Achal Garbharran, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Endocrinology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Tennessee College of Medicine - 2002
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2005
Fellowships:: Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 2007

Board Certifications

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

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

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2284 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

She is sooooooooo smart and funny

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February 26, 2026

5.0

She is an awesome doctor who has helped both me and my wife through health concerns.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Great doctor she cares

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Great doctor

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Caring takes time to explain everything. Never rushes you

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr Garbharran takes the time to go over everything from labs to current medication and reasonings for her dosage recommendations. She has a calm and welcoming demeanor. None of us go to these appointments because we're fine and healthy, but she makes you feel hopeful and encourages you to work towards the healthiest version of yourself.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

She takes the time to listen and answer questions.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Felt like Dr was listening to me and was very caring

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She is professional,caring and very knowledgeable

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable. Complete confidence in her.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Thorough. Understanding. Brilliant. Kind.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Doctor is on time, reviews all my test results explains next steps.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Ver nice, concerned and thorough

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February 08, 2026

5.0

Timely, knowledgeable and easy to talk to- I never feel rushed

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr, Garbharran is the absolute best!

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr.Garbharran is the best. She cares about her patients.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

She is a great Doctor. I have recommended her often.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

She really cares about her patients and she puts a plan together and helps carry it out

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January 31, 2026

5.0

I value her medical expertise in endocrinology and trust her guidance.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

She is the best. Always makes me feel very comfortable and I always feel that she's looking out for me.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

She is always professional and compassionate. I do wish she wasn't so rushed though.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

She's brilliant but relatable. Very kind.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

The doctor is unmatched! She listens, she is compassionate, and she's super smart.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

She truly seemed interested in me and asked good questions.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr Garbharran is the best endocrinologist I have ever had! She is smart and caring. Is up on the latest treatments.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Forthright and direct. Willing to tell it like it is which I much prefer

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Garbharran is the best. She is focused, compassionate and totally knowledgeable in her field. Each and every time I see her I feel lifted and always leave with a positive attitude in reaching my goals towards better health.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

She is knowledgeable and efficient, easy to understand and willing to listen, open to new concepts yet keeps on task- she and her team are wonderful caring people and it shows.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

She is beyond knowledgeable.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

I'm a long time patient. She is competent, compassionate and has truly changed my life by giving me the tools to manage my late onset type 1 diabetes

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January 05, 2026

5.0

She's the BEST!

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Attentive and knowledgeable with good bedside manner

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January 04, 2026

5.0

She's so nice and caring

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Dr. Garbharran is wonderful. She sits and explains everything to me - from my medications to the results of my blood work. She doesn't leave the room until all my questions have been answered. I like her a LOT!

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December 21, 2025

5.0

She has helped me tremendously.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

She has been my Endocrinologist for many years and she is very thorough.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

caring doctor

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December 10, 2025

5.0

She's wonderful! So down to earth and caring and kind. Takes time with me and always addresses any concerns and wants my input

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December 10, 2025

5.0

She is so knowledgeable and partners with me on all decisions.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable Dr. With not on ppl y medical skill, put people skills.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garbharran is absolutely the best ! She explains everything so I can understand what is going on . She is friendly and gives me all the time I need . Thank You so much !

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication with her patients. Goes over all test results and answers all questions. Also a very down to earth person that is very easy to talk to.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Fantastic Dr. Listens and provides excellent care

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable. I enjoy talking to her as well. I feel like I'm in good hands, therefore I would highly recommend her:)

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November 24, 2025

5.0

The Dr. agressive in her treatment, explains test results and how they've improved, always informative on how i can personnaly improve my health

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November 20, 2025

5.0

She really cares about her patients. She listens and takes the time to explain things I don't understand.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garbharran is a very thorough and kind doctor. She went over everything, explained the order we would proceed to figure the situation out and did so in a manner I understood.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Same reason I just listed above, doctor is wonderful

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Garbharran is very thorough, genuinely caring for her patients, very personable. I totally trust her judgment regarding my care.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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November 15, 2025

5.0

I feel like Dr. Garbharran really cares about her patients.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr.Garbharran is very welcoming, knowledgeable and compassionate. She listens to you without interrupting you or making you feel like your questions are dumb. She makes you feel involved in your plan of care. Amazing Doctor with great bedside manners.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Garbharran is the best!She cares about her patients. She always makes time for you and explains everything you need to know about your health. She's also very timely.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Wonderful, knowlegeable doctor.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

She is wonderful! Helped me to no longer need my diabetic meds and lose a great amount of excess pounds!

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garbharran listened to my issues, and explained everything very well. She was pleasant and engaging.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

I already have to several people looking for doctors in her field.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

She is a very caring human being

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November 02, 2025

5.0

She is Understanding

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October 31, 2025

5.0

She is very caring and knowledgeable. I feel that I'm in excellent care

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October 27, 2025

5.0

She was the only person that truly took the time to learn how my body responded. For the first time in my life my diabetes is truly under control.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

She takes her time to explain everything regarding my health. She speaks to me on my level and is an all around amazing woman and doctor. She is a true asset to NM.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

She's an awesome dr

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October 21, 2025

5.0

She was really nice

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October 20, 2025

5.0

She's the best

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October 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. G is kind, relatable, very knowledgeable and not at all judgmental. Love her.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Garbharran and her staff are the best they listen and truly care

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Knowledge, caring

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Highly skilled. Personal and professional.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

She has taken very good care of me over the past 2 years and has helped me stabilize my thyroid health.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

One of the best doctors I have ever had

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, comfortable to talk to.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

She took her time with me as a new patient. She was very thorough getting mg my medical history which is extensive.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Been with her for 10 years. She's competent and seems to really care. Gives excellent advice.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

She takes time to go through everything and answers all questions.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Because, she is an excellent doctor, that wants to keep me alive.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Excellent, professional mannerism and fully explains all the medical options for improved health.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Entire staff and Dr Garbharran make You feel safe and at home. Great people!

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September 24, 2025

5.0

I love Dr Garbharran. She is down to earth, easy to talk to, and most importantly very knowledgeable. I recommend her to anyone needed endocrinology care.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

There amazing

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garbharran is an exceptional doctor! Intelligent, caring, great sense of humor, spends plenty of time with you, and always answers all questions! What more could you ask for??!

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September 23, 2025

5.0

I trust her.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Thorough, compassionate, and empowers you to have a say in your healthcare plan.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garbharran is my favorite doctor, hands down. She has always been upbeat, she asks all the important questions and helps explain my numbers (A1C, etc.) in a concise way that doesn't dumb it down. I would follow her anywhere!

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September 22, 2025

5.0

She listens and displays a high level of expertise. She helped me gain full control of my elevated glucose level. She is a doctor you look fo forward to seeing.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Garbharran - spends more time looking at me and talking with me than at her computer. Listens. Gives a full picture. Never feel rushed. A rare find in any doctor I have.

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September 21, 2025

5.0

She is a all around wonderful doctor.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

She is a caring Doctor Always there to explain every!! Never rushing me out

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Wonderful and caring doctor

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, friendly, knowlegeable

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Top communicator

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Great doctor, gives me options

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September 13, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable and caring.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

She is patient, kind, friendly and extremely knowledgeable and thorough!

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent service

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September 07, 2025

5.0

Kindness.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

She's amazing. So knowledgeable and really listens and offers helpful tips as well as things to be on the lookout for.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

She is personable yet professional.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Garbharran is the reason my type 1 diabetes has been so well controlled for the past 10 years. She is the best

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August 28, 2025

5.0

We are strategically positioned to make a proactive change in my meds and achieving A1c goals.

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Achal Garbharran, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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