Whitney Basford, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Acute and Preventive Care
Adult Medicine
Comprehensive Primary Care
Depression
Diabetes
Gay and Lesbian Healthcare
Weight Management
Well Women Care

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Florida State University College of Medicine - 2021
Residency:: Ascension Illinois/St Joseph (Chicago) - 2024

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, 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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75 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

23 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

23 Reviews

February 22, 2026

5.0

Dr. Basford is friendly and thorough, explained everything I needed and wanted to know, and wrote an additional explanatory message with new lab results the day after my appointment.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Because she took the time to care and understand me

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February 17, 2026

5.0

I like her straightforward approach and the level of detail she provides during the visit.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr Basford was knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. She took time to answer my questions and listen to my concerns.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Basford was attentive to my history, validated my concerns and experiences, and treated me with respect and kindness.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Basford saw me as soon as possible and communicated my options clearly and effectively.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Whitney took the time to hear me out, and really helped me with some medical issues I had been having.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Basford was efficient without, asked about and addressed all of my concerns, and came up with a helpful and clear gameplan for my care.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Very friendly and informative

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January 27, 2026

5.0

She was extremely personable and kind! So grateful that she will be my PCP!

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Very friendly

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January 22, 2026

4.0

I thought that she was very knowledgeable and compassionate. But I have only seen her once, about a very specific condition. If I recommended her to someone, that's all I could say. Maybe if I end up seeing her more, I would be able to raise that number.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

She's amazing! She took the time to listen and made me feel comfortable

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January 12, 2026

5.0

She's great

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Dr Basford is exceptional. She's warm and caring and very professional...just a delightful person.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, takes time to listen.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Dr Basford is attentive, asks good questions, and prescribes accordingly. She is personable and approachable.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Dr. Basford was caring, empathetic and knowledgeable. She is also very likeable and authentic.

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December 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Basford is the best doctor I've encountered in years. Since moving to Chicago six years ago, I've been looking for someone who balances top-tier medical expertise with a kind, patient-centered approach. Whitney Basford, MD is deeply invested in her patients and takes the time to truly listen. I finally feel like I'm in excellent hands!

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December 23, 2025

5.0

She is the best.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She was AWESOME! I have a complicated med history with a lot of trauma and she made me feel calm and welcome_ no pressure, candid and helpful

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She was very attentive and detail oriented

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December 08, 2025

4.0

Very nice

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