Jason I. Primer, MD

Jason I. Primer, MD

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1996
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1999

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, 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 Memorial Hospital

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April 27, 2024

5.0

He is one of the best doctors I’ve ever had. I’m 80 years old and have had many. He addresses every concern and never seems to be too busy or hurried to address your concerns. He follows up to make sure issues are resolved.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Very thoughtful and balanced attention to my concerns.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer listens to issues, discusses possible treatment plans and/or next step. Bedside manner instills confidence in quality of care. Excellent doctor

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Great doctor and staff

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Has Wonderful bedside manner. He Cares!!

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer is always thoughtful, thorough and a compassionate physician.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

I continue to vote for Dr. Primer to be the next/new Surgeon General of The United States. Whoever is reading this should tell him.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Primer is the best.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

I believe he is the best. He always has answers to questions and gives immediate advice

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer is thoughtful, his examinations are always thorough, and he absolutely seems to care about his patients.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Doctor Primer has been my primary doctor for the last two years . He is an outstanding doctor who cares about his patients. He takes his time and you do not feel like he is rushing you out the door . The follow up to my medical issues by Doctor Primer are fantastic. He stays on issues until you are comfortable with results He is doctor that I would recommend to family and friends

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer is truly outstanding. Very pleasant, engaging personality. He is very knowledgeable and answers all of my questions in language I can easily understand!

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Primer is our family physician

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April 07, 2024

5.0

He listens, he is thourough, and has a good bedside manner.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Dr primer has been my doctor for 25 years. He’s the best of the best! I travel from another state to see him because I know I will receive top notch care.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

He listens well is smart and comes up with solutions

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He's on time. Patient and listens.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

very comfortable being his patient. He’s very good.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Primer is an excellent care giver. Great listener and developing actionable plans to my health problems and goals

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April 01, 2024

5.0

As I stated, Dr. Primer is the very best physician that has taken care of me at NMFF.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

I trust his expertise and I think he is genuinely caring. He takes time to listen and understand my concerns.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer is wonderful and has been my doctor for more than 20 years. He always helps me with recommendations for my condition that have worked for me a lot over the years.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Primer. He is my PCP and my sons. Both my daughters have been his patients. Both live out of state now.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Good practitioner. Knowledgeable and polite

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He is my doctor he cares about me and he has a kind way of making me calm. He tells me in a language I can understand when I ask questions. I don't work downtown anymore. I could go closer to home but I know he takes good care of my health.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor who listens to you and answer your questions as well as addressing your needs,

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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March 25, 2024

5.0

He’s an excellent primary care physician very through and understands his patients

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Very professional and answered your questions . Takes his time to listen to your questions.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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March 22, 2024

5.0

He has a great relationship with his patients, As far as I can see, he’s concerned about their well being . he’s professional and doesn’t make you dread going to the Doctor No matter what the diagnosis is.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

He is the best

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March 22, 2024

5.0

He is the best internal medicine physician. Knowledge, professional, and compassionate towards his patients. I have referred my co-workers to him. One of them had retired and continues to see him as her PCP. The other one who doesn't work at NM any longer. Still continues to see him. That says a lot about him as a PCP.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Primer is a great doctor that takes time to listen and gives timely advice

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March 20, 2024

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Primer's for a long time. He is consistent in method of treatment and care.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Great communication, care and understanding of health concerns and care.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr PRIMER is very kind and knowledgeable, he listens to your concerns and addresses them

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Thorough professional with great bedside demeanor.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

As mentioned above, Dr Jason Primer is very professional, compassionate, and attentive to all of my concerns. If my physical issues needs are out of his profession he provides medical alternatives and provides referrals to address any medical concerns. He also follows up with an appointment to return to him for an overall evaluation.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer is extremely thorough and explains his assessments clearly. He is also very good at putting patients at ease.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

He just a wonderful Doctor to all very pleasant. And good at what he does. He doesn’t try to gaslight you.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer knows his patients and takes quality time with them

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March 08, 2024

5.0

He is a doctor who listens to you, explains to you... you really feel that he cares.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Really cares

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March 08, 2024

5.0

He is great.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He often makes me feel better. He listens well.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Very observant and attentive. Asks questions. Makes suggestions. I am impressed!

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer always takes the time to really hear how you are feeling and is conscientious and cares for you. I trust him completely!

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February 28, 2024

5.0

He is genuinely concerned and a true professional with a personal touch.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He’s an excellent doctor

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Excellent services, bedside manner, explains everything and listens.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Primer is the best! He’s thoughtful, a good listener and trustworthy.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer is an amazing doctor, would recommend to anyone

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February 21, 2024

5.0

He's very knowledgeable in his field and very cordial to his patients and staff.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

He’s professional and personable. He explains each procedure. He also has a great personality.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

I felt that Dr. Primer listened to my concerns. I appreciated his conservative approach to take one step at a time, but still keeping things moving forward to help solve my concerns and reason for the visit.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Great doctor, listens and good advice once problems were presented.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Thorough and knowledgeable.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

He was knowledgeable and empathetic

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Takes the time to listen and he is very thorough in addressing issues

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Primer is an awesome doctor very involved in his care.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Best doctor

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He is thorough and attentive. He takes an interest in his patients and is an extremely personable physician.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer is very personable and genuinely care about my health.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Relaxed, knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Thorough, caring, patient, perceptive

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February 09, 2024

5.0

I have known him many years, a good and caring professional.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

He is the best meets all my needs and high expectations

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February 02, 2024

5.0

He’s amazing. Help me change my life.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer listens to his patients. He provides excellent service to meet the needs of his patients. He's someone I've trusted to provide appropriate recommendations to better and improve my health.

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January 31, 2024

4.0

Personable and thorough

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He is outstanding. Knowledgeable, kind, caring. He has been my husband's doctor for many years, and we fully trust him with our son.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer is a great physician. He's the no. 1 primary doctor at NW Memorial - very knowledgeable, thorough, and patient friendly.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

He listens, he is attentive and patient.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Jason Primer is a highly skilled and compassionate primary care physician. His thorough approach to healthcare, attentive listening, and commitment to patient well-being make him an excellent choice for comprehensive medical care.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Primer is always very caring and very thorough and explanatory

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January 16, 2024

5.0

A 110% doctor, physician and great guy ! ! !

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January 15, 2024

5.0

DR. Jason Primer is an excellent Doctor and very knowledgeable and professional.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

He is a wonderfully good and well jnfomed primary physician.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Excellent knowledge and care. Listens and gives options

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. He puts one at ease. Knows his stuff.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Provides good information and recommendations for specialist are good choices

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January 12, 2024

5.0

I have been a patient with Dr. Primer for years and trust him completely. He takes time to listen to all concerns and I appreciate all the questions he asks. A+ on bedside manner.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr, Primer is an excellent doctor.... easy to talk to and is not an alarmist... he is very comforting to me whenever I see him.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Efficient, no nonsense, thorough

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very caring and empathetic

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Dr primer by far is the best doctor I have encountered at northwestern. He is professional, thorough and thoughtful in his healthcare approach.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Primer is very knowledgeable and professional. I have been a patient of Dr. Primer for years. He has always provided me with excellent medical care and compassion!

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January 05, 2024

5.0

How he relates and and explains. He's very thorough and has patience.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Ease of getting an appointment I like my doctor because he listens to me He spends adequate time with me

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Jason has been my primary care doctor for over 25 years .. there’s a reason I stayed with him and it’s all positive.!

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Great Dr. Always going that extra mile to educate his pts. Always with a infectious Smile! So happy to have him as my Dr. !!

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December 24, 2023

5.0

I've been a patient of Dr. Primer for over 20 years and have come to value his opinion and any treatment plan that he suggests in my overall health and concerns.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable and personable. He familiarizes himself with your history before he comes in

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Quality, professional service

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Primer is a very knowledgeable and competent physician who takes the time to review the various aspects of my personal health.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Primer is very thorough and he is realistic when talking with patients

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December 14, 2023

5.0

I like him. He’s efficient, and is willing to spend whatever time is necessary - I like his bedside manner which, to me, is very important.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Appreciate Dr. Primer's thorough approach and engaging manner

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Jason I. Primer, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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