Richard M. Pope, MD

Richard M. Pope, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Rheumatology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1970
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1972
Fellowships:
University of Washington - 1974

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.8
4.8 

194 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 27, 2021

5.0

He is very responsive. Even did a face time session during Covid Knowledgeable

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August 12, 2021

5.0

His expertise and willingness to listen to his patients.

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Dr Pope is compassionate, approachable and highly knowledgeable

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July 22, 2021

5.0

Asked a lot of good questions. Was kind and mild mannered. I think he's going to be a great match for me.

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July 13, 2021

5.0

DR POPE CARES FOR HIS PATIENTS

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July 08, 2021

5.0

Siempre muy atento a mi enfermedad y explica torio a mi salud.

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July 01, 2021

5.0

In addition to my earlier answer about his trustworthiness. I always feel I can bring questions and concerns and he will take the time to hear them. I don't feel rushed.

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June 24, 2021

5.0

He takes good care of his patients. I have been going to him for many years!

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June 10, 2021

5.0

His knowledge about RA.

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June 09, 2021

4.0

The treatment I get from Dr Pope effective.

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June 04, 2021

5.0

Dr. Pope is genuinely concerned about his patients. He isn't stuffy and has a great sense of humor.

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June 03, 2021

5.0

He listened to me, asked questions, left room for my questions and addressed my concerns.

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May 13, 2021

5.0

Highly competent

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May 06, 2021

5.0

Listens and answers questions and does not rush through.

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March 25, 2021

5.0

I been seeing him for 12 years

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March 22, 2021

5.0

He is an excellent Doctor.....listens to your problems and makes suggestions and you can understand how he descripts my issues! Very good....would not recommend seeing any other Doctor in Rheumatology!!

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March 15, 2021

5.0

Excellent communication skills and personal attention.

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March 11, 2021

5.0

I am probably not the easiest patient and appreciate his patience.

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March 11, 2021

5.0

Excellent in every way. My pain is subsiding. He listens and cares.

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March 05, 2021

5.0

He listens and includes me in the care decisions

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February 11, 2021

5.0

Very caring, knowledgeable and professional.

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February 11, 2021

5.0

Listens, knowledgeable and caring

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February 09, 2021

5.0

He is the best.

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February 08, 2021

5.0

Dr Pope is great

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February 04, 2021

5.0

Great bedside manner very concerned

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February 02, 2021

5.0

Extensive appointment with a very knowledgable and caring doctor.

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February 02, 2021

5.0

He asks relevant questions.

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January 28, 2021

5.0

He's the reason I travel so far for my care. I like and respect him greatly.

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January 25, 2021

4.0

Great with patients taking time to listen.

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January 25, 2021

5.0

Experience and patient friendly doctor

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January 22, 2021

5.0

Dr Pope is a physician who cares for his patients and takes the time to listen to you and your concerns then talks to you about what he feels would work or help you. He is very passionate about his field of medicine Rheumatology. He is constantly looking at medications and research to help in dealing with the pain and or cure for arthritis. He wants his patients to have relief from their pain, swelling, muscle aches and all the symptoms that comes along with arthritis. I would and have highly recommended him as a physician.

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January 21, 2021

5.0

He is kind, attentive and makes my arthritis better!

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January 14, 2021

5.0

He listens to you, and carefully explains his recommendations. He is professional, competent and compassionate.

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January 08, 2021

5.0

Dr. Pope was very impressive and was able to guide my somewhat over- effusive nature in order fir md to enable him to reach a diagnosis and recommend a continuing course of treatment. His experience and competence was obviously of the best.

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December 17, 2020

5.0

He has been great at directing my care. He's a nice man and listens to me.

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December 17, 2020

5.0

He is a good Dr...he listens, goes into detail about my illness..very good exam.

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December 14, 2020

5.0

Dr. Pope is always willing to listen and be answer all my questions, he is a caring, intelligent, and professional physician.

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December 10, 2020

5.0

Kind, listens carefully and is up on medicines

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December 04, 2020

5.0

Caring, smart, generous with his time.

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December 03, 2020

5.0

I met him after Dr. Brown left and he's always looking forward for my health

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November 10, 2020

5.0

Dr Pope cares for his patients

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November 10, 2020

5.0

wonderful Doctor great hospital

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November 09, 2020

5.0

He is professional, caring and knowledgeable.

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November 09, 2020

5.0

I like Dr. Pope.

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November 09, 2020

5.0

He is always ready to talk with me - has reviewed my history. Always talks with me not at me!

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November 09, 2020

5.0

Always very thoughtful for my very particular needs

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November 05, 2020

5.0

Concise and thorough examination

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November 03, 2020

5.0

Outstanding expertise and communications. Has cared for me for about 20 years.

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November 03, 2020

5.0

Medical expertise and concern for patients.

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October 29, 2020

5.0

Dr. Pope is very thorough and has his patients needs in the forefront!

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October 29, 2020

5.0

The staff were very friendly and Dr. Pope listened to my concerns and helped me

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October 29, 2020

1.0

Do not respect patients for their time.

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October 29, 2020

1.0

He was way late for the appointment (one hour?) and didn't even apologize. I had only less than 10 mins to talk to him because I had a telephone consult with another doctor and had to go.

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October 22, 2020

5.0

Listens and takes his time, seems to care

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October 22, 2020

5.0

Dr Pope is excellent

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October 08, 2020

5.0

I haven't met this good doctor for many years!

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October 08, 2020

4.0

I have been seeing Dr. Pope for 10 years. He is understanding, listens and advises me well for my RA

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October 08, 2020

4.0

Perfer in person with doctor

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October 05, 2020

5.0

Dr popw is thorough

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October 05, 2020

5.0

On time appointments

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October 02, 2020

5.0

I have seen him for many years and have not had any problems

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October 02, 2020

5.0

My doctor is very thorough. I enjoy working with him .

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October 01, 2020

5.0

He is a good doctor.

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October 01, 2020

5.0

Like my doctor and the hospital.

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September 28, 2020

5.0

Dr. Pope was patient as I listed my symptoms and concerns. He was very empathetic and interested in what I had to say. He addressed my issues in terms I could understand.

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September 28, 2020

5.0

Scheduling was easy, schedulers were professional but friendly, lots of follow up from the doctor's team before the appointment, doctor was empathetic, interested and professional.

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September 24, 2020

5.0

His expertise and compassion

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September 24, 2020

5.0

I'm always pleased with the doctors compassion and expertise.

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September 24, 2020

5.0

Great physician. Provides excellent care.

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September 24, 2020

5.0

I feel listened to. My concerns are always addressed. I have received excellent care

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September 17, 2020

5.0

Very knowledgeable, seems to really care about the patients under his care, very prompt.

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September 17, 2020

5.0

The Doctors and staff are very knowledgeable and personable.

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September 04, 2020

5.0

He is knowledgeable, nice and follows thru.

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September 04, 2020

5.0

I have many doctors there that I like.

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September 03, 2020

5.0

I see him for many yrs and I like the way he treats patients

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September 03, 2020

5.0

Dr Pope is very professional and listen to me well and is always very helpful

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August 31, 2020

5.0

Very profesional,caring, a good listener .

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August 27, 2020

5.0

Exceptional professionalism and customer care

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August 27, 2020

5.0

Exceptional professionalism and customer care

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August 20, 2020

5.0

As above, I trust Dr. Pope as a physician but also as a human who spends adequate time with his patients and is respectful and thoughtful.

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August 20, 2020

5.0

I trust Dr. Pope and I feel like he always makes time to hear my concerns.

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August 20, 2020

5.0

Great doc.

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August 17, 2020

5.0

Dr Pope is friendly and professional. He always answers my questions in terms i can understand.

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August 11, 2020

5.0

Dr Pope is very kind and thorough with his exams. He does not miss a thing

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July 30, 2020

5.0

Dr Pope is thorough, gentle, knowledgeable, and caring. He is worth the energy and expense of traveling from out of state.

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July 22, 2020

5.0

I have been going to Dr. Pope for many years. He takes time with me and makes sure all my concerns are addressed. He takes care of my aches and pains and always gives me great advice.

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July 21, 2020

4.0

Dr. Answers questions, polite and doesn't rush.

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July 20, 2020

5.0

Dr. Pope is knowledgable and a nice person.

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July 14, 2020

5.0

Dr Pope works with you to come up with a plan of care. I trust him with my health and have confidence in sharing what's going on with my illness. He is on top of latest treatments and listens to my concerns.

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July 09, 2020

5.0

He understand and wants to help

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July 09, 2020

5.0

Great

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July 06, 2020

5.0

Dr Pope is always very understanding of my condition. He has been an extremely caring physician.

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July 03, 2020

5.0

Cares about my condition and knows how to help me be as healthy as possible

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July 03, 2020

5.0

Excellent patient care

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July 02, 2020

5.0

Caring doctor who genuinely cares about you life.

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July 02, 2020

5.0

Dr. Pope is an excellent doctor.

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June 25, 2020

5.0

Listens and is aware of new medicines

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June 25, 2020

5.0

Very thorough.

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June 25, 2020

5.0

Efficient in all aspects.

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June 25, 2020

5.0

I feel very confident in the medical decisions that are made by my doctor

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