Benjamin J. Seides, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Interventional Pulmonology

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Tulane University School of Medicine - 2006
Residency:: NYU Grossman School of Medicine - 2011
Fellowships:: NYU Grossman School of Medicine - 2014

Chicago Chest Center - 2015

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Delnor Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

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1466 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable and nice. He's also good looking.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

He took the time to explain everything to me and answer all of my questions.

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April 28, 2024

5.0

A doctor with a lot of experience in his work

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April 25, 2024

5.0

He seems to be well focused on his patient and their symptoms.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

I like him and believe he know his stiff

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Proactive, timely responses and very thorough

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Well taken care of

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Extremely grateful to this Doctor and his staff,I am still improving with exercise and I'm in a much better place. He didn't promise anything, but he delivered wonderful results.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Caring and professional and explained everything in words l could understand

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Very pleasant personality.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr.Seides is an amazing doctor and he saved my life. He believed that I was a great candidate for valves, he installed them and does a great job following up.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

I can't say enough about how thorough and compassionate Doctor Seides is. The person doing the pulmonary breathing test also very good, patient and pleasant to be around.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Well prepared and helpful explanations

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Seides was attentive, answered my questions and managed my expectations every step of the way.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Precise and to the point diagnoise and then explained proposed treatment

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He managed my expectations from the beginning.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

He's definitely more knowledgeable than my past pulmonologists. I felt like he took an adequate amount of time to explain my condition and options to me.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He is extremely thorough and explained the procedure to be performed in terms easily understood. He came in recovery to check on the patient, explained what he found and said that the pathology of the biopsy would take a few days and that he would explain the report when it came in.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and has good bedside manners

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Friendly and patiently listens

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Very nice. Explains things, not rushed.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Personable and knowledgeable

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March 19, 2024

5.0

For the reasons I stated above. He explains his reasons for the tests he orders and explains the results in layman's language.

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March 17, 2024

5.0

Explains things well. He is friendly and professional.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

He was really attentive and great with communication. He explained in detail about my condition and answers all my questions

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Great communication skills

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Explains in detail. Nice bedside manner

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and explained very well.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Very through

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Seides is thorough and caring. He explains in common terms that are easily understood and is always willing to answer the patient's questions.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He's very nice and personable.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

He is very kind and helpful. And thank goodness he gave us great news today

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Great doctor!!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Very nice and informative

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Just met him today. Seams to have great communication skills. Not Qualified to give a good evaluation yet.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Seides had does his homework on my husbands case & made the appointment short & to the point with his recommendations.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

He is dedicated and passionate and very thorough.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Very thorough. Explained my condition very clearly. Nice Guy.

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February 21, 2024

4.0

Very direct answers

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Seides is straight forward and shares the information I needed in a professional and personal manner. He thoroughly explains test results and next steps, takes time to answer all my questions, and presents a very positive outlook.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Very thorough doctor

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Great doctor who explains findings well.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Excelente Doctor

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Seemed very knowledgeable and very diplomatic in the questions he answered for me.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

great doctor

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February 12, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and good natured.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor!

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February 06, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and caring. He made me feel like I was dealing with a friend.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Explains his plan. Did a great bronchoscopy. No sore throat or side effects the next day. Had only a mild cough day of surgery. Piece of cake. I was nervous and really thank this doctor for knowing his craft! Would highly recommend!

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February 06, 2024

5.0

He was interested in my health and well-being. I liked his personality.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

He was very informative and spent considerable with me.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Very good experience.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He explain my condition makes me feel not to worry. Nice Doctor and fast service no long wait.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

I saw him for a second opinion and he wanted me to be comfortable with everything that he was telling me about my condition. He made sure I was satisfied and I said I was and would like to be his patient from now on

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February 02, 2024

5.0

He explained everything very well. Answered my questions. Didn't feel rushed. Very knowledgeable.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Very caring and thorough person and doctor.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent doctor

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January 23, 2024

4.0

I know he is top in his field, but he doesn't give much detail.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Hi is nice and willing to share information.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Answered all questions thoroughly and explained what his thoughts were regarding scan

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Seides was amazing! He totally put me at ease and thoroughly explained the results of my tests, the next steps, and the risks involved. I feel confident in his expertise and being in his care.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Seides was recommended to me by another physician, but I found him to be very knowledgeable and confident on tge procedure that I needed to have.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Experience and care

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Very nice and caring doctor!!

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Very skilled and helpful

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January 13, 2024

5.0

Very friendly

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January 08, 2024

5.0

He is credible, approachable and easy to talk with.

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January 02, 2024

4.0

He is very professional and set up a plan for going forward to determine how to deal with my issue

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December 31, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Benjamin and his staff know how to communicate and make people feel comfortable.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Straight forward and to the point

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Sounds knowledgeable

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Professional. Understanding. To the point.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Professional and personal.... Love him!!

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December 16, 2023

5.0

He responds to patient concerns

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Seides is amazing! He explained things clearly, answered all questions and has a fantastic bedside manner!

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Very professional and very informative

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Really nice and professional!

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Personable and competent

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Doctor knowledgeable and friendly

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November 30, 2023

5.0

He's very attentive and explains everything so that I could understand. He made me feel very comfortable and confident.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Fantastic-

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November 21, 2023

5.0

His explanation of the upcoming procedure was so thorough we had no questions. Felt completely comfortable in his abilities.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Quick, efficient care. Clear in actionable directions.

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November 19, 2023

5.0

He explains things well and encourages questions.

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November 18, 2023

5.0

He is experienced and an expert. He has a positive attitude and handled all our questions honestly.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Seides gets down to business. I know he's been doing this for awhile since he answers questions before you ask them. I feel that I'm getting the best care.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

He's great. Very thorough. He was able to diagnose my problem that others could not. He was very good at explaining things to me

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Very careing

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Seides is concise but unhurried, friendly, knowledgeable, and encouraging.

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November 12, 2023

5.0

I feel very comfortable with his medical decisions regarding my health care. He's very thorough as well. I get the impression that nothing gets by him. I have a great deal of respect and faith in him.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

He sees me me as a person and speaks in language I can understand.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

I'm pleased with his approach to my problem

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Seides went over the results and explained the reason for my new medication. Very patient.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Respectful, He listens, explains in a manner that I understand, efficient, friendly

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Seides is so knowledgeable takes his time to explain everything and does not treat you like a number but as a person.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Was direct and matter of fact with what he say. His recommendation where very good and made sense

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Seides nice, caring, and done his job professionally. God blessed him.

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