Bradford C. Bemiss, MD

Bradford C. Bemiss, MD

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Pulmonology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 2008
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2011
Fellowships:
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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5.0
5.0 

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to say - unbiased and logically & emotionally - Dr Beemis - is highly beyond excellent n his field of knowledge and how he treats people. I have probably seen 25 different specialist in the last several years for a myriad of reasons. He stands out like no other.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Bemiss is knowledgeable, extremely polite and addresses medical concerns in a professional manner. He also clearly communicates and discusses medical information and answers any questions that may arise.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Great communicator.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and kind. He explains everything with detail and makes me feel safe.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss is very attentive, knowledgeable and respectful.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Outstanding, medically and personally

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Professional, friendly demeanor and good explanation.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. listens patient's experience patiently

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Doctor explained all tests very well, was informative, helpful, and kind.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He knows my history and relates to me in language I understand. Dr Bemiss listens to my concerns and responds so that I understand.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and takes time to listen and explains things well.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable, caring, attentive & informative

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable with a lot of empathy. He made me so comfortable. He is now my favorite doctor.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Took time to sit with me and answer all my questions.

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March 17, 2024

5.0

Very compassionate doctor takes time to listen to his patients

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Bemiss is very clear explaining the condition of my lungs. Further more he answers the questions I ask, in a manner that I understand.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Direct. Asks if we have any questions.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss is a very intelligent and personable doctor. He listens to me and has answers to any questions I have and goes above and beyond in his care.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent pulmonologist and I value his advice

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Expert in field. Responsive to questions and looks at results.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

The doctor was so thorough and patient wit everything

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Because he is a very good doctor and very humane.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

I have had two appointments with Dr. Bemiss and have been very happy with his knowledge, kindness, and explanation of details.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Very good appointment,plan and discussion.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

I like how he treats me

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and responsive to concerns

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He is extremely knowledgeable and caring.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss was very patient and explained everything very thoroughly to my deaf father and Spanish-speaking mom. My mom said he was excellent.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

He is kind, a good listener, and competent.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

professional and knowledgable

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February 21, 2024

5.0

He was extremely professional and empathetic, explained everything very well and answered all my questions.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss is experienced, knowledgeable, and caring, he takes his time to fully understand patient's conditions.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Taking time to discuss you illness and cares.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

He's the best,among the best doctors, respectful, knowledgeable He answered all my questions in a manner easy for me to understand.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

He was so thorough and patient with me. Awesome!

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bemiss was quite thorough in his explanation of my health condition and proposed treatment. He listened to me and demonstrated the care and concern I want in a physician.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Friendly professional through and talks to you in a language you understand and he listens and doesn’t rush you

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He is always listening and explaining what is going on. He takes time to make you feel like you are his priority. He is easy to talk to and converse with. Very knowledgable.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He is very clear and understanding

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Knows what he is doing

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Same reasons- really takes the time to explain and to listen to me

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Great

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January 18, 2024

5.0

So for he is the finest expert I met, very thoughtful, courteous and analytical about giving his answers to the questions asked.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

He’s super good about explaining everything

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Passion about what he does

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January 11, 2024

5.0

He’s the best and your medical center is also everyone so kind

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very kind, knowledgeable, thorough, caring, accommodating. I trust my life in his hands

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Very nice Doctor who tries to get to the best diagnosis and care plan possible.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Same as above Brad asked me to call him Brad which I like. I don’t like the many doctors who say hi Julie my name is doctor so and so. I find this to be very insulting. If they want to be addressed as doc so and so then pls address me as Doc, miss, Mrs.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr explained everything and answered all my questions.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Very caring and responsive doctor

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December 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Bradford Bemiss is very nice and approachable , he discussed and explained the outcomes of the procedures and he entertain calls regarding medical issues based on my experienced to him as a client .

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December 15, 2023

5.0

He's wonderful and he listens

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December 14, 2023

5.0

He explained everything in easy to understand words

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Explain things to you so you can understand everything and don’t hold back nothing

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December 14, 2023

5.0

I really enjoy working with Dr. Bemiss.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Bemiss is very personal . He speaks and explains test results in a way I can understand. He’s very thorough. He left his other practice and I followed him. I can honestly say I love him as my pulmonologist!!

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Super smart, very caring and spent all the time we needed to understand my condition.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Very thorough , caring and friendly. Checks all test and explains everything.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

He’s patient and kind. I value his advice and guidance.

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December 10, 2023

5.0

Kind, and considerate. Treats me like a person, then a patient. Explains everything so I understand what I need to do to help myself and him in keeping me as healthy as possible.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Thoughtful kind and he listened

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. had great bedside manner and thoroughly explained my reason for being called in for that appointment.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

He spent a lot of time with me and my wife. He explained exactly what treatments I should receive. He was very optimistic he could help me.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough in my health discussions

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November 24, 2023

5.0

Very professional, pleasant and made me feel like he was glad to see me instead of me being an unscheduled interruption in his day. He even took the time to show me my ct scan and explain the meaning 😊👍

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Bemiss has me in good health and cares.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

I know they would be in the best hands Seeing Doctor Bemiss

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November 22, 2023

5.0

He spends the time needed to explain everything and he is very thorough

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Great visit.Communicated very well.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Same as above. He offered new ideas, and encouragement.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

An exceptional experience, I felt that I received exceptional service from Dr Bemiss. I communicated interest, care, and concern for me as an individual. He was attentive, addressed, and satisfied all my needs. I left feeling that I was heard and provided for.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bemiss is a very considerate doctor who tailors medical care according to the needs of the patient and doesn’t seem to mechanically follow protocol. I’ve followed him from his previous practice as I feel very comfortable with him.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bemiss is very thorough in his assessment. He’s informative and gives you opportunities to ask questions you may have. Dr. Bemiss explained everything point by point. I left his office well informed and confident that he has a plan for my condition.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bemiss explained it to me very well step by step the result of my LFT and my CT scan with the clear picture of my lungs and I left the clinic with full understanding of what I need to know. I left the clinic with a big smile😀

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November 02, 2023

5.0

He was very thorough, friendly and took his time with me.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Really seemed to know all aspects but is working with a team approach. Really nice. And willing to take all time needed.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

For his kind attention and ability to communicate with the patient. In addition to mastering the medical specialty.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

He combined a down to earth approach, very personable, as well as extremely knowledgeable and informative… again, a great doctor.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Responded to all questions and concerns.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

He is the best in his field. He is very knowledgeable, compassionate, and straightforward in dealing with our medical situation. Northwestern is very fortunate to have him on staff.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

I understand the doctor better

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Explained everything thoroughly and answered all questions completely

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October 08, 2023

5.0

He is just a gem of a pulmonary Dr!😊

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October 06, 2023

5.0

He was patient with me and explain to me everything very clearly. He made sure I understood my health issues and the plan to move forward.

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October 06, 2023

5.0

He is an expert on my lung condition and I have complete trust in his expertise.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and explained everything!

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Caring, positive, smart.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and caring.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Very patient, caring,great empathy. Knowledgeable

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Thorough. Informative. Compassionate.

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September 22, 2023

5.0

World-class specialist pulmonologist: expert, personable, compassionate. Four well-cared years as his patient.

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September 22, 2023

5.0

He is a very pleasant and knowledgeable Doctor.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

He listened and explained everything that I could understand. Did not rush me and gave me all the information. Even though I was very late from construction on Kennedy Expressway.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

He’s so nice and a good communicator and explained well your case and really understood

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