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Timothy S. Garvey, MD

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1470 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Abnormal Pap Smear
Abnormal Periods
Colposcopy
Gay and Lesbian Healthcare
General Obstetrics
High Risk Obstetrics
Obstetrics
Preconception Counseling

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1997
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2001

Board Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, 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

4.9

4.9

1470 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

77 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

77 Reviews

February 23, 2026

5.0

Professionalism

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Garvey is the best. He has extensive knowledge of his field and I feel confident I am getting the best care.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Very informative and helpful!

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February 17, 2026

4.0

Personable and empathetic physician

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Dr. Garvey was timely, patient, and knowledgeable. He made sure all of our questions were answered and did not rush us.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Dr. Garvey is amazing! He is very calm and so kind. He is thorough and never makes me feel rushed.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

He cares and he is an amazing professional. I feel understood and safe with him. He helped delivering my daughter and the experience was great.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

always the best service from dr garvey. i just had to come back to him for my second pregnancy even though i moved much farther away.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Really liked him as a doctor. Informative, caring and gave realistic expectations to prepare for results. This made me feel trusting in him.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Oh my gosh, he is just the best! Wonderful bedside manner. Highly recommend.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

He was amazing and communicated everything to me

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Calm demeanor and helpful!

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Very quick and friendly

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January 08, 2026

5.0

He's amazing!

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January 02, 2026

5.0

He is the best

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Garvey is everything you'd want in a provider. As a menopausal woman with cancer in her family he has shown me compassion and care I haven't gotten in the past. He listens to my concerns and is professional and educates me on this scary part of my life. With him the future isn't so scary!

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garvey is thorough. He explains everything and he cares about you and your total health! We always have the best conversations! Which makes the exams easy and never awkward!

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December 16, 2025

5.0

IUD placement went smooth and well. No discomfort at all.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

He was great and answer my concerns

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Today Dr. Garvey, was the first time I met him and went above and beyond to give be peace of mind. I missed last weeks appointment but he had time today and got the colposcopy out the way. Appreciate him for taking his time and asking me if I had other questions or concerns.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Because he is a great doctor.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

A very attentive doctor. All information is presented in an accessible and simple manner.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

He's the best! Great bedside manner and makes me feel comfortable.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Super nice, informative and under standing

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November 25, 2025

5.0

He's kind and calm and answered all of our questions.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

He's the best doctor

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garvey is knowledgeable and willing to help at any time. He is very respectful, responsive and friendly.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

He explained things to me and answered my questions

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November 12, 2025

4.0

Pleasant friendly and spent time with me answering any questions

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garvey is extremely kind, always on-time, explains everything very thoroughly, puts us at ease during a potentially stressful time.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Professional and always ready to answer any question

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Very thoughtful and kind and listening and peaceful

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Very nice and informative.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Thorough and takes time to discuss many topics

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October 29, 2025

5.0

I've been seeing Dr. Garvey for 26 years. I drive to the city from Elgin just to see him. Wouldn't consider anyone else. He is compassionate, empathetic, and personable. He's responsive to messages on the my nm app, too. He spends time with me and isn't in a rush to get in and get out. Asks about by children and family. He is wonderful!

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October 23, 2025

5.0

I love the way he take the time out to explain my exam to me

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October 21, 2025

5.0

He is pleasant, make you feel comfortable very knowledgeable and answers all questions

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garvey is fantastic! So patient and a great listener.

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October 07, 2025

4.0

He's really friendly and knowledgable

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Personable, professional, thorough

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garvey is a caring, attentive, knowledgeable physician.

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Level of care, I only see him once a year but I always feel like it more often. I am comfortable discussion my care with him, he answers my questions and explains in a manner I can understand

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August 31, 2025

5.0

Promptness, personable, efficient, knowledgeable and professional.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

First of all, Dr. Garvey is very skilled. He is an excellent communicator and explains everything thoroughly. He is a very kind gentle person and I so appreciate having him as my gynecologist.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Friendly and respectful. Gentle, thorough. Provided good answers to my questions/concerns.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

He explains the situation clearly and always puts me at ease with my situation.

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August 25, 2025

4.0

Only talked to him briefly but seemed like straight to the point doctor who had interest in me and my health.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garvey is very professional, knowledgeable, very friendly and comfortable to work with.

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August 21, 2025

5.0

He's genuine and knowledgeable. He puts me at ease.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

He listens and cares!

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August 13, 2025

5.0

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Dr. Garvey - he is the BEST!!!

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August 13, 2025

5.0

Dr G is the best!

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garvey is kind and knowledgeable. Great bedside manner and made me feel better about my questions and concerns.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

I really appreciate him using his office space to review my medical history vs the exam room (where one is typically sitting in a robe with a paper sheet across the lap). He was easy to talk to and funny, and discussed options thoroughly.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Friendliness, knowledge, level of care

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Such a nice person!

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garvey is very knowledgeable, kind, Thoughtful,excellent communicator and he explains very clearly. So lucky to have him!!

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Very professional, personable, and likable Doctor in which I have complete confidence with his medical skills, consultations and expertise.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

He went out of the way to explain things, and even did an ultrasound when we asked for one just to ease our minds.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Very friendly, great information, and provided resources and options.

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Calm demeanor, and knowledgeable.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Patient, professional, caring, makes you feel comfortable

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July 01, 2025

5.0

He was pleasant, thorough, and answered my questions

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June 27, 2025

4.0

Good doctor

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June 24, 2025

5.0

He's calm and efficient. He's the best and we always recommend friends to him.

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garvey is so knowledgeable and reassuring!

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Really great bedside manner. Super friendly.

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garvey has a wonderful, calm demeanor that immediately puts you at ease. He is incredibly reassuring, and overall clearly cares about his patients (mom and baby).

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Competent, kind and communicated biopsy results promptly which is very much appreciated.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garvey is the most gentle, kind and caring person I've ever met

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June 01, 2025

5.0

He listens, he ask me questions and he's been my doctor for over 10 years.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

The best care and attention.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Super nice, understanding and explains very well.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Very easy to talk to

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable

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Disclosures

Timothy S. Garvey, 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.

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