and explains different steps to follow in detail

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She is empathetic, a very good listener more than knowledgeable and quite easy to relate to. She came up with a good path for me to follow going forward for my issues.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Very personable, always listens and makes the time to understand what is going on or needed. Efficient and overall always a pleasure

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She has great bedside manner and engages in the level of detail right for the patient. She clearly cares.

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January 07, 2024

5.0

Cathleen was very personable and caring. She took her time in explaining things during our appointment.

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December 31, 2023

5.0

She was not only knowledgeable she was very nice and explaining things nicely

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December 28, 2023

5.0

She was very clear helpful and most of all listen to my needs

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Nice girl

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December 26, 2023

5.0

I feel Cathleen Brindl was very helpful and listens.

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December 24, 2023

5.0

Very kind, considerate and knowledgeable.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

She is kind, compassionate, and very professional.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

She was really friendly and explained everything really well.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Cathy Brindl was kind, knowledgeable and very helpful as well. Top notch!.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

She listened & understood the issues I've been having. She put me back on an antibiotic for 10 days for an accute sinus infection. In addition I'm having pain & numbness in my left shoulder & hand which I got an order for an MRI & PT. Which I'm most appreciative!

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Very concerned and informative.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Cathleen Brindl, PA-C was excellent! She explained what each medication addressed (long list after being discharged from the hospital). Then setup an on going plan of care for both my wife and I. I would recommend her to everyone and will request her for future appointments.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Cathy always is very thorough and asks lots of questions to figure out what is going on and how to help you. She is truly the best.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

She’s great, caring taker her time and explains everything to the patient

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Understand my problem

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November 30, 2023

5.0

She was wonderful, through, and helpful.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Very thorough. She took her time and listened.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Very nice professional and efficient

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November 28, 2023

5.0

She went over everything that needed to be covered.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

She knew exactly how to take care of me

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November 28, 2023

5.0

She’s great to talk to you she laughs with you, [name] how you doing those are the things that matters today because everyone’s having problems so it helps. Thank you.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

She is amazing

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November 26, 2023

5.0

She's awesome!

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Cathleen Brindl, PA-C reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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