Clyde W. Yancy, MD

Clyde W. Yancy, MD

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Primary Specialty

Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Tulane University School of Medicine - 1982
Residency:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - 1985
Fellowships:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - 1989

Media

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March 03, 2014

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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August 31, 2021

5.0

Dr. Yancy's personal attention to his patients make me happy to recommend him.

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July 28, 2021

5.0

Dr yancy is an excellent Dr

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July 25, 2021

5.0

always helpful and informative and caring

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July 22, 2021

5.0

Simply the best very caring Dr.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Warm genuine person. Very responsive, very knowledgeable

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July 12, 2021

5.0

Listens and doesnt rush through visit.

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July 12, 2021

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Very easy to talk to.

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July 08, 2021

5.0

Great communicator and knows his business. Im lucky to be his patient.

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July 06, 2021

5.0

exceptional bedside manner, thoughtful, exhibited a strong desire to get to the root cause of the problem

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June 18, 2021

5.0

Outstanding

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June 18, 2021

5.0

Dr Yancy is personable & knowledgeable in terms of the research, and cuts to the chase in terms of a gameplan to tackle a problem.

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June 18, 2021

5.0

best doctor ever

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June 10, 2021

5.0

I was referred and am very impressed with his knowledge and demeanor .

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June 01, 2021

5.0

Great bedside manner

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May 27, 2021

5.0

Excellent care and advice. Wonderful personality. I gladly recommend him.

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May 26, 2021

5.0

The Communication is always very direct and open for questions when needed for more information regarding recommendations on medication.

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May 25, 2021

5.0

Extremely personable and knowledgeable.

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May 21, 2021

5.0

He is amazing! He is very patient and knowledgeable.

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May 20, 2021

5.0

Thoughtful and thorough. Two essential elements in quality patient care.

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May 20, 2021

5.0

Dr. Yancy knowledge and experience.

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May 11, 2021

5.0

Patient kind extremely knowledgeable

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May 07, 2021

5.0

Hes is simply the best.

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May 07, 2021

4.0

Competence, care & humanity.

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May 06, 2021

5.0

Dr. Yancy was very clear, concise, and detail when appropriate. Dr. Yancy listened and presented options to me. Dr. Yancy's positive energy and good vibes overflowed. I know he cares and loves what he does to help people live better heart healthy lives.

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April 22, 2021

5.0

He really cares about his patients and wants to understand their lifestyle so he can help create a plan for better health. I certainly appreciate the human side along with his expertise

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April 20, 2021

5.0

Highly qualified. Listens well and responds with acceptable answers and choices.

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April 16, 2021

5.0

He is very concerned about his patients .

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April 12, 2021

5.0

Again hes very knowledgeable compassionate and personal and he include me in my opinion in my treatment plan

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April 09, 2021

5.0

Very caring, thoughtful doctor. He takes the time to listen and work with you(partnership) on solutions

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April 09, 2021

5.0

He is brilliant and takes time with patients. Simply put, he's the best of the best

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April 06, 2021

5.0

We recommend Dr Yancy to everyone we know. He is very knowledgeable about the heart and very approachable. We have been going to him for a long time.

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April 06, 2021

5.0

Very thorough examination. Clear explanation of findings. Recommendations on how to improve findings along with medications. Seem genuinely concerned about patient as an individual not just as a statistic. Concerned about lifestyle changes to assist medications. Very calming Dr. relationship with patient.

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April 06, 2021

5.0

Great listener, attentive, mastery of his discipline of medicine, smart, and organized. Excellent doctor.

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April 02, 2021

5.0

His kindness and knowledge are rare in specialists.

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March 25, 2021

5.0

He is not only an incredible Dr but a Å“good? human being

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March 15, 2021

5.0

Very personable. Very thorough. Took time to explore, probed for questions from me.

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March 15, 2021

5.0

Doctor Yancy explains the issues to you and takes the time to answer all your questions. Hes very patient and thorough. He and his team are responsive and always super nice.

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March 13, 2021

5.0

He is an amazing doctor who I feel knows how to treat my heart health and is sensitive to my health needs as I am an African American.

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February 16, 2021

5.0

He is the most attentive, caring and considerate physician and I am fortunate to be under his care.

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February 12, 2021

5.0

Best care in the Midwest

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February 05, 2021

5.0

Very thorough. Very professional. Very caring.

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February 05, 2021

5.0

Dr Yancy takes the time to see how you are feeling not just what physically may ail your but also wants to know emotionally how you are doing

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January 29, 2021

5.0

Patient relationship supportive and collaborative.

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January 27, 2021

5.0

Over the last 15 years, I have seen 4 cardiologist at Northwestern. Dr. Yancy exceeds my expectations thatI have for a physicians knowledge, skills, abilities and patient interaction.

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January 23, 2021

5.0

Very friendly and works hard on patience care.

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January 22, 2021

5.0

THE REASON THAT I AM ALIVE TODAY.

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January 22, 2021

5.0

Dr. Yancy listens and works with us. He provides personalized care and takes time to know the patient as a person.

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January 18, 2021

5.0

Highly qualified and compassionate!

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January 15, 2021

5.0

Excellent care and explanation of treatment and recommendations

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January 15, 2021

5.0

Competent & human

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December 29, 2020

5.0

Dr. Yancy is a treasure. Smart, thoughtful and measured responses. Knows how to connect with patients.

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December 28, 2020

5.0

He is clearly a superb clinician but is an equally serious listener.

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December 27, 2020

5.0

Extremely professional, personal and thorough in his questions. Even more importantly to me, hes a great listener and proactive.

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December 21, 2020

5.0

Established total feeling of confidence while visiting with Dr Yancy, asI have in past. Total faith in his recommendations because of his training, knowledge and experience.

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December 18, 2020

5.0

Dr applied his experience and identify physical points that werent obvious to myself. His explanations led to better questions and I was quite satisfied with myself and his knowledge.

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December 18, 2020

5.0

Compassion, concern and extraordinary competence- excellence. Nice guy, too.

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December 17, 2020

5.0

He does an excellent job with my moms medical needs

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December 04, 2020

5.0

Easy to understand and care about me and my family. Very up-to-date doctor Today my daughter came in with me and she applying to LMU medical school. Doctor Yancy wish her best and give some advise.

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December 04, 2020

5.0

Dr. Yancy is a phenomenal physician!! His dedication, knowledge, care and concern prevail from visit to visit . He never disappoints. His bedside manner while extremely professional is also very warm and caring. And most importantly, he empowers his patients by identifying tasks and steps they can take to strengthen and improve their health!!

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November 30, 2020

5.0

Hes the VERY best.

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November 24, 2020

5.0

Encouraging with good explanations.

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November 17, 2020

5.0

Took his time to explain to the patient....he has excellent listening skills. He even apologize when I had an issue with Wesley's last inpatient visit.

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November 17, 2020

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring. Answers questions, gives recommendations, makes one feel its going to be alright.

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November 16, 2020

5.0

great doc.

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November 12, 2020

5.0

Took a lot of time. Explained things thoroughly

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November 12, 2020

5.0

Excellent doctor. Very helpful

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November 12, 2020

5.0

Very professional

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November 12, 2020

5.0

He is the most compassionate Dr. He listens to what is going on with me and what I need

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November 12, 2020

5.0

Dr Yancy and staff are amazing

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November 06, 2020

5.0

Dr. Yancy is an amazing doctor.

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November 06, 2020

5.0

He Created the Bar: He Continue the practices and fine tune it !!!

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November 06, 2020

5.0

Warming, True Holistic Care Make a patient feel like you want him to be there you want them to be here at four and you are Often treated like a family member.You usually not rushed.Show lab values =problems steps by steps the approach: when why who and win!!!Reminding and asking and listen what l thank and will do!!

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October 29, 2020

5.0

I met Dr. Yancey four years ago when he was treating my father-in-law. He is the most compassionate caring respectful doctor I have ever met in my life. And now I'm seeing him for my cardiology healthcare.

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October 20, 2020

5.0

Caring and professional giving patient confidence

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October 20, 2020

5.0

Very personable, takes time to discuss life"issues

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October 20, 2020

5.0

Dr. Yancy and his staff were wonderful.

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October 16, 2020

5.0

Appears to be interested and concerned about his patients .

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October 09, 2020

5.0

Personable, concern and knowledgeable!

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October 09, 2020

5.0

Great expertise!

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October 09, 2020

5.0

He is the best

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October 09, 2020

5.0

Top notch staff and Facilities

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October 06, 2020

5.0

Where do I start? From the beginning I was impressed with his warm and caring attitude.He was efficient and thorough in his questioning, and I felt assured that he had established a complete medical picture as he asked questions that jogged my memoryof long forgotten aches . He also explained to me why he raised certain questions, and inthe end, I felt very safe that I was in very knowledgable hands.I just felt like he knew what he was talking about. I trust him.!

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October 02, 2020

5.0

He tells you straight what you need to know and is very personal

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October 02, 2020

5.0

Very Thorough and caring

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September 22, 2020

5.0

Doctor Yancy is a dedicated, kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable and compassionate person. I don't know what I would have done without him. We did it together — it is the Class of 2020. My ejection fraction is finally 60.In addition, I would like to say Dr. Yancy took the time to explain the questions I had asked him about the virus and the vaccine that will be available soon. I really want to thank him for that. Many people are very scared of the virus and vaccine. Thank you again for just being you.

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September 22, 2020

5.0

I am giving my score of 10. I do not know any of the other cardiologists but if they work under Dr. Yancy I know they have to be great doctors too.

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September 18, 2020

5.0

Dr. Yancy's attention and care for you not only as a patient but as a person was by far the greatest I have ever encountered. I would recommend everyone to him!

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September 18, 2020

5.0

Dr. Yancy was so compassionate and understands the importance of knowing his patients!

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September 18, 2020

5.0

He is smart personable professional and the best heart failure doctor in the country.

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September 18, 2020

5.0

Dr yancy is a rock star. Best doctor ever.

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September 18, 2020

5.0

Dr Yancy is great. Wonderful bedside manner. Always kind and courteous and caring.

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September 15, 2020

5.0

Excellent physician. Was highly recommended by retired Doc of 30 years, too.

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September 15, 2020

5.0

Dr. Yancy seemed like a very good cardiologist. He told me what I needed to do...to continue in good health.

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September 14, 2020

5.0

I left the appointment feeling like like there was hope. Doctor Yancy is extremely well rounded. and was aware of my chronic illnesses. He is empathetic and told me new things about my illiness.

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September 14, 2020

5.0

Great doctor excellent bedside manner..great Communication skills

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September 07, 2020

5.0

Excellent medical advice

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September 07, 2020

5.0

Excellent service and medical advice.

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September 03, 2020

5.0

Dr. Yancy was very professional and concerned about what is going on with my heart. He gave me hope that he will figure out what's going on and didn't dismiss my symptoms because I'm young.

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August 31, 2020

5.0

Dr. Yancy is caring and compassionate. He explains things in layman's terms and makes your diagnosis, treatment and plan of care understandable.

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August 30, 2020

5.0

Dr. Yancy is a compassionate physician. He listens intently and answers all my questions in a reassuring way. Thank you so so very much!

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Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • American College of Cardiology (ACC)
  • American Medical Association (AMA)
  • American Society for Preventive Cardiology
  • Association of Black Cardiologists
  • Chair, DSMB
  • Columbia University
  • CZ Biohub
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI)
  • Georgetown University
  • Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
  • University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine

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Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities

  • American Heart Association, Inc.

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