Nicholas J. Tapas, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Pediatrics

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Acne/Skin Disorders
Acute and Preventive Care
Adolescent Medicine
Allergy & Immunology
Asthma
Child Development
Eczema
Newborn Care

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1994
Residency:: Advocate Health Care (Advocate Children's Hospital/Park Ridge) - 1997

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

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5.0

838 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

44 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

44 Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

Good bedside manner.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Great pediatrician! My kids always enjoy seeing him and I completely trust his care.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Nicholas Tapas is an exceptional physician who balances deep medical knowledge with a fantastic personality. He is incredibly patient and always takes the time to explain diagnoses and treatments in a way that is easy to understand. I never feel rushed, and I truly appreciate his approachable demeanor.". Feel blessed to have a doctor like him.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr. Tapas is amazing as always and takes great care of My kids

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr.Tapas is very kind, patient and thorough. We've been with this practice now for 11 years and highly recommend.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

The doctor my son see Dr Tapas has always been straightforward and knows what to do

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Dr Tapas is the most amazing pediatric provider. I don't think you could find a more dedicated, thoughtful, relatable pediatrician.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Nicholas J. Tapas. He is an exceptional pediatrician_extremely intelligent, experienced, and has an amazing personality. He is especially great with children and knows exactly how to break the ice if a child is nervous. My daughter suffers from recurrent sinus infections, and as a parent, there is nothing more frustrating than when your child has been sick for 7_10 days and a doctor can't figure out what's wrong, insists on unnecessary testing, and then refuses to treat if you decline it. Dr. Tapas was the complete opposite of that experience. Based on her symptoms and his years of experience, he immediately recognized that she had a sinus infection_no unnecessary swabs, no runaround. He prescribed the correct medication and made the entire visit easy and stress-free. I usually dread taking my child to the doctor because it often feels like providers are just following a rigid guideline instead of using critical thinking. Dr. Tapas actually listens, uses his brain, and practices real medicine. He is thoughtful, confident, and genuinely cares

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January 06, 2026

5.0

He always finds a way to connect with my teenage son with his interests, and explains everything for us. He definitely takes the time to answer any questions that we may have. Edit bonus is he is able to get a smirk out of my son, which can be hard to get from him sometimes at his age.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Tapas is phenomenal. He has the BEST bedside manner with kiddos. He is thorough and caring!

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Tapas is the best pediatrician my kids can ever had! He sees all three of my kids and he has great conversations with them about good choices and healthy habits. We love him and there isn't a doctor that I would trust other than Dr. Tapas!

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Tapas connects so well with kids and parents! I appreciate his perspective every time we come for care.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Great staff there and Dr. Tapas is great!

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November 07, 2025

5.0

He's the best! And the kids love him!

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Great doctor, very professional, just all around great guy

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October 31, 2025

5.0

He's always amazing

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October 28, 2025

5.0

He seems like an equally intelligent and kind doctor. Though we've only worked with him the one time so far, I've already referred him to another friend.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Kind and considerate, always on time or early

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October 22, 2025

5.0

He's very personable and great with the kids.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Tapas is an absolute blessing!We love him as our doctor for both children.He is so attentive, kind and approachable.He always asks for our input as parents , he is the best doctor!!

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Supportive

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Tapas is an amazing doctor that truly cares for his patients. He is very friendly and you can tell he is passionate about what he does. It is nice to know that our child is getting cared for by an excellent doctor. 10/10 recommend him to anyone looking for a pediatrician. He is super thorough.

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September 21, 2025

5.0

He's the most amazing dr. He cares about the patients and their families

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August 28, 2025

5.0

I appreciate him and have recommended him.

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Funny, caring, patient.

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Excelente Dr.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Tapas was wonderful! Very informative and took his time with us.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Tapas has a great patient bedside manner!

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Kids love Dr. Tapas!! He has wonderful sense of humor and very thorough.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

He is wonderful knowlegeable easy talk too doesnt rush

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Tapas is the best! His bedside manner has always been amazing and he's patient and caring with our son who is a teenager but has been going to him since birth. He's empathetic and fun while also being a good listener.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

He is great with the kids and so knowledgeable. He's realistic and always runs on time which I love!!

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June 17, 2025

5.0

My son feels at ease and enjoys seeing Dr. Tapas at his yearly visits. He is personable and knowledgeable. I trust him with my son's care.

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June 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nicholas is an excellent pediatrician, very specific in providing information about the patient's diagnosis and health. A very kind and respectful professional, but above all, his dedication, devotion, and love for his profession are evident in the care of his young patients, and he doesn't hesitate to refer them to a specialist if he deems it necessary.

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Always making my kids laugh and feel comfortable. Answers my question using vocabulary that is understandable for a non clinical person.

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June 13, 2025

5.0

We absolutely love our pediatrician! He always goes above and beyond to make my kids feel comfortable _ even making them laugh during visits, which is no small feat. He takes the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly and never makes me feel rushed. I really appreciate how he includes me in every decision and explains things clearly. He's attentive, compassionate, and genuinely cares. We feel so lucky to have him as our doctor!

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June 05, 2025

5.0

He is amazing with my kids but also makes sure I get any questions answered.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Tapas is a great doctor and really good with kids

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June 02, 2025

5.0

So helpful makes you feel comfortable genuine easy talk too and professional takes good care of our baby

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May 23, 2025

5.0

He cares and takes his time.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

Best pediatrician ever

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Tapas is the best. He's entertaining but also serious when he needs to be. My son trusts him and listens to him.

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May 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Tapas is the best! Great bedside manners, our son loves going to see him

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May 01, 2025

5.0

He's awesome! Great attitude, very high attention to detail, and so nice and friendly!

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Disclosures

Nicholas J. Tapas, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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