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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
On Medical Staff At:: Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1065 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 22, 2026

5.0

He tried to be helpful but by the time I saw him I didn't have time to discuss anything with him

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Good to talk with. Can relate to my health matters.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr Makdah is very kind, patient and understanding when speaking with you and explaining things.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Same as above. He took very good care of me.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Dr Makdah is an awesome doctor.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Makdah is a very kind man and very efficient in his work.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

very knowledgeable

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Makdah was extremely attentive and answered all my questions and concerns, as well as going over my previous records.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Makdah always considers everything you say. He is not quick to make any diagnosis. There are always several recommendations included when he talks with you.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

He's knowledgeable and kind

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Both reasons are because of the care and compassion of the doctor and his staff.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

He listens to me and he explains why he is recommending his actions

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Dr. Makdah is very caring and pleasant. He is also very efficient, it was a 20 minute visit, but it did not feel rushed.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, available, good listener, approachable, friendly.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

He cares about his patients

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Excellant physician

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Great doctor

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January 13, 2026

5.0

He is very attentive, listens to concerns, explains his reasoning.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

He listens and has a lot of knowledge.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

No rush

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Great guy

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Great manner and care

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Doc very thorough and explained well

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Very easy to talk to and he takes the time to listen

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January 02, 2026

4.0

Dr listens to your concerns

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Very competent and compassionate Doctor

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Kind, knowledgeable, caring and patient

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Listens and is very informative

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December 25, 2025

5.0

Good doctor

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Because he listens and take action.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

I have been going to this doctor for a long time. He is very friendly, knowledgeable and polite.

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December 20, 2025

5.0

He's very caring professional and make you feel very confident with his care.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Makdah is a great doctor! He is knowledgeable and understanding. He listens and he is very thorough.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

I Love my new Doc, seems to me he's concerned about my Health and that makes me feel more comfortable that he cares.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

He cares about his patients and his staff is awesome

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Very nice person

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December 04, 2025

5.0

He has been my doctor for years. I love his attitude and personality. I don't want another person helping me.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

If he thinks you have an issue. He will send you for a test

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Makdah cares about his patients well being and has very friendly and caring team members. They are there to help you when needed.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Happy with services

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Compassion and caring.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Provides excellent care directives. Engaged with me in making clinical decisions.

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November 29, 2025

5.0

He's very knowledgeable personable,patient and communicative. One of the best physicians I've ever encountered.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

good attitude and great especially

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November 25, 2025

5.0

He's very knowledgeable

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November 22, 2025

5.0

As I met you above, he's an exceptional doctor, he takes the time with you, he's pleasant informative. He is an excellent, excellent doctor.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Dee Salem asked detailed questions

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November 20, 2025

5.0

He's the best takes time to explain everything

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor. Listens and really cares

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Because dr always listen and we have good communication

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable & very understanding

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November 08, 2025

5.0

He takes his time with you and make you understand

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Thorough,courteous, knowledgeable and did not feel rushed.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

I trust his judgement

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November 01, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough and extremely respectful and kind.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

I'm highly satisfied with the medical care I have received from Dr Makdah. In the past 6 months he has helped me normalize my high blood pressure by assessing the medications I was taking and then prescribing different ones that have helped me reduce the high pressure and better control it.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

He is truly concern about your health problems ,he listens to you in a professional way ,and helps u to feel and get better as much as he can! He is truly one of the best Doctors at Northwestern!

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Excellent

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Outstanding physician

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Good patient/doctor encounter. I really felt the he was interested in allying my concerns.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Makdah is a thoroughly knowledgeable and professional practician whose compassion is reflected in his diligence and caring treatment. We have been patients of his for many years and he has always been responsive to our needs.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

He is a caring and dedicated dr who will go the extra mile for his patients.

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October 05, 2025

5.0

Was able to answer all questions and concerns I had.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Easy going doc

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September 30, 2025

5.0

As I mentioned above, he is so caring so thoughtful.listens to what you have to say the only word I can say he is so amazing amazing. Amazing

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Makdah is awesome!

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September 26, 2025

5.0

He is thorough, patient, cooperative, mostly on time and He Listens!!

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September 24, 2025

5.0

He listened and addressed my concerns. Dr M was patient with me and the staff was excellent.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Did a good job of asking, what I thought, were the right questions and did do a good inspection of my body. Gave me several recommendations and a path forward that I thought were doable.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Makdah is attentive, and present during the visit. He is proactive and informative, and tells the truth instead of "whitewashing" over issues. He initiates and responds to messages, sends test results immediately, and if one thing doesn't work, he doesn't give up but will try something comparable until a solution is found.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Very polite knowledgeable doctor Took great care of my concerns

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September 16, 2025

5.0

He is a good and caring doctor

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Same reasons as above. He is a very knowledgeable and patient doctor.

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September 13, 2025

5.0

He listens to concerns. He talks about my issues so I understand what his care plan is.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, courteous and has an amazingly great bedside manner

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor that smart doctor ask so many questions. Been with him over 20 years.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Makdah listens AND addresses my concerns

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and develops a very solid treatment plan

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Makdah always listens to my concerns and addresses them. He will refer me to a specialist when required.

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September 02, 2025

4.0

Good advice

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Because he listens and responds to my issues

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August 20, 2025

5.0

He takes time to talk to me and answer my questions. He has read my chart before he comes in the room so he knows my medical history.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

He listens and cares

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Take his time answer all the questions very patient

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August 09, 2025

5.0

For the last 15 yers all my Dr asked for the lab on my blood every 4months , but in his opinion is to soon.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Dr makdah is the best doctor. Very caring and smart. Doesn't jump to the worst but takes it a step at a time

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August 06, 2025

4.0

Just meet him and so far very straight forward and knowledgeable.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, professional.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Very good physician who listened to concerns.

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August 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent and exceptional physician. Listens and understands his patient.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Makdah is very kind, knowledgeable, patient and really cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen. I never feel rushed. He encourages me to open up and discuss whatever is on my mind. I leave feeling like my problems were heard and dealt with. I'm happy to have found a doctor who really cares.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor. Allows patient time to verbalize.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough and a nice man

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July 16, 2025

5.0

He was very thorough and sent a script to the drug store and infection quickly

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Doctor Makdah is always friendly, pleasant and professional

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July 11, 2025

5.0

Professional, empathetic, pursues the highest medical practice standards.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

no rush with him, very dedicated and always takes his time.

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Very nice and professional

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July 01, 2025

4.0

Very Knowledgeable

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent service.

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Salem J. Makdah, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2025.

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