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Education

Medical Education:: DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - 2020
Residency:: Advocate Health Care (Advocate Lutheran General Hospital) - 2023

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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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577 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Better care and explanation of test results than I've experienced in the past.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Super knowledge, attentive, and great attitude.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

I truly appreciate Dr. Ryan Edwards' support_he was both highly knowledgeable and informative.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Excellent Dr. He listens, is caring, responsive and efficient

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Kind and concerned about my well being.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

I came back to the doctor with skepticism and concern after a long 10yr absence. Dr Edwards has gone above and beyond, and I couldn't be happier or more grateful. I'm glad I made the decision to re engage primary care and that is 100% attributed to he and his terrific nursing staff. I now go geographically out of my to ensure I'm seeing them. His efforts should not go without merit and I'd be more than thrilled to share with his chairman, et al. Same for the nurses.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ryan T. Edwards was thorough, time-efficient, professional, and friendly.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

He was up to date on all the medical issues I have and all the contraindications with my meds. Caring, thoughtful and well prepared.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

He was extremely thorough and listened to everyrhing I had to say. I felt I had a great consult and cane away with some excellent action items to achieve better health in the long run.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Extremely personable and open to questions. Dr. Edwards is very friendly and provides fantastic info.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and friendly.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Anyone that gets a score of nine is referable to me.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr Edwards is the best very comfortable with him takes his time to answer any and all questions.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Everyone is very professional on what they do

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Dr. Edwards took time to ask about my health history, listened, and seemed genuinely concerned about my health and well being. I look forward to a long and positive relationship with Dr. Edwards.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

See above. I actually recommended him to two different people this week.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Edwards is a fantastic physician. He really listens to everything I say and provides active listening by engaging with medical recommendations. He is also very personable and I feel like he actually knows me as both a person and a patient.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Thorough

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Dr. Edwards is great - thoughtful and smart. He takes the time to listen to my concerns, reviews my chart before we meet, and is very clear about issues, pros and cons of medications, and next steps.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Very caring and very professional.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Doctor showed definite interest in me as a new patient.

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January 04, 2026

5.0

I've had Doctors in the past that can not hold a candle to Dr. Edwards

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Wanted to get to know me before asking for any issues (illnesses, allergies, disabilities, etc.). Pretty lengthy but got the point across in a very informative manner.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

10/10 great team and care! Highly recommend

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Thorough exam with great plan of action. Very friendly and efficient

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Great bedside. I felt he was a little insisting about certain prescription recommendations that I'm not sure were fully appropriate but he said I don't need to take them so i appreciate that he was open to my feedback.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

I feel comfortable recommending him to anyone.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Took his time to help me

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and thoughtful.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

He listens and gives well informed answers to your concerns.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Edwards is kind, thoughtful, listens and is efficient!

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Very through and amiable

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Ryan Thomas, Thank you for taking the time to explain my diagnosis in detail and for answering all my questions. You were very kind and attentive.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor

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November 29, 2025

5.0

He's amazing.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

He's probably one of the most attentive PCPs I've ever met. Always asking questions, and providing advise if asked. Never rushes, and listens to my concerns.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Edward's is understanding and extremely kind and knowledgeable. Dr. Edward's takes the time to explain everything to you. He makes visiting the Dr.s office a pleasure.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

I found Dr Edward's for my sisters care. He's such an amazing doctor. He really cared about my sisters health that I even decided to start seeing him.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Edwards takes the time to listen to you and all of your concerns. He then helps you put a plan into place so you feel well taken care of.

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November 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Edwards was very attentive, had read my records, explained things very well, and was very easy to talk to. He did not rush through our appointment and gave good, thorough advice.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Doctor Edwards is very professional and cares about the patient, making the check-up very calm and not stressful.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

The Doctor is knowledgeable, he runs on time, answers questions and has bedside manners.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Edwards is thoughtful, hard-working, and extraordinarily bright. He's committed to partnering with patients to provide evidence-based preventative care. He's thorough, kind, and very attentive. Highly recommended.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

I will definitely recommend Dr Edwards he is the best! He listen to all my concerns, made me feel like I matter, he recommended I get the flu vaccines and pneumonia vaccine, I was hesitant, but he explain that I have asthma and I'm high risk. He explained how important it is for me to get those vaccines, and complications that could arise. So I did flu vaccine, today and will do the other one in January.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Greate Job

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October 22, 2025

5.0

His a great doctor and he explains it so I understand what is wrong with me, I'm glad to have him as my doctor.

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October 19, 2025

5.0

I was amazed that he was able to take so much time with me and engage in such a high level discussion.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

The best primary care physician I've had. Listens and collaborates well on any issues you bring to him. Discusses opportunities for care thoroughly and is great at pivoting quickly to the next solution if things don't work.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Trustworthy, professional

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Punctual, friendly, comprehensive care and explanations, he reads your medical charts prior to seeing you

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September 27, 2025

5.0

very thorough, felt comfortable with him, addressed most of my issues in the appointment

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Edwards is extremely professional. He was fully prepared with knowledge of my history and listened carefully to my concerns. He got me all set up for the next steps.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Very good

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September 20, 2025

5.0

he listens

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication

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September 12, 2025

4.0

Very satisfying

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September 09, 2025

5.0

He has a comprehensive diagnostic process, patient centered, great listener, and works with patient to develop a care plab

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Friendly, quick, quality

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September 08, 2025

5.0

He took his time to make me comfortable

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September 08, 2025

5.0

He is thoughtful and ask me for feedback

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September 06, 2025

5.0

As always, Dr. Edwards is reliable, trustworthy, and straightforward with my care. I appreciate our partnership more and more every visit.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and seemed invested in my care plan.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

He's a great doctor, easy to talk to and takes all my concerns seriously. Takes time to explain any issues that might be going on with my health, and why we might do any tests that he orders. I like him a lot.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

Actually seems concerned about keeping you as healthy and as well as possible.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

He is thoughtful and not rushed. He will take his time to explain things.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

He was approachable, thorough and helpful

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Professional, throughly evaluate symptoms, conducts tests to identify the cause of my illness

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Edwards is the first primary doctor in a long time to actually hear me. He takes the time to listen to my concerns and questions without rushing. He explains the diagnosis and treatment plan clearly and without judgement. He offers the primary I was missing.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

He's attentive and comprehensive

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August 13, 2025

5.0

Feels like he truly cares and is genuine about his concern and joy for how a patient is doing.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Warm bedside manner, took the time to review my chart before hand and come in with an informed opinion and educated me on what's going on and what to watch for. It was perfect and exactly what I needed.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

He is a super friendly doctor- makes you feel comfortable from the get go. He talked to my teenager in a way that made him feel relaxed - he asked him questions about himself not just how he was feeling.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

very knowledgeable and compassionate

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August 02, 2025

5.0

This was our first meeting so he asked me to give him some of my background to get started from there he asked questions and before long, he had my full background. He made me fell very comfortable. After the exam his staff was able to schedule follow-ups and I was on my way.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Thorough & great personality.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Very informative with information I'm very friendly

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July 28, 2025

5.0

I would recommend him to anyone, he was very kind.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

excellent bedside manner, kind, never feels rushed, he listens, and he truly seems to care about helping you as best he can.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

I was very pleased by the care provided today.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

he has a ton of empathy for your situation..explains all the plus and minuses and allows you to process the info so you can proceed to help yourself.. talks in layman terms and doesnt get all "doctor speak" on you.. listens well , appointments are on time and thorough ..allows any question to be asked

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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July 21, 2025

5.0

I appreciated that Dr. Ryan started off by just wanting to get to know me as a person. The visit felt thorough, it did not feel rushed. He listened and asked good questions. He evaluated and provided helpful information and insight. He made recommendations but wasn't pushy. When the lab results were in he followed-up.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Thorough and kind

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Again, Best experience with a Dr.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Edwards is approachable and kind. He listens to patients and takes time to explain his diagnoses clearly. He seems to take a thoughtful and caring approach to his practice. I appreciate how he balances professionalism and connecting with patients on a human level. Ten stars.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Edwards is supportive, insightful, and expert in his knowledge of healthcare. He is patient, and pays attention to my health needs for both my emotional and physical health. Can't recommend him highly enough.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

He speaks knowledgeable about my test results and answers my questions before I knew what to ask.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

First time seeing Dr. Edwards - great first impression - very personable, genuinely interested in making a connection with me as a patient, shared his expertise via our conversation and answered my questions in an understandable way.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

See above. Plus listened to my concerns. He was not dismissive.

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July 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Edwards is very thorough and takes the time to answer all questions and concerns.

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July 04, 2025

5.0

He seems very knowledgeable and caring. He also knows specialists that can help with my issues.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Extremely caring and understanding. Exceptional bedside manner. I always feel heard and he takes the time to answer any questions I have.

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June 29, 2025

5.0

Kind, principled, articulate.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Edwards is an excellent medical provider. He is very caring and concerned about all aspects of my health. He never rushes me, and spends the time to address any concern I may have. He is a stellar representative of Northwestern Medicine!

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Very kind and thorough

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June 18, 2025

5.0

I felt very understood and listened to with my concerns. I appreciated the time Dr. Edwards took to get to know me and my medical history.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Very efficient and thorough. Friendly and personable.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

All of the above reasons plus: Took time to read my chart from other facilities to learn about my history before entering the exam room. Addressed each area of my medical issues with questions and interest.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

He was very easy to talk to and took time to listen to my concerns and what I'm going through.

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, friendly, thoughtful.

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Disclosures

Ryan T. Edwards, DO reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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