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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Adult Medicine
Cancer Screening
Chronic Disease Management
Comprehensive Primary Care
Diabetes
Hypertension
Peri-Operative Medicine
Preventive Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Jordan School of Medicine - 1980
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Advocate Christ Medical Center - 1988

Languages Spoken

Arabic

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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927 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

90 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

90 Reviews

April 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Makdah is a doc who listens, understands my needs, addresses my concerns.

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Makdah is an awesome doctor. He has taken care of my husband and I for more than 40 years.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

He really listens to my concerns snd answers all my questions snd comes up with a treatment plan.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Very attentive, polite and thorough

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Takes his time and is very thorough during his examination. Very wonderful disposition.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Very decent and helpful !

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April 18, 2025

5.0

He listens and considers my descriptions of my symptoms

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April 15, 2025

5.0

He's a great wonderful excellent doctor. Take the time he's amazing.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

He really cares.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Attentive, suggestive, corrective and guidance

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Makdah is awesome tells you exactly how everything is highly recommend him. Goes above and beyond make me happy!

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Very caring.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

He listens to all my problems and always comes up with the solution

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March 31, 2025

5.0

He is good.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

I like him and he does answer my concerns and does not rush in and out on the visit.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

He is never in a rush, and always able to talk about anything.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, concerning, professional, easy to hold a meaningful conversation with and always considers every option for my situation.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Makdah was knowledgeable, friendly, and took his time for my visit.

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March 23, 2025

4.0

This was my first office visit with Dr Makdah. He thoroughly reviewed my medical history, discussed my current health issues, offered treatment and ongoing care, answered my questions, addressed my concerns , and provided me with a complete physical exam. I was very satisfied with Dr Makdah's professionalism and skills. It's refreshing to work with a physician who truly cares about the medical needs of his patients, and I look forward to working with him in the future.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

His ability to embrace his patients without judging them and appears to have a global sense of humanity, with a deep sense of connecting to treat the whole patient _not just the physical symptom. His communications skills are void of cursory textbook banter_instead he seems to sense your learning curve and speaks to you on a level that is easily interpreted.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

I gave him a 10 score. He is very nice person. He's concerned about what's going on with your body and how you're feeling he checked everything ears eyes throat. I haven't had a doctor do that in years..

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Cause he's a good doctor very smart intelligent explain the right way ask all too many questions

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March 06, 2025

5.0

U don't have 2 b a rocket scientist 3 no he clearly know what he doing' thx u Doc

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March 06, 2025

5.0

He seems to care about me and gives me his years of experience.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, caring, & friendly

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable dr

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March 04, 2025

5.0

He is patient, kind, knowledgeable and he listens to his patients.

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Makdah cared about my health and was willing to help me with my concerns.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

He seems to be though

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Courteous, patient and above all knowledgeable and caring.

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February 22, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk too.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

He's excellent

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February 18, 2025

5.0

appeated to be be very qualified

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable,

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February 14, 2025

5.0

He's compassionate , knowledgeable, listens and doesn't hurry the patient.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and listens

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Very nice

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January 29, 2025

5.0

All above applies to Dr Makdah. Very comfortable with his patient approach.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

He listens to his patient and asks pertinent questions

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January 26, 2025

5.0

Very caring doctor

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January 25, 2025

5.0

He seemed to truly care about me as a person and not just another patient. They took the needed time and were very thorough!

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Great doctor.

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January 19, 2025

5.0

Peasant and Professional Knowledgeable and Thoughtful

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January 19, 2025

5.0

From what I could see he's a caring doctor I have only seen him one its too soon to judge right now.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

He is simply the best doctor!

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Makdah is a good doctor and caring and understanding person

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January 13, 2025

5.0

I would recommend him for the previous comments.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

A good Doctor i trust

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January 10, 2025

5.0

very comfortable with all services

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January 09, 2025

5.0

As above he is outstanding. Listens, helps and follows up.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Excellent bedside manners

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January 03, 2025

5.0

He listens, and comes up.with new solutions to issues.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Makdah was very thorough and patient. He made me feel comfortable and was very concise in his descriptions.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Kind and caring.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Amazing doctor. Take the time to explain things to you. Great examinations. What can I say? He's awesome.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Makdah shows he cares and his staff is wonderful. He takes his time to understand the proper care for you. I love the way he's taking care of my Diabetes. He already has my A1C down from 10.1 to 7.4 I think that's really good.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent patient care. Thank you!

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable physician who was very helpful. Very patient and pleasant manner, and had listened well and responded to all my questions.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

As I stated before he is a proper doctor and cares I guess i should have known this because your the best

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December 06, 2024

5.0

I met Dr. Makdah for 1st time and bonded right away, he's a tell like it is and how to make it Better Doc. Hopefully he'll make me Live longer and Enjoy life!

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Makdah is smart, friendly, he always listens to concerns and cares about his patients.

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November 30, 2024

5.0

Very informative, kind, courteous, exceptional, amazing

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November 29, 2024

5.0

He was thorough and professional

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Good guy, smart, pays attention

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November 20, 2024

5.0

His concern and time spent going through my chart

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November 20, 2024

5.0

Very attentive, caring and knowledgeable

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Methodical in his care.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

I trust Dr Makdah diagnosis when I have a problem and I recover from my illness. Dr Makdah keeps me healthy all these years.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Listens to me. Concerned for my health. Brings possible solutions to our healthcare discussions.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

took his time, addressed concerns, listened, personable

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Salem Makdah is very passionate, I know because I've had a lot of doctors in my life, he's truly special and I'm not just saying that.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Really listens to your problems and gives eye contact makes you feel comfortable. Very nice person.

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October 25, 2024

5.0

great listener

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Listens and answers questions and is very knowledgeable and personable.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Caring and listens. Best doctor

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Very caring and' thoroughbred

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Concerned

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Put good time with the patients

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October 11, 2024

4.0

I really liked the doctor. He explained everything well

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October 10, 2024

5.0

He was thorough

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Excellent patient care thank you!

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October 09, 2024

5.0

He appears to be very knowledgeable and did a very thorough examination on me.

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October 02, 2024

4.0

He is approachable and answers questions to the best of his ability.

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Makdah listened intently to the current issues I had and had patience with all my questions. He was very compassionate and gave solutions to the problem. Very nice doctor.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

He's professional.

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September 15, 2024

5.0

Good pacient to answer the questions

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September 14, 2024

5.0

friendly and on time.

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September 06, 2024

5.0

I have been a patient with NWMH for approximately 30 years and would like to commend Dr. Makdah for his display of professionalism and courtesy as he exemplified both the knowledge and wisdom in his role as a primary physican.

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September 03, 2024

5.0

Nice

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September 02, 2024

5.0

I was very comfortable with him

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Disclosures

Salem J. Makdah, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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