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Sarah E. Fenton, MD, PhD

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217 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, PhD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 2016
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2019
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2022

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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

217 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

91 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

91 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fenton is great to deal with, nice bedside manner. Her team responds to all issues/concerns quickly and make the process easier for you.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fenton is the best!

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Outstanding in her expertise.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fenton has provided me with significant insight into the treatment of my cancer allowing me to witness positive improvement in my health. Patient care has shoes for significantly for the better. Patient care and communication has changed significantly; Iâ€™m impressed.

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August 26, 2023

4.0

Dr. Fenton exudes confidence in her approach which gives me confidence that I will get better. Itâ€™s powerful.

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August 24, 2023

5.0

Well spoken and passionate about her profession. Gave us alternatives and explained procedures in easy to understand terms.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Wonderful and compassionate Doctor!

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Excellent reputation - by national scores; but, I am a new patient, so sufficient results are not yet available for an unqualified endorsement by me; however, having stated that, my initial results are outstanding.

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August 05, 2023

5.0

See my previous answer - I feel that she truly cares about her patients and uses her expertise to craft the proper plan for treatment

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August 04, 2023

5.0

Excellent care.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Took time to listen

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Good Dr. Easy to work with

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, took time to explain and answer questions

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July 31, 2023

5.0

smart, relatable, empathetic

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July 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fenton takes time to listen to you and also to explain things very well. She also has been helpful making sure that other aspects of my health are okay.

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July 28, 2023

5.0

I can't speak to the competency of the medical staff other than those who have attended to me, but I believe I am in good hands and appreciate the professionalism and genuine concern for my welfare.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Ditto, professional, efficient, thorough and nice personal touch

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Answered all questions and went above and beyond to help me

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Great and deep explanation

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July 25, 2023

5.0

she is good.

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July 23, 2023

5.0

Explains issues in great detail and is reassuring.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

Easy to understand answered all my questions

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July 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fenton attentively listens to the patient, gives unbiased interpretations of test results and potential courses of action. She explains things in layman's terms and welcomes patient feedback. She offers to be available in the future if needed.

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July 21, 2023

5.0

Informative - responsive - thorough explanations - collaborative with other doctors/depts involved in my medical care.

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July 19, 2023

3.0

Described general processes only.

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July 12, 2023

4.0

This was my first meeting with Dr. Fenton who impressed me as friendly, decisive and professional. She listened to me and we discussed my treatment.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

She mapped out my chemo plan - has modified to avoid side effects - has collaborated with my Care Team doctors for best scheduling and navigating next steps. Very responsive and informative.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Because of thorough care

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Confidence, competence, knowledge, encouragement, attitude.

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July 02, 2023

5.0

She is the best. Very courteous and patient.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

Smart, caring Doctor who explains everything.

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June 28, 2023

4.0

Dr Fenton is very communicative and explains things well

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June 27, 2023

5.0

I will thorough testing communications

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June 25, 2023

5.0

Thorough explanations. Reviews plan and modifies as needed. Communication w other care team members. Very responsive.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

LOVELY PERSONALITY, AND THROUGH DESCRIBING THE TREATMENT.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

competence

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June 18, 2023

5.0

Professional, kind, concerned, helpful.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Excellent communicator, great listener, very personable, presented a great plan of care.

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June 16, 2023

4.0

I felt comfortable and confident moving forward with the recommended treatment.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

She's very knowledgeable and caring.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Thorough review - provides insights and explains tests and next steps Very accessible - timely responses to my miscellaneous questions between office visits.

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June 09, 2023

5.0

She is thorough in explaining and breaking down the medical jargon to plain English so I could understand.

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fenton demonstrates experience, expertise, and compassion.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Fenton explained my tests well, provided me with her logic for her recommended course of action, and included me in the decision process.

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June 04, 2023

5.0

You have the best in Dr. Fenton in care, empathy, transparency. She appears to lea ve no stones unturned in finding out the cause and best treatment there is.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Professional and courteous

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May 30, 2023

5.0

She was thorough and gave me the information I needed to make an informed decision concerning treatment options.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Fenton is great. She seems reassuring, and she clearly is an expert in this domain. She was also pleasant to talked to, and was able to break down complex topics in an way that people without her extensive domain knowledge could understand. Her nurses were also always prompt, timely, and cheerful.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Because I like the way the doctor is help me get through my health issues and the doctor's professionalism

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Sarah is a very knowledgeable personable physician who offers good advice.

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May 14, 2023

5.0

Professional and she cares.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Fenton is compassionate and a joy to work with. I donâ€™t feel like a patient. I feel more like two friends talking.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Wonderful Doctor. Takes the time to talk to you and explain things. Smart clinician.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

There is always room for improvement. Conversely, it is too challenging to give a definitive ranking based upon first impressions, and before some results of the diagnoses and treatments can be appreciated. However, in the case of Dr. Fenton, first impressions are very good, and she was presented as highly recommended.

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May 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fenton spends quality time with the patient explaining the nuances of the treatment they will be receiving. By the end of the consult the patient leaves well informed on all expectations of the procedures they will be undergoing.

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May 06, 2023

5.0

Sarah E. Fenton gives quick and clear responses both via MyCart, during our meetings, and even in follow-ups via MyCart.

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May 06, 2023

5.0

Really knows her stuff. Shows a lot of care and concern for her patients.

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May 05, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to. Very helpful

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Her patients care.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

She cares alot for her patints

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May 02, 2023

5.0

This was my first appointment with Dr Fenton. She asked me for my thoughts on how to manage my teratoma. I appreciated that. The fact that we are in agreement is good, but I am sure that if we were not, she would have explained her recommendations.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

A true professional who generates a lot of confidence

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fenton possesses a superior level of communication and medical technology skills. I have complete confidence in the oncology treatment being laid out for me.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Very efficient

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Fenton is amazing. From day one she has been positive and supportive. If not for a conversation with her about treatment did I decide I wanted to live and beat this again. Thank you!

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April 22, 2023

5.0

Explains things very thoroughly and very understanding

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fenton listens with compassion and understanding. She is wonderful at explaining options and risks.

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April 16, 2023

5.0

She explained everything to me perfectly.. And came up with a place asap.

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April 16, 2023

5.0

Gave us options on what to do Professional Talked to us and not not down to us

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Very professional, smart Doctor. Sharp, to the point of subject matter.

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fenton is a very pleasant person to talk to, knows her profession, and explains things very well

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April 08, 2023

5.0

She is highly qualified, responsible, and attentive doctor for treatment prostate cancer.

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April 08, 2023

5.0

On the ball with getting back to me with updated information and clear options which she explains very well to the laymen such as myself. She is great!

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April 08, 2023

5.0

Outstanding experience with Dr. Fenton! I had two telehealth phone calls, and she was so extremely knowledgeable! My son is a physician and had numerous medical questions to ask and some included studies and research that were being done. She knew about all of them. She had a very clear linear consultation, gave her honest,opinion on certain treatments that were out there for my problem. Very upbeat, made me feel very comfortable, and also had ordered some extra pathology done on some samplesâ€¦ My son who is a physician, my husband and me, all felt very comfortable and impressed with the initial consultation. I then had another telehealth conference with her and the poor woman handled my questions, and my long explanations, very very wellâ€¦ Very patient doctor! Again anything I asked her l, she knew the answers, and sometimes said she would check and always asked if I understood before she continued. I needed that conference very badly and she handled me well! I was hyper about, my cancer and some of the treatments I was receiving in my hometown area. Dr. Fenton also was very kind and very quick on answering some questions and concerns I had sent to other portal. And it was she got back to me not her staff. Always congenial and wanting to make sure that I understood. kudos to her for not losing her patience with me because I was very upset about things, and Iâ€™m frightened, and probably read too much, but she held it together very well for meâ€¦ Very impressed with her.

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April 05, 2023

5.0

Very informative and professional

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April 04, 2023

5.0

She is amazing so easy to talk to and answers all questions.

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March 31, 2023

5.0

So smart and easy to talk to

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March 29, 2023

5.0

She understands, what u going thru. Do u have questions. She informed others for service.

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March 28, 2023

5.0

She gave me her honest appintion of what I should do in my treatment and what it means and what the outcome could be.

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March 24, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and gave clear available options with pros and cons.

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March 03, 2023

5.0

Very good with details and caring

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March 03, 2023

5.0

Dr Fenton is caring, patient and positive. She take the time to explain everything in detail and doesnâ€™t make you feel like a number. She is a great representative for Northwestern!

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and good communicator.

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February 19, 2023

5.0

Dr is VERY knowledgeable, caring, patient and kind. She has a wonderful "bedside manner". Her team is VERY responsive to concerns and questions.

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February 12, 2023

5.0

She is thorough in her attention to detail and has a very calming effect on patients

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February 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fenton was very careful explaining all the questions we had. We have total confidence on her.

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February 03, 2023

5.0

Hard to tell because itâ€™s the first visit, but she seems to be honest with her responses. Very knowledgeable and informative.

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January 31, 2023

5.0

Brilliant and kind

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January 25, 2023

5.0

Professional, courteous Doctor.

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January 18, 2023

5.0

Efficient, thorough, professional and good people person

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January 12, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor.

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