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Paul A. Ravenna, MD

4.9

641 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

Secondary Specialty

Hospital Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 2012
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) - 2015

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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 Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

641 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is very knowledgable and has a real knack for explaining medical things in a clear way. I never feel rushed or like Iâ€™m asking a stupid question. I have recommended him to two different family members.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

His appointments are like catching up with an old friend

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Personable and understanding

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Hes a very good doc. Already recommended him to people.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

I really like my doc hes very good at what he does. Hes a good listener, patient, understanding, and has always been spot on for my treatments and meds. All around a great doc

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Friendly & takes the time to answer all questions

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Kind and competent

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Friendly and patient. Takes his time to discuss things.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Attentive, he listens to my concern and

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Because he really cares about his patients.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Paul puts you immediately at ease about everything. His manner makes you feel like he actually has time for anything you want to discuss.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He's very personable, punctual, and efficient

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He listens and takes stuff seriously

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Efficient and friendly. Always listens and acts based on my feedback.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

He was kind, listened to my concerns, and provided detailed explanations. Thank you!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ravenna listened very closely to my immune system issues and had the most comprehensive treatment plan of any doctor Iâ€™ve ever seen. He took me seriously and made me feel comfortable and confident that my health was in good hands.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

WELL TRAINED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, PERSONABLE, PROFESSIONAL, CARING

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February 25, 2024

5.0

He is kind, thorough, thoughtful and proactive. I simply regard him as my healthcare guide!

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He made me feel heard, seen, and validated. He listened, he took the time to go through options with me, he educated me, he was positive, kind, and truly caring. He also had a really amazing and relatable vibe and I appreciate that.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Listens to and addresses concerns.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Attentive, he listens to my concern

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is intelligent, caring, and efficient, and I am sure many would say the same. I can trust him with my health.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Efficient and friendly

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ravenna was personable, knowledgeable, patient and attentive. He did a fantastic job at creating a safe space where I felt comfortable to ask questions, while also thoroughly walking me through my review, processes and results.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s the best!!

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January 17, 2024

5.0

He listens

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Hes very understanding easy to talk to. not quick to judge you listens to what u have to say. Works with you.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

So kind and a great listener.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

He is professional, good "bed side manner", a good listener and knowledgeable and explains things in way very easier to understand

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January 13, 2024

5.0

He is easy to talk to and good at explaining the issues we covered. I am comfortable bringing up issues with him that I have not with previous doctors.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is extremely detailed explains everything offers suggestions keeps me involved in the decision making.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

He's very patient and knows how to communicate with his patients.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

He takes ample time to listen, to explain, to answer questions and easily accessible via the messaging system.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

He was extremely friendly and down to earth and really seemed to be paying close attention to everything I was saying. Great bedside manner!

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December 11, 2023

5.0

He's the best doctor I've ever seen.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Covers everything ,makes you feel comfortable .

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December 11, 2023

5.0

He listens and explains things well. Thorough.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

He was a good listener of my concerns.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

friendly and kind doctor!

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November 21, 2023

5.0

He is very patient, attentive and is a very good doctor for our family

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s the best

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November 12, 2023

5.0

He is very helpful and obvious looked my file before appointment with me today.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Take time to listen and the way explain,easy to understand

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, attentive and he listens to my concerns.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is a very amazing physician. He really takes the time to listen to my health concern.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Ravenna always puts the patient first and will listen to my concerns. If I suggest medication, it is after hearing the rationale from him to make an informed decision.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, attentive and he listens to my concerns and worries.

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September 30, 2023

5.0

Paul is very vigilant in pursuing the cause of my symptoms. He recognized my Vit. B12 deficiency and prescribed injections (which significantly improved my quality of life). He stays on top of my medical issues and identifies the cause and resolution. He is an awesome, empathetic physician.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna was very kind and understanding and made me feel less anxious about my appointment. I wish I could go to him for my usual primary care!

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September 26, 2023

5.0

His Conversational style

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Hard worker, very attentive and he cares about you not only as a patient but as a person as well

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Listens well, thorough and practical.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

He is good at explaining stuff

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September 13, 2023

5.0

I really like Dr Ravenna. He has a caring attitude; is very knowledgeable; and is someone who I regard basically as a good doctor. Iâ€™ve had bad doctors, who donâ€™t listen, misdiagnose, and mis-prescribe.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

He is a responsive, thorough doctor

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Disclosures

Paul A. Ravenna, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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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