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Joseph S. Emmons, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1998
Residency:: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 2001

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

McHenry Hospital

Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0

5.0

1947 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr emmons listens and recommends different options to health needs

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April 21, 2024

5.0

He is easy to talk to and he remembers. Iâ€™m so happy he was recommended to me. Iâ€™ll never switch doctors again

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April 20, 2024

4.0

I like him and seems to care. Explains things to me.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He listens to concerns and advises us how to proceed with referrals if necessary.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons is a fantastic physician. Every time I see him, he explains everything in depth and always makes sure I understand the plan of care for me.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

He has been my doctor for 20 yrs. I respect his opinion.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and reassuring manner. Listenâ€™s to concerns and follows up with treatments needed.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons listens to my concerns answers my questions and is very knowledgeable in topics I brought to him.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

He listens and explains all concerns. He is very personable.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons goes above and beyond for his clients. He listens and explains everything very well. Dr. Emmons bedside manners are A+.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Emmons is completely thorough. He looks beyond the present symptoms at the big picture to check if there could be any further complications. He then explains everything in great detail so I completely understand why he is ordering a specific test. I also appreciate how concerned & caring he is! Heâ€™s above excellent. As an RN who has worked with many doctors in my 50 years experience, Dr Emmons stands out as one of the best!

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr.Emmons and Amber and the nurses are all excellent.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons is very personable and takes the time to answer my concerns and questions.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Kind and professional

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Best doctor ever

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He saw me without an appointment to relieve my pain

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons has excellent interpersonal and diagnostic skills

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Personable and thorugh..

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Personable and knowledge

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He's a [ ] good Doctor and a good guy!

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons is a good internist.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s been my doctor for years. I trust him and that he has my best interests in mind.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

I have been seeing him for years. He is easy to talk with and listen. He answers any questions I may have and always explains clearly any treatments, medications, etc that may be necessary.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Emmons is an excellent doctor. He really listens and he makes eye contact with you. He answers your questions and gives you good advice. I wish everyone had a doctor as good and caring as Dr Emmons.

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March 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Joseph Emmons is an excellent physician who is very knowledgeable, very thorough and an excellent listener. He is invested in the wellbeing of his patients.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons always take time to talk with me. I never feel rushed. I appreciate how he gives me medical advice.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

He evaluated labs quickly, has good advice, does push drugs but discusses options and reasons

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Answers all my questions.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. Very knowledgeable and attentive. Great to have found him as a doctor.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons takes his time with you and listens to his patients but also really wants to you be healthy.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons is professional, friendly, and deeply knowledgeable. He asks questions, listens, and responds accordingly. He explains why and how to address health issues.

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March 10, 2024

5.0

I like Dr. Emmons.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Very professional and personable

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent Dr and caring

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Professional, personable, knowledgeable, caring.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmonâ€˜s response to every question or problem I might have about my health.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

He rocks! Great Dr who cares

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and dose not rush you

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He's one of the good guys.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Takes his time with patients and explains procedures clearly

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Dr is very knowledgeable and caring doctor. He always takes his time to listen to your concerns. He is a very good doctor and I have been his patient for years.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s a very good doctor. He is kind and cares about what the patient has to say. Makes the visit more comfortable. I actually have referred my daughter to see him

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February 28, 2024

1.0

I like my Dr. He works well for me.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Highly professional and very good with patients.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Soooo down to earth and ACTUALLY LISTENS to you

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February 26, 2024

5.0

I like him

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Emmons is always kind and attentive. He never acts like he is in a hurry. He works with me to find solutions for my health problems. I have complete confidence in him.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

He scores a perfect 10 in ALL aspects as a doctor..............the best.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

friendly concerned capable

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February 21, 2024

5.0

He is caring, attentive, knowledgeable and heâ€™s our favorite Dr in the area, by far!

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Emmons is very thorough

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He is very easy to talk to and he takes time to listen to your issues And discusses what can be done.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and concerned about everything I was interested in concerning my health

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Great listener, empathetic, very knowledgeable. Never makes me feel rushed.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Excellent, professional & caring!

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Professional, helpful and caring.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

I feel he is very professional and so is his staff so I think my recommending him to someone, they would like him.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Very thorough doctor switched my doctor just for him

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February 14, 2024

5.0

He made changes to my meds and explained the reasons very clearly. His office staff was also very quick to report lab results and respond to messages.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Emmons is the best. Yes to recommending him

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personal

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February 13, 2024

5.0

For my first visit I appreciated the time he took talking with me. It was refreshing not to feel rushed and actually having a two way conversation.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable very friendly and listens very well.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Caring and considerate.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Truly cares

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Very smart, excellent beside manner and takes concerns seriously and thinks through them with you!

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s a wonderful, caring doctor.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

One of the best primary care physicians I've had over the course of seventy years. Makes patients feel comfortable, listens to their concerns, asks great questions. Feel very confident in his expertise.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. Listens. Follows through. Can count on his good advice and recommendations.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Level headed. Open minded. Easy to communicate with. Knows what he is doing.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

First time seeing him. It was very obvious that he reviewed my records. He was extremely thorough with questions about my family health he answered all my questions his staff was kind and thorough as well. All around great visit

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February 01, 2024

5.0

So personal and caring in his approach to patient care!

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Above! He knows his stuff. He acts quickly.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Always pleasant and willing to listen, followed by knowledgeable care.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmonâ€™s takes the time to listen to your health concern and finds a possible solution.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

listens to your problems and helps

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Concerned

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He is very nice and explained everything to me and he cared.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons spends time with me and listens and then explains. He is very thorough, and kind.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to. Not officious. Answers all questions.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

He takes the time to listen and offer relevant advice.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

He's a great patient advocate!

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Emmons is awesome. He is a good listener and takes the time to talk with his patients.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Good friendly care!

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Listens and explains thouroughly.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons is great.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Great Guy.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring fantastic listener. Could not have been a better visit with him. Followed up with conversation items.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s prompt. Heâ€™s thorough. Heâ€™s open to discussion. My cholesterol was high. He offered medication that i didnâ€™t want to take, so instead we discussed diet. Also discussed options of cologuard vs colonoscopy. I appreciate options. And i appreciate attempts to avoid medications when theyâ€™re not needed

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, calm

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Everything went as expected

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January 18, 2024

5.0

He is very caring and listens to everything. He really shows concern and wants to help. I feel very confident and comfortable with him.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

He is interested in helping me stay healthy.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Emmons is very compassionate, knowledgeable and friendly. He makes me feel comfortable with my health concerns and really understands and listens to me.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Professional and compassionate as always

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January 15, 2024

5.0

I would want my family & friends to have a doctor who really listens & cares about his patients.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

He is very caring, always listens to what you have to say or ask.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Emmons is an outstanding doctor! He takes time to listen to any & all issues. He is a very attentive & compasionate doctor.

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Disclosures

Joseph S. Emmons, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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