Paul L. Grindstaff, MD

Paul L. Grindstaff, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Neurology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine - 1999
Internship:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2001
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2004
Fellowships:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2005

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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4.8
4.8 

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89 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

Explains information very well.

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August 27, 2023

5.0

He was very informative,explained what I didn’t understand. He took time to go thru my symptoms and was pleasant while doing so.

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August 25, 2023

5.0

Explained all. Very professional

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August 19, 2023

5.0

Dr explained every step of my EMG made me feel comfortable and gave me the results and what can be done.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff displayed exceptional bedside manner, answered all my questions, and was as accomodating as possible.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Asks questions and listens to the feedback!

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Very nice, listened well to my concerns and clear on what we will do moving forward.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Explanation of illness.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Seemed thorough and answered my questions

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff was very thorough, did not rush us and he explained everything clearly.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Nice dr. Explains

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Because Dr. Grindstaff is a amazing Dr.. You can talk easily with him he answers your questions he smiles, he’s up beat and that’s a Great thing he makes you feel good!!

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August 06, 2023

5.0

Personal, informative care.

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August 04, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and explained everything.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

He listened to me and took my thoughts and feelings regarding my health in to consideration. I felt like a team effort towards getting to the bottom of my symptoms and improving my health.

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Grindstaff did a great job explaining the EMG test and was thorough!

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Informative

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Grindstaff reassured me that the symptoms I were having had merit and showed me on the MRI what the problems were. He is having me f/U with another MRI for my lower back. He had order this before and to no fault of his I didn’t go. (I have a phobia of MRIs) I have issues in my feet and he wants to see what my spine problems are. In other words he is very thorough.

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July 23, 2023

5.0

He listens to me when I talk to him.

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July 23, 2023

5.0

He communicates in terms I understand

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Grindstaff was attentive and thorough.

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July 16, 2023

5.0

professionl and knowledgeable

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July 16, 2023

5.0

Very petsonable

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July 14, 2023

5.0

Professional nice

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July 12, 2023

4.0

Seemrd to know what he is doing but not the warmest person I have ever met.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Good at what he does

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Listens to me and involves me in decision making

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July 05, 2023

5.0

He is personable and easy yo get along with

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July 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff listened to my concerns and explained things in a way that was easy to understand.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable which is really important to me

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Great bed side manors and he has an open mind for treatment other than conventional treatment

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Grindstaff is great listener and very patient. He's also very smart and likes to learn more when he doesn't know an answer

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June 13, 2023

5.0

He explained to me what to expect.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Hi is very gentle hi was listening.for all my complains

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June 09, 2023

5.0

Professional

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June 08, 2023

5.0

First visit. Very friendly. Got me in for testing quickly.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Professional

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Nice guy gave good advice efficient office

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Excellent Physician

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May 24, 2023

5.0

The doctor explained to very clear the process for my test

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Very good with me

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May 19, 2023

4.0

Takes too long to get appointments

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May 19, 2023

5.0

He is very kind and explains perfectly

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Grindstaff is a very good He helps and explaines To you about your condition And helps you how to treat Your contion

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Very easy to communicate with.

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May 13, 2023

5.0

Dr.Grindstaff took time to listen to all of my concerns, and explained very clearly the course of diagnosis. I just wish it didn't take so long to get an appointment.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

He took time cans listened to my options concerning my health.

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May 06, 2023

5.0

Great care, understanding, shares trends, new options and recommendations to be healthy

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May 05, 2023

5.0

He was professional and explained what he was going to do before he did it

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Grindstaff spent time listening to my concerns. He explained his treatment plan to me very well. I was very happy with my visit.

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff answered my questions I had very well to me. He asked Walgreens to give me 90 day amount of my seizure medicine before I need a refill & they are.

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April 27, 2023

5.0

He was honest about diagnosis and about best treatment plan. He showed compassion for his patient as well.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Very wonderful Doctor Great knowledge

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April 24, 2023

5.0

knowledgeable, honest and up to date on current findings.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

I had a list of my concerns and questions which he addressed completely

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April 18, 2023

5.0

Wonderful caring doctor

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April 18, 2023

5.0

Highly knowledgeable. Friendly and patient. The doctor is always willing to take all the time needed to answer patient questions and concerns and coordinates well with my other health care providers. Thanks!

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April 17, 2023

4.0

He is friendly & shows a caring attitude. He is knowledgeable about my health issues and listens to what I have to say.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Good doctor. Professional. Put me at ease.

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Very informative explains everything in detail straight shooter

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Very professional and caring

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Patient and helpful.

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff was very personal.

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Dr G is great. Took the time to comprehensively discuss my current status and possible contributing factors

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April 05, 2023

5.0

explains what to expect was very prompt and thorough

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April 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff is very knowledgeable, friendly and took his time to understand my concerns and help. I found my new doctor. He’s wonderful

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March 30, 2023

5.0

He really listens and thinks of possible solutions.

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March 29, 2023

5.0

very caring Dr

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March 28, 2023

5.0

He looks out for my best interests in treatments

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff took his time to try and find a solution to my problem and gave me more than just one opinion/ option I left his office feeling confident something was being done for my care.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Listens well!

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Excellent carr

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March 17, 2023

5.0

He makes me feel like he will be all over my problems

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March 17, 2023

5.0

He is a great Dr.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

The doctor made me feel very comfortable.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Excellent care!

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Very informative and knowledgeable.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Got more info. From him than several others.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Professionalism and care

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March 06, 2023

4.0

Seems like a good Doc, interacts well.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Very pleased with his knowledge and personality.

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March 03, 2023

5.0

Excellent

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March 01, 2023

5.0

Very nice. Knew what he was doing

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Grindstaff is a very good Doctor he is very good at What he does.

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff was professional and pleasant.

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Same as above very, very nice.

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February 25, 2023

5.0

Listen to all my concerns explained everything I asked, and took his time with me and tried to put a plan together which he did

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February 22, 2023

5.0

He listened to me, didn't insist I try a bunch of meds I already know don't work. He included me in my care instead of dictating it to me.

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Disclosures

Paul L. Grindstaff, 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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