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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Adult Medicine
Chronic Disease Management
Comprehensive Primary Care
Health Education
Healthy Aging
Heart Disease Prevention
Hypertension
Preventive Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University - 1989
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1992

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

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

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.7

4.7

1218 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

78 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

78 Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

Attention to detail. Thorough examination

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Kind and thorough

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April 24, 2025

4.0

Very thorough, answers all questions.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Very attentive, thorough with explanations addressing my concerns.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

I would recommend Dr. Axe as he very involved in providing support for keeping patients healthy.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Very professional and concerned for my health.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Experience as a professional

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April 14, 2025

5.0

I have Ben a patient of Dr Axe and am confident in his experience and expertise

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April 14, 2025

5.0

He is a good doctor with high rsponsibility and attention

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Like that he is straight to the point and listens.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Great doctor.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Axe was very thorough with his examination, his approach was professional and kind. He explained in detail his findings. He was clear with instructions and gave preventative teachings. He spent his time and I never feel hurried .

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Same as above I've been with them for more than wow 40 years

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March 26, 2025

5.0

New patient and this was the first time I saw him, however, he was thorough, knowledgeable, and professional.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

He is a real pro who explaines things very thoroughly

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Informative, levelheaded, good bedside manner

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Very thorough provider. Clearly reviewed all past records, including OSH records, prior to visit.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Thorough. Excellent. Attention to detail.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

I feel Dr Axe is able to spend a proper amount of time with me. My physical did not seem rushed and we were able to cover all of my health issues during my appointment.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Caring, careful, knowledgeable, answers questions, asks questions, thorough.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and great at explaining things in a way I can understand.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Axe works with me. He is personable, thorough, and answers all of my questions.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Took the time and listen very knowledgeable took the time to explain everything and answer any questions that I may have had with a sense of humor as well.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

He is the most complete..and Honest doctor I have met in years.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

He listens and offers advice

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Thorough. Comfortable to talk with

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Axe is through and treated me well.

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February 18, 2025

4.0

Knowledgeable - made sure I understood what we discussed

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February 18, 2025

5.0

He is very helpful and listens to the issues and give very advise on what to do and what not to do

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Explained things extremely well in a way i could understand as well as listened to my concerns

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Axe takes the appropriate time to explain test results and answer questions. Hw also throughly reviews my medical history to confirm we are working towards the right pathway for my medical care.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Axe is timely, answers my questions, and advises me what I need to do to maintain good health.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Understanding

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Axe is very considerate and practical in addition to staying on top of my health concerns.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Very personable

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January 23, 2025

5.0

I have only met with once, but I felt comfortable with Dr Axe. I liked his methods. He asked questions and listened to my responses. He asked for clarification when my answers were not clear.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Communicates well, very knowledgeable

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Axe is a very good doctor

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January 14, 2025

5.0

The doctor is always thorough and explains things very well.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Very straight forward with you and does listen.

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January 12, 2025

5.0

Good Doctor. No nonsense, no sugar coating.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Efficient, very frank, professional, and explains things in layman terms very well.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

From the beginning Md Axe was kind and read my file and started to ask key questions. I new I was in good hands Congratulations Northwestern in having a great Doctor in your group Thank you

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January 02, 2025

5.0

I feel I can talk to him about issues and get responses I trust.

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December 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent care provider and candid communicator

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December 23, 2024

5.0

He asked a lot of probing questions regarding my health. Provided helpful suggestions. Very thorough

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December 23, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent doctor.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

You let you know what is really happening to

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December 17, 2024

4.0

When I was looking to replace my primary doctor who left NW for the cushy concierge medicine field after 15 years of treating me I did some homework. I was sort of surprised that Dr. Axe had quite a few negative comments about him. I was a bit reluctant to go, but I believe more in good reviews than whining unhappy people's opinion so I gave him a shot. When I first started talking to him I was taken a back a bit by his seemingly gruff, mater of fact, no sugar coating conversation he had with me. After a fairly long consultation and going over my past medical history I was impressed. I do believe he has my best interest as well as most likely all his patients best interest at heart. I also think he is very smart, knowledgeable, and highly competent. While Dr. Axe does not have the warmest, most friendliest bedside manner I've ever experienced, and I doubt he will ever give me Bears tickets like my last Dr. did I think he is a straight shooting, no nonsense Dr. and I'm glad he's mine.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Through, attentive

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Axe is an excellent doctor.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Great personnel.

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December 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Axe is my primary care physician. He is thorough& very efficient, explains things well & succinctly, and is friendly/open. I'd highly recommend him..

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December 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Axe always spends a lot of time with me, makes sure all of my questions are answered, and explains things in a very clear but detailed manner.

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December 01, 2024

5.0

He was awesome. Kind, knowledgeable, and helpful

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Listens carefully and is very thorough.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

He's very thorough

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November 20, 2024

5.0

A professional, knowledgeable, non-judgemental care provider who takes the time to listen to the patient's concerns and offers sound advice to address those concerns.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Thorough

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Listens and gives feedback when needed.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Axe is very thorough. He also takes whatever time is needed to help a patient better understand his/her health issues.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

He listens and is very thoughtful.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

As I said Dr Axe is caring and atttentive

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Friendly and knowledgeable

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October 22, 2024

4.0

Very thorough. Detailed. Explains well (sometimes a bit direct).

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Due to early detection by Dr. Axe, I was able to beat prostate cancer without surgery. i am now cancer free.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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October 15, 2024

5.0

sure, very easy to understand

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October 12, 2024

5.0

Mature, responsive, helpful medical practioner. Direct, lucid and personsal.

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October 10, 2024

5.0

thorough

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Responsive doctor, thorough, no nonsense, direct, generous with his time on issues, caring, so knowledgeable

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October 01, 2024

4.0

Highly professional.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Very thorough in his examination and engages you in your own healthcare.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

He talks and listens. He also tells it like it is. And all though he told me things I didn't want to hear, he was correct.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, listens well, gives good advice, checks everything thoroughly.

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September 01, 2024

5.0

A caring professional medical counsellor.

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September 01, 2024

5.0

He was professional, went over everything with fine comb and explained everything to me

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Disclosures

Howard Axe, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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