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Biana M. Polak, DO

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314 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Rheumatology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Gout
Inflammatory Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondyloarthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Education

Medical Education:: DO, Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - 2019
Residency:: Swedish Hospital - 2022
Fellowships:: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson - 2024

Languages Spoken

Russian
Spanish

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology - Rheumatology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

314 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

68 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

68 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

She is extremely kind, knowledgeable and clearly explains treatment options.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Biana is great to talk with.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Explained things in a way that was easy to understand

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February 02, 2026

5.0

She referred me to physical therapy and prescriptions that's will help my pain. Also ordered x-rays and pain management. I recommend her to any other patients,

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Great doctor

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January 23, 2026

5.0

I know she really cares about my health and takes her time with me, it's very much appreciated.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Same as per above. Caring and professional.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Very caring and knowledgeable.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

She is knowledgeable, professional, personable and thorough.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable, listens to me,

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January 12, 2026

5.0

She knowledgeable and nice

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January 08, 2026

5.0

She was professional, knowledgeable and caring.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

I appreciate the time and energy she takes to explain what's going on with my test results and the plan of care

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable, kind and easy to talk with.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

She makes you feel comfortable and answers your questions and concerns she doesn't make you feel like she is rushing you and you can tell she actually cares about her patients

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Good communication

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Attentive, compassionate, and knowledgeable

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December 30, 2025

5.0

She is very interested in helping me and doing everything she can for me. She listens to me and I feel stronger because the treatment I have received.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Had a wonderful bedside manner. Listen to everything I said or asked.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Biana knows how to do her job, thanks

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Extremely empathetic and felt truly listened to and cared for.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

She is interested in exploring everything about me to help in my recovery. I am grateful it gives me hope.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Doctor listened to my history and understood how I felt and was willing to let me make my decision. I feel confident in her

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Modilevsky is wonderful! She is an excellent listener and explains everything well. She is knowledgeable, professional and ever so kind. Her empathy is amazing. I would recommend her as a doctor to everyone!

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Listens carefully to concerns and addresses them with suggestions to solve or decrease the problem; skilled in administering joint injections; does not rush appointments. Up to date on latest treatment options.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

She cares. Has focus on patient. Listens and has strategic options

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December 01, 2025

5.0

She is thorough, friendly and takes her time to explain things.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and she really listens to what you are telling her!

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November 22, 2025

5.0

I had my first appointment with Dr. Modilevsky on Friday. I really like this doctor. She was friendly and thorough, asking a lot of questions and offering good advice and encouragement.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

She listened and then provide some suggestions (arthritis and topical voltaren gel). We are hoping this would keep me from having to take so much Tylenol.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Modilevsky takes the time to address any questions or concerns I have. I feel very confident in her expert care.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Again, she was very thorough.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor, easy to talk to her.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

She is very understanding and has helped me tremendously.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Modilevsky was very thorough and patient working through my symptoms and history. She talked through her assessment / possible diagnosis in a very clear and understandable way. I left feeling very confident she can help me.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

She listens very well and make good advices. She takes time to explain any condition or concerns that I raised.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

She is caring and through

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October 24, 2025

5.0

This was my first visit. Dr. Modilevsky was terrific. I couldn't have asked for more. She took time with me covered every aspect of my health

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent Experience

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Modilevsky is an incredible doctor. She combines speciality knowledge with empathy and caring. She's an excellent listener and has a special ability to may you feel comfortable around her. I was most impressed with her hand shake, her accessibility via the myChart message system and her follow-up. She's the best!

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October 14, 2025

5.0

She got good bed manners, attentive and polite.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Explained things and answered questions, she knows her stuff

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October 08, 2025

5.0

She Listens and explains everything.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Very great bedside manner and made me feel like I had options with my care

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October 06, 2025

5.0

She is a very good doctor

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September 29, 2025

5.0

She listened carefully and asked good questions. She offered clear and understandable views on her diagnosis and plan. She is friendly and relatable.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

I found her to be easy to talk with and discuss my situation.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Very helpful. very considerate.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Modilevsky shows complete interest in the patient's needs and concerns.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgable, personable, explains everything thoroughly and takes plenty of time with patients.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

She took her time with me, was thorough and related information to me in layman's terms so that I could understand her. She was also very pleasant.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Feel like the practice cares about my progress.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Very attentive. Interested in well being and accurately diagnosing. Provides options and offers follow up vs dismissing symptoms.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, compassionate, listens, and proactive

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September 08, 2025

5.0

I felt listened to

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Warm, thorough and very smart!

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. M. Was very thorough and listened carefully to what I was saying. She offered insight to me that I didn't have before and did some extra repeat tests that I'm very grateful for.

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September 01, 2025

5.0

She was easy to talk with and knowledgeable.

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August 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Modilevsky is an insightful doctor. She always spends plenty of time with me discussing my concerns, and I really appreciate that.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

She can listen to patient, which is very important for doctor! She is very professional and knowledgeable!

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August 28, 2025

5.0

The two strip worries that I understand everything and that I'm okay

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May 22, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable, personable and professional.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

She was very attentive and in my opinion she did her job very well. It was my first appointment with her.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

Very understandable and Google approach

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Made the above happen. Listens, discusses, develops plan

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Disclosures

Biana M. Polak, DO reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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