Ilan G. Yavitz Zincof, MD

Ilan G. Yavitz Zincof, MD

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Primary Specialty

Pulmonology

Secondary Specialty

  • Critical Care Medicine
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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

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:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

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5.0
5.0 

366 Ratings

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August 29, 2022

5.0

He was not rushing through the appointment and explained everything in a manner very understandable.

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August 28, 2022

5.0

Wonderful doctor! Explained really well what I needed to know; listened really well, kind.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

I am a physician MD myself. My father was a physician as well. My mother was the person who selected the first patient in the world to get an artificial heart. My sister retired as the administrator of Moffat Hospital at the University of California San Francisco. I know a lot of doctors. Dr Yavitz is one of the finest physicians that I have ever observed certainly in the top 5. He is absolutely number one when I was the patient.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He is patient and explains things and understands that test results are only part of the picture.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Professional empathy.. knowledge extraordinary…. Understandable.. Reasons given for care and other options explained . Didn’t feel rushed. Listened to what I had to say. Patient when I didn’t completely get the picture; then drew me another. Felt well cared for.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

His professionalism is the reason that I went to NWM.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

He is the best had great solutions for my condition and he cares

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August 02, 2022

5.0

I am extremely appreciative of Dr Yavitc who made me feel like there is hope. He was an extremely kind and attentive listener. I left my first visit feeling cared for and with a plan to recovery.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

I wouldn’t recommend anyone else but Dr. Yavitz

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Usually on time or short waiting time. Professionalism & listening skills.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

He was very thorough and took the time to answer all my questions and listened to my concerns.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

He was very friendly, very detailed and very helpful

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July 22, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable, calming and attentive

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July 21, 2022

5.0

He’s excellent

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Takes his time listens and hear always has a solution. Responds in terminology I understand he explains this he cares

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Very through and knowledgeable about my reports

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July 16, 2022

5.0

He's the best.

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June 12, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, attentive, caring, good follow-through

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June 09, 2022

5.0

He was very thorough, explained everything, listened carefully, and proposed a reasonable plan for my care.

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May 21, 2022

5.0

The doctor will get to the problem in a dedicated fashion.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Spent appropriate amount of time with me. verified that I understood what he was saying. Took appropriate amount of time explaining test results to me. Listened to my questions, answered them very well.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

He is thoughtful and thorough. I never felt he didn’t have the time to explain. I completely understood the results.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

There is a magnificent give and take with him and he hears you. There is discussion between the two of you.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, polite, good manners, not in a hurry

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April 23, 2022

5.0

My visit was very good. I was nervous going in and left feeling supported. Thank you

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable , confidence with he’s diagnosis . Great bedside manners hard to find these days .

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April 20, 2022

5.0

They are still investigating my pulmonary condition.I’m looking forward for a positive game plan to address the issue

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April 20, 2022

5.0

He is patient friendly

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April 18, 2022

5.0

With a complicated medical history, I am most concerned about having a doctor who is a good diagnostician and experienced clinician. Bedside manner isn’t very important to me, but this dr is the whole package. He has all three skills and more.

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April 17, 2022

5.0

He has a reassuring demeanor. He’s very knowledgeable about the subject matter. I’ve already referred my wife to him.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

I find the doctor to be very knowledgeable, reassuring, and dedicated to getting me healthier.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

I think most of the people in my family and among my friends would also find him knowledgable and easy to talk to.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and has great personality. Very warm and caring doctor

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March 04, 2022

5.0

He is kind and seems to care. He takes time to llisten.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Very thorough.. very pleasant and helpful. Handled all our questions with clarity

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February 26, 2022

5.0

It’s always scary seeing a new specialist. Dr. Yavitz spent so much time explaining every single detail with me. You could tell he genuinely cared and wanted me to understand past test results, why he was ordering certain tests, and what follow-ups would look like. He’s a very kind and knowledgeable doctor and would recommend him to anyone I know!

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February 22, 2022

5.0

Great person who knows his craft with great communication skills

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February 15, 2022

5.0

Very good listener and easy to understand issues

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February 12, 2022

5.0

He cares, he takes the time, he knows my issues, results with him have been solid

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February 09, 2022

5.0

He listened with care and empathy. Was thorough and explained fully.

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January 29, 2022

5.0

He is very kind

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January 12, 2022

5.0

I am a retired orthopedic surgeon and I know an excellent physician when I meet one.

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January 06, 2022

5.0

Very easy to talk with. Always tells you what you need to know.

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January 05, 2022

5.0

He is kind and explained everything. He took his time to explain the results and asked if I had any questions or concerns.

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December 30, 2021

5.0

Sees his patients as people. Vert knowledgeable and very kind

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December 30, 2021

5.0

He is an extremely knowledgeable and caring physician. An exceptional doctor!

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December 16, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable Doctor. Doctor was a good listener and very patient me and wife.

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December 10, 2021

5.0

Very good

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December 08, 2021

5.0

Good communication, desclated my fears

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December 08, 2021

5.0

Professional, compassionate; sees me as a person, not just a symptom.

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November 18, 2021

5.0

Very thorough and empathetic. We appreciated his approach

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November 13, 2021

5.0

I understand that he can only do so much for my condition.

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November 11, 2021

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and kind.

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November 10, 2021

5.0

Really kind and attentive. Takes the time to explain results, findings, plans.Very responsive via app with help of his nurses.

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November 10, 2021

5.0

Skilled, compassionate, takes time to really get to know the patient. I credit him with getting me to quit my 2 pack a day 45 year smoking habit.

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November 09, 2021

5.0

He cares.

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November 08, 2021

5.0

He understands me helps me with my asthma tells me the truth not always what I want to hear.. He takes his time and explains things.

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November 06, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional and respectful

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November 05, 2021

5.0

He is so genuine and kind. He really does explain everything and have me the time to process the information and asked if I had any questions.

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November 03, 2021

5.0

Very kind and patient with all my questions. Didn’t rush me through the appointment.

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October 24, 2021

5.0

He is caring. Dr Yavitz-Zincoff takes his time talking to you and listening to your concerns.

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October 22, 2021

5.0

He is easy to talk to and always willing to listen to my concerns

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October 19, 2021

5.0

Thoroughly explained the situation and results of test results

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October 19, 2021

4.0

He is good and i appreciate how he assist me.

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October 14, 2021

5.0

He is very patient with all questions and concerns. He makes sure you understand what tests, procedures that will be done and why.He is on time.

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September 30, 2021

5.0

He is great, very patient and thorough.

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September 27, 2021

5.0

Thorough & caring

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September 23, 2021

5.0

Thorough and caring

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September 23, 2021

5.0

Very co concerned great first visit

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September 18, 2021

5.0

I think that Dr. Yavitz spends the right amount of time with me covering my health issues and answering my questions.

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September 18, 2021

5.0

He truly cares for his patients.

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September 14, 2021

5.0

He is very kind and patient, does his homework on your health status, answers all questions thoroughly, takes time to show and explain scans on computer. A superb Dr.!

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September 05, 2021

5.0

great doc listens intently great empathy to my condition has latest info on proper meds for my unuiqe problem

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August 05, 2021

5.0

He's compassionate. He listens and answers all questions. He doesn't rush you at all.

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July 29, 2021

5.0

He listens, accepted my daughter’s analysis of the situation, is genuinely concerned about me as his patient.

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July 29, 2021

5.0

He takes time to listen and explain

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Disclosures

Ilan G. Yavitz Zincof, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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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