Paul L. Pickering, MD

Paul L. Pickering, MD

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - 1997
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2000

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pickering is great. He asks questions and takes the time to understand my needs and issues.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He is my favorite doctor that I have ever had. He spends time with me getting to know me and helping me make the right choices

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April 23, 2024

5.0

TRULY CONCERNED FOR ALL YOUR HEALTHCARE NEEDS

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, thorough

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April 20, 2024

5.0

He's wonderful. He listens, he is always oriented toward helping whether that means spending the time to get to the bottom of your problem or like my last visit help get earlier appointments.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Pickering provides thorough care for his patients

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April 19, 2024

5.0

He's a knowledgeable doctor easy to talk to and doesn't talk over your head. Very personable.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pickering listens and truly seems to care about his patients. He’s genuine and has a great bedside manner. Great doctor!

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He listens ND tries to come up with solutions.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He take good care of me

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He's the best. Wish he was at the new location on Irving Park

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April 15, 2024

5.0

He was absolutely incredible. Was personable, friendly and LISTENED to me and gave me thoughtful feedback. He wasn’t quick to push invasive testing. My friend referred me to him because he’s so wonderful and I am very thankful for that recommendation.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Pickering is an excellent doctor. Knowledgable, thorough and communicates well (easy to understand)

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April 10, 2024

5.0

He is smart, truly cares, and takes the time and effort to ensure I’m healthy and to figure out anything that might be of concern. Great overall human being too.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable doctor who obviously listens well and stays informed on best practices.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Pickering is personal, knowledgeable, and reasonable.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Really great! I'm glad I met with him. He has a really good vibe and he was really informative and thorough.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner and helpful with explanation and reasoning behind diagnosis. Never felt as if I was being rushed through the experience / examination.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Pickering performs the very highest level of medical care. He carefully listens to patients concerns and correctly diagnoses the very best treatment for medical care. He is extremely personable and I highly respect him not only for his medical knowledge and patient care but also for ability to communicate at a level that a patient can understand. To me he is impeccably the very best physician one can privileged enough to be a patient. I would rate him 10+++ NMH is much better to have him!!

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pickering was very helpful and really took his time to listen and brainstorm a solution and path forward for the issues I am having

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Always with a smile and genuine concern. Provides regular updates and education.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

He’s top-notch in every respect that I can think of: attentive, caring, invested in the moment, exceptionally thorough, more than ready to take extra time and steps (for example, looking up the phone numbers of specialists he recommended for me). Need I add that his competence comes shining through?

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Super thorough. Spent a ton of time with me. Very nice.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

One of the best doctors I’ve ever worked with.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

very concerned about his patients health

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pickering listens and is extremely knowledgeable

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Best. Doctor. Ever. He is intelligent, kind, caring, compassionate. Grateful he’s my doctor.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Cuts to the chase Personable Truly cares Loves his job (easy to see)

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Personable, tries not to rush

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Good rapport.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

The best primary care doctor that I have ever had.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Explains everything very thoroughly

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Can't do a 20!

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Same as above. Good listener and answered questions so I could easily understand

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He is thorough and thoughtful and kind.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Only not going to 10 because I’m selfish & don’t want to wait longer for appointments. He’s been my primary for years for a reason. I trust him. He takes a noticeable interest in what I am saying or asking.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Very personable and great listener. Good memory and is present and extremely helpful.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He pays attention to details.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Very understanding

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Knowledable

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February 14, 2024

5.0

I felt heard and felt empathy from my PCP regarding a sensitive matter

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pickering is a fabulous doctor!

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Fr Pickering is a caring and knowledgeable pjysician. J

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He is a thorough and wonderful doctor

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February 08, 2024

5.0

I have recommended him to others, they love him and one was not able to get him as a primary because of his scheduling.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

very professional,knowledgeable,friendly,

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February 05, 2024

5.0

I’ve been seeing Dr Pickering for over a decade and every visit is enjoyable and leads down a path of answers.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Professional doctor that is very attentive.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Great guy, listens well

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He listens and offers practical solutions for all my medical needs. I feel I can talk to him about any concern without judgment. Great temperament.

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January 30, 2024

4.0

He's good

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He listens, he cares, and he is incredibly knowledgeable

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pickering is a great PCP. It truly feels like he cares. He is great at answering questions and explaining things relative to my care.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent bedside manner and communicator. Listens to patients needs and concerns and puts you at ease

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pickering has all of the qualities you would want in your primary care physician.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

He was great! Warm, friendly, informative.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

He’s an amazing doctor. I feel secure in his care.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Listens well, friendly, knowledgeable

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Takes time to learn about patients

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January 13, 2024

5.0

Like I said before, he’s an excellent doctor

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He is been the best PCP I have had. He pays attention to my concerns and works with me to work toward a resolution the what brought me to see him. He is very easy to open up to about all my health care needs

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Omg he is fabulous Listens well explained all my questions

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pickering was very supportive, excellent bedside manner, and was incredibly patient with my questions and ensuring the best possible care for my case

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pickering is great. He took time to listen and talk through all my issues.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Doc spent the time and was fully engaged, very helpful

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Great doctor! Very caring and knowledgeable.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

He listens and is compassionate. I never feel rushed out of the office.

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December 17, 2023

5.0

dr spent a lot if time, listened and was very professional yet personable

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December 14, 2023

5.0

He’s responsive, thoughtful and caring.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Dr.Pickering is my all time favorite doctor. Dr.Pickering is very understanding and an amazing doctor.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

The care that I receive for both physical and emotional problems.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Great personal attention. Very thorough evaluation of my medical issues. He is awesome.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering takes the time to lis to your difficulties and is knowledgeable in helping to resolve the issues.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

He listens, and very thurow

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November 28, 2023

5.0

He’s a good listener and responsive.

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November 23, 2023

5.0

Confident

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November 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is one of the few remaining docs who DOES NOT RUSH! He listens carefully, is very sensitive, empathetic,.. and of course, BRILLIANT. I trust him with my health implicitly & am SO fortunate!!

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner and keeps abreast of current practice

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Convenient to get in and he always takes time to listen. Has been very helpful in helping me deal with number of concerns

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November 09, 2023

5.0

He listens alot and always asked the right questions With a straight answer

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering is an excellent Dr He is all of the right things!

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November 09, 2023

5.0

good listener,good personality and eager to get you the help you need

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November 07, 2023

5.0

He takes his time to understand my concerns. And, he gives good advice.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Listens

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is attentive, knowledgeable, helpful, and empathetic.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Friendly professional Knowledgeable

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Great doctor, cares and shows. Great relationship.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is alway very kind and answers all of my questions with care and full attention. He is thoughtful and eases my anxiety when seeing him.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

He is always professional with me but does not talk over my head. He explains things well and answers all my questions.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

He takes time with you. Listens to you. Recommends correct care. And together we make my care. I listen every time and so far have followed every recommendation he has given me. And he's just a nice guy

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering has a great bedside manner.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

He’s a doctor who takes the time and listens.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Pickering has a persona relates and explains everything to you so you understand what is told to you. You can ask questions and he will help you make a choice on what to do.

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October 14, 2023

5.0

GREAT DOCTOR!!!!

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Is very professional, knowledgeable and cares about his patients.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is always attentive and personable. I feel comfortable talking with him. He stayed late to address an issue I was having. I appreciate that he puts patient care first.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

He is an excellent Doctor. Very patient, thorough and knowledgeable.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

He is a good doctor and you can tell he cares

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Friendly and knowledgeable. Takes good care of me

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October 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pickering is fantastic! Gave a lot of information on how to improve my overall health.

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Disclosures

Paul L. Pickering, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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