Dennis A. Pessis, MD

Dennis A. Pessis, MD

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Primary Specialty

Urology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 1973
Internship:
Rush University Medical Center - 1974
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 1978

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Urology - Urology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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:
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Great Physician who provides excellent patient maintenance.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

He has a great bedside manner and is a good listener,

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, provides a comfort-level, personable.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Well trained and thorough

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Very in-depth

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Good person as well as a professional physician.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Patient, pleasant, respectful and caring

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August 18, 2022

5.0

He’s good

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August 17, 2022

5.0

A wonderful doctor.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Listens attentively and asks probing, important questions. Makes me feel that an experienced professional is in charge of my care. A great feeling!

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August 14, 2022

5.0

My father was a patient of Dr. Pessis for many years prior to his passing away, and I have been a patient for many years.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

He’s friendlyListens to your concerns Takes great care if you

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August 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Pessis takes care of me like he would his own family member.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Pessis is very easy to communicate with regarding urology issues. He is very thorough and is never rushed.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

His experience as a urologist.

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August 04, 2022

4.0

Maybe a little too conservative in diagnosing and treating my issue

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August 03, 2022

5.0

He’s great

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable about how this visit fits the overall experience.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Courteous and professional. I feel like he really cares about me.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Pessis Is very knowledgeable and never shorts me with time or questions or answers. I believe he genuinely cares.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Thorough and personable

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July 23, 2022

5.0

He was easy to talk to and explained everything

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Kind, caring, and very skilled

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Trust and confidence in medical skill.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

He is warm, but serious and made me feel at ease.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Don’t understand why I have to see him again in another six months when everything was normal.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

The Best

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Pessis is the best and he very caring and listened to my request or concerns.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. P takes time to explain to me what and why certain procedures are warranted.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Couldn’t get a more knowledgeable and caring professional.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

He's caring and simply a great doctor.

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July 09, 2022

5.0

Wonderful physician.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Lots of experience and he explains things clearly.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

Outstanding doctor who cares greatly about his patients.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Pessis is remarkable!

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July 06, 2022

5.0

He was clearly interested in finding out what could help me.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Knowlegeable

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July 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. passes his guided me for the last 20 years through my urological medical conditions. He is always reassuring and always realistic and well-prepared.

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July 04, 2022

5.0

Answers all my questions

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July 03, 2022

5.0

Professional friendly knowledgeable

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June 30, 2022

5.0

DR PESSIS IS GREAT AND IS MY UROLOGY DOCTOR

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June 29, 2022

5.0

He’s an exceptional physician on all counts.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

dr pessis is the best!

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Very good at his job. Greatpersonality.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Best doctor ever. Very caring and attentive to my Mom’s concern, flexible with schedules. Not rushing on every appointments.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Pessis is very knowledge, courteous, and professional. I trust Dr. Pessis to give me the best treatment possible and to keep my best intersts first and foremost.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

They run on time, it’s organized, and he covers my concerns and questions.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Very good communicator who gave me a much better understanding of the particular health issue I was facing.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowlegable, friendly and asks questions to understand full extent of any issues. Put me at ease

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June 14, 2022

5.0

Is very educated doctor

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Doctor P Was professional kind and courtesy And very funny he kept me laughing .

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June 13, 2022

5.0

I have been his patient for years . He speaks clearly . Gives options with the risk benefits

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Very thorough exam and takes time to explain test results.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Very good listener and thorough

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Dr Pessis is an excellent urologist and a nice guy

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June 05, 2022

5.0

He is great

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May 29, 2022

5.0

Been a patient of Dr Pessis for many years. Outstanding doctor.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

The doctor listened to my concerns, outstanding bedside manner!!

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May 26, 2022

5.0

He is very cordial and explains everything so I can understand

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Great doctor, great man, straight up with you

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May 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Pessis is honest, timely, and explains everything easily

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Pessis is an expert in his field as well as being thoughtful, kind and patient.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Thorough, personable and very careful and caring

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Doctor Pessis was very easy to talk with, made me feel very comfortable, he walked me through every step. He told me what was going to happen and why he needed to do all the test’s.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

He is a very good doctor.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

He’s very personable and transparent. My dad has always considered Dr Pessis one of his favorite providers.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

Good professional. I like the way he communicates.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Pessis is a good experienced doctor. I have been his patient for almost 40 years.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Knowledge, experience, personality

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable in his field of expertise. Very good at making sure that you understand what your options are.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Pessis is extremely thorough and responsive to my needs.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Best doctor around

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Personable, his wealth of knowledge and directness.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and quick.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Very good doctor, take care carefully for his patients and very friendly

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Great job and communicating outstanding

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April 14, 2022

5.0

He is great

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable

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April 14, 2022

5.0

He is the reason I’m there.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

He is very thorough and considerate

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable.Experienced

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to and I was not at all rushed through my appointment.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Fantastic doctor. One of the best in his field and an all-round good guy. I consider him both my doctor and a friend.

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April 10, 2022

5.0

Very good makes you relax!

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April 02, 2022

5.0

He is ver knowledgeable and kind.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

been going to dr.pessis for twenty years,I switched with him when he came to NW from Rush, he is very concerning, and great bed side manner. he takes very good care of me.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Pessis is the very best!

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Caring and time spent.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Good & Pleasant Dr.& Office.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

I have great confidence in Dr. Pessis

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Outstanding doctor in every way!

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Takes the time necessary with his patients.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Very thorough.The Dr. made you feel very comfortable.

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March 20, 2022

5.0

He listens!

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March 17, 2022

5.0

Very personable. Bedside manner is professional, open, and friendly.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Again, excellent care!!!

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Cares about his patient

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March 13, 2022

5.0

I felt as if I was a true patient of his.

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Disclosures

Dennis A. Pessis, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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