Measles Information

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Acute Coronary Syndromes
Coronary Artery Disease
General Cardiology
Ischemic Heart Disease

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Harvard Medical School - 1979
Residency:: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago - 1982
Fellowships:: Johns Hopkins University - 1985

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (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

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640 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

46 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

46 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Confident in his diagnostic skills and an excellent communicator

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Fintel has been my cardiologist for years. I trust him implicitly and would recommend him to anyone unconditionally,

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April 03, 2025

5.0

I love him as my doctor, he is mice , smart very easy as not rushing and explaining everything to me

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Outstanding thoughtful empathetic physician.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

One of the best doctors I've ever worked with.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Made me feel comfortable. Thorough!

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March 20, 2025

5.0

He's my guy! He knows his stuff. An excellent doctor. Explains things and guides me. Takes in everything I tell him.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fintel "knows his stuff " .

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Very experienced, competent cardiologist

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Fintel is engaging and compassionate and a great listener

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Great Dr and he cares about you as a patient.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

A good doctor and good man.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

The doctor is thorough and takes the time to explain and answer questions.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fintel is excellent, efficient, and a good listener.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable. Listens carefully. Explains in great detail. Cares about his patient.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

answered all questions, took plenty of time, explained all issues and future care.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

As I said in the previous answer, Dr. Fintel has been my cardiologist since 2012, and I would not consider seeing anyone else. He's simply the best i've found..

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January 28, 2025

5.0

I am a patient of Dr. Dan Fintel and he is one of the best doctors and I would recommend NW Hospital and the Cardiology Department as the best in Chicago. I am fully satisfied with NWestern Hospital and the Cardiology Department as well.

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January 19, 2025

5.0

I so appreciate Dr. Fintel. He's first saw me in 2006 and I've been with him ever since. In my book he's the best!

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January 15, 2025

5.0

He is so compassionate with his patients.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Spent a lot of time with me, explained everything very clearly, and I appreciate the connection we have forged.

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January 05, 2025

5.0

Caring and shares important information.

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Detailed orienteddoctor with lots of experience

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Knowledge and experience A little Bit of Kindness Tooo

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December 19, 2024

5.0

I liked Dr Fintel very much. Attentive and gave clear explanations.

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December 15, 2024

5.0

He's kind, thorough and knowledgeable. Dr. Fintel always explains.

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December 08, 2024

5.0

Very professional Concerned

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Exceptional doctor! In addition to amazing clinical knowledge and skills, he is kind and caring. Rarer these days in the medical profession.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

His demeanor is calm and his explanations are understandable.

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December 01, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor, well read and makes appropriate recommendations

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Very experienced

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Experienced professional that translates into layman terms the best course of action.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Very helpful and understanding

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November 04, 2024

5.0

A great communicator with complex concepts and information. Definitely.inspires confidence.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor. He listens and explains.

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October 27, 2024

5.0

Excellent care, excellent outcome.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

He is wonderful!

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Great listening skills and clear explanation of medical conditions

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October 09, 2024

5.0

He's the most kind, caring, and wonderful doctor! I'm so lucky to have Dr. Fintel as my cardiologist! Thank you!

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and spent plenty of time with me.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fintel is the best cardiologist. He has excellent interpersonal and clinical skills. I have been his patient for several years. He really goes out of his ways to help you.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Dr Fintel is an excellent cardiologist & I think this visit was very helpful because he covered everything that will be needed in my continued treatment

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September 25, 2024

5.0

See my commnets above overall Dr Fintel reperesents Northwestern as a standout medical doctor for patients from my viewpoint.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fintel is dedicated to his patient's care and really enjoys his work.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

He has been an amazing doctor that cares about his patients. He is a leader in his field and works on plans with his patients for them to be successful going forward.

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Disclosures

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

Clearview Healthcare Partners, LLC
SS Holdings Group, LLC

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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