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 

96 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

33 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

33 Reviews

August 26, 2023

5.0

Very relaxed while in his care, knowledgeable, extremely down to earth.

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August 21, 2023

5.0

Great personality, very professional and his kindness is always great.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

I have been coming to Dr. Palella for almost 19 years, by choice. He knows me and provides insights and cares about me, as an individual.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

great doc. honest and open and explained a lot.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, compassionate, caring.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Palella It's an awesome doctor and cares very much for his patients. He's just a great as a person as he is a doctor. He's got a very good sense of humor and is very kind. He's very knowledgeable about infectious disease as well.

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July 15, 2023

5.0

Fantastic doctor

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June 25, 2023

5.0

Very professional and empathetic doctor

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Very attentive

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Very passionate and caring physician

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Palella is extremely knowledgeable and provided excellent, thorough care - answering each question posed attentively and empathetically

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May 18, 2023

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Palella for my ongoing treatment for many years now. I can’t imagine having a better specialist: keeps me informed on my health, recommends changes in treatment with the most recent medical advancements, works seamlessly with doctors in other departments.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

He is the best Dr ever cares a lot

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April 18, 2023

5.0

He always takes the time to be sure my concerns are heard and responded to. He is fantastic and wonderful.

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Excellent and professional, very knowledgeable

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March 30, 2023

5.0

He's simply the best.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Palella is an excellent Doctor.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Palella for years. He’s caring thorough always available.

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February 07, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and accommodating

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Knowledge and listening skill

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February 06, 2023

5.0

He is amazing and very caring

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January 27, 2023

5.0

Loveable treated like family and honest and understanding

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January 10, 2023

5.0

He was so friendly and made the process very easy. I felt comfortable and able to talk to him about otherwise uncomfortable topics

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January 02, 2023

5.0

the best

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December 29, 2022

5.0

He is the best! Great Dr. He listens and takes his time explaining things to me. Dr.Palella was recommended to me by my Dr. At the University of Wisconsin when I moved back to Chicago.

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December 13, 2022

4.0

Dr. Pallela is very knowledgeable and caring. The combination of the two makes for eight reassuring relationship.

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November 19, 2022

5.0

Takes time to ask lots of questions and listen carefully to answers.

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September 29, 2022

4.0

Smart, helpful, had long relationship.

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September 20, 2022

5.0

He's good Dr.Palella knows his work thats why I gave him that score I

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September 13, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable. Thorough. Friendly. Caring

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September 13, 2022

5.0

Dr Palella has always been nothing short of Amazing I drive an hour just for the care I receive from him a total asset to mnortvwrstern Medicine

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September 12, 2022

5.0

The best physician at NW

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September 04, 2022

5.0

Very knowable doctor.

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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

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