Shana L. Margolis, MD

4.9 
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 2003
Internship:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2004
Residency:
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - 2007
Fellowships:
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago - 2008

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

418 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

Very caring, ask many questions, spends time with patients.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

She is a good doctor

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Margolis was very thorough, friendly, and prefoessional

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Listens and gives ample time.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

She listened carefully to my concerns and asked me questions to help with prescribing a medication.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Thorough exam and ability for remote sessions

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Interested in patient / listens / explains well

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April 14, 2025

5.0

She's very kind. The little bike I had treated me well. She answered every question I asked with patience and love. Very kind. I give her a 10 and more.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Margolis was wonderful. This was our first visit. She was kind, caring, thoughtful and thorough

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Margolis really listens to you and works with you and a plan to live a pain free life.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

She is tremendous! Knowledgeable, caring, honest, and patient. She took the time to explain my test results. I never felt rushed. She worked with me to review treatment options. I am very grateful for her care.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Takes time to listen and is caring.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Good listener.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

I made progress by doing my exercises at home 2-3 times a day. It was well worth it.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable and compassionate

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Margolis is a rock star.

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March 08, 2025

5.0

She has an exceptional friendly non- rushed manner.and she is excellent in communicating

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March 06, 2025

5.0

listens well compassionate excellent care

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Great lady gave me options and explained they were my choices

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February 23, 2025

5.0

Expert in her field, explains things well, and listened to my concerns.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

I have been to other providers in the past for problems in this area but and left feeling I was not a priority.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

The amount of care and time she took explaining things so that we could understand was beyond wonderful!

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February 09, 2025

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable.

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February 08, 2025

5.0

The doctor is very competent and through.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Consultation went very well

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February 01, 2025

5.0

She listens and does not rush!

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February 01, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and compassionate.

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February 01, 2025

5.0

She is very nice. She patiently explained the MRI findings to me and answered my questions .

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February 01, 2025

5.0

1) Dr. Margolis is a very personable physician - made me feel comfortable 2) Dr. Margolis listened to me with undivided attention - allowing me to explain 3) Dr. Margolis saw me in the exam room promptly 4) Dr. Margolis determined the likely cause of my problem

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January 28, 2025

5.0

She took her time, explained what she was doing. Very pleasant and knowledgeable.

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January 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Margolis is attentive to the needs of patients and offers different options of treatment when possible. She is also on time and spends enough time with patients.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Her knowledge and Service is exceptional.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Margolis truly cares. Her understanding and skill has made a difference.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Good listener.

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December 28, 2024

5.0

She understands my health concerns.

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December 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgable and personable

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Dr listens and thoughtfully suggested several paths of care for me to consider.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Margolis is a wonderful doctor who wants to understand her patient and their whole well-being.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Caring. Knowledgeable. Energetic.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

very knowledgeable and listens well.

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December 07, 2024

5.0

I think Dr. Margolis will make anyone feel at ease.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

very good at listening and suggesting treatment plans

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. M is awesome, she listens to everything you have to say. She also gives great feedback.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

She is kind and relaxed. Caused no pain with the injection.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Listens, thinks, responds.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Shana took all the time needed to completely review the issue Did not feel rushed

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October 31, 2024

5.0

My problems were taken immediately. Good job

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Know her profession

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October 16, 2024

5.0

She understands the need to determine cause and get a plan together.

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October 13, 2024

5.0

She's very attentive and listens to what you have to say.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Very helpful, friendly, easy to talk to , knowledgeable

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October 05, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable. Great listener, caring, cheerful and uses positive language.

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Responsive and action-oriented.

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September 05, 2024

5.0

She really listened and suggested some good options. I look forward to working with her in the future

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Disclosures

Shana L. Margolis, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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.