Lisa D. Wilsbacher, MD

Lisa D. Wilsbacher, MD

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Cardiology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Cardiovascular Genetics
  • General Cardiology

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2003
Residency:
University of California (San Francisco) - 2005
Fellowships:
University of California (San Francisco) - 2009

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January 18, 2016

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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5.0
5.0 

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Throughout and kind.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Very nice and takes the time to explain everything thoroughly.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Patient care 1st class.

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Because I am satisfied with her care

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March 26, 2022

5.0

Proven excellence

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Knowledge caring

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Wilsbacher was very thorough and kind. It was a great visit.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wilsbacher is an incredible doctor. She's thoughtful, smart and supportive. This isn't always true in doctors.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wilsbacher is a world class cardiologist and also exhibits terrific compassion and care for her patients.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Thorough, listens and is complete. Makes appropriate recommendations. Answers questions.

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March 17, 2022

5.0

I love Dr Wilsbacher. I am a special case with multiple genetic anomalies and she is the top of my umbrella for care and I feel safe in her care.

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March 17, 2022

5.0

The physician listened to my descriptions and answered the questions I asked.

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Amanda felt comfortable with Dr. Wilsbacher and we are confident of her knowledge and experience.

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March 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lisa Wilsbacher is professional, compassionate, knowledgeable, competent, and a great listener! She is patient centered and you are Blessed to have her on your staff!

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March 10, 2022

5.0

She is caring, concerned, takes time to answer my questions and explain everything and has an amazing personality.

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March 10, 2022

5.0

Excellent conversation

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March 04, 2022

5.0

She seems able to relate to my serious health situation, answers my questions and lends insight

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February 28, 2022

5.0

She was very nice and knowledgeable

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February 25, 2022

5.0

She listens and explains things well

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February 25, 2022

5.0

She took the time to explain everything so I understood what was going on with my heart and the tests they wanted to do.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Of corse she was awesome, both of our names are Lisa :-). She was informative and patient!

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February 19, 2022

5.0

Answered all my questions

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February 10, 2022

5.0

Doctor is extremely thorough. Great manner, very easy to speak with. Explains everything. Very professional.

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Very professional and explains things clearly

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January 20, 2022

5.0

She's very knowledgeable and incredibly easy to talk to. She takes her time to explain things clearly and answer all questions.

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January 17, 2022

5.0

My physician was excellent and I would recommend her without reservation. She spent time with me, was a good listener and had prepared for my appointment (had read my file before the appointment, etc.).

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January 17, 2022

5.0

Treat you as a very important human being

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January 03, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough, explains everything to

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December 31, 2021

4.0

I really like Dr. Wilsbacher. Dr. Wilsbacher is very empathic and accommodating. As I wrote regarding the Cardiology dept., there doesn't seem to be more time to be more thorough and treat the whole person.

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December 27, 2021

5.0

Dr. Wilsbacher is very focused and explains things clearly. She is a very caring doctor.

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December 20, 2021

5.0

She was extremely knowledgeable and able to convey very complex information in a professional manner and in a way I could comprehend. Explained test results very clearly and gave very specific next steps.

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December 15, 2021

5.0

Took time to talk with me and address my concerns

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December 15, 2021

5.0

Explained everything thoroughly.

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December 13, 2021

5.0

Top quality technical support

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December 13, 2021

5.0

Professional while also kind. Informative. A good listener. Quick with testing and finding results from testing. Very intelligent and informative. A nice lady.

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December 10, 2021

5.0

Very thorough and informative

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December 10, 2021

5.0

She is very patient, helpful, and informative and personable

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December 09, 2021

5.0

Dr. Wilsbacher took the time to review my chart beforehand. She was incredibly personable and took her time in consulting with me and answering my questions.

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December 09, 2021

5.0

Doctor was extremely thorough, knowledgeable & and easy to speak with

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December 09, 2021

5.0

She cares

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November 23, 2021

5.0

Very good

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November 20, 2021

5.0

Dr . Wilsbacher is the best! I truly feel like she cares about me and my health

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November 19, 2021

5.0

She is very thorough answers every question I have And makes me Feel comfortable Knowing she is a good doctor and cares for her patient

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November 18, 2021

5.0

You always dream of finding a doctor that will show The Following respect concern care giving Comfort listening coming up with new and Innovative suggestions I want you to meet dr. Lisa

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November 15, 2021

5.0

She is professional, knowledgeable and kind.

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November 04, 2021

5.0

She provided a clear and concise review of my test results. I was able to understand the meaning of the results.

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November 01, 2021

5.0

Excellent care. Very personable Doctor.

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October 29, 2021

5.0

She took her time with us to explain my conditions. She is the only doctor who has really made me feel comfortable and confident with my care.

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October 25, 2021

5.0

SHES A CAPABLE DOCTOR WHO CARES

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October 14, 2021

5.0

Dr. Wilsbacher was timely in seeing me and I feel she covered everything I expected and more. I was very pleased with the attention she paid to me.

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October 14, 2021

5.0

Dr Wilsbacher is very knowledgeable and listened to my concerns.

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October 11, 2021

5.0

Very compassionate, very informative.

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October 07, 2021

5.0

I feel seen and heard by Dr. Wilsbacher.

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October 07, 2021

5.0

Dr Wilsbacher was absolutely wonderful! I would highly recommend her!

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October 04, 2021

5.0

Very likely. Dr Lisa listened to my symptoms and cared to make sure I tests done

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September 30, 2021

5.0

She is an outstanding professional that cares for her patients. She thoroughly explains her recommendations.

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September 30, 2021

5.0

Trust.

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September 30, 2021

5.0

She’s the best. Extremely professional, informative and treats my appointments like a conversation which puts me at ease.

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September 30, 2021

5.0

Atención muy detallada de cada inquietud

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September 27, 2021

5.0

I believe that Dr. Wilsbacher truly cares for her patients and their quality of life.

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September 21, 2021

5.0

very competent, strong communication skills

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September 17, 2021

5.0

I could not ask for a more compassionate and better cardiologist that Dr. Lisa Wilsbacher. She a great listener, communicator and extremely attentive to activities that have taken place in a patience chart.

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September 14, 2021

5.0

She educated me on what was going on with me. She spoke in a manner that I completely understood. And she made me feel comfortable while in her care.

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September 02, 2021

5.0

Warm, friendly, very knowledgeable, explained things, patient,

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September 02, 2021

5.0

Dr Wilsbacher has a great bedside manner!

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August 28, 2021

5.0

I can't imagine a patient feeling anything but being completely comfortable and trusting under her care.

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August 27, 2021

5.0

Very friendly and pleasant to talk to

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August 26, 2021

5.0

knowledgeable and caring

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August 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Wilsbacher was extremely kind, caring, compassionate and knowledgeable. She took the time to answer all of our questions. We never felt rushed.

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August 24, 2021

5.0

She also had great bedside manner.

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August 23, 2021

5.0

She does research and has a great manner

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August 19, 2021

5.0

She was very nice and very knowledgeable

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August 15, 2021

5.0

I was please with her performance.

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August 09, 2021

5.0

She is extremely kind, knowledgeable and listens.

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August 02, 2021

5.0

Very personable, listening intently

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July 28, 2021

5.0

Dr, Wilsbacher is very thorough. She took the time to answer all my questions.

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July 21, 2021

5.0

Dr. Wilsbacher is outstanding. She was thorough, professional, and I appreciated her communication skills. I would recommend her enthusiastically to anyone.

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July 21, 2021

5.0

Liked her a lot, friendly. Made me comfortable and was accommodating about my blood testing.

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July 20, 2021

0.0

She is simply too busy.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Wonderful physician

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July 15, 2021

5.0

She took time to explain my genetic disorder so I fully understood.

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July 08, 2021

5.0

Very professional, caring, informative and patient.

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July 08, 2021

5.0

She seems very attentive and listens to my concerns.

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July 04, 2021

5.0

She listened to me and developed a care plan based on my symptoms and history

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July 02, 2021

5.0

Friendly, prompt and informative.

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July 01, 2021

5.0

Thorough, competent and caring.

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June 17, 2021

5.0

muy buena atencion, bien explicado me hablaron de mi recuperacion.

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June 17, 2021

5.0

My appointment started right on time, actually a few minutes early. The Dr. was very easy to talk to and understand. She made feel welcome and genuinely concerned for my care.

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June 04, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable

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May 20, 2021

5.0

She is very nice and caring. She makes a lot of time for me.

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May 20, 2021

5.0

For my connective tissue disease, Marfan Syndrome, I have not found a more knowledgeable expert in the city of Chicago — and I have seen many cardiologists in my 58 years.

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May 07, 2021

5.0

Dr. Wisbacher listens, let me say that again she listens. She cares about the patient’s opinion and listens. She genuinely cares.

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May 06, 2021

5.0

She’s thorough and smart.

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May 06, 2021

5.0

Great communicator. Answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable and heard throughout the entirety of the visit.

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May 06, 2021

5.0

Her bedside manner was incredible and she was very attentive. She didn’t dismiss my concerns. She instills comfort.

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May 04, 2021

5.0

she was extremely thorough and talk with me for quite a while and gave me some alternatives

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April 30, 2021

5.0

Truly outstanding and thorough care.

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April 29, 2021

5.0

Great combination of knowledge and personality

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April 19, 2021

5.0

They care! They want to figure out the problem and attack it head on. No games, no words you don't understand. Your not just a PATIENT coming in with a problem (especially Dr. Lisa) she makes you feel as if is a regular conversation. She's not degrading nor disrespectful. I was so scared when I went in but came out feeling like a weight had been lifted and I feel better

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April 15, 2021

5.0

She was very personable and knowledgeable

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