David VanderWeele, MD, PhD

David VanderWeele, MD, PhD

4.9 
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2007
Professional Education:
PhD, University of Chicago - 2005
Residency:
University of Chicago - 2009
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2013

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Associate 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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

624 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

86 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

86 Reviews

August 22, 2023

5.0

upfront and honest with your journey for treatment

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August 22, 2023

4.0

personable, knowledgeable

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August 21, 2023

5.0

Friendly and affable manner, combined with professional and knowledgeable service

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. VanderWeele is very smart and doesn't go on tangents to explain a diagnosis nor speculate on unrelated factors as causes

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August 07, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and patient oriented. He’s concerned about finding the best solution to the patient’s medical problems.

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August 04, 2023

5.0

The best

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Top-notch physician and team. Very organized, extremely knowledgeable, and thorough with all of my treatments and exams.

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Smart, pragmatic, answers questions directly - friendly manner & I can tell his team works well with him.

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July 30, 2023

5.0

The best of the best

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July 29, 2023

5.0

A rare mix of caring and competent professional who integrates the latest medical advances into his patients’ treatment.

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July 28, 2023

5.0

Doctor is an utmost professional who genuinely cares.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

He’s a very good doctor and he’s very concerned about my health and he’ll tell you exactly what to do

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July 25, 2023

4.0

Easy to communicate with

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July 22, 2023

5.0

Thorough, thoughtful and insightful

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July 18, 2023

5.0

See above. Dr. VanderWeele was outstanding. Very knowledgeable.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor, knowledgeable and answer all questions

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. VanderWeele’s approach is professional but caring. He discusses situations in terms we can understand. I really appreciate his sense of humor.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Outstanding Physician

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July 05, 2023

5.0

He has a large knowledge base

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Listens and answers

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June 30, 2023

5.0

Takes time to answer questions. Doesn't rush through appointment.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

Caring ,professional and knowledgeable physician . Communicated well during my visit.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

He is well informed and will give you additional options, in order to work within your requirements.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

He straight to the point i’ll let you know what options are available and has the latest and greatest therapy options

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. VanderWeele is professional in every sense of the word. Very informative. He is also very caring. I really appreciate him and his team.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable

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June 19, 2023

5.0

He's tops!

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June 16, 2023

5.0

He's a great doctor. He's very down to earth and instills hope.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Extremely smart and kind

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Good, caring, scientific doctor. Listens and explains.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. VanderWeele had to deliver some disappointing news to me. That must be such a difficult part of his job, but his forthrightness and honesty was exactly what I needed.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Same as above + gives a great amount of time, listens attentively.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

I have great confidence in Dr. VanderWeele

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May 27, 2023

5.0

Very considerate

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May 25, 2023

5.0

Dr VanderWeele is informative and willing to listen and answer questions and concerns.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

I like how he thinks. He doesn't rush into anything and is caring g.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Highly knowledgeable.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

He did not rush me —- answered every single question—- of which there were many—- and strikes me as very competent, reflexive and thorough

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May 21, 2023

5.0

The top of his profession

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May 16, 2023

5.0

I’m getting great care.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Has a very calm demeanor at a time of great uncertainty and stress.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Great doctor and staff relationship

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May 10, 2023

5.0

David is a fantastic person and an amazing Doctor. Patient, caring, intelligent and committed. An excellent communicator. I’m so grateful to have him and his team supporting me.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Because of Dr. VanderWeele’s diligence and stuff on this and his honesty and have a conversation that’s not rushed

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May 08, 2023

5.0

His professional manner and his knowledge are first class. He guided me through a very tough chemo regimen.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable. And he shares a sense of his personality.

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May 05, 2023

5.0

I am grateful to Dr. VanderWeele for the therapy as well as it's organization and stability.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Outstanding, informative review of next steps in my treatment. Very impressive!

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Good bed side manor and direct to the purpose of my visit

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May 03, 2023

5.0

He has a very professional manner

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Straight forward approach with a plan that he was willing to explain

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Very helpful

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful

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April 24, 2023

5.0

He cares about your health and tells you exactly what to do to take care of yourself

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April 24, 2023

5.0

He listens and is willing to work with patient to meet their goals and desired treatment.

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April 23, 2023

5.0

Excellent and professional care. Always willing to answer any questions.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Friendly caring expert

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April 21, 2023

5.0

He is very attentive and make me comfortable at the office visits; I am getting the state of the art care and completely dependent on his care.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Since the day of my diagnosis of cancer, I was informed of the plan of action and what to expect. The plan was executed as outlined to the letter.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Very happy with the professionalism and knowledge of Dr VW.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

He came highly recommended from my Michigan oncologist—- struck me as very competent and patient

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April 05, 2023

5.0

Capable. Empathetic.

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April 04, 2023

5.0

His knowledge and his most wonderful friendly staff, all questions asked on the NM portal are answered in a timely manner

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April 02, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and patient friendly.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Very professional & answers all of your questions

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March 25, 2023

5.0

Doctor discussed my condition & also what to expect in future

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Caring and explains what is happening with my care in plain language.

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Helpful, listens well, genuine, experienced very professional

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March 23, 2023

5.0

He is kind, caring and very professional with all of his information. He gives his patients options when it comes to care. I have recommended Dr. VanderWeele numerous times.

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March 16, 2023

5.0

Excellence in all aspects of the care at NW.

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March 16, 2023

5.0

He explained things clearly

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March 11, 2023

4.0

Really knows his stuff

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Good doctor

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Thorough, extremely knowledgeable and caring. Feel I am in good hands.

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March 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. VanderWeele looks at the whole picture of my health. He doesn't jump into things but advises based on the facts. He is patient and answers all of my questions and provides a plan of what we are going to do.

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February 28, 2023

5.0

He has taken wonderful care of me and continues to help me by teaming with others in his field to manage my health issues.

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Patient- always has time for my questions and concerns.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

He gave me the answers I needed

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February 18, 2023

5.0

Very caring, makes you feel like a human being and not just a number, very professional and efficient….

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February 09, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and empathetic doctor.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Felt safe and secure that I had a complete plan for my care going foward

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Easy to deal with and explains everything that is going on

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Dr VanderWeele is a wonderful physician—caring, knowledgeable, and totally professional (in the most admirable sense of that word.)

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. VanderWeele is an extremely knowledgeable and caring physician. I have full confidence in his medical expertise and profound knowledge.

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January 24, 2023

4.0

Great in communicating

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January 23, 2023

5.0

Listens to us and very knowledgeable.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

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  • Exelixis, Inc.

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