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Michael J. Apuada, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

5.0

226 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
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

226 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

62 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

62 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Michael seems very knowledgeable and caring

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Very well versed in the issue I have and explained how we would approach a solution

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April 12, 2025

5.0

Michael is friendly, knowledgeable and seems to care about you knowing how to do the exercises.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Michael was very personable and informative, making sure I understood the root cause of my pain and identifying movements that help and hurt.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Michael Apuada is excellent - personable, well informed, and a very good communicator (clear and directive). Michael has an outstanding "bedside manner."

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Excellent treatment with detailed explanations of what needs to continue. Always provided detailed answers to every question during treatment.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Michael really knows his stuff. He is astute, professional, highly knowledgeable and kind. I enjoy our sessions and feel like I learn something new every time.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful and targeted therapy that is improving my back condition

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March 23, 2025

5.0

He is easy to work with and good at it

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Michael was awesome. Very patient and thorough.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Again, takes the time to explain why the issue exists and how the therapy to the muscle group will improve things for me.

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March 16, 2025

5.0

He is very straight forward and respectful. He really works with a person and reaches the goal they were hoping for.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Very good effective treatment

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Excellent therapy

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Very calm and professional. Explained everything well

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Mike is sweet and kind and thoughtful.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Michael was very professional, but also relatable and friendly too. He explained everything thoroughly and was very patient and open to questions, and never made me feel rushed, which I really appreciated.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Calm and gave careful explanation during checks and examination

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent, caring, encouraging, thorough, welcoming.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

He's honest & sincere

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February 08, 2025

5.0

Very nice man, sorta tells you the rehabilitation will be lengthy, but you think, ok but I will return back to baseline

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Good bedside manner and very receptive to questions.

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January 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and friendly

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner and very respectful

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January 12, 2025

5.0

Very informative, professional and has a clear understanding and can verbalize very easy to patients.

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Seemed knowledgeable and was pleasant.

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Mike is so extremely thorough, explains everything in an understandable manner.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Quite knowledgeable. Excellent communicator. Skilled therapist. Felt quite comfortable in his care.

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December 28, 2024

5.0

Michael is wonderful! Really listen to his patients. Very knowledgeable.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

I have had several major health issues in last few years in various specialties. and Michael Apuada is the best. He is one of the most caring and competent providers I have encountered at Northwestern.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Amazing care

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Very helpful in treating my situation, friendly, and professional.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Michael is friendly, knowledgeable, thorough, and professional!

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Michael has a lot of experience. He has a wonderful personality, listens to the pt closely. Good recommendations. Very professional. Never runs late. Always has great suggestions for exercises at home.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Professional, caring therapist.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Excellent care. Patient Friendly

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November 27, 2024

5.0

He's a great doctor and appreciate the way to works with me.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

He's an outstanding therapist! Kind, compassionate and very helpful!

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November 26, 2024

5.0

He's extremely genial, informative, skilled, and involves me in my care.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Very conscientious, prompt, knowledgeable.

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November 24, 2024

5.0

He quickly became familiar with my pain and adjusts accordingly - he absolutely knows what he's doing!

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Always pleasant, on time, caring and answers questions.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Michael is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and competent.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Quite knowledgeable and skilled. Took time to listen, ask questions, and explain how he was going to treat me. Very warm personality. Communicates clearly.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

He's knowledgeable, professional and makes you feel comfortable

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November 07, 2024

5.0

He made significant progress with my mobility and pain in his first 30 min with me

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Professional Prompt Pleasant

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Caring and helpful

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November 04, 2024

5.0

The way he treats me is very good

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Knowledge, straight forward, not awkward about therapy required.

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October 30, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable, explains everything, careful and terrific.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Professionalism is evident.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Whatever he did or had me do alleviated the pain in my back. Remarkable!

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October 09, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent therapist. Explains all the exercises. Listen to pts concerns and describes how the exercise will help the injured part of the body

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Apuada took his time with me, patiently fielding all of my many questions and thoroughly explaining every aspect of my care. For the first time since being diagnosed over a decade ago, I left an appointment with a comprehensive understanding of my pelvic floor issues and the confidence that I have a course of treatment which will successfully address them.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

The thrapy works

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Caring therapist who explains all information.

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Respectful an, patient and informative

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Very attentive, professional and caring.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and communicates well

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September 10, 2024

5.0

Attentive, caring, explained things.

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September 05, 2024

5.0

Excellent professional therapist. His calm and friendly demeanor is motivating. The best physical therapist I have ever had for treatment.

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Disclosures

Michael J. Apuada, PT, DPT reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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