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Education

Medical Education:: DO, Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - 1994
Internship:: Franciscan St James Health - 1995
Residency:: Franciscan St James Health - 1999

Languages Spoken

Gujarati
Hindi

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Kishwaukee Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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3089 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Dr Patel is absolutely the best

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February 27, 2026

5.0

I've recommended her many times!!

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February 26, 2026

5.0

Most awesome Dr ever.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Dr. Patel is warm, friendly, efficient and always able to answer any questions I may have.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

She is thorough and caring. Listens and wiling to work together.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Wonderful staff and Dr Patel is the best. Very caring and attentive.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Very thorough.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

After a short exam was able to tell me the problem and gave me rx's that should solve the problem

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February 19, 2026

5.0

She's the best

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. I Patel is one of the best if not the best primary care physicians at NW Medicine. She is friendly, experienced, knowledgeable, up to date, and caring!

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February 18, 2026

5.0

She's an unusually compassionate doctor amidst the corporate medicine machine.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Now many years my PCP, Dr I Patel is kind, thorough, professional, warm, knowledgeable and genuine.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She introduced herself well, told how the process for the appointment was going to be carried out. I genuinely felt like she was engaged and cared about what I was saying.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She listens to my concerns

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Just great wonderful ,thorough office is nice and welcoming love dr. Patel

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February 15, 2026

4.0

Very informative and respectful.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr Ilaxi Patel is very knowledgeable and caring.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Wonderful doctor

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. I. Patel is a very attentive, understanding, patient, and professional physician. I have had great care with Dr. I. Patel... she is friendly, attentive to what I say, thorough in her exam, knowledgeable in her work, and has great follow up in what has been done and completed... I feel very confident with her for my care. She gives good complete exams and puts all of your information together to see me as a whole person and then makes a determination on how best to treat. Grateful for her and for being my Dr.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

See above ! I can't say enough nice things about her and her staff.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

I have been going to Dr Patel for quite a while now and have never been disappointed in any way.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Very thorough and caring.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Thorough considerate care and careful listening

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Dr.Ilaxi Patel is caring, thorough, has a human touch that has brought me back to her for almost 20 years. She sees me and knows me as a person so well and understands how this impacts my care.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

She's the best. She truly listens.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

I am so happy to have Dr. Patel as my doctor! She is absolutely the best!!! She has the patience of a saint and I feel very blessed! I always walk out of her office feeling like she was very thorough in how she handled my concerns. She has to be one of the best doctors I have ever been to and I am very grateful for that!!!

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Excellent communication and cares about my concerns

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February 05, 2026

5.0

High skills. Cares about her patients

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February 04, 2026

5.0

She listens to me

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February 04, 2026

5.0

She takes time to listen

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February 03, 2026

5.0

She is so knowledgeable and very caring!

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Very caring, never rushing!

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February 03, 2026

5.0

She takes her time with you. Listens and gives you options on treatment

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February 03, 2026

5.0

she is good

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February 03, 2026

5.0

She explains everything very thoroughly, listens to patient concerns and questions, then answers them. She is a very caring doctor.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Always caring. Wants to get to the bottom of my issues instead of just pain meds

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Dr. Patel is always kind and she listens.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

She listens carefully to concerns and comes up with solutions. Her patient care is excellent.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr I Patel was very thorough and really listened to my questions

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Dr. I. Patel is the most amazing doctor! She's intelligent, experienced and thorough!

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, professional

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January 25, 2026

5.0

She's the best

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Dr I Patel is attentive, genuine and makes sure her patients are educated. She is amazing!

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Very kind are professional. Cares about you as a person not just another patient.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

She cares about her patients and does not rush through the appointment.

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Best doctor. Compassionate and caring.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

She actually listens and really cares about her patients health. She's a wonderful Dr.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Patel takes her time answering questions, providing empathetic and professional care. She's approachable and makes me feel comfortable in her presence. She's kind. And she treats her staff with utmost respect.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

She is a wonderful doctor who has a good bed side manner and cares about her patients.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

She is an excellent doctor and takes the best care for her patients.

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January 10, 2026

5.0

She's always helping educates & advices me why how I'm supposed to do things in a real way.

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Dr I Patel is the best! She listens and cares.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Dr. Patel is very attentive, engaging AND thorough! THE best exam I've had in a very long time!

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January 08, 2026

5.0

She's very talented and treats her patients very well!

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January 05, 2026

5.0

She really cares

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January 05, 2026

5.0

She takes the time to explain and gives options on how to adjust lifestyle

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel answers all concerns

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December 28, 2025

5.0

I have seen Dr Patel for over a decade, and she's been my primary physician since Dr Hobb retired. She is exceptional! She is pro-active, patient, thorough, empathetic. She listens to patients, explains things thoroughly, and eases the stress caused by our physical ailments. She is A++

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December 26, 2025

5.0

She gives individualized care.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

She is thorough and puts things in words I can understand.

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December 25, 2025

5.0

Kind, caring doctor

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Patel spends the right amount of time with me. She is kind and knowledgeable and encouraging.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

She really listens and helps problem solve issues. She works with me on my health journey, and takes my concerns into consideration.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel is an excellent doctor. She takes time to clearly explain everything to me.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

She is a doctor I can trust. She listens to me

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December 14, 2025

5.0

She's the best doctor I have ever had. I know that I'm going to feel better when I leave.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

She takes her time and really cares about her patients.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Patel is the very best! She is so thorough and really listens to any concerns I have. She makes you feel like a partner in your health care.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

She seemed to be interested and prescribed medication for my infection. I asked her to check into my medication that the cancer doctor. She told me how to take my medication.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She genuinely cares and tries to do the best for me.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Attentive, thoughtful, informative

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel is an excellent provider.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring doctor. Listens to your concerns and incorporates them into your plan.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

She always takes the time to answer my questions. I never feel like she's just trying to get through our time to get on to the next patient.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Patel is very caring and thorough

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent care, cares about me as a patient, knowledgeable.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

As our primary care Doctor, Dr. I Patel keeps us well informed of good health practices and constantly remains sincere and honest is helping my wife and I up to date with everything pertaining to our health.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

She is efficient & reviewed my lab tests& refilled al needed prescriptions

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December 02, 2025

5.0

She is a wonderful and thorough doctor. She truley cares about her patients.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

She genuinely cares for her patients. Just a joy to have as a primary care doctor.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

The doctor is very thorough. She takes her time and answers all your questions.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

I go to the clinic for Dr Patel, she is wonderful, trustworthy, and lisens to me concerning my health.

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November 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Patel looks at the big picture as well as details and includes you in health decisions. She is kind and caring and skilled.

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November 29, 2025

5.0

Doctor I Patel is caring and thorough. She takes a genuine interest in her patients.

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November 28, 2025

5.0

She takes her time with each patient and explains things well. It's obvious she cares about her patients.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

She has such a good bedside manner.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

She is caring and knowledgeable

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November 24, 2025

5.0

She goes above and beyond

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November 24, 2025

5.0

She is the best ! So detailed and she likes to see her patients so worth the wait !

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Physician comes prepared knows your history, listens to any concerns! Shows empathy and understanding to all her patients

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November 20, 2025

5.0

She is an amazing doctor.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

She is a very thorough, caring doctor. I always feel welcome

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November 16, 2025

5.0

She was very friendly, took the time with me.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

She is kind and considerate yet thorough in her exam

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patel is so compassionate, empathetic, and caring. She listens to your concerns. She talks with you not at you.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She is always a one of a kind and the most amazing doctor I've ever had the pleasure of having.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

She is thorough and comes up with a plan after consultation with me

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Patel is caring and efficient.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Thorough and caring. Wants to get to know her patients well and treats patients with respect.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

She shows that she cares about me and listens to my concerns during my appointment. She makes me feel comfortable.

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Disclosures

Ilaxi P. Patel, DO reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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