Monika McLain, MD

Monika McLain, MD

4.9 
1559 ratings  Read Reviews
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Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Michigan Medical School - 1988
Residency:
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center - 1991
University of Chicago - 1994

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

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4.9
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1559 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain really listens to what you have to say, and tries to solve the issue you're having.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

She is great, needs more doctors like her.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

She answered and explained in details all questions and concerns. She’s always on time.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain is such a wonderful doctor. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and caring!

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain listens to my concerns and discusses everything with me. She makes suggestions which I feel are best for me.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

See above plus the fact that she is not judgmental when I know there are things I should be doing but haven’t been consistent in doing them.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Communicates well Very thorough with exam Professional Empathetic

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April 14, 2024

5.0

I trust her and she listens to my concerns.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

I count my blessings that I was lucky to get Dr Monika McLain as my PCP. She has always provided me with wonderful care and especially listens to all my concerns and issues.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

She’s a great doctor

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain is great, gives time for question and answers

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain is very kind and thorough

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Dr McClain is very thorough and thoughtful with me. She shows great compassion and looks to find the best solutions. She looks at the whole picture.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Great with patients

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April 04, 2024

5.0

See above. Love Dr McLain, great doctor.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain is a really gifted Primary Care Practitioner. She always comes In having read notes and is prepared for the discussion. I feel I am in good care. Her manner is always displays caring and she explains the plan of action and the reasons.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor who is genuinely interested in me and provides clear communication regarding my health and her recommendations.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to and she listens and gives practical advice.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain Has been my doctor for over 40 years. I trust her with my health. She is very thorough and a one of a kind doctor. She always has my health and her best interest and encourage me to do the same.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

She is excellent and thorough

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain listens, is observant, and is an expert in patient care.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

I would highly recommend Dr. Monika McLain for internal medicine care. Dr. McLain is easy to talk to with regards to my medical issues. Dr. McLain listened intently to my healthcare needs, while providing quality medical care for me. Dr. Monika McLain recommended a treatment plan to help heal from my medical issue. Dr. McLain is extremely intelligent. Dr. McLain is always, always supportive with listening to my healthcare needs.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain listens and assesses concerns.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and cares

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain takes time to explain and listen about any concerns

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March 27, 2024

5.0

She is kind, compassionate, and caring.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

She’s kind caring and thorough.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Very thorough. Takes as much time as she can given facility expectations of patient load.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She was great. Sympathetic to my issues

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She’s caring and educated

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Highly knowledgeable and show genuine care and concern. Great follow up and gives detailed, clear instructions.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Professional service

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, listens, always looking for ways to improve any condition bothering me

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March 16, 2024

5.0

See takes time with you and care about you well being. She works with you to setup a plan to see what works and if not she goes to the next step. With me she always as me what I think.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

I highly recommend Dr. Monika McLain for anyone needing internal medicine care. Dr. McLain is extremely dedicated with the care and well being to me as a patient. Dr. McLain intently listens to my health concerns. Dr. McLain then answers questions and develops a treatment plan needed for my recovery. I truly respect and admire Dr. Monika McLain’s commitment and professional care as a physician.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

I always receive excellent care. I can’t refer my friends because she’s not accepting new patients.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain is very knowledgeable, thorough and caring. Dr. McLain has been my doctor for several years and is an excellent physician.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain is our primary Dr for 30 years of course we recommended and we will do again

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Super physician. Extremely knowledgeable. Highly professional. A wonderful caregiver.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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February 28, 2024

5.0

She listens to me & is concerned about my wellbeing

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February 27, 2024

5.0

See above. Also the front desk ladies are wonderful.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain is very thorough, kind and easy to talk to. She genuinely cares and I definitely feel like she is making sure every aspect of my health is taken seriously.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain is the best. So knowledgeable, patient, kind and I would recommend her to anyone.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

I’ve been a patient for 15 years and she’s very professional and listens to concerns

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain listens and exhibits genuine care for her patients.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Very helpful

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Good communicator Explains everything Good care

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Spends time discussing ways to improve my health. Is kind and cares.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Very caring and takes time to talk and explain what needs to be done

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February 12, 2024

5.0

She spends a good amount of time with you and explains everything so you can understand.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

150%, Dr. McLain is very personable and easy to share your health issues with and she provided good advice. She cares about her patients and take the time for them even when she was behind schedule. We need more doctors like Dr. McLain.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

She is thorough and cares.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind!

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February 08, 2024

5.0

I have recommended her in the past

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain always gives her full attention. She listens and problems solves with me and does not talk at me but to me

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain is a highly experienced Primary Care Doctor who uses facts and data to make medical decisions. She keeps up to date with the other Doctors who are part of my care team. feel I am in good hands.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Again very professional - very cautious to make sure my treatment is right. Explaining everything well

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Common sense holistic view.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Competent; caring; knowledgeable

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January 31, 2024

5.0

She is absolutely the best

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January 30, 2024

5.0

She is very patient and through.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

I feel Dr. McLain takes her time and actively listens. She cares for the whole patient.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Dr is super great

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain is so thorough and clearly states her findings and action plans

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January 27, 2024

5.0

She has treated me for years and I have never been disappointed in her care.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain is an absolute professional who always cares about my situation and about my overall health.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr mclain..went over my Rx history..and explained normal meds not to take with paxlovid..and which to check BP before taking BP meds..she was complete and checked recent health concerns

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Very thorough with my exam

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Listens, discusses, thorough, responsive

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Love Dr. McLain. Always thorough, takes time with you & extremely caring

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain is very knowledgeable, thoughtful and thorough.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain is very kind, compassionate, and caring.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr McLain listens closely and takes a whole brain approach to understanding your needs. I trust her; she's been my doc for many years now.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and attentive.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

She’s very good and doesn’t rush you.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Thorough and great communication skills

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January 11, 2024

5.0

She’s been my doctor since 1996 I think and I am very happy for having her. She answers all my emails/questions very promptly. She’s very helpful.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain is such a great doctor patient , very accurate she listens to you. Thank you for having such a great doctor.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

My doctor spends a lot of time with me discussing my symptoms and creating plans for treatment and explaining her rationale. I feel like she cares and doesn’t rush through appointments

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Very caring and thorough.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. McLain always takes time for you. She does not rush you out of an appt no matter how far she is behind. She gives all the time needed for a visit whether it is for a short appt or a physical

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December 29, 2023

5.0

She great, she’s knowledgeable and thorough

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December 27, 2023

5.0

If I could give her a 20 I would! Jus the most thorough & caring doctor you could ever possibly ask for

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December 21, 2023

5.0

She tries her best to take care of my health concerns

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Good all round physician. Attentive and professional.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Awesome and intelligent she solve my heath issue I always prefer her

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December 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. McLain has been my internist for approximately 30 years. She is always thorough and patient anytime I have an appointment. She never rushes through any procedure; she listens to me and I have complete confidence in her judgement.

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December 16, 2023

5.0

She listens to your concerns.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

She listens, she’s compassionate & extremely thorough. Just the best

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr McLain listens and uses the data from labs to help address all of my concerns.

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December 10, 2023

5.0

friendly, attentive. works w/ my lifestyle

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December 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Monika McLain is being my primary physician for many years. She is an exceptional specialist with amazing intuition and attitude. She is very caring and attentive to my health issues and needs. I am very thankful to have her as my health provider.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Very successful in treating patients to their satisfaction.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

She listens, very thorough, explaining everything. Always has suggestions to help improve my health. Caring!

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor of medicine. Explains and discuss with patient her recommendations.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. McLain’s experience is evident. She’s intelligent and knows medicine! She is also very caring and personable. She knows her craft! I know that I’m in good hands when I see her!

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Helpful, attentive, an excellent doctor.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Expertise, thoroughness of exam.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and easy to talk to.

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Monika McLain, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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