Irene Blanco, MD

Irene Blanco, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Rheumatology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University - 1999
Residency:
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) - 2007
Fellowships:
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses) - 2009

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology (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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4.9
4.9 

246 Ratings

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April 28, 2024

5.0

See above comment I would follow her anywhere

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Competent and caring. Always focus on my needs and gives me feedback on what signs and symptoms to monitor. Superb doctor.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

She was recommended to me by another doctor at your facility. I was coming from a long term relationship with another specialist and was weary of what was to come. She made me feel very safe and comfortable in her care and I count myself incredibly lucky to have them both as part of my care team. Dr. [ ] is my current nephrologist that recommended Dr. Blanco. Both have made my transition incredibly easy, comfortable and stress free.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Only her limited availability would hold me back. She’s excellent.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Blanco is an outstanding provider. She has a wonderful bedside manner, completes a detailed and thorough assessment, listens carefully to her patients, asks appropriate questions, and is always receptive to listening to any questions or concerns I might have for her. She also never acts rushed or makes me feel limited in my time for her. Finally, she is an excellent clinician as evidenced by her diagnostic skills. I would follow her to anywhere.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Blanco is knowledgeable and caring. She’s an expert and I know I receive the best care.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Thorough. Thoughtful

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April 10, 2024

4.0

Very approachable, asks good questions, listens & answers w clear authority but with compassionate for you as a person

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Yes she the best doctor

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Blanco listens to my concerns

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Very good person

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Very detailed.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Amazing, thorough and caring

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Excellent knowledge professional great person

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Blanco is amazing, very thorough, explains things well and is personable

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Blanco is very well informed and addressed all the concerns regarding my condition. She is very warm and caring.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

She really listens and is very helpful . She’s very knowledgeable and kind

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Very patient & down to earth.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

First time seeing Dr. Blanco, and I felt very comfortable with her and her care.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Thorough, competent, active listener.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Very personable and friendly

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February 21, 2024

5.0

I completely recommend Irene Blanco. She's an amazing rheumatologist. I love how she listened to patients. Also she take her time for everything, she never is an a rush.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and caring. Explains things clearly. Great listener and very thorough during examinations. Provides enough time to ask questions and coordinates very well with my other doctor in the Nephrology department.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Concern for patients

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February 14, 2024

5.0

She has excellent bedside manners and she really cares.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Positive experience and eager to continue care under Dr. Blanco.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He takes his time and examines you as he should and also speaks to me in Spanish for better understanding.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Blanco is very proactive, caring, and thoughtful. She always listens and includes me in my treatment options.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Amazing compassionate M.D.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Blanco is professional and friendly Doctor.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

knowledgeable

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Caring listens thoughtful professional

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January 15, 2024

5.0

She’s very patient and nice and understanding and she listens to what the patient is telling her.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

She was very nice and friendly. She spent time asking questions and listening to what I had to say.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Blanco very compassionate and explains things very well. She listens to your concerns and address them. Her nurses responds to messages in a timely manner. She will personally call you if it’s something serious.

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December 25, 2023

5.0

knowledgable. friendly. patient

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December 19, 2023

5.0

I would recommend her if one was diagnosed with lupus —she seems very knowledgeable in the area. I’m glad I got to meet her despite my circumstances

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Again, only my first meeting. I was very impressed with Dr Blanco. She was compassionate, well read on my particularly rare issue, explained things in a manner I could understand, didn’t make me feel stupid or that she was annoyed for asking questions. Overall a very solid start! She’s incredibly knowledgeable!

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Blanco not only tells me the information she has she listens to me and gives me a series of options on how to maximize my care. Truly cutting edge and an asset to your hospital team

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November 29, 2023

5.0

She was amazing! She listened to me - really listened. She was compassionate and incredibly knowledgable about current treatment options. Highly recommend her!

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Efficient knowledgeable confidence—inspiring.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Doctor Blanco, was very thorough and was very professional and responsive.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

It knows and is involved in your condition and tries to find and solve your situation.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Blanco is very caring and protective. She is very serious about give her patients the best care.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

VERY GOOD DOCTOR

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Blanco is great! She is very polite, positive and she listens to my concerns. Dr. Blanco is very patient and she interprets the data from the lab work in great detail so I can understand and stay proactive in my fight for better health.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

talked with me ,and listened what I had to say.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Explains things clearly, spends enough time answering questions, and is very supportive & caring while helping me get back to good health.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Had an excellent visit. The doctor made me feel comfortable speaking with her. She seemed to be genuinely interested and caring. She provided insight on my medication that I was not aware of, after taking the medication over 20 years.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

The attention was clear according to my questions. I had a good explanation about my illness. The doctor was very kind and above all I spoke with her in the same language.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

She is professional, extremely through and caring in her service.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Bedside manner. Fellow was very pleasant

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September 26, 2023

4.0

Very friendly, offered any suggestions she could, very knowledgeable.

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September 24, 2023

5.0

Always explains all information so you can understand. Professional and friendly.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

I adore Dr Blanco. She very clearly cares deeply about her patients and is an advocate for their overall health.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

She was so personable and listened to every word I said. I felt like the only patient she had for the day because she treated me with such respect and didn’t rush at all. And everything was still so timely.

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September 04, 2023

4.0

she listens well as hopefully be aggressive enough to stall this disease. A passive approach is not what I wanted.

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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

  • Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • UCB Biosciences, Inc.

Service on Board of Directors

Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities

  • American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

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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