John N. Gaetano, MD

John N. Gaetano, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, New York Medical College School of Medicine - 2010
Residency:
University of Chicago - 2013
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2015
University of Chicago - 2016

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

972 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 17, 2025

5.0

He listened, reviewed history and came up with a plan. A plan he and his team already put into motion. So grateful.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

He listens and cares.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Explained the entire procedure from beginning to end.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Doctor Gaetano! There is no other like him. Professional, humanitarian, and very understanding of his patients. He always seeks solutions to help the patient. Thank you, Doctor.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

He's Personality, knowledge, detailed approach to my problem. And over all also is a very pleasant person!

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April 08, 2025

5.0

As a Doctor, He's very easy to talk to. He's a great listener

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April 02, 2025

5.0

I have visited Dr. Gaetano three times and always he provided good information about my condition. Carefully reviewed my medical records. I highly recommend Dr. Gaetano.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Very thorough discussion and recommendations.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

He is wonderful! I don't need to say anymore.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

He is endlessly thoughtful and patient. He really cares for his patients welfare. It shows in his thoroughness of my appointment. Every question was answered.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Provider provided important information and development a plan moving forward

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Shared decision making. Knowledgeable. Caring. Dr Gaetano listens to me carefully as I describe my symptoms and provides help.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Did good job.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

He is great!

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March 12, 2025

5.0

See above. I have already recommended him to another person who lives nearby.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Professional & friendly.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

He was very nice and very kind and professional

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Very personable and competent

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Highly capable, transparent communicator

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gaetano reviewed my previous GI reports and asked me all the right questions regarding my previous GI care. We established good rapport immediately and we wasted no time in setting up the next steps in my GI care.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Caring and knowledgeable

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Thank you Dr. John N. Gaetano

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February 25, 2025

5.0

He is best !!!

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February 25, 2025

5.0

The doctor went over the procedure in detail and then told me of the findings afterwards.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Professional

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February 24, 2025

5.0

No reason not to. He did the procedures, explained what he found.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and answers all jy questions.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Painless.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gaetano has been my doctor of gastroenterology for 15 years now, and I have every confidence in him. He goes above and beyond to be sure all my medical needs are addressed. I feel that my exams and tests ordered by Dr. Gaetano are more through in making sure my vitimin levels and organs are doing what they should. He actually found that I had celiac disease which I was not aware of. Now I know why, at times, some foods give me unwanted stomach issues. He has even called me personally about some test results. Great doctor!!!

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February 15, 2025

5.0

He is a great doctor, monitoring multiple issues for me.

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February 15, 2025

5.0

Explained everything

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Very professional, nice guy

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Took the time to check in with me before my colonoscopy. Much appreciated!!

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Again, excellent doctor

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gaetano was very nice and professional, explained very detailed. Thank you Dr.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gaetano is patient and kind listening to my questions/concerns.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

He is very nice and pleasant doctor. He is explained about the procedure really well.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to

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January 24, 2025

5.0

He is thorough and has a good bedside manner.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

He is just simply the best

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January 15, 2025

5.0

He's really great. Very patient and explains everything clearly.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gaetano was very knowledgeable, attentive and kind.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Made me comfortable

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Good listener, plus...

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Professional and fast.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

After the colonoscopy was performed he explained to me in person immediately after the procedure my results

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Very easy to speak to. Great advice.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Seems like a nice guy even though he looks at arseholes all day.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Comes up with alternatives.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Great communication and knowledge of my issues

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner, kind and caring, professionalism

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Direct warm and informative

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Professional friendly and communicated well

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December 25, 2024

5.0

Knowledgable

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Explained procedure thoroughly.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Very honest and easy to talk to. Explains things very well

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Very professional and caring

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Seemed like he did a good job.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

he was great

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December 16, 2024

5.0

He is very straitforward with his questions and answers to my questions.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gaetano is very good at making one feel at ease. he explains every thing clearly, and informs you of the results.

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Great teamwork

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Patient friendly and very professional.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gaetano listened patiently to my concerns, answered all my questions, was well versed with my medical history, and provided helpful information.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gaetano was extremely professional, friendly, and knowledgable. I would definitely recommend him!

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December 07, 2024

5.0

He let me have the colonoscopy at the hospital because of my bleeding issues with being on xarelto Worked with Dr Tsarwhas to put me on lovanox two days before. Colonoscopy went well

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December 06, 2024

5.0

I've had several procedures done without any negative issues.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Answered questions thoroughly.

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November 30, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent doctor and my appointment went well.

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November 28, 2024

5.0

He's patient and compassionate

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Gaetano responds with information about my health when I have questions.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Very professional, answered all questions and explained the results from the procedure.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

I appreciate the conservative approach rather than jumping to a scope.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Great job

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Nice. Competent.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Very very efficient

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November 22, 2024

5.0

The best group ever100% caring feel safe.lol I was scare but they make me comfortable

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gaetano is a wonderful doctor who goes well beyond expectations. Would highly recommended to family and friends.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

My 2nd appt with him. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk with.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

I've seen him for years. He's helped me many times in many ways. He has a great staff so he must be good to work with and responds faster than promised to the portal.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Great! Personable!

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Perfect doctor first Jesus then Dr. Gaetano

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Took time to discuss before and after

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November 16, 2024

5.0

He answered my questions.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gaetano has been my gastroenterologist for a few years and I feel fortunate to be under his care. It is important and comforting to know that your Dr. is listening to you, taking time to discuss and problems or concerns with patience, interest and understanding. Dr. Gaetano brings all of this to each appointment.

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November 09, 2024

5.0

Explained the procedure and answered all my questions thoroughly.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Personable, professional, caring

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November 05, 2024

5.0

would recommend

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November 04, 2024

5.0

He is the best doctor, attentive. He is a magnificent doctor.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Great surgeon Would have appreciated a bit more explanation of results

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Listens and takes his time.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

reliable, very capable doctor

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October 29, 2024

5.0

extremely competent, excellent communicator with patient and family.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

The Dr was great.very nice and gave me all the info of procedure.

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October 18, 2024

5.0

Very thorough

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October 18, 2024

5.0

He is a great doctor.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

He's good at what he does.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

He is patient with me. I highly recommend Dr. Gaetano.

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Disclosures

John N. Gaetano, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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