Rod S. Passman, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University - 1989
Residency:: BronxCare Health System - 1992
Fellowships:: University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1998

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Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (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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419 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

48 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

48 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Passman took an extensive amount of time to understand my case. I knew I was on outstanding care.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Outstanding cardiologist with excellent people skills. Able to diagnose complex heart issues and develop solutions yet also able to communicate his thoughts to patients "in English " so they can understand. Answers all questions without being rushed.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Doctor Passman has helped me lead a full life for more than ten years. He takes a personal interest in his patients and communicates well with me.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

I was very anxious about what I would find out, Dr. Passman had me start from beginning to describe how my symptoms developed, looked at all my test results online, and explained why he felt we could hold off on a procedure. My primary care physician was pleased that I would be seeing Dr. Passman.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

He the best

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January 27, 2026

5.0

He listened to my questions and educated me on specific aspects of my issues that I had not received information about before.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Explains well, good listener and good bedside manner

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Takes time to explain test results, answer questions and explain options.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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December 16, 2025

5.0

The staff and DR passman are all so caring and kind

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December 15, 2025

5.0

He is a highly respected and regarded expert in his field nationwide. His demeanor is of a normal Northwestern specialist who is upfront, kind and intelligent. He states pros and cons of issues and his opinion is stated in understandable and with calmness.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Most caring doctor I have ever met

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December 02, 2025

5.0

He is outstanding and thorough.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

He is very good...the only challenge in the past was getting an appt to see him.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

He is. An expert in his field and on the cutting edge of the treatments available.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Attentive, skilled

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November 22, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable and caring doctor

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November 18, 2025

5.0

An outstanding physician/surgeon with an excellent bedside manner.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and explains everything

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician. Knowledgeable and very reasonable.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

In addition to a superb doctor, I appreciate his empathy and kindness!

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September 29, 2025

5.0

He Has A Lovely Way Of Making His Patients Feel Comfortable. Whatever the Case Maybe, The Outcome Will Be Alright! He Shows Compassion!

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September 27, 2025

5.0

Good advice

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Outstanding in attentiveness to my medical needs & excellent knowledge in his medical field. Listens & works with me in the development & management of my current health status, as well as my care plans & expectations for the future.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, careful, and caring.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Passman moved up my appt and hosted a virtual appointment ON HIS DAY OFF. Try finding another doctor that would take this action. He displayed true service and caring for a patient.

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August 31, 2025

5.0

One of the best doctors in the country.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

His reputation in his field speaks for itself. I felt fortunate that he was able to spend some time with me.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Passman is fantastic: smart, thorough, knowledgeable, easy to understand and talk with, patient and gave all the time I needed/wanted.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

He's an excellent doctor.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable. I never feel rushed. Listens to my concerns and situation. Always professional.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

He Good

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July 21, 2025

5.0

He is extremely knowledgeable and explains everything in understandable layman terms. He takes time with u and answers your ?. He is kind and caring.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Very caring and aware of my heart care

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Caring and took the time to carefully explain the process

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and I never felt rushed

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Had his attention and explained everything very well.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Listens and provides recommendations and options. Shows he cares greatly about his patients.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

He's a great physician. I don't use the term lightly.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Fantastic knowledge and patient interaction!

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June 10, 2025

5.0

The level of detail is fantastic. The Dr. asked probing questions and listened carefully. He took in the new information and made informed recommendations with me.

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Kind, attentive, extremely knowledgeable

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician. Listens and answers all concerns.

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May 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Passman was courteous, compassionate, and keenly interested in my challenging AFIB journey for the past year. We had an engaging video meeting and now feel that I will have competent care for the future.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

He's a great physicians who really takes an interest in his patients!!

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May 17, 2025

5.0

Answers all your questions. Very patient

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May 02, 2025

5.0

I already recommended him to my cousin. Able to perform TTMaze procedure.

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Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning, LLC
Boston Scientific Corporation (includes Guidant Corporation)
CoreMap
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Medtronic Logistics, LLC (Medtronic, Inc.)
Medtronic, Inc.
Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. (Wolters Kluwer NV)

Faculty member received compensation for medical record consultation and/or expert witness testimony.

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.

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