Respiratory Virus and Vaccine Information

Laura Nishi, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

4.9

647 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Nephrology

Is your insurance accepted? Select plan

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Physician Assistant

Education

Professional Education:: MS, Midwestern University - 1999

DScPAS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - 2021

Certifications and Licensures

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Research Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

View Faculty Profile

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

At Northwestern Medicine, our patient’s feedback is important to us. While different care providers have their own unique strengths, we strive to be as transparent as possible with our quality of care.

Read Ratings FAQs

Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

647 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

71 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

71 Reviews

February 17, 2026

5.0

Made me feel very comfortable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 12, 2026

5.0

I love Dr. Nishi. She is an amazing PA to Dr. Paparello. She always takes the time to truly listen to my concerns and I never feel rushed during my visits. She is kind, attentive, and genuinely cares about her patients.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 10, 2026

5.0

Laura takes the time to explain things

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 09, 2026

5.0

Takes her time. Answers all your questions

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 07, 2026

4.0

Good advice.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 24, 2026

5.0

Clear accurate communication with medical issues.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr Nishi is always polite, professional, and answers all my questions.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 17, 2026

5.0

Very thorough communication. Always concerned about the next steps to continue monitoring and making sure that medication is working.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 16, 2026

5.0

She was easy to talk to, very personable, and answered even my most ridiculous questions.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 16, 2026

5.0

Always explains to me why I need a test and is a very caring person she is the best

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 12, 2026

5.0

Ms. Nishi carefully reviewed my medications and blood pressure. She made several recommendations including getting labs done next week.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 16, 2025

5.0

Good Dr, spends the right amount of time

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 16, 2025

5.0

I cannot overstate my satisfaction with her patient care. Her bedside manner is unparalleled. She addresses my concerns and anxiety about having chronic kidney disease.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 13, 2025

5.0

Fast understand to my problems Regarding treatment & medication

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 09, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 09, 2025

5.0

She really cares about her patients

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 08, 2025

5.0

Laura takes time with her patients and explains things so it is understandable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

December 06, 2025

5.0

Very polite,attentive.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 20, 2025

5.0

Informative

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Laura Nishi always greets me with a smile and is very friendly. She helps me get through every anxiety that I may be facing. She is very thorough and gives her best advice/opinion on what is needed for the next step in treatment. Can't recommend her enough!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 10, 2025

5.0

Laura has always been informed on my situation. She provides clear direction on how and what I should do going forward

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 09, 2025

5.0

well prepared, has short and long term focus, proactive, thorough

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 04, 2025

5.0

Laura is A Real good

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 03, 2025

5.0

I gave it above already, the question before this question.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

November 03, 2025

5.0

I have the utmost confidence in Laura. She has monitored and managed my high blood pressure condition and kidney disease masterfully!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 20, 2025

5.0

She is professional and expert in my treatment.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 14, 2025

5.0

Laura Nishi is a knowledgeable, personal, and responsive healthcare provider. She keeps up with the latest medical advancements and demonstrates exceptional knowledge of my medical history, both past and present.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 07, 2025

5.0

I like her a lot very friendly ,and so on .

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 07, 2025

5.0

Laura is very knowledgeable. Answered all my questions. She also is a kind and pleasant person

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

October 01, 2025

4.0

very thorough

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 28, 2025

5.0

She recognized me outside the office, which made me feel good. Dr. Nishi was concise about my condition and understood my test results. I feel I am receiving good care in her hands.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 25, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and interested in my health among other areas of my life

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 23, 2025

5.0

she has excellent knowledge

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 16, 2025

5.0

She listens well and is always looking at the bright side of things when I wasn't. She explains things in a way that I can understand.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 16, 2025

5.0

She is always helpful with suggestions and supportive of my concerns and condition. She is thorough when examining me.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 11, 2025

5.0

She has a great " bedside" manner!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 05, 2025

5.0

I think she can take care of problems she may encounter.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 04, 2025

5.0

As a patient, I felt truly cared for because Dr.Nishi excelled in every area that mattered to me. She was highly knowledgeable and confident, which gave me immediate trust in their abilities. She listened carefully to my concerns, explained things clearly, and made me feel included in every decision. What stood out most was her compassion and empathy_she treated me as a whole person, not just a diagnosis.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 04, 2025

5.0

Laura Nishi goes over my medical history and medications very carefully, and makes appropriate recommendations.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

September 04, 2025

5.0

Fast understanding about my visit &Solved shortly

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 29, 2025

5.0

Very good PA-C, very conscientious and concerned for your health.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 26, 2025

5.0

She is a super nice person

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 15, 2025

5.0

Laura Nishi is such a comfort for me, I trust her and appreciate the time we spend together. She is an incredibly resourceful and knowledgeable person, and I trust her implicitly.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 14, 2025

5.0

Great professional with great demeanour

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 11, 2025

5.0

Doctor Nishi is kind caring and extremely knowledgeable best advice

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 21, 2025

5.0

Laura Nishi takes her time and listens to you which is important to the patient.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 01, 2025

5.0

She is highly competent, and she really cares!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 24, 2025

5.0

Laura has been straight forward with me about my condition.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 22, 2025

5.0

Laura has been one shining star among many at NM with whom I had significant personal contact during my treatment.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 16, 2025

5.0

Simply the best

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 13, 2025

5.0

Compassionate and thorough with treatment. Answer all questions and provides maximum attention with patient to assure best health care is provided at all times

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 12, 2025

5.0

strong communication skills, attentive, empathetic, good suggestions

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 09, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication skills and knowledge

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 07, 2025

5.0

I like that the doctor some times communicates by phone

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 03, 2025

5.0

Personal, comfortable, informed.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 28, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant person and knowledgeable as well.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 27, 2025

5.0

Knowledgable. Expertise. Collaboration. Preparedness. Empathetic.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 25, 2025

5.0

She is very kind, caring and thorough. Relates to patients very well.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 25, 2025

5.0

Laura is kind and helpful and very attentive.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 24, 2025

5.0

She have given good care and plenty of knowledge about my care.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 21, 2025

5.0

very nice & knowledgeable

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 20, 2025

5.0

Laura Nishi is very thorough and explain my test.She answers all my questions in detail.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 20, 2025

5.0

great care

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 17, 2025

5.0

Thorough

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 11, 2025

5.0

Been involved in my care and interested in me

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 06, 2025

5.0

As above. And I'll add Laura provides a perspective on potential 'next steps'.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 06, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to, knowledgeable

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 05, 2025

5.0

She's responsive, highly qualified and listens well

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 03, 2025

5.0

Caring, considerate and helpful - amazing resource - excellent attention to detail with great follow through!!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 01, 2025

5.0

She is friendly , positive, knowledgeable. And available.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 01, 2025

5.0

Laura Nishi is very thorough in going over my health issues, medications, and other health related issues. She is very competent.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

Disclosures

Laura Nishi, PA-C 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.

View More Disclosures