Frank J. Palella, MD

Frank J. Palella, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Infectious Disease

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1987
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1990
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1992

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment 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 

44 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

24 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

24 Reviews

August 30, 2022

5.0

Dr P came across as kind, caring and competent. I don’t usually do well with doctors and I was quite upset about the issue he treated me for so this is very high praise.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

nice, friendly, excellent care. very responsive.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Been a very long time patient with NMH; genuine sense of caring from the office staff + from my PCP; Additionally PCP = extremely knowledgeable and up to speed on latest treatment options

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August 04, 2022

5.0

He’s the best

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Very compassionate, and up to date

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July 22, 2022

5.0

on time, friendly, efficient and informative.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

He is a very caring doctor. I have been his patient since 2000. I couldn’t have asked for a better doctor

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Compassionate, complete care, listens.

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July 16, 2022

0.0

I went to my appointment as it scheduled and for Al ost 2 hours I saw there with no care no one came to my care no one saw me so unprofessional so unorganized

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Frank is Amazing. He truly cares. He takes the time to talk through what is going on, he explains things thoroughly, and he takes personal interests in what is happening in my life in general. I trust him so I can be completely honest. I never feelers judged and always loved.

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Palella is genuinely interested in his patients.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

He’s the best. Treats everyone like they matter and is non judgmental.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. PALELLA goes over last visit with and addresses concerns that would were up for review due to need of research or follow-up.Dr.PALELLA,takes detailed notes of everything as well as go over medications&refills as NEEDED.DR.PALELLA has very calm&understanding communication skills which during your visit is much needed

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Excellent personal care

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Staff very concern about your he a health.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

The best doctor ever.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

He is very caring

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Very passionate and caring, only reason I come to NW is because of this Dr

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Extremely caring and works to truly understand how I'm feeling

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April 16, 2022

5.0

Frank actually cares and takes time to listen deeply

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April 09, 2022

5.0

He has and be my doctor for a long time

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April 07, 2022

5.0

Again, excellent care and very good "bedside manner".

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April 04, 2022

5.0

I have a good relationship with him. He's always explains test results and puts them into on overall context.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable thorough and personable.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Bryan Allen Events, LLC
  • Direct Travel, Inc.
  • Fleishman-Hillard, Inc.
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc.
  • GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
  • HSC Acquisition, LLC dba HealthSTAR Communications, Inc.
  • IQVIA
  • Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Lockwood Group
  • MedEdNow, LLC
  • MedForce, Inc.
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
  • MJH Healthcare Holdings, LLC
  • Theratechnologies, Inc.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.