Arlene S. Uy, MD

Arlene S. Uy, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Endocrinology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of the Philippines College of Medicine - 2002
Internship:
Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED - 2004
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Advocate Christ Medical Center - 2006
Fellowships:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2008

Languages Spoken

  • Chinese
  • Filipino

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (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

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4.9
4.9 

1157 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 22, 2025

5.0

She is very informative on details and reviews them to make sure it is understood and she will print out information for you as well. I appreciate that.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Intelligent, thorough and thoughtful

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Uy covers everything, provides resources for more info.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

The very best consideration and care.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Experienced , knowledgeable and caring physician.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Uy takes time to fully explain everything. Her manner is exceptional.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Extremely thorough, very intelligent, kind and genuine.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Care

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Uy is an excellent doctor, very considerate & has the answers to my questions !!

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Dr UY is a great Dr she was very thorough and made sure we understood and printed up helpful information.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Consummate professional

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Very cordial and knowledgeable.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

She is excellent in all ways. Smart and I believes she cares about my health and wellbeing- I was at a different doctor in a different system. I learned more in one visit than I had in 10 with my previous doctor.

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March 28, 2025

5.0

OMgoodness she was so incredible ... went through my complete medical file and was so thorough with explanations of choices and my conditions and tests . She was inquisitive with me asking so many important questions about my health and lifestyle . And reviewing so much of my past records . I am so very grateful for being referred to this amazing doctor .

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Very professional, explained everything took her time, discussed my options for treatment

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Good

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Kind, spent time, answered questions. Explained everything well

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Uy is doing a great job managing my condition and she is both thorough and knowledgeable. I have such confidence in her treatment plan.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Uy, truly cares and is very knowledgeable about your health and the various ways to better take care of yourself. She's awesome!!

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Uy is very thorough and responsive for me to understand my care / plan.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Good afternoon.. I was seen by Dr. Arlene Uy. She was very professional, courteous and informational. Dr. Uy explained everything in detail. She answered my questions fully and complete. I'm a new patient at Northwestern Hospital, I was with Advocate for 30 years and I was apprehensive about joining NWH However I'm glad I made the right choice. My experience has always been very positive.

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March 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Uy is very attentive and thorough. She explains things very well.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Very professional and will hold you accountable if you're on some type of plan.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

respectful professional knowledgeable

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March 12, 2025

5.0

She took time to explain

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Very pleased with my appointments and care by Dr Arlene Uy! Dr Uy is very pleasant, professional and thorough during my exams.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

She is friendly, polite, aware of your past concerns, and open to hearing any new ones. She is knowledgeable, thorough, patient, a good listener, and gives good recommendations.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Uy is a very caring Doctor and listen to you.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Listens Asks questions Explains well. Shows data. Kind. Thorough.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

excellent care -- very attentive and responsive

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March 01, 2025

5.0

She did a thorough exam and family history. She also explained how to take one of the medicines I am prescribed. She included me in the care plan I received. I was very pleased with Dr Uy.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Uy is absolutely the best endocrinologist that my husband has ever seen. She takes the time to go over his results explain things to him and help him improve.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Dr.Uy was knowledgeable of my health issues. The information she conveyed was helpful. I was delighted with the service she provided.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Doctor was very patient, professional. Doctor asked a lot of question, and didn't rush through the visit.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Arlene Uy is very knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. She is also very approachable and made me feel comfortable.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

The consummate professional, calm demeanor provide a thorough analysis express genuine concern for the welfare of her patient; truly a joy to have as a medical specialist.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

She listens to my concern regarding my health.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. UY took the time to voice her concerns and explained in detail what is needed to better my condition & in terms that I understand.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

The doctor was very informative and thorough

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Compassionate

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Same reason thorough Goes thru last visit and then asks for any new issues the Checks with physical examination diabeti and hypothyroid patients appropriate physical examination.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

She were very polite and professional she explained all of my details to me very clear well I can understand the situation

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Explained possible causes of conditon, options for treatment, pros and cons of treatment options. I felt like a partner in my care.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

She's very knowledgeable and very helpful in everything I need to know about my health

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February 02, 2025

4.0

I had a good experience with Dr. Uy. This visit, she was forthright, direct, answered all of my questions patiently (which I appreciated because I often have a lot), and explained medical things in an easy to understand way for the layperson without being condescending. She also has been willing to help me research and understand some symptoms I mentioned to her, so I completely appreciated the visit with Dr.Uy - thank you. My only difference of opinion regarding the doctor is that she very often does not use MyChart to respond.

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February 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Uy is good doctor

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and demeanor

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January 24, 2025

5.0

She's professional and follows up well. She also gives good information. She seems to care about doing her job well.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Good doctor.. very good listener, helped out a lot with my son's condotion..

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January 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Uy was exceptional and exceeded my expectations on many levels. She was very kind, listened carefully and attentively to my questions and concerns about treatment options, and thoroughly covered and explained with clarity and precision everything I needed to know about osteoporosis, from what happens to our bones as we age to the treatment options for someone with my stage of the disease. She covered and explained everything really. It was a long appointment, and I'm so appreciative of the time that Dr. Uy spent with me. I left feeling remarkable and very hopeful about the future of my bone health.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

She is very kind and knowledgeable. Takes time to explain and listen to the patient.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Uy is a very good physician she knows Endocrinology, when my Primary doctor Dr. [last name] referred me to Dr Uy 15 years I know I was in good hands.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Uy is very thorough. Dr. Uy explained the drugs and injectable and the benefits for different combinations and your personal numbers, and habits. She clearly explained the benefits & consequences of not being consistent with diet & health.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

She exudes excellent and special care to her patient.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Genuinely cares !!!!

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and helped me to make a better choice in my meds.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

She's the best

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December 21, 2024

5.0

See above. Seems highly competent in her field.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Brillant doctor, very thorought

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Uy took time to explain and asked me if I understood.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Uy is very nice, attentive and knowledgeable.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Caring, explains current conditions & the plan ahead. Patient with my questions....completely answering them all.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Uy is knowledgeable, efficient and fruendly

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December 14, 2024

5.0

She is comprehensive and kind. She is good about explaining treatment options

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December 10, 2024

5.0

smart, thoughtful, calm Dr. Uy is excellent in all aspects of her care.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Uy was extremely thorough and took time to explain my problem. She provided a comprehensive treatment plan.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

KNOWLEDGE AND DEMEANOR

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December 02, 2024

5.0

She took all the time I needed to feel heard.

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December 01, 2024

5.0

She's so wonderful and caring

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November 26, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and carefully explains the factors related to osteoporosis and the importance of increasing calcium sources in my diet.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Very professional and thorough

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Thorough and concise in providing info and addressing questions. She is extremely knowledgeable and very competent in working the technology to the comfort of the patient. Overall an A+ With a pleasant personality.

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November 16, 2024

5.0

She is extremely intelligent and informative. She always answer my questions.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Uy makes me accountable for my health and explains everything so well.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Amazing and the best doctor I have come across.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

professional

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November 08, 2024

5.0

Same as above. Explains well. Answers questions.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

See above. Very complete and business like.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Uy is one of the kindest, wisest and most committed doctors I've ever met!

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Clear in explanations

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Very good at explaining everything. Really paid attention to me and my medical history

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Dr Uy was the first doctor i've had at northwest who didn't seem completely rushed to finish the appointment. I really like her.

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgable and helpful

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Uy was patient and took time to explain options

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October 29, 2024

5.0

She took the time to thoroughly review issues related to my thyroid condition and related other health issues.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Uy is very thorough and is easy to talk to. She's caring and detailed. She explains so that you understand.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Uy spent a lot of time with me and explained everything. Her care was outstanding.

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October 19, 2024

5.0

She makes you feel very comfortable Plus, explains all the details and the pros and cons of diabetes.

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October 19, 2024

5.0

See above. She truly cares.

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October 18, 2024

5.0

She's very kind,polite and knowledgeable

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Her explanations

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Uy is friendly, always takes time to care and listen, very thorough, and really good at explaining things. She is also an excellent doctor

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October 09, 2024

5.0

The Uy help me to understand the diagnosis better and help me to learn how to improve how to care myself with directions that easy enough for me to follow.

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Uy took her time to explain everything to me and she made me feel confident the health issues would resolve. I finally had answers to the health issues.

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Dr.Uy is knowledgeable, professional, thorough and caring. Support staff is efficient and caring as well, and I feel confident that my healthcare is in good hands. Communication is also clear and timely both in the office and in follow up.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

I have been seeing her for three years and she has always been helpful and takes time with me

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Uy is the best, she is very informative & takes her time answering questions & is always concerned about my health.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgable and caring!

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September 30, 2024

5.0

See above. Very detailed explanation of what's happening in my body. Time for questions and reassurances. Dr. Uy also recommended more tests to make a more informed decision about next steps.

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Disclosures

Arlene S. Uy, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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