Emily D. Szmuilowicz, MD

Emily D. Szmuilowicz, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Endocrinology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Harvard Medical School - 2002
Residency:
Brigham and Women's Hospital - 2005
Fellowships:
Brigham and Women's Hospital - 2008

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, 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 Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

308 Ratings

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable about diabetes. Very committed to finding the best diabetes pump for me.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Superb caring knowledgable

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August 25, 2022

5.0

She is a compassionate Doctor and is very understanding

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Excellant

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Same as above & also that she takes her time to explain things & listen to my concerns

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Emily is terrific, but she's so good that it is hard to get an appointment with her.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Great bed side manner

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Caring attitude

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June 30, 2022

5.0

She is a great doctor, listens, cares.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

She gives you plenty of time and she is great to work with.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Dr Emily S is such a great doctor. Very smart, knowledgeable about the best care currently available for diabetics. Patient listener & very patient oriented. Takes her time to listen and provide options.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable, genuinely caring

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Szmuilowicz is extremely thorough. She listens well and is kind.

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May 30, 2022

5.0

detail oriented and caring

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Gives easy to understand plan.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

She is very professional but makes you feel very comfortable.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Always excellent care and explanation of issues and options

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Always looking out for my best interests. Never rushing through appointment. So upbeat and pleasant.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

She’s awesome

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Because shes is a great doctor.

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April 16, 2022

5.0

Very thorough; excellent bed-side manner; explains everything to me and involves me in the treatment process.

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April 14, 2022

5.0

I love Dr. Szmuilowicz. She is excellent in her field. She's very personable and takes time to listen to my concerns. She goes over the labs and various tests that I had done and offers explanations that I can understand. She is just the BEST!!!!

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April 01, 2022

5.0

She is so intelligent, friendly and insightful! I appreciate her so much!

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March 10, 2022

5.0

She is the best in her field!

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March 08, 2022

5.0

very good doctor who takes care of the patients

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March 05, 2022

5.0

She’s an amazing doctor.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Fabulous. Caring. Engaged.

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Dr Szmuilowicz takes time with you and listens. She makes decisions with my input.

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February 26, 2022

5.0

She explains all my options and considers my whole health scenario and includes me in on the decisions.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Exceptional Endo

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Very caring and professional.

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February 24, 2022

5.0

She does an excellent job with visits and my chart

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February 24, 2022

5.0

She is understanding, patient and pleasant as well as being very wise.

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February 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Szmullowicz is terrific, a true professional, knowledgeable, personable, a credit to the NU medical organization.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Very caring , competent and patient doctor.

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February 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Szmulowicz is a very attentive physician and has managed my thyroid for ten years.

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February 04, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable. Keeps up with latest research on diabetes. Excellent at explaining it to patients.

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February 04, 2022

5.0

She is warm engaged curious smart and empathetic. Outstanding demeanor and expertise .

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January 29, 2022

5.0

Excellent beds side manner

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January 28, 2022

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and professional but in a very friendly way.

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January 21, 2022

5.0

She integrates her treatment and care with other disciplines to evaluate the total care and follo up necessary.

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January 21, 2022

5.0

One of the most caring drs who takes the time to consult w her patients not to mention her expertise

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January 18, 2022

5.0

She is caring, attentive and brilliant.

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January 17, 2022

5.0

She is patient, professional and knowledgeable.

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January 13, 2022

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and very patient in answering my questions.

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January 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Szmuilowicz always take the time needed to go over test results, answer my questions and discuss my health status. I always feel positive and satisfied when we're finished, knowing what's next and what I need to do. And then she has someone call me to make my next appointment. She's the best.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Great, very kind and knowledgeable.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

She works to understand all that is necessary about your heath condition and chronic illness. She is excellent.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

She kind and knows her discipline

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December 18, 2021

5.0

Smart, thorough, friendly

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December 10, 2021

5.0

Enthusiastic, smart and great demeanor

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December 09, 2021

5.0

Good discussion of patient issues; empathy for the patient; ability to manage patient health. Medical knowledge.

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December 08, 2021

5.0

She takes time with me!

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December 07, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, helpful

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November 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. S is thorough, diligent, thoughtful, and kind. She is extremely proficient.

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November 19, 2021

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable.

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November 16, 2021

5.0

She's caring, thorough and very easy to talk with. Great doctor!

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November 16, 2021

5.0

Dr. Szmuilowicz takes time to discuss my issues and includes me in her decisions for my care. I can't say enough about what a good doctor she is.

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November 05, 2021

5.0

Excellent Doctor. Excellent patient communication. I feel like I'm in very good care after every visit.

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November 02, 2021

5.0

She’s the absolute best! Just terrific!

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October 30, 2021

5.0

She’s the BEST!

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October 28, 2021

5.0

She is caring, compassionate, and thorough.

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October 28, 2021

5.0

Fantastic bed side manors

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October 22, 2021

5.0

Caring and concerned.

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October 22, 2021

5.0

Love doctor emily and her care and concern, as well as her plethora of knowledge.

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October 22, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable. Attentive polite

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October 19, 2021

5.0

I'm very comfortable with her and she's very knowledgable.

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October 15, 2021

5.0

I just respect Dr. Szmuilowicz. She makes me feel very comfortable and I respect her guidance and expertise in helping me with my diagnosis.

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October 14, 2021

5.0

She cares and takes the time to listen and help. Could not ask for better

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October 08, 2021

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and kind!

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October 08, 2021

5.0

She takes the time time for a thorough review and direction

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September 27, 2021

5.0

She doesn't rush. She listens. She works hard to get my insulin levels correct.

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September 25, 2021

5.0

I like her very much!

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September 17, 2021

5.0

Brilliant

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September 17, 2021

5.0

Dr. S is just the best. Great bedside manner, professional, knowledgeable, encouraging, kind, etc.

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September 17, 2021

4.0

The doctor is pleasant and knowledgeable about her field.

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September 17, 2021

5.0

The doctor is very attentive and concerned about my help and was very proud of my success.

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September 10, 2021

5.0

Professional, respectful, caring. She looks at the big picture and includes me in her decision making, recommendations. I respect her opinions I am always asking her for referrals.

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September 10, 2021

5.0

The best. Analytical, caring.

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September 09, 2021

5.0

Dr. S is over-the-top smart, she listens, she answers questions thoroughly with language that I understand, she’s always on time, she spends whatever time is necessary, I have great trust in her medical conclusions and decisions AND she has a personality to kill for!

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September 07, 2021

5.0

the doctor extrimaly attentive and profetional, very helpful

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September 07, 2021

5.0

Dr. Szmuilowicz treats me for hypothyroidism and osteoporosis and I could not feel more fortunate to be her patient. She is extremely knowledgeable & up to date on research related to the latest osteoporosis treatments. She welcomes questions and answers them with compassion and understanding. She is friendly & has a great sense of humor. Northwestern really needs to clone her! If only all physicians & not just endocrinologists were as professional, intelligent, and caring as Dr. Szmuilowicz. Take care of her so she does not leave Northwestern Medicine!!!

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September 04, 2021

5.0

Amazing!

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August 29, 2021

5.0

Dr. Szmuilowicz is very thorough and knowledgeable. She takes time to answer my questions and patiently explains everything I need to know. She is a gem!!I love having her as my physician.

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August 26, 2021

5.0

Caring, helpful, expert in her field, great personality, too.

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July 27, 2021

5.0

She lives and breaths diabetic needs

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July 26, 2021

5.0

She has amazing experience and knowledge in Endocrinology. She's a great listener and looks for the best results for the patient

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Bright, knowledgeable, young, and that's just for starters. The only thing that might impede her is kriptonite. You are lucky you have her . You have a gem don't lose her. Where she goes I will follow.

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Dr. Szmuilowicz is knowledgeable, patient and kind.

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July 23, 2021

5.0

She is terrific

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Disclosures

Emily D. Szmuilowicz, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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