Benjamin J. Seides, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Interventional Pulmonology

Secondary Specialty

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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
4.9 

1664 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Great job Great doctors

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Last six years I have to see Dr. Benjamin J. Seides for pulmonologi.He take care so nice.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Explains diagnosis.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

A#1 Dr.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Great physician Caring Professional Kind Especially with a difficult Job dealing with cancer All his staff Recommended him He's the best Look up to him Admire him As I DO now

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April 14, 2025

5.0

He asked about my health, and gave me a thorough w evaluation of next steps, and answered all my questions.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Very intelligent man that I trust

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Very personable, honest and considerate

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Very warm and considerate and is very direct which I like a lot

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March 28, 2025

5.0

A caring and thoughtful physician that made me feel comfortable and addressed all questions and concerns

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March 28, 2025

5.0

He provided the care and information that I needed.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Wonderful man, excellent dr. I have told you this before every time you send me one of these after I see him or anyone else in the dept.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Seides was professional & friendly. Provided information regarding the testing & health issues, discussed his thoughts on future course of action, willing to answer any questions.

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Would be nice if he called with why he thinks my lymph nodes are enlarged even if they are benign.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

He is kind.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Seides is very caring, informing and nice as well as his staff members Lucy and Brooke.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Seides was direct, explained everything and I appreciated his straightforward manner.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Very compleate in approach

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March 18, 2025

5.0

I was nervous about my appointment and he made me feel very comfortable, explaining things to me in a way I understood.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

He explained everything so that I was able to understand what was going on with me

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Professional and straight forward with recommendations.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Professional

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Amazing Staff

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March 08, 2025

5.0

So professional and up to date on his work.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

He answered all my questions and was very patient with them.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

He made me feel comfortable and listened to my concern's which is exactly what I like.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr very knowledgeable and familiar with my case. See above for more info.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

He listens, really listens... and works with youl

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March 03, 2025

5.0

I like this doctor

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Very prompt, professional and knowledgeable

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Seides is very professional and is willing to perform all the necessary medical procedures that need to be done for your medical care. He is very professional and willing to explain all the facts of the medical treatment that is needed to be preformed and fits you in as soon as possible for you to have the best care.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Seides was very professional and caring when he saw me within my appointment. He educated me of all the medical needs that I was needing to be done and then fit me in as fast as he could for me to receive my medicine needs that he was able to preform.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Seides has a great bedside manner.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Thorough and friendly

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February 21, 2025

5.0

He listens and explains.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Seides is very knowledgeable,caring,and explains things in an easy to understand way.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

He knows what he is doing

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner

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February 15, 2025

5.0

He was very nice and told us what we needed to know.

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February 15, 2025

5.0

Very kind and explained everything well.

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February 15, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent and caring doctor

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February 15, 2025

5.0

Again, explanation of procedures and the results are understandable.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

He appears to be very caring and takes the time to explain diagnosis, treatment and any future recommendations.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Seides made sure that I knew exactly what the upcoming procedure would entail and what to expect in terms of recovery.

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February 09, 2025

5.0

He was able to preform my procedure without difficulties

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February 08, 2025

5.0

Doctor Seides had a very positive attitude about your test results and encouraged you to help him help you. He monitor every patient making sure they took all the test that gave him data to make you well!

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February 06, 2025

5.0

nice guy

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, realistic, and personable.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Seides went over my test results and explained his plan for my healthcare.

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January 26, 2025

5.0

I feel he did a good job

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January 24, 2025

5.0

He is a nice man!

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January 23, 2025

5.0

He gives you all the information up front, good, bad whatever. He truly puts you at ease, no need to be nervous.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Seides is very thorough, takes time to answer questions and concerns in terms easily understood. I have great faith in him

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January 23, 2025

5.0

I liked that he is taking these signs seriously and will test thoroughly

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and efficient

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Caring, competent and accommodating

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Easy to get along with. He feel like your being treated by a friend of the family.

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January 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Seides explained our upcoming procedures and the how's and whys

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, approachable, friendly

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Honest and comprehensive explanation of my condition.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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January 12, 2025

5.0

Kind, explained things well and took time to ask if I had any questions

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Seides was kind, thoughtful and thorough. He did a good job of explaining my condition.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

He was very rushed with me, spent less than 5 minutes and never fully explained the entire PET scan results.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Again, very thorough by examination and patients answering questions for me

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Knows his business, nice man, kind and knowledgeable

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January 08, 2025

5.0

He is professional and delivers explanations in concise terms.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Seides is always informative and straight forward

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Very professional.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Straight to the point and answered all my questions

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Very informative and good grasp of what was wrong just by speaking to me.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

right to the point but kind

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December 20, 2024

5.0

He is the total package. Caring, knowledgeable and concerned.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Carefully evaluated my issues for best path forward

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December 18, 2024

5.0

On time. Pleasant and answered my questions.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Thorough, efficient, friendly, no nonsense

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December 13, 2024

5.0

no issues

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December 11, 2024

5.0

he was GREAT

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December 10, 2024

5.0

He was so professional and filled with warmth. The total physician package!

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Seides is easy to talk to and he explains the issues in terms the lay person can understand. He does not rush in and rush out and always wants to know if you have any questions.

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December 07, 2024

5.0

You get good care

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December 06, 2024

5.0

He is truly compassionate. Because of the extent of my disease I cannot have the procedure I wanted and I felt that he was as disappointed as I was.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Dr is trustworthy and his crew respects him. Puts a patient like me at ease.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Dr.Seides shoes the not just his professional side but his humanitarian side he shows great concern for his patients. That's truly the beginning of your healing process

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Like I said, He is the best

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December 04, 2024

5.0

For his professionalism and taking time with patients. Very comfortable environment.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Trusted Dr. Seides and his team as well.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Wonderful care

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Extremely personable and knowledgeable. Very aware of what the patient wants to know

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Professionalism

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November 21, 2024

5.0

I liked him and everything he said and did.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Seides is the best, easy to talk to, answers all your questions and never rushes you. He is a extraordinary doctor, THE BEST!

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November 19, 2024

5.0

1st meeting was good. Need a biopsy from my lung. Scary. Will pray for a good outcome.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

highly experienced pulmonary surgeon

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Nice, clear explanations and speedy follow ups

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Very good doctor. Positive attitude and takes time with you.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

He was very informative and presented the information in a clear way.

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November 09, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor

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November 08, 2024

5.0

He is the best

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