John N. Gaetano, MD

John N. Gaetano, MD

4.9 
528 ratings  Read Reviews
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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 - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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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4.9
4.9 

528 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 31, 2022

5.0

Explains everything so you understand. Very personable friendly Dr. Easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable.

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August 31, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to. Felt very comfortable

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Great work

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August 26, 2022

5.0

I have already mentioned his name to many of my friends.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Nice job!

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He listened to everything I had to say. Never rushed.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Valued hearing the background of the symptoms and clearly defined a medical treatment plan. Great care!

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Personable and professional

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Explain things to my wife in a clear and understandable way

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Dr Gaetano is very knowledgeable and cares for the best plan of action for his patients.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

He went above and beyond to make sure the procedure went smoothly.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

He was patient and listened.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

Personally I found Dr. Gaetano to be professional, personable, and ask health-based questions which in turn, helps him decide the best course of action to take for his patient.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

He took his time to answer my questions and explained things in a way I could understand without being patronizing.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

He goes colonoscopies and endoscopies in an efficient manner.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Explained everything before and after Good care

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Willing to listen and explain things.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Gaetano is the best care I’ve received in the Midwest next to Dr Robinson my Gynecologist . Doctors here do not have the same practice or care as my doctor in Los Angeles. It’s been painful for me for almost two years now, and I still don’t have a way to help my bloat (that makes me look Six months pregnant) … I appreciate the appointment for an endoscopy and a colonoscopy but I don’t have three more months left to feel the way I feel. There has got to be a way to help my bloating and I need something more than some fiber and MiraLAX. So for this I cannot get 1 million stars.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Great communication

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June 22, 2022

5.0

He took time during my appointment. He was knowledgable and explained things thoroughly.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Pleasant and communicates well

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June 21, 2022

5.0

He was kind, attentive, respectful of my body, and explained everything in detail

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June 21, 2022

5.0

I was very impressed with how he explained everything and reassured me we would figure out this situation

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Excellent bedside manner. Procedure seemed to have gone well. The anesthesiologist was super. So nice and he spent plenty of time with me before I went in. Really put me at ease. I am very sorry I can’t remember the doctor’s name at the moment.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gaetano is professional, kind and explains my questions so I can understand.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

He is really caring. And awesome

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gaetano is thorough, caring and an excellent doctor. He listens to my concerns as a patient.

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June 11, 2022

5.0

Exceptionally caring physician who addresses every single aspect of your care and an excellent listener!

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June 11, 2022

5.0

Thorough, knowledgeable, listens to the patient. Good bedside manner.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Pleasant listened to my concerns answered my questions. Overall very nice experience

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June 08, 2022

5.0

My old gastroenterologist retired. Dr. Gaetano is just as good and handled me with care

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Very courteous and doesn’t over address.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Every reason possible

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June 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gaetano recommended to take pills for my Colonoscopy a I felt that was what helped me.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gaetano always does an excellent job any time I need to see him.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Seems like he genuinely cared

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Good explanation of procedure and results. And very prompt. I appreciate that.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Very Professional! On point!

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Competent, good communication

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May 23, 2022

5.0

I felt like he really knew who I was and why I was there. Explained procedure well and what I should expect.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Professional, no nonsense and answers all questions.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Efficient - all business - I like that.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Professional, pleasant and punctual!!!

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Very nice and informative.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Doctor was professional and thorough. Answered all questions and did not rush appointment.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Answer all my questions

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May 16, 2022

5.0

I really just met him but have not to recommend him.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Fast and thorough.

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May 15, 2022

5.0

Thorough, kind, informative, compassionate.

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May 14, 2022

5.0

No issues with the procedure, before and after. Also very professional.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Dr Gaetano was kind and make me feel confident that I will feel better soon.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

He answered all my questions and told me not to worry.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Thorough

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gaetano was recommended to me by someone in the medical community that knows the medical population well. The recommendation was and is spot on. Dr. Gaetano is friendly, confident, professional and caring. I had two procedures by him today. Add extremely skillful to his skill set. If you need a GI, do not hesitate. Dr. Gaetano will be a welcome addition to medical providers

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Me parece u n doctor muy bueno en el área,de su profesión.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Very easy to talk to and a good communicator.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Extremely informative. Good bedside manner

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May 06, 2022

5.0

so far, so good

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Nice, very good bedside manner

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Very friendly and knowledgeable. Good listener and explained things thoroughly and clearly.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Dr Gaetano is very conscientious!

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May 03, 2022

5.0

I was comfortable with everything. From Alice receptionist, and everyone there!

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May 03, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable, kind and thorough.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gaetano makes everything easy to understand and tries his best to help figure out your problems.

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May 03, 2022

4.0

He seems competent and courteous.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

I feel like the doctor actually listened to my issues.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

listen to my background because I have no reports to look at..very patient

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Detail oriented

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Explained everything in an easy to understand way

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May 02, 2022

5.0

He’s fantastic!! He’s listens and wants to resolve medical issues.

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May 01, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough, personable.

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May 01, 2022

5.0

He made me understand that the rumors I had were actually low grade cancer and calmed any fears I had

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Experience and very nice Doctor

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gaetano, was caring, and very clear, concise, compelling, and commented to my welfare and treatment.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. G. Is always patient with my many questions, and I feel that he really is a caring and profession gastronomy doctor.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Exelente doctor muy amable y claro en sus explicaciones

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Straight to the point.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Very professional and compassionate

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April 25, 2022

5.0

So nice, knowledgeable, and helpful.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

He was very personable, and seems like he's passionate about his field.

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Excellent care, professional, kind and great team

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Trust in his ability.

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April 22, 2022

5.0

He explain things clearly.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Takes time to answer your questions and explain procedures and findings

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April 20, 2022

5.0

The doctor listened to me and explained what was needed in language that I could understand.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

It was extremely knowledgeable about my history even though we had not met before. He was concise thorough clear and informative

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April 19, 2022

5.0

He asked a lot of questions and was very reassuring. He has a very calm demeanor.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Gaetano is an amazing doctor! He found my anal cancer in 2020. I feel that I am in the best care possible with him. I am always treated with so much care and respect. North is very lucky to have him on their team

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Very professional yet very much a people person

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April 11, 2022

5.0

He was pleasant, caring and professional.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Skilled practitioner - great bed side manner

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April 08, 2022

5.0

He makes every effort to accommodate my needs or questions and is very nice and easy to talk to.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

He listens and understands that you know your body and something is wrong.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

Down to earth. Good suggestions.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

Asks good questions and listens

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gaetano was able to create comfortable, enjoyable trust and confidence so very quickly.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, listens to my concerns, caring

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable doctor

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gaetano has been the doctor for my daughter, husband, and now myself. My score is based on my previous interactions with him through them.

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John N. Gaetano, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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