Fred M. Ovsiew, MD

Fred M. Ovsiew, MD

4.9 
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Fred M Ovsiew MD

Primary Specialty

Psychiatry

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Cognitive Disorders
  • Dementia
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Neuropsychiatry
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Psychosomatic Disorders
  • Psychotherapy

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - 1977
Internship:
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center - 1978
Residency:
University of Chicago - 1981
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 1982
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center - 1983

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Fred M Ovsiew MD
Alignment Category:
Independent Practitioner
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

47 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

42 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

42 Reviews

March 07, 2022

5.0

Very professional. Answered all my questions.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

The type of Doctor one would expect would be treating neurological issues. Seasoned, kind, considerate and thorough.

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February 10, 2022

5.0

Helpful, knowledgeable

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January 27, 2022

5.0

He was and is a professional and understanding and articulate in his position. I felt confident in his expertise!

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January 13, 2022

4.0

Kind of evasive with solutions

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December 20, 2021

5.0

Friendly and caring, see my mom's point of view and helps her to feel comfortable.

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December 06, 2021

5.0

very nice and informative

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November 08, 2021

5.0

The best

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November 04, 2021

5.0

He listens. Speaks so I understand medical jargon.

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October 25, 2021

5.0

He is calm and soft spoken. In difficult conversations I think that is both helpful and reassuring.

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August 23, 2021

5.0

Dr. Ovsiew has provided excellent and attentive care for my mother since we have been seeing him last year.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Very through. Easy to talk to. Felt at ease while during visit. Explain the process

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July 01, 2021

5.0

Takes a while to answer MyChart questions

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June 10, 2021

5.0

Straight obs

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June 10, 2021

5.0

Explains clearly. Very professional

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June 03, 2021

5.0

Dr. Ovsiew is very personable, takes his time and understanding.

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May 24, 2021

5.0

Hes competent, straightforward, and has a sense of humor. I was blessed!

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May 10, 2021

5.0

He was impressive, kind, understanding, gentle, and soft spoken ” not rash.

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May 03, 2021

5.0

Very compassionate

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February 08, 2021

5.0

He is considerate, knowledgeable, and comprehensive in developing a treatment plan

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February 08, 2021

5.0

Dr. Ovsiew was very professional and helpful. There had been a miss-communication and the Doctor had not seen some earlier test results...but he worked right through that and did his own testing. Very proficient and most professional

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January 18, 2021

5.0

Hes attentive and comprehensive

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November 19, 2020

5.0

He is the best!

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November 05, 2020

5.0

He listens

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November 05, 2020

5.0

Best care ever, despite my husband's horrible illness.

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November 02, 2020

4.0

Because I know how I am being made to feel by my superiors. I dont want others to feel that they are useless because of somerhing that you don't know how to control.

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November 02, 2020

4.0

I felt I wasn't being judged for my inability to remember. I felt he listened and wanted to help me.

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October 22, 2020

5.0

Consistent

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October 20, 2020

5.0

Dr Ovsiew is thorough and explains things in a way that is easy to understand.

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October 20, 2020

5.0

NM Neurology has been very responsive to our needs

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October 01, 2020

5.0

Because Dr O appears to be a good doctor.

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October 01, 2020

5.0

Dr. Ovsiew is professional and knowledgeable

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September 11, 2020

5.0

He is insightful and professional in his recommendations.

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September 11, 2020

5.0

Dr Ovsiew is perceptive and articulate in his observations and recommendations.

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September 10, 2020

5.0

Very patient, listens, and gives you multiple options

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September 10, 2020

5.0

Really knowledgeable

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August 18, 2020

5.0

Dr.O is fantastic. He is Methodical and thorough in his examination. His care for my mother has been a lifeline for us. He goes the extra mile and makes sure we follow up with my mothers other physicians for a comprehensive treatment. He called the oncology surgery department to make sure they reached out to us. Thank you Dr O.

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August 10, 2020

4.0

I was favorably impressed by Dr. Ovsiew and our appointment together.

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July 30, 2020

5.0

I feel Dr Ovsiew is very knowledgeable in his field. He also listens well, and takes all possibilities into account. He doesn't make you feel rushed and explains things clearly.

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July 30, 2020

5.0

Overall, would highly recommend the doctors in NW neurology. My only suggestion would be to have a little more coordination within the NW network.

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July 24, 2020

5.0

Dr Ovsiew was very professional! Asked good questions and really listened to my fears and concerns. He offered some options for next steps. I felt very comfortable talking with him. Office staff was so helpful and friendly!!

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July 13, 2020

5.0

great care

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Independent Disclaimer

This physician is a member of the medical staff at NMH and a faculty member of the Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. This physician is an independent physician and not an employee of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare or any of its affiliate organizations.

Disclosures

Fred M. Ovsiew, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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