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Michael J. Apuada, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

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355 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Occupational/Physical Therapy

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Education

Professional Education:: DPT, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science College of Health Professions - 2002

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

355 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Michael is exceptional

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February 25, 2026

5.0

See above. Thorough

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February 25, 2026

5.0

compassionate caring professional

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Very skilled practitioner.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

The same as before: clear about what his treatment plan is, supportive, considerate. I feel comfortable enough to talk with Mr. Apuada about concerns that ilare important but difficult to discuss.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Because he listens to my issues of pain location and renders it to my satisfaction

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February 21, 2026

5.0

I have already shared my views. But I cannot say enough about Mr. Apuada's professionalism, clarity of explanations and attentiveness to my issues.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

He is a good coach as well

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Caring, personal and professional

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February 13, 2026

5.0

He is very knowledgeable.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He's very thorough, and a good listener. Explains clealy

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Mike Apuada is great and the Pelvic Floor work he does is so critically needed. You need to expand the program for post-Prostatectomy men.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

As I've written before, Mr. Apuada is clear in explaining things, always indicates what will be taking place and why, and makes it easy to ask questions or express any anxieties about the treatment.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

He is professional and well-informed in his work. He gives clear and detailed explanations. And he is very supportive throughout the treatment process.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Thorough and put me at ease, so I felt comfortable asking any question.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Michael j. Apuada gives the upmost attention to my condition and location of my pain, leaving me feeling a sigh of relief.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Michael is amazing. Really care for his patients

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Skilled professional

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January 27, 2026

5.0

He has been extremely helpful in improving the quality of my daily life.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Great professional

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Friendly and thorough

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Very thorough in explaining the process, giving feedback on the work you do at home and talking through the plan.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

professional, compassionate

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January 19, 2026

5.0

He's an expert.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

See above. Really helpful, professional, supportive.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

I had a very positive experience with Mike. He is a knowledgable and caring therapist.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Professional

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January 08, 2026

5.0

I had a great experience with Michael. Explained very clearly, was a good listener, he was very knowledgable.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Mike is a very skilled and professional therapist. Very friendly and easy to talk with.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Excellent, friendly, sensitive and always helpful

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Apuada is everything anyone would want to see in a medical professional. He is caring and sincerely interested in the welfare of his patient.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Mike had helped me significantly.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Michael explains things very well letting you know why the exercise will make a difference not just how to do the exercises

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Caring professional

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Michael is amazing.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Michael j. Apuada is very knowledgeable of my situation and has given me a great deal of relief and information about how I can help improve my condition.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent clinician, sensitive and helpful

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Very good

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Pleasant, caring, and professional.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Listens, explains, easy to communicate with

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, highly qualified, compassionate care.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Very skilled therapist. Listens and asks good questions.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

He did an incredible job walking me through my MRI results and wanting to ensure I really understood the root of my pain and health challenges.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

His diagnostic capabilities were extremely useful and I now understand where I need to put my focus

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Very concerned, understanding of pain thresholds and professional offering techniques of excercise that were both helpful and successful in treating my condition.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

He does a great job.

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November 29, 2025

5.0

Seems great so far.

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November 28, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable & personable. Felt educated & better after each session.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

He is an exceptional practitioner. His deep knowledge and expertise ensured my treatment was effective and targeted. Furthermore, his outstanding patience and commitment to a professional, unhurried pace made every session valuable and comfortable. I strongly recommend him to anyone seeking top-quality physical therapy care.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring treatment..

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Amazing, care 100% for his patients

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind, he explains the exercise program clearly, and his session provides relief from the pain.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Knows his stuff and very helpful

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, great listener and compassionate!

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Extremely professional, explained PT goals very clear, care for his patients.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Attentive and skilled.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, professional and compassionate.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Because dr . M J . Apuada , has and demonstrating his professional techniques my direct pains gave me the right exercise to take home to do and he was clear on advising me what I need to do that I can understand clearly.for a better results of care .

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Mike is an excellent therapist. Compassionate, knowledgeable & friendly.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Consummate professional. Working with him has been a delight and I feel Is responsi le for the progress I've made

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Outstanding skills! Excellent communicator. Passionate about his work.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable and easy care of my body.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Based on past experience this is an excellent thetapusty

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October 08, 2025

5.0

He's really knowledgeable and makes me feel confident of my progress and goals . He also takes the time from his lunch to continue to work with patient and that is what I love that stated he cares about his patients .

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Michael is very knowledgeable and professional

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Because he knows his physical therapy.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful and friendly. Mike is an excellent therapist.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

I have a better understand how to continue to improve on my own.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Michael addressed my issues and had me work on my exercises strengthening my muscles.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

He's knows his work, professional

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September 16, 2025

5.0

He is the greatest

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Thorough, patient sensitive, caring, professional, highly skilled.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

He answers all my questions regarding the procedures.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Again, Michael is very competent but too far from downtown

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Michael is not only a good listener but he also explains very clearly how the exercises we work on address the problems I have with muscle weakness and instability in my legs. I ask him a lot of questions and so I am especially appreciative of his responsiveness. As an older woman, I also appreciate that his manner makes me feel as if my physical issues are as important -- and as capable of improvement -- as those of a woman decades younger; in other words, he takes me seriously and I have never experienced dismissiveness or minimizing. Because of Michael's attitude I feel that I can definitely improve and with work and consistency regain movement, build strength and return to the quality of life I had only a few months ago. I don't think I could ask for more in a physical therapist.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Michael Apuada is patient, caring and is an excellent Physical Therapist.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

He is the most quintessential therapist I've ever worked with!

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Thorough caring and knowledgable. Patient and empathetic. Willing to go the extra mile

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Really knows his stuff! Listens and adjusts the PT according to changing needs. Pleasant and professional!

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September 03, 2025

5.0

He is bright and understands the therapy he is giving. He explains what he is doing so you can understand the reasons for the therapy.

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August 31, 2025

5.0

everyone should get the one on one care he gives you

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August 27, 2025

5.0

He is cutting edge in his field of specialty for Men's health. NW should expand this department to better accommodate the demand.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

Michael was excellent and provided new guidance and exercises that have made a difference in my physical therapy routine.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Michael has been able to help me understand and treat the pain I have been experiencing for months without any resolution through a litany of tests and doctor visits. I learn something new each treatment. NM is lucky to have him!

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August 17, 2025

5.0

Michael was totally knowledgeable of my condition and he treated me with the utmost kindness and respect.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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August 14, 2025

5.0

He is an exceptional physical therapist_knowledgeable, kind, a great listener.

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August 13, 2025

5.0

He listens to the patient, and adapts the therapy as needed.

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August 09, 2025

5.0

Michael is an outstanding therapist but because he is the only one offering this type of therapy, scheduling is very, very difficult.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Michael is simply an excellent therapist_ Personable, professional, thoughtful and thorough. Progress on my recovery from knee replacement surgery has been strong, due in no small part to his efforts.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

He's wonderful

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Very personable and explains things fully. Its great to be able to understand the reasons why my body has issues.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

He was great

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Thoroughly explains therapy needs and therapy exercises.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Super-friendly and knowledgeable

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, kind_listens and offers constructive suggestions.

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July 20, 2025

5.0

Very helpful

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July 17, 2025

5.0

He's the top of his specialty!

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Michael educated me on the long standing issue I have struggled with and put my mind at ease. He is very knowledgable and took the time to explain what was likely going on and taught me about the pelvic floor. He is friendly and was prepared for my visit. I left with a much needed sense of a path forward and relief.

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Disclosures

Michael J. Apuada, PT, DPT reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2025.

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