Anthony J. Pick, MD

Anthony J. Pick, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Endocrinology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences - 1987
Residency:
Johns Hopkins University - 1994
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 1997

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May 01, 2017

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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 Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall rating

4.9
4.9 
377 Ratings
  • Friendly & Courteous
    4.9
  • Will Recommend to Others
    4.9
  • Clear Explanations
    4.9
  • Shows Concern
    4.9
  • Includes You In Decisions
    4.9
  • Explains Medications
    4.8
  • Follow-Up Instructions
    4.8
  • Easy to Understand
    4.9
  • Time Spent With Patient
    4.8
  • Confidence in Doctor
    4.9

Reviews from Patients

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99 Reviews

November 02, 2019

I have and will continue to refer to Dr. Pick. He is intelligent, thoughtful and collaborative. He makes strong recommendations, but is flexible when appropriate allowing me to participate in my health care plan.

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October 25, 2019

Dr. Pick was highly recommended and I can see why. I liked him ver much.

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October 24, 2019

Dr. Pick is one of the best doctors I have ever had in my life. Many doctors at NW could benefit from actually caring about their patients, taking time to explain things, and being as kind and knowledgeable as Dr. Pick. Truly he is the best doctor I've ever seen in your network.

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October 21, 2019

Dr Pick is excellent in all regards.

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October 19, 2019

Dr Pick always takes time to explain things. I appreciate that he tries to find you less expensive medication when it is possible.

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October 17, 2019

Dr. Pick is probably THE best physician I have ever seen in regards to care, and to respect of needs and quality of thought put into my own personal situation in regards to my health.

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October 08, 2019

My visit with Dr. Pick was among the very best of the experiences I've had with a medical doctor. Dr. Pick was informative, cordial, and a very good listener who thoughtfully, clearly and comprehensibly discussed my medical issues and options with me. It was an outstanding experience for me to become his patient.

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September 24, 2019

it was a very informative appointment. dr. pick explained so much much to me & spent time making sure I understood everything!

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September 20, 2019

Very good experience.

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September 14, 2019

great

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August 26, 2019

Experience with Dr. Pick was excellent.He was very thorough and very personable !!if you had an excellent rating for him I would have checked it .

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August 25, 2019

Dr. Pick is FANTASTIC! I recommend him any chance I get. Amazing physician. Kind, compassionate, patient, and very detailed in a great way. Just a superb doctor!

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August 24, 2019

Dr. Pick is the best!! I followed him from Chicago to Lake Forest. He is kind and caring and I feel very fortunate to have him as my Dr.

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August 15, 2019

Dr. Pick partners with his patients rather than talking at his patients. He takes the time to make sure that I understand what he saying and that there are no questions. I am given every opportunity to be involved in my care and the decisions that are made.

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August 15, 2019

Dr Pick is one of the kindest, most intelligent physicians I have ever met. He never rushes, he listens and answers questions and concerns. He has a vast knowledge of so much in the medical world and he makes me feel like I am very important patient! #1 in my book!!!

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August 04, 2019

I was explained everything! I was treated well and I had a good experience. I am so glad I heard about Dr Pick!

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August 03, 2019

Dr Pick is the best!

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July 29, 2019

good

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July 29, 2019

Dr. Pick was very attentive and engaging. He took notes and listened very carefully before prescribing the meds. Very good doctor.

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July 26, 2019

excellent

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July 19, 2019

Dr. Pick is a true asset to the Northwestern team. He is able to use his knowledge and expertise to think outside the box and is always up-to-date/current with journal articles and changes.

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July 14, 2019

Doctor Pick exceeded my expectation. I would recommend him without hesitation.

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July 12, 2019

Dr. Pick is a treasure. I do not see him very often but I appreciate the fact that he is able to use his notes to more or less pick up where we left off

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July 11, 2019

doc pick is a great doc

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July 07, 2019

It is because of Dr. Pick's excellence, that I continue to see him despite his remote location.

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July 06, 2019

Outstanding physician. Took time to answer questions and thoroughly explained the preliminary diagnosis and treatment, subject to further tests. Had read my history before our meeting. Was very engaging and obviously very knowledgeable.

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July 04, 2019

Dr. pic is a excellent endocrinologist. I never felt rushed in his office and he listen to what I had to say. We decided how to proceed together for my condition. I highly recommend him!!

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June 27, 2019

I am delighted to have met Dr. Pick. He spent ample time to familiarize himself with the history of my thyroid problems and to address in detail my related concerns. Very experienced, knowledgeable and thinking out of the box doctor.

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June 07, 2019

I'm always recommending Dr Pick and his office to friends and colleagues. You could use about 5 more of him.

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June 06, 2019

Dr. Pick was GREAT!!! Excellent doctor.

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May 18, 2019

Dr Pick is the kind of Doctor you always hope you will get. he takes his time with you, explains everything. he's really really good

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May 10, 2019

Dr. Pick was compassionate. He took his time explaining my diagnosis and the treatment path we'd take. I appreciate Dr. Pick and look forward to turning things around with his help.

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April 27, 2019

Have recommended Dr. Pick many times. EXCEPTIONAL physician!!!

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April 21, 2019

Dr. Pick is very bright and is on top of the latest treatment for diabetes. He takes into consideration your particular circumstances with respect to treatment. I enjoy speaking with him. He listens.

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April 20, 2019

A friend recommenced Dr Pick to me. As a Vietnam vet with agent orange exposure, the V.A. was unable to prescribe the medication recommended. Now my diabetes type 1.5, is under much better control.

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April 20, 2019

excellent doctor

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April 14, 2019

Dr Pick is exceptionally thoughtful and collaborative. He takes time to review conditions and options. He shares his opinions without being condescending and allows me to participate in final treatment plan. So grateful for his intellect, good communication skills and compassion.

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April 12, 2019

I am very grateful to have Dr. Pick on my care team.

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April 11, 2019

Dr. Pick is concerned with the overall....not just the health aspect. He addresses prescriptions, expenses and lifestyle change.

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March 25, 2019

very good

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March 23, 2019

Doctor is very good.

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March 11, 2019

Dr. Pick and his staff all provide GREAT care.

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February 28, 2019

*Dr. Pick is an excellent clinician; he communicates clearly, involves me (the patient) in decisions, is an excellent listener and a very bright physician.

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February 23, 2019

My provider was very funny and glad to see he is up to date on research on my condition

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February 09, 2019

Dr. Pick is one of the best, if he wasn't , I would not travel so far.

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February 02, 2019

Dr. Pick is moving in the right direction with my medical care. He informed me about a possible program that I might be able to participate in. I feel he is really listening to what I feel will work best to help improve some of my medical conditions.

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January 24, 2019

Outstanding service and concern!

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January 14, 2019

He is intelligent, up-to-date on all the new information, caring, and even informed on other medical areas. As a nurse, I feel very confident in his skill and knowledge, and would recommend him to anyone and everyone! He is a true asset to Northwestern University Health!

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January 10, 2019

Dr. Pick is THE BEST!

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January 10, 2019

excellent physician

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December 03, 2018

Excellent caring doctor! Good listener, thoughtful and caring.

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November 25, 2018

Dr Pick made certain I had a good understanding of the reason for the treatment plan and all follow up care. I cannot say enough positive things about him!

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November 22, 2018

Dr Pick took genuine concern oif my health . I really appreciated his concern and strategized how to handle my diabetes.

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November 08, 2018

provider was very thorough and pro-active

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November 06, 2018

Complete confidence in Dr. Pick. He explains everything to you and he does the most amazing thing.....he LISTENS!

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October 26, 2018

He went beyond a normal blood test to look further and do more testing and discovered some asymptomatic heart issues and referred me to a cardiologist - Both drs. saved my life!

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October 25, 2018

I've had Hypothyroidism for 15 years and Dr. Pick was the first person to spend thorough time discussing it. I now know many things I hadn't previously. He was drawing diagrams and explaining the many complexities of the condition and answered all my questions. Very Impressed

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October 07, 2018

excellent

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October 02, 2018

Dr. Pick is awesome!

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September 26, 2018

Dr Pick And his assistant Monica are exceptional

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September 21, 2018

Dr. Pick and Monica are very thorough and extremely knowledgeable. They always have spent time with me to explain what they are doing. None better than they are.

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September 08, 2018

Dr. Pick was engaging and personable. He was thorough, offered additional information relative to my health issues, and included me in my plan of care. He was collaborative, considerate, and courteous. He was efficient and unhurried in getting to know me and my situations. He was also considerate to my husband's questions and was helpful in providing appropriate information to answer them. He has impressive credentials, but is humble and unpretentious. I enjoyed the time I spent with him and am happy to be his patient.

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September 05, 2018

doc pick is GREAT

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August 11, 2018

Both the dietician and Dr. Anthony Pike were very good in all aspects.

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August 01, 2018

Very knowledgeable and informed. Showed patience and respectful of my questions and point of view on my treatments and conditions.

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July 20, 2018

Have already referred others to Dr. Pick

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July 16, 2018

Dr. Pick is awesome!

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July 15, 2018

Dr Pick and his associate are the first doctors I saw that helped me to control my diabetes and maintain the control... they truly know what they are doing and are very passionate about helping their patients

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July 05, 2018

The doctor provided me many ways of controlling my diabetes, for which I'm very grateful. He was so professional and understanding to my many questions.

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July 03, 2018

I can't say enough great things about Dr. Pick! One of my favorite Drs. Very compassionate, easy to talk to, listens to what I have to say. overall a great human being.

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June 11, 2018

this appt. was worth the 6 month wait. we felt like royalty and NOT rushed at all. entire staff took their time with us and listened. outstanding treatment.

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May 28, 2018

Dr. Pick is well informed and willing to take the time to explain as needed.

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May 24, 2018

Dr Pick is very good - I followed him from the city. I have confidence that he will see to my best care.

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May 23, 2018

love Dr Pick

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May 18, 2018

The time spent and discussion of my condition and continued treatment was very rewarding. The doctor and PA were very helpful and professional. I left with a very good feeling about this group.

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May 13, 2018

I am very grateful to be a patient of Dr. Pick. He is very knowledgeable, kind, and thorough. I am always happy to recommend him to others.

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May 12, 2018

He treated me like a person. not a subject grouped into a diagnosed disease. broke down how diabetes works, what the medicines do. he ask thorough questions before jumping to a conclusion on my health and future. helped educate me on options including using risk assessments. most impressive is he heard my goal/plan and worked with me on how to obtain it.

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May 12, 2018

My doctor and his staff are excellent! My current doctor is the ONLY doctor I've seen, in over 40 years, who knows what I need and how to take care of me. I will not go to anyone else, not in your system or any other system.

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May 07, 2018

Dr. Pick an staff are the best with my health. There concern is alway present, my health has improved under their care.

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May 04, 2018

I wish I knew Dr. Pick when I was originally diagnosed. I feel confident in his knowledge and abilities. I also like that he will explain things in terms I understand.

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April 30, 2018

Dr. Pick is wonderful. We talked about my present health conditions and how to improve some of my issues. He explained what the medications would affect me and even was able to discontinue 2 of them. He took his time with me,addressed my concerns and answered all of my qurstions.

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April 28, 2018

Dr Pick provided an excellent service and showed genuine interest in helping me. I appreciate it very much!

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April 27, 2018

*Dr. Pick spent a great deal of time discussing my condition. He seemed to take a real interest in how I was feeling!

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April 22, 2018

Dr Pick was excellent and I liked him very much.

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April 21, 2018

I felt like Dr.Pick had all the time in the world for me. He spent a lot of time listening to me, and explaining things to my wife and myself.

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April 20, 2018

Love this doctor and his whole practice!

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March 29, 2018

I followed Dr Pick from the City. I need to rent a car and drive an hour each way now. This is how highly I think of him.

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March 22, 2018

Dr Pick is exceptional. He explains everything and allows any/all questions. He is thoughtful in his responses and always makes me feel like he is paying attention and my ideas matter.

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March 22, 2018

Dr. Pick and colleague are very thorough and caring. Excellent medical practitioners.

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March 18, 2018

Dr. Pick and colleague are WONDERFUL!!! They make all of the confusing medications that I am on easy to understand and simple to manage. They are two of the greatest medical care providers I have ever worked with.

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March 16, 2018

Dr. Pick is interested in finding the root cause and is very kind and caring but not aggressively taking action to find the root cause.

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March 12, 2018

Dr Pick and his staff are wonderful! They are all professional, extremely capable and always respond to the patient's needs. they listen to the patient and then respond with care, concern and action (when action is appropriate). It is obvious that Dr Pick has established a culture in his office of patient care and excellence.

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March 06, 2018

Very knowledgeable about care and treatment as well as making sure that the patient feels like they are being listened to and cared about

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March 04, 2018

I really like that he took the time and explained and everything in detailed and I was finally happy to find someone that can help me with my problem and not turn me away.

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February 25, 2018

Dr.Pick is very good at explaining everything to me

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February 24, 2018

truly blown away by Dr. Pick. he was my third endocrinologist and definitely exceeded my expectations. he spent so much time with me and was thorough with his explanations and care. I really felt he had my best interest in mind and cared about me. I would recommend him to anyone and feel safe in his care!!!

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February 23, 2018

I messaged my concerns in advance. The doctor attempted to address those questions prior to other items.

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January 13, 2018

I think that *Dr. Pick is a great doctor.

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January 02, 2018

Dr. Pick really listened to me, I do not always get that with some providers. My impression of him is that he is a very kind and empathetic person...much appreciated..

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