Mary Alison Mahieu, MD

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Primary Specialty

Rheumatology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 2010
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2013
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2015
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2016

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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 Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

776 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

89 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

89 Reviews

August 17, 2023

5.0

Efficient

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August 16, 2023

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and caring. Genuinely wants to help.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

She has great bedside [ ] She is informative and patient.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Mahieu is a wonderful doctor. She alway listens, never rushing you and discusses all the options for treatment and is willing to abide by ones wishes. She has such a caring way about her. I’ve been fortunate to have her as my doctor.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mahieu is a great doctor, I appreciate her help these five years. To me what makes her a great doctor is that she actually listens to you and helps you through your illness.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Spent a lot of time with me Listened to all my concerns

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August 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mahieu is awesome. She is diligent and checks on all your symptoms and always making sure you have more good days. She also responds to messages which is great. So thankful she appealed my insurance decision to get me on the right treatment schedule.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

He is very patient and explains any questions I have.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

I wasn’t rushed and she talked in plain terms and was quite thorough.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

So sad she is cutting back on her practice. She is very thoughtful, diligent, and helpful

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July 31, 2023

5.0

She listens and responds thoughtfully. Looks at all options. Honest and well informed

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July 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mahieu always includes me in my care. She asks questions and is very attentive when I speak. She will always ask me if I have questions before I leave the visit.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Very kind and thorough. Very happy.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Mahieu is the best. She worked so hard to find the right treatment for me and she did! I will miss her so much as she transitions to lupus cases only.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor concerned about my health and takes time to ask relevant questions as to how I can live with my health concerns. Very responsive when I’ve ask questions or requested a prescription on the portal.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Mahieu has the expertise the experience and provides the highest quality medical care. Dr Mahieu is extremely well read, takes a meticulous history and performs a detailed examination herself. She knows what my/our concerns are, is well versed in which medications are likely to work and balances the risks in my unique situation. Rheumatology is such a complex field and she navigates everything effectively and efficiently. She is outstanding.

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July 21, 2023

5.0

Drl Mahieu is knowledgable, listens and provides great care!

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Dr.Mahieu explains options thoroughly and is very personable and caring.

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mahieu is Courteous, Kind, Knowledgeable of Patients, and Professional In everything she does.

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor that truly cares about her patients

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mahieu is extremely knowledgeable and caring. She really listens.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

She is kind, caring and very punctual.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

I feel like all medical problems are being addressed

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Awesome

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July 07, 2023

5.0

She is kind and informative.

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July 03, 2023

4.0

On time thorough and spends time with patients

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July 03, 2023

5.0

Kind

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July 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Mahieu has excellent ability to answer questions, very thorough with examination and was very satisfied with clarity of her instructions

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Mahieu is very knowledgeable and also caring.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

She is excellent. Dr. Mahieu diagnosed my very painful condition with a lab test and is successfully treating it. I haven’t felt this good in a long time.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mahieu was very caring, knowledgeable, decisive and easy to talk with.

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June 26, 2023

4.0

Good doctor, somewhat laid back. Too much of a stickler for rules… I should be able to get my regular meds of long-standing even if I’m a little behind on my blood tests

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June 24, 2023

5.0

She's wonderful. Very thorough in her approach - questions asked, ability to ask any question and feel comfortable doing it and having a two-way conversation about my care. I couldn't feel as if I was in better hands.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

She is kind and smart - I feel very comfortable with her treatment plan

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June 19, 2023

4.0

She listens her style is collaborative.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Dr Mahieu is a very good Dr. She is very understanding and I like her very much.

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Great doc - listens to patients, always trying to help.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

This score is Because Dr. Mahieu, Is very Knowledgeable a great Doctor She listen Well to everything I say Dr. Mahieu make sure I understand everything we talking about I can ask all the questions I have . Dr. Mahieu cover everything about my body . She explains procedure throughly so that I understand stand what going on . She is the Best . Thank you Northwestern

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May 25, 2023

5.0

Excellent care excellent doctor. She is very informed and listens really well. I really look to her to help manage my auto immune diseases. I’ve never had such a good rheumatologist.

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May 25, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner..plus she recommended other doctors to assist me with my other health issues.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Excellent follow through. Caring.

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May 20, 2023

5.0

Takestime to talk to patient and explain care

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May 19, 2023

3.0

I have only had one in-person meeting with Dr. Mahieu, but she definitely made me feel comfortable.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Alison Mahieu is very good professional

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May 15, 2023

5.0

She is so capable and knowledgeable.

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May 13, 2023

5.0

Thoughtful, intelligent& & truly cares about her patients

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May 12, 2023

5.0

Caring, easy to talk to.

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May 10, 2023

5.0

As above..Dr. listens and always attempts to have myself feeling better.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

She's amazing!

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May 05, 2023

5.0

Great care

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May 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mahieu has helped me so much with my lupus and arthritis in a year so thankful for her help. Very personable and listens to your concerns and follows up each visit.

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May 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mahieu is amazing. She listens and lets me be part of the process. She also is personable and asks about my children. I just always feel very comfortable talking with her and always happy with the plan we put in place.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Very good, I pay attention to all my ailments, he took care of all the pain I have, he examined my idleness and carefully my joints. And he sent correct exams and gave solutions!

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mary Alison Mahieu is very good

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to

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May 01, 2023

5.0

She listens well, reads the chart for previous data, results before making recommendations

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Her patient interaction is great and she spends plenty of time with you as a patient

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Mahieu always spends time listening to me and discussing my needs and treatment. She includes me in the decision making process. She thoroughly explains everything. In addition, she is personable and caring. I’m fortunate to have her as my physician.

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April 28, 2023

5.0

She is smart, efficient and caring.

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April 27, 2023

5.0

She is very attentive of what she is doing.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

She is a wonderful doctor! Very knowledgeable and caring. Sh helpful treating my various conditions. I would highly recommend her and have recommended her to a good friend who saw her and was helped immensely.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and good bedside manner

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April 24, 2023

5.0

My doctor is a wonderful person who listens to me. She addresses my concerns with respect and seeks to partner in the problem solving.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Mahieu is attentive and she listens and is proactive in her care and practice

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April 20, 2023

5.0

I feel she’s a good doctor. What more can I say?

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Caring, thorough

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Thoughtful and kind.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

She is verry nice

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April 18, 2023

5.0

Great care. Friendly. Knowledgeable.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

She saved me (it took a bit) but I’m feeling so much better from last May!

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April 14, 2023

5.0

compassionate and caring by conduct, patient-focused by all means, and make me feel that I am in good hands.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

The way she deals with the patient and make them comfortable as much she can.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough and kind

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April 10, 2023

5.0

She takes her time to explain treatment plans and ensures the patients are comfortable with the regimen

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April 07, 2023

5.0

She is very caring and listens to me. She responds quickly and I trust her.

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Listening and diagnosing skills are 1st class. Very, very good physician. Really appreciate her dedication to pt and excellence.

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April 03, 2023

5.0

Takes time and knowledgeable

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April 03, 2023

5.0

She’s the perfect doctor, her approach, you can tell she cares, depth of knowledge and finally her action plan.

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March 30, 2023

5.0

She cares, and checks in, responds and listens. that simple but truly amazing

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Dr Mahieu is very up beat, friendly. She answers all questions and takes time to talk to you to see how you’re doing, never in a hurry

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March 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mahieu is so knowledgeable, patient, and kind.

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Sensitive to my needs and goals.

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March 13, 2023

5.0

See above. And she is interested in me as a person not just a patient.

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March 09, 2023

5.0

In addition to above, found her to be knowledgeable, empathetic, thoughtful in her approach to my condition and care, listened well and asked really good questions.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mahieu is friendly and easy to talk to.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

She is Wonderful, Knowledgeable, Courteous, Professional and Kind.

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March 03, 2023

5.0

She is excellent and listens and gets back to me in a timely manner

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Reviews everything with great compassion and time.

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Great doctor! Very professional, knowledgeable and caring.

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Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
  • AbbVie, Inc.
  • Baxter International, Inc.
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Pfizer International, Inc.

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