David J. Fox, MD

David J. Fox, MD

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rush University Medical College - 2009
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2012

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, 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

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4.9
4.9 

2471 Ratings

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Fox is kind and considerate. He listens and makes good recommendations.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Looks to provide solutions

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Fox is professional and approachable.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He was thorough. Asked questions about my health history and family history. Listened and asked follow up questions. Discussed vaccines I could have to be up to date. Asked what concerns I had and lined me up for a few specialists to address those specific concerns.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Personal and knowledgable

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April 20, 2025

5.0

A caring physician with a great personality. He treats you like a family member. He is an expert in his research to provide the best treatment . He answers all of My questions and will research answers to give patients the best solution. He is Energetic, Brilliant and provides the best medical advice.He treats his patients With respect and values my opinions. I am fortunate to have Dr. Fox as my primary Doctor.

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April 19, 2025

5.0

He is very responsive and thorrough.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

See above, along with very personable

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Friendly, thorough, professional, good listener

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He stays on top of my medical needs

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April 15, 2025

5.0

He is knowledgeable and polite.

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April 13, 2025

5.0

Very comfortable

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Thorough and easy to understand.

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fox id the best. He's been taking care of my wife and myself for many years. Knowledgeable, compassionate and understanding.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

I have confidence in him

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Excellence

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Empathetic, patient. Excellent

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, patient, warm, and explains information clearly.

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March 22, 2025

5.0

I have met many doctors in my life since I'm a nurse and Dr. Fox is one of the most knowledgeable, competent, caring, and insightful doctors that I have ever met in my entire career. I have sent my friends to him and he has diagnosed issues that nobody ever caught and has according to them. "saved rheir lives"

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Fox is an exceptional doctor and a wonderful person to see from time to time.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Fox makes you feel comfortable and you are under the best care

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March 17, 2025

5.0

He is the best doctor I have had in many years. He is smart, kind and listens carefully.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

I really liked the doctor. It was the first time he saw me and he was very kind. He asked me a lot of questions about my condition and let me answer them. I liked that he let me participate, and he answered my questions.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fox is very kind, attentive, and empathetic. He patiently listened to my current physical & mental health issues, and he provided thoughtful guidance on how to address them.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor! Listen to his patients

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March 11, 2025

5.0

He is a good lisner than takes care of your concerns right a way

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March 11, 2025

5.0

He is very proficient, professional, cordial, and he gets the job done!

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March 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fox is all the right stuff. He's smart, and he is a good listener. I am thankful for him.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

He listens, and tells it like it is. Very professional!

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Good professional care and attentiveness

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March 03, 2025

5.0

I think my previous answer says it all. A doctor is usually someone that seems like someone that is supposed to provide to care to you but is usually not someone you really now. Dr. Fox has the gift of making one feel you have always known him are fell and instant confidence in his.comments.

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March 02, 2025

5.0

Professional and informative

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Holistic approach but also give you the positives and negatives to additional tests, screenings, etc..

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February 26, 2025

5.0

I would recommend Dr. J. Fox to anyone, because he is a professional and very polite and always have a pleasant smile. He show that he cares about his patients.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

A Doctor fox listen, and he really helps me.

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February 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fox wants his patience to take part in decision of their care.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Fox was friendly and easily understood in his examination.

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February 21, 2025

4.0

On time Straight forward

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fox was very nice and informative. I'm glad to be under his care.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable medical care provider

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Wonderful, caring physician

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Very personable doctor easy to talk to

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Great doctor, very knowledgeable and thorough.

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Listening the patient thoughts

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Fox is most thorough. He answers all my questions and explains results and provides follow-on advice in understandable terms. I am grateful for his efforts to identify my health problem. He has reached out to others on my behalf; it has been a multi-disciplinary approach. I believe that with his guidance and care that I will return to a good health state. I cannot thank him enough. Bravo!

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February 09, 2025

5.0

He is a great Dr.

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February 09, 2025

5.0

David is very straight forward and makes things understandable.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Very easy to talk to, doesn't judge, and wants what is best for me.

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February 07, 2025

4.0

Very knowledgeable_actually looks at, physically examines, and relates to patients.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

My annual visits have always been thoughtful and efficient to keep me in excellent health.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Fox was very helpful to me

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February 04, 2025

5.0

A great doctor with extensive knowledge knowledge

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January 31, 2025

5.0

very professional and knowledgeable a pleasure to work with

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Put me at ease

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January 31, 2025

5.0

He listened to me and concerns.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

He truly cares about his patients, answers questions and concerns and always gives sound advice.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Knowledge. Relates well to me. Saved my life 2 years ago.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Fox is really good

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January 26, 2025

5.0

Consistently knowledgeable, patient, and positive.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

He is thorough and perfect for my needs.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fox is very knowledgeable and it does not take him long to figure out the situation!

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January 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Fox was most thorough in his examination, friendly, and professional. He answered all of my questions. He was very reassuring and explained the reason for each test to be performed. Although we are still trying to resolve the cause of my issues, I am confident that Dr Fox, his team, and the other disciplines, working together will make me whole again. I am very grateful for Dr Fox and Northwestern Medical.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fox is very thorough and extremely knowledgeable.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fox is my new primary care doctor beginning about one year ago. There have been several reasons I have needed to call him and I consistently have been pleased I have found him to be my doctor. Today I was able to get his advice on several issues some that have not been his charge. i value his advise and he gave me some thoughts on medication for my lumbar spinal stenosis problem. I felt better after my appointment.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Personable and sharp

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. DAVID FOX is a master at calming his patients which encourages me to be honest and forthright. That allows DR. FOX to accurately diagnose any issues that may contribute towards explaining my visit.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Fox is approachable and an authentic, compassionate professional.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fox is a great doctor. He answers all my questions in regards to my health.

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January 01, 2025

5.0

He is a fine doctor

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Professional and personal. Specific answers to lengthy questions from me.

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

David J Fox is a wonderful doctor. He has been very helpful. I value his insites

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Weight loss

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December 20, 2024

5.0

One of the best. Concern for and working with you is a true strength

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Seems knowledgeable & good "bedside manner".

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Fox is very good. Very professional and knowledgeable .

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fox is an excellent, competent and caring physician.

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December 14, 2024

5.0

He is also the physician for my family. We love him

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Very nice

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Good Dr.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and calm. Projects confidence. I appreciate his thoughtful responses.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Fox. He made time to see me as part of a same day appointment. He always listens before trying to sort out the problem. Dr. Fox then makes his preliminary diagnoses ordered lab test to substantiate diagnosis followed by treatment recommendations. I have now begun to feel better all thanks to Dr. Fox's diligence.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

David is very personable and he takes the time to answer all my questions.

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December 06, 2024

4.0

Efficiency. Pretty empathetic

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December 06, 2024

5.0

He is easy to communicate with

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Concern

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor who listens and is responsive to patient's questions both during the exams and online.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fox is very good and accommodating. He is an asset for the hospital.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

My main reason is the thoroughness of his knowledge and his effort to ensure that I understand the ambiguity in identifying the causes of my symptoms and the recommendation to have one further test.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Has been my primary Doctor for some time now. He knows and understands my health needs.

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November 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fox is very thorough with medical history and has time to listen to the patient

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November 22, 2024

5.0

good communicator

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November 22, 2024

5.0

1st time meeting but seemed concerned about my needs, good "bedside" manner without being pushy with suggestions

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fox is very knowledgeable, friendly, has good bedside manner and is thorough in his work.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Best Doctor I've ever had.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Like him. Admire him. Trust him.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Listens to patients snd is very caring

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November 09, 2024

5.0

Dr fox explain morning condition and gi e u solutions.

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David J. Fox, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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