Ilan G. Yavitz Zincof, MD

Ilan G. Yavitz Zincof, MD

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Primary Specialty

Pulmonology

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Montevideo University - 1998
Residency:
St Elizabeths Medical Center - 2008
Fellowships:
St Elizabeths Medical Center - 2011

Languages Spoken

  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease (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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

784 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

65 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

65 Reviews

April 23, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable and caring. Just an excellent doctor.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

He is very good Dr. Always pulls the wheels chair. His humble.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, explains well, Professional

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Yavitz is the best!

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March 21, 2025

5.0

I appreciate that Dr. Yavitz listens to all of my concerns, answers my questions and explains things in a way that I can understand. He's very knowledgeable, professional and kind. Thank you Dr. Yavitz.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Yavitz is so kind and so very patient. He takes so much time with me and answers all my questions. He is very professional and would highly recommend him to all!!

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March 19, 2025

5.0

helpfull good adv[ce

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable of my needs

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Unique follow up

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Excellant physician

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March 01, 2025

5.0

the doctor is helpful for me in so many ways

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, insightful, good EQ

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor specializing in pulmonary health.

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Smart and willing to take time with me

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Professional, expert in his field, kind and concerning for his patient.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

He listened. He explained. He had an easy to speak to demeanor. He contacted me right away with test results and as a result of bloodwork, ordered tests Stat. Honestly, elicited trust after just a first appointment.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

A super Doctor. He took the time to fully understand my issues and ensured I fully recovered. Followed up and continues to support my care. I was delighted with the medical support he gave me. Thank you!

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Great manner in listening, explaining tests and various treatments. I

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February 23, 2025

5.0

Very caring willing to get to the problem

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Very easy to talk to. Answered my concerns in clear terms.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

the DR HE IS GOOD lessener and always try to found away to help me my issues

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February 05, 2025

5.0

He listens to my concerns and takes the time to explain how to proceed

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February 04, 2025

5.0

He is one of kind.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Zincof saw me very quickly and spent time to explain complex medical terminology in plain English to make sure that I understood my test results.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Yavitz is the best. He puts patients first and provides excellent information in respect to one's particular medical issues and provides the most relevant and effective treatment options

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January 10, 2025

4.0

Dr. Yavitz explained all the details and patiently and communicates well in messages and very promptly.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and understanding

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Easy to discuss issues. Very thorough.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Good DR AND HE CARE ABIUT HIS patient

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Prompt, professional, personable, honest doctor

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Yavitz was very knowledgeable and really cared about me and answered all my questions and did not rush me He has a wonderful bedside manner . I highly recommend Dr Yavitz

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Very caring and professional

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Very thorough

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent care.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

He explains everything very clearly and answers all questions. He is understanding and reassuring.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

He is very professional and a super Doctor. I am much better thanks to his expert care. I suffered for nearly a year before finding him and getting to the root cause of my Pulmonary issues. Thank you.

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November 28, 2024

5.0

He is conservative in his approach, excellent bedside manner with professionalism. I appreciate doctor's straight forward approach coupled with hus knowledge base.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Zincof is extremely attentive both in the office & follow up care. He takes the time to explain conditions & processes so the patient has a good understanding.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough

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November 16, 2024

5.0

Excellant physician.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Explains things so we can understand and spends time with you.you never feel rushed.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Share good doctors

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November 12, 2024

5.0

He is an amazing doctor and has helped when others couldn't.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Yavitz is a wonderful doctor. He listens and really tries to get the root cause of the issues. He is kind and compassionate.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

He knows his job

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Competent - Thorough - Nice

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Yavitz genuinely is amazing. The other doctors I've seen over my issue were very dismissive and did not provide any good information or treatment advice. Dr. Yavitz listened to all my concerns, at no point did I feel rushed and he genuinely seemed to care about me and that meant a lot. Other doctors have treated me like I'm a scumbag for smoking and are a waste of their time, I didn't feel like that here at all. He acknowledged we are humans and make mistakes, let's work on the now. He ordered the test that would ease my mind and helped me get a different prescription that'll hopefully provide some relief. Even if it doesn't I'm glad he listened and is trying. Thank you so much.

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November 02, 2024

5.0

He cares about his patients.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Cares about positive patient outcome

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Yavitz is an excellent physician who care deeply about his patients.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Humane and efficient as a doctor.

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October 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Yavitz listeners and is honest with you. Dr. Yavitz provided explanations and options

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Thoroughness and mannerisms

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October 06, 2024

5.0

Il because he is very professional and shows that he is humble. He will me out on the wheel chair which no Dr has done. His is like I have known him for years. He shows he cares about my health

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Yavitz is very caring! Dr. Yavitz is the best!

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October 04, 2024

5.0

I really liked Dr. Yavitz. He was very helpful took time to explain the options and I felt very confident in the care he gave me.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Caring , excellent service

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September 25, 2024

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, explains everything well, and thorough

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September 25, 2024

5.0

Like I said he is very smart

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September 20, 2024

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Yavitz for nearly three years and will most definitely continue to do so. He is compassionate, thorough in his exam and allows whatever necessary time in order to cover all questions and aspects.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Loved him

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Doctor listen to my comments

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September 05, 2024

5.0

very open and took time

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September 05, 2024

5.0

Capable, conscientious, collaborative and caring. Exemplary provider.

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Disclosures

Ilan G. Yavitz Zincof, MD 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.