Dana R. Wood, MD

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Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Michigan Medical School - 2000
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2003

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, 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
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

1481 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

93 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

93 Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr wood is straight forward and honest. She will not give you meds unless you fully understand the risks and costs associated. I feel like I can talk to her about anything! She is a delight

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wood is very thorough and caring. She listens to your issues and addresses them with options. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

She shows great concern for her patients

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Have relied on Dr. Wood for many years for her direct diagnoses/ actions to be taken & quick follow-up with results.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

She is caring and very thorough. She takes time to listen and address our concerns.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Very personable and through. I always feel like my concerns are addressed and never feel rushed.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and caring. She listens to concerns intently.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

She is thorough and explains options- never pushes you to do extra testing

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Wood is thorough, friendly and I have full confidence in her as my primary care physician

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April 15, 2025

5.0

I like her doctor. She's very thorough and doesn't rush. Caring. Doesn't just prescribe. More holistic

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April 14, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent doctor. Really listens and has taken my healthcare to the next level this last year. I'm so grateful

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April 10, 2025

5.0

See above I work in HR and know that recognition is important so please give her a shout out for the great work she is doing there

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Wood is very attentive to the issued and show extreme interest and follow up

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April 09, 2025

5.0

I love Dr. Wood- she's experienced, compassionate, knowledgeable, patient. I would recommend her to others, but I don't believe she's taking new patients because she's so booked.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Because she is thorough and must save time slots for those patients that call her needing attention.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

She asks all the right questions, listens to the answers. She's kind and very responsible. She is knowledgeable and provides excellent medical care.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough and listened carefully.

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March 28, 2025

5.0

So appreciate Dr Wood's actual personalized patient care and her recommendations to fit the situation/condition/age etc. DrWood is principled, tenacious & will always go the extra mile to be sure everything that is needed is completed. Kudos & thank you Dr Wood's actual patient!!!

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Pristine delivery of medical care - I benefit from Dr Wood expertise in knowledge & experience. NO AI WILL EVER REPLACE DR WOOD OR ANY GOOD PHYSICIAN that has the power of knowledge, experience & reasoning. I'm grateful to be in Dr Wood's practice.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to. Caring.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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March 25, 2025

5.0

SHE LISTEN CAREFULLY AND EXPLAIN PROPERLY

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor

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March 24, 2025

5.0

She is very sweet, good listener and knows knowledge about what she is doing.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

very vested in her patients and thorough!!!

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March 21, 2025

5.0

She is thorough and conscientious. I enjoy seeing her!

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March 21, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent listener and has an excellent memory.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Wood is a doctor you wish to have.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wood has been my doctor for many years. She's the reason at 80 years old I am alive. She's extremely thorough and anytime I get a test. She calls me back within a day to go over results. There is no one better.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Wood is a great diagnostician, she takes time, looks at different solutions, I very much value her expertise.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Sharp & kind Dr

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Caring, thorough, trust her completely.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable about health issues related to me.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable, thorough and empathetic.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

See answer above. If I could give her a higher rating than 10 I would.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Great listener and gives you extra time when you need it. Feel very good with her as my PCP

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner. Takes the time to listen to concerns. She's thorough!

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Wood listens to patients

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Dana Wood is patient, kind and truly allows time to process what her patients need, especially when her patients have days where they feel like the world is closing in on them. Dr. Wood is the best health care quarterback around.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Please see above. Dr Wood efficiently, knowledgeably, and thoughtfully extends herself to her patient, while also training her subordinates. She's an admirable leader. She's a credit to your medical staff

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Dana Wood is the best doctor I've ever had. I feel so fortunate to have her caring thoughtful advice and input on my health. I never feel rushed at my appointments with her and appreciate Dr Wood giving me the best possible care.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Wood should be cloned! She exudes everything that is ideal in a physician and sets the tone for an amazing care system including MA, RN, NP etc. Specifically, I treasure Dr Wood's clinical & academic expertise, her individualized plan of care, her clear communication/explanations/directions and her kindness is a bonus. Kudos & gratitude to Dr Wood. It's a privilege to be one of her patients.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Wood is a phenomenal doctor. Always listens &verycaring!

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wood is an incredible physician. She is extremely thorough, a great listener, and very thoughtful in her approach. I would highly recommend her.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, explained decisions well, and overall was very knowledgeable.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Wood should be cloned - she represents ALL that NM stands for and all that an MD strives for - despite the tumultuous health care system. I appreciate Dr Wood's expertise, personalized care, and her ability to communicate in a manner I can understand. It is an honor and privilege to be in Dr. Wood's practice.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

She's easy to talk to. She's honest

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Attentive and trustworthy.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wood is the best!

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Wood is amazing. She is a caring and thorough doctor, and I'm always impressed that she either remembers me or at the very least takes the time to review my chart on past care experiences we've had.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

The consistency and care in addressing issues.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

She's very kind and compassionate

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Omg The BEST Caring,smart, intuitive

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dana Wood is the best. There are no doubts about Dr. Wood's medical skills; I trust her completely. She's knowledgeable, thorough and personable. As soon as we said our "hellos" she made me feel comfortable. This is the first time I've visited Dr. Wood and I'm so happy that I did.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Wood is the best. She really really cares about my best well being.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, and very comprehensive physician!

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Thorough and patient with an outstanding bedside manner

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wood takes the time to listen and provides thorough care. She includes you in decisions, where necessary. She has an excellent bedside manner.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Thorough, effective care and a great bedside manner

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December 02, 2024

5.0

If one is lucky enough to have Dana Wood as their internist they hit the jackpot - I have been a patient of hers for several years and she has always advocated for me and I never feel rushed when I do need to see her.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

She's great. Always remembers me, very thorough and super knowledgeable.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Wood is the best doctor I have ever seen.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable, listens and responds to online inquiries in a timely manner.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

She has a very Good and thorough concerned approch getting my true description of my issues

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Just amazing doctor. Cares about patients and thorough check up .

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November 18, 2024

5.0

I like Dr. Wood. She's warm and thorough, and her office runs on time, all of which I appreciate.

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November 17, 2024

5.0

Takes time, patient

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November 15, 2024

5.0

The absolute most effective practitioner-diagnostician, practitioner, communicator, planner and triage doctor while kindness mixed with everything. It is a gift to be her patient & she exudes all NM stands for in excellence.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

DR. Wood is very efficient.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable doctor

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wood is an exceptional doctor. She patiently listens to your concerns and I trust her to give sound, thorough advice and recommendations to remedy healthcare issues. I never feel rushed and never feel uncomfortable discussing anything with her. She is kind and caring.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Super personality, very understanding and good listener . Also very respectful and a good advocate.

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November 02, 2024

5.0

Really explains everything very well. Also she is caring and understanding. You know she cares

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wood listened carefully to me, and did a wonderful job explaining options for medication and tests in a way I could understand. I felt like she really listened and cared. I feel lucky to have her as my primary care doctor.

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October 30, 2024

5.0

She was on time, thorough, very caring and helpful.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woods has been my doctor for years. There is no one who compares to her. She's the most knowledgeable, compassionate person I've ever met.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wood has always given me her complete attention and very complete care.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Wood is very thorough

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October 18, 2024

5.0

She is a very thorough doctor and a pleasant person.

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October 18, 2024

5.0

She should be cloned. She exudes everything NM stands for. It's a privilege to receive her care.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

She is the ultimate professional, patient, understanding, takes all the time-you-the patient needs to answer questions.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

I just think she's a great doctor.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Totally reliable, patient, caring

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Good listening, competent thorough history, exam. assessment and plan and follow up.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Can't say enough about the professionalism and genuine warmth of Dr. Wood

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October 07, 2024

5.0

I trust her diagnosis

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October 04, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and compassionate.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wood is compassionate, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. Awesome physician!

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dana Wood is so kind and took the time to really sit with me during my appointment to address all my needs.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

She is the best. Very through attentive. Takes time with you.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wood is professional and knowledgeable and in touch with needs of patients.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wood is thorough, attentive, and really takes the time to find all that is happening with the patient. She has great expertise and I just trust her! She has always explained my care with the utmost respect and understanding.

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