Douglas F. Penate, MD
Primary Specialty
Internal Medicine
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Practice Focus Areas
- Adult Medicine
- Cholesterol Management
- Comprehensive Primary Care
- Diabetes
- Elder Care
- Gay and Lesbian Healthcare
- Heart Disease Prevention
- Preventive Medicine
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2011
- Residency:
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Loyola University Medical Center - 2014
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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1853 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
April 26, 2024
5.0 star star star star starAn amazing doctor who takes the time to help me understand what my test results mean and what my best course or options are. He and his team are always available for questions via the portal, I never feel like I can’t get an answer.
April 05, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. Pénate is a very attentive physician and has wonderful bedside matters. My father did not speak much during his initial visit with him but when he got home he told my mother he was very happy with his new doctor. Especially, Dr. Penate’s sense of humor.
March 22, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. Penate is an excellent doctor, attentive to every question and always answering clearly. He cares about my well-being as his patient, he is not in a hurry to see me and answer every question. He is simply the best doctor I have ever had.
March 22, 2024
5.0 star star star star starI’m a complex medical patient, who also happens to be a PA. He has provided the right balance of medical skill, compassion, and efficiency in managing my health as a partner. I learn how to be a better PCP by just observing.
March 11, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. Penate is my trusted healthcare advocate, advisor, practitioner and friend. He is caring, thoughtful and well-informed. My well-being and personal outcomes have totally benefitted from his valued leadership.
February 06, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. Penate is great. He spends the right amount of time getting to know what is going on. He explains everything very clearly. I appreciate his quick review of my test results and his clear explanation of what they mean.
January 07, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. Penate asks excellent questions and thoroughly reviews my history to diagnose. He follows up promptly, and I can always get his answers and tear comments through MyChart. His staff is excellent also.
December 21, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. D is easy to talk to. When I’m finished whining and complaining 😀 he sets me straight and puts me on the correct course of action. I’m 100% confident in him and his abilities. I’m thankful for him and his dedication. I always feel better leaving!
December 16, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Penaté is an exemplary physician. He is competent, personable and caring professional. He takes time to listen and explain all recommendations with appropriate focus on important life style changes and not just on lab work and medications.
Disclosures
Douglas F. Penate, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.
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.