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Lisa B. VanWagner, MD

4.9

64 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Transplant Hepatology

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Practice Focus Areas

Cirrhosis
Hepatitis
Liver Disease
Liver Transplant
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine - 2007
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2010
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2014

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2015

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August 03, 2016

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

64 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

39 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

39 Reviews

June 29, 2021

5.0

She is thorough, provides a lot of facts. She is also patient in listening to her patient

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June 15, 2021

5.0

She has really helped me. She's a good listener.

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June 09, 2021

5.0

She is thorough and answers all your questions.

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May 22, 2021

5.0

I love love love Dr. VanWagner. I have total confidence in her recommendations. She is easy to talk to, explains in detail and always looks ahead. Her nurse, Lindsay, is also the greatest. Both of them answer emails promptly and have easily transitioned to a healthcare program that is both online an in-person.

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May 18, 2021

5.0

She saved my life. She is more than just a physician, she is an integral part of my life in many ways. She treats her patients like people, holds conversations about topics other than my personal health and remembers things about me as a person. Not many doctors focus on the relationship with their patients. I am always excited to visit with her because I know she will always be my advocate and partner in my own health plan.

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May 18, 2021

5.0

Warm, knowledgeable, professional, thorough evaluation.

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May 08, 2021

5.0

Personable, caring. Clearly knows the patient's medical history beyond just her interactions with the patient.

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April 29, 2021

5.0

Excellent in every way

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April 28, 2021

5.0

Nice , knowledgeable . Her nurse calls me back when I have a concern.

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April 25, 2021

5.0

Excellent. Clearly knows what she is talking about. She explained everything and clearly cares about her patients.

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April 10, 2021

5.0

Through through and through

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March 30, 2021

5.0

Dr. VanWagner got straight to the point and was very kind as well.

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March 17, 2021

5.0

She is very thorough and takes the time needed to answer all my questions.

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March 02, 2021

5.0

Nice and straight to the point. Explained things clearly.

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March 02, 2021

5.0

I was extremely impressed with Dr VanWagner's attention to detail, her comprehensive thoroughness, and her level of personal care. She left me completely understanding how and why we are going to proceed, and feeling like I'm in fantastic moving forward.

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February 05, 2021

5.0

Very nice

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February 02, 2021

5.0

Again, for their excellent service

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January 23, 2021

5.0

She was professional, personable and knowledgeable. I trust her

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January 07, 2021

5.0

very professional and prepared

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December 15, 2020

5.0

Very knowledgeable and understanding.

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December 01, 2020

5.0

She was very caring and acted like a human being.

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December 01, 2020

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Takes her time in explaining the medical situation and responds to all my questions in an understandable manner.

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October 26, 2020

4.0

Very friendly

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October 26, 2020

4.0

waiting time too long

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October 20, 2020

5.0

Dr. Van Wagner did a great job helping me navigate thru a drug induced liver injury from a rheumatoid arthritis medication and working with my other specialists to get that stabilized on a new combination of medications which are working well via a vis the underlying RA.

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October 20, 2020

5.0

Knows what she is doing and takes the time to explain her thoughts.

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October 20, 2020

5.0

Prompt intake. Personable and knowledgeable staff.

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October 20, 2020

5.0

Highly knowledgeable, personable, competent.

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October 20, 2020

5.0

Attentive, caring, knowledgeable staff.

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October 08, 2020

5.0

She is thorough, caring, kind and professional

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October 08, 2020

5.0

The process was very streamlined, I felt safe and was seen in a timely manner.

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August 22, 2020

5.0

Dr VanWagner was attentive to me, asked me questions about reasons for my visit, listened carefully to my responses, provided very thorough and easy-to-understand explanations of some symptoms I was displaying. She followed up promptly the next day on MyChart with notes on some labs she had ordered for me. All in all, a lovely, very professional and engaged physician and an overall positive experience.

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August 04, 2020

5.0

She truly cares about her patients. Very friendly and easy to talk to.

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August 04, 2020

5.0

Dr VanWagner was very kind and compassionate. She explained everything from probable diagnosis to the testing she wanted to do now and in the future , if necessary.

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July 21, 2020

5.0

Dr. VW, resident Dr, nurse, technician, and staffs are very nice. Thank you very much! Stay safe!

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July 12, 2020

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring and friendly doctor.

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July 12, 2020

5.0

Great experience with Dr. VanWagner.

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July 08, 2020

5.0

She communicates well.

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June 30, 2020

5.0

Completely satisfied with the professionalism, knowledge, and courtesy provided and the ability to easily correspond with Dr. VanWagner and her staff.

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