Marcy P. Zirlin, MD

Marcy P. Zirlin, MD

4.7 
440 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Immediate Care

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 2003
Residency:
Prime Midwest GME Consortium - 2006

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.7
4.7 

440 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

78 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

78 Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

I thought she was very knowledgeable and direct in her description

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zirlin inspired confidence, comfort and thoroughness. As sick as I was, I was very impressed.

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April 19, 2025

5.0

Very calm, nice and well spoken.

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April 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Zirlin Very thorough explained everything Was able to get testing done on this visit

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Dr, explained everything and was caring.

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April 09, 2025

4.0

Good bedside manner and listener

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April 03, 2025

5.0

She's was knowledgeable and informative.

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March 30, 2025

5.0

Good listener, thorough. Not rushed. Explains well.

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March 30, 2025

5.0

Kind, patient, thorough, informed, professional service.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable, thorough

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March 18, 2025

5.0

She was professional and very empathetic. Thanks

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zirlin was very patient and she listened even when I had a hard time with my hoarse voice. She explained it well and made me feel comfortable and confident

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Kind and thorough with details about diagnosis and treatment

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zirlin was amazing. Assessed my condition carefully and provided a very thoughtful treatment plan. One of the best doctors I have seen in urgent care.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Dr.Zirlin was great and explained the treatment and reasoning for what she was prescribing. Asked if we had any questions as well

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March 02, 2025

5.0

She was friendly and very thorough in her answers

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Very detailed, careing, eager to help me. Made me feel like she understood my needs.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

She gave good professional care.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Went through all options available to me to manage my symptoms.

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January 19, 2025

5.0

Super nice and explained everything well which made me feel better and at ease.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Great care.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent

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January 13, 2025

5.0

She was direct and knowledgable

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January 01, 2025

5.0

She diagnosed my condition right away and prescribed treatment for me.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

She took her time w me and explain everything for me I am appreciated

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Helpful with explaining my illness and what my options were moving forward

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December 26, 2024

5.0

Helpful and a good listener

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December 25, 2024

5.0

Dr listened carefully instructions for care well explained

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Careful explanation of testing for my issues and future care. Very pleasant demeanor.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Physician was very thorough and concerned with my visit

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December 20, 2024

5.0

The doctor was personable and thorough.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

See above. And super nice on top of it. Very much appreciated.

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Caring, compassionate and understanding of how to engage with teenager patient. Very positive attitude and great bedside manner.

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Seemed like a very conscientious doctor

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December 12, 2024

5.0

She knows what she's doing.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

She is very articulate, empathetic, listens well.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

She was very professional, friendly, knowledgeable and paid attention to my injury

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Great bed side manor

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December 07, 2024

5.0

Marcy P. Zirlin, MD was very thorough, professional and efficient. Performed the required procedure perfectly.

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December 07, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable & intelligent. She's an asset to your institution. Thank you very much!

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December 05, 2024

5.0

The doctor was very nice, answered questions and very professional.

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November 29, 2024

5.0

She was very clear in her instructions and next steps. **** She gave me information about Tylenol and ibuprofen with respect to my tummy medication that I'd never received before (although I've been on it for a decade or more). Good bedside manner.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zirlin was careful, quick and her expertise was obvious. She helped me decide on an appropriate care plan, informed me about if and when I should escalate, and made me feel better. She answered my questions and I am grateful for her.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner. Helpful. Thoughtful. Patient.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Good service

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Very capable physician.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zirlin was good in taking care of my son.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

She was thorough, explained the options, and provided clear explanations

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November 14, 2024

5.0

She was very thorough and explained her diagnosis.She was also very understanding and kind.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Smart, to-the-point but welcoming

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November 02, 2024

5.0

Professional and caring ...good listener!!!

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and trustworthy

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October 29, 2024

5.0

She was knowledgeable, concerned, and compassionate. My autistic son was with me and everyone was so kind.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

As all above Great bedside manner Very knowledgeable , professional and concerned

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October 26, 2024

5.0

She was kind and listened to all My concerns. She had a wonderful bedside matter. And answer all of my questions.

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October 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zirlin is quite talented, warm, efficient and caring. I appreciated her thoroughness. l liked her a lot because she did not treat me like I was invisible. Plus, she explained to me her plan of treatment, which I agreed.

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October 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Zirlin was first class. She took an interest in why I wasn't feeling well, very knowledgeable and caring. Took time to explain and go over the treatment protocols so I was clear on what I needed to do to get well.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Very professional.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

All went well ty. Efficient but nit rushed. Ty

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October 06, 2024

5.0

Polite Courteous Smart Reasonable Allowed me to feel comfortable in an awkward situation

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October 06, 2024

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, offered clear and thoughtful evaluation/diagnosis

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Extremely thorough

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Have seen her before a few months ago and both times was very thorough, kind , listened. I felt I was in good hands

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Well spoken and articulate

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zirlin is incredible. Patient. Knowledgeable. Empathetic and incredibly helpful. I am deeply grateful for her care today.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

She was wonderful and thorough

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Listened and was attentive

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September 22, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, and empathetic.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Zirlin was knowledgeable, thorough, & answered my questions.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

She really listens

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner and resolved my issue

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September 16, 2024

5.0

She was outstanding and thorough in her diagnosis!

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September 16, 2024

5.0

The doctor was top notch and knew exactly what to do. The staff technicians/ nurses there were great as well. You just need more people working or on call to get people immediate care at your "immediate care".

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September 13, 2024

5.0

Efficient, caring and thoughtful not just about the immediate issue but overall health, good communication.

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September 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zirlin went out of her way to find the perfect outcome for my condition. Our explanation of options was easy to understand. She made me feel like I was important.

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September 05, 2024

5.0

Straightforward, open, and honest about options for care.

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September 05, 2024

5.0

She removed my stitches quickly and painlessly.

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Disclosures

Marcy P. Zirlin, 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.