Arlene D'Souza, MD

4.9 
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, St Louis University School of Medicine - 2009
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2012
Fellowships:
Drexel University College of Medicine/ Hahnemann University Hospital - 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Delnor Hospital
Kishwaukee Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

1551 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

84 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

84 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

An Outstanding Doctor, I would highly recommend her.

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Caring and very professional

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and knowledgeable. I feel comfortable talking to her always.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr D'Souza explained everything so I had few questions.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Dr D'Souza is caring and considers the whole patient. She always searches for solutions and help gif th Ed patient. I have been he patient for seven years. And I trust her completely

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April 22, 2025

5.0

She explains things to me in a way she knows I understand.

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April 20, 2025

5.0

Good explanation of testing results and recommendations for my activities.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Straight forward diagnosis and explanations. Very oersonable

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and thoughtful. Makes me feel very safe

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. D'Souza is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and professional. She listens to my concerns and asks for my input on decisions regarding my care.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough and approachable with any questions we have.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. D'Souza is a patient & knowledgeable Oncologist. She reviewed the results of my labs and recent PET Scan with me and explained everything clearly. I had a couple of questions and she was able to guide me without any problems.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

concern for patient. Seemed very knowledgeable and asked many questions.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

answered all my questions.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

She is a very good doctor, and she explained everything to me that I needed to know and understand.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Encouraging, kind, knowledgeable, informative, and professional

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Dr D'Souza does a really good job.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

We communicate

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. D'Souza discussed my blood draw numbers and was very pleased. When I mentioned a problem with my last infusion when I went to bed. I had many hours of Hallucinations when I closed my eyes. This occurred during the night on the day of the infusion and the following night. This had never occurred to me before. She is removing the monthly Xgeva and putting it to every two months. She is always responsive to my concerns which I greatly appreciate.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Very concerned about the patient's needs

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Personable, caring, efficient

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Very professional and caring

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor she keeps patients informed.

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March 01, 2025

5.0

She is my wife's doctor. [ ] and I each rate her as the best.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Depth of knowledge is amazing....always assured of professional and friendly care.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

I really appreciate Dr D'Souza and all the attention that she gives me.

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February 23, 2025

5.0

She did a good job explaining my plan of care

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February 20, 2025

5.0

I trust Dr. D'Souza's opinion and am happy that I'm under her care.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Knows her patient

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February 18, 2025

5.0

She is simply the best. She cares; she listens; she tells is like it is and doesn't sugarcoat a prognosis. She is likeable and fair.

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February 15, 2025

5.0

the best

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February 15, 2025

5.0

Doctor Arlene D'Souza very interesting to hear from patient She have plans to next visit for patient,very helpful for patient care

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February 13, 2025

5.0

A great doctor and caring individual.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent care. Dr D'Souza is definitely one of the best physicians I have had the privilege to work with. Always enjoyable to see her and talk with her.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Dr D'Souza has an easy going, friendly demeanor. Great doctor

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Outstanding Doctor

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. D'Souza is a very nice and professional doctor.

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January 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. D'Souza is a very knowledgeable oncologist and is very patient with me and listens to my concerns. She always has an answer. I feel safe in her care.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. D'Souza is wonderful, compassionate, caring, and patient. This is a very scary time, but I feel I can ask her anything, and she'll either have an answer or we'll come up with a plan together.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

She's great. So glad she's back from vacation.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Very caring doctor

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January 17, 2025

5.0

She takes time and answers any questions I have and explains test results.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

The doctor I trust.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. D'Souza took her time to get to know me and review every health detail for my care. She was extremely compassionate and I feel I left with a great plan in place for my future health.

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December 31, 2024

5.0

I have absolute confidence in Dr. D'Souza and her abilities.

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Very caring and knowledgeable physician

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Very polite, professional, and empathetic.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

She really care. And she include me in the treatment decisions.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Always tells me like it is. She really cares.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

ta kes time explain

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December 17, 2024

5.0

She is professional, knowledgeable and personable

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Very personal

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Dr D'Souza is very easy to talk to, explains condition clearly and is very caring.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Dr D'Souza is a sweetheart. She always takes time with me and answers all my questions never rushed. Nurse Kathleen is always a pleasure to briefly visit with. My daughter loves them both.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable

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November 28, 2024

5.0

Even tho our news wasn't good, she presented it to us with understanding.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

She knows cancer treatments and has many options "up her sleeves". She is always looking ahead and solving problems before they occur.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Arlene D'Souza is so easy to talk to and made me feel very comfortable.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Once again, she is always pleasant to visit with, answers all of my questions, and never makes me feel hurried. I feel very safe in the care of Northwestern.

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October 22, 2024

5.0

The doctor I trust.

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October 20, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, careful and really listens to her patients, Easy to talk to and you feel she is really vested in your cancer recovery, a people person.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Smart!

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Accessibility, sharing of information and attentiveness to concerns.

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. D'Souza is very personable. It is easy to talk with her about concerns or issues you have concerning your diagnosis and follow-up treatment.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

She was very informative, compassionate, supportive.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Very caring and helpful.

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September 28, 2024

5.0

Dr D'Souza is kind and considerate. Also, brilliant.

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September 28, 2024

5.0

The doctor I trust.

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Very professional and caring

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Wonderful doctor. Caring and attentive

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Nothing but the best Doctor!

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Answered all of our questions Arranged future tests

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. D'Souza takes the time to encourage without giving false hope. She explains the situation in detail and plain language. She cares.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Dr D'Souza is quite knowledgeable of her profession.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Arlene D'Souza always explains everything to me in a way that i understand, and goes over options with me. Always spends enough time with me to answer all the questions that i have.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

They are outstanding

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. D'Souza was generous with her time. The appointment never felt rushed. She had clearly looked at my medical history before walking in the door but allowed me to explain the situation. She seems very knowledgeable and offered a plan of action to determine next steps. She's approachable and has a sense of humor. Overall, my first impression is that she is a great doctor to have on your care team.

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September 16, 2024

5.0

The doctor I trust.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. D'Souza is a very caring and supportive doctor.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

She listens, offers suggestions, Is thorough and makes you feel like you are the only patient. Hands down my favorite doctor!

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September 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent provider

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable and personable. Provides great oversight and care.

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September 05, 2024

5.0

Knowledge

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September 05, 2024

5.0

She is a pleasure to have as my oncologist and extremely successful in keeping me on maintenance. I am not frighten by my multiple myeloma as I know she will work hard to extend my life expectancy.

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Disclosures

Arlene D'Souza, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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