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Dennis A. Pessis, MD

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1109 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Urology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 1973
Internship:: Rush University Medical Center - 1974
Residency:: Rush University Medical Center - 1978

Board Certifications

American Board of Urology - Urology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Professor, 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:: Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1109 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

He is an extremely knowledgeable urologist with many years of experience.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Caring and thoughtful.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Very thorough

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April 16, 2024

5.0

A true professional in his field. Takes his time to answer any questions or concerns.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s compassionate, informative, always answers our questions, he cares.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pessis explains everything so well

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pessis is very good at communicating what my urology issues are and what I can do to get the best outcome.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Because he practices medicine as it should be

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Friendly and thorough.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, great bedside manner, and excellent technique.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Seems to care

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Personable and thorough making sure all questions and concerns are addressed.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s a great Doctor. Thorough and thoughtful.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s right and polite. Been with him for over 20 yearsðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Years of experience and quality of care

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pessis and his staff are not only extremely professional but also very attentive to any concerns I may have.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Professional, thorough.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Doctor really understood how to treat my condition.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner. He made me feel comfortable with an uncomfortable situation.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s great. Spends time and goes over everything with you. I havenâ€™t had a problem since Iâ€™ve seen him.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Doc Pessis is a above and beyond caring physician!

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He's been knowledgeable, patient, funny, caring & thoughtful. I couldn't be happier with Dr. Pessis.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and one of the nicest doctors I've ever met

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Kept my husband alive for many more years and help me with Kidney issues

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Very good and friendly

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Excellent clinician with an excellent bedside manner

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pessis is very personable, attentive, and knowledgeable. He cares.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Pessis is great. He is a very thoughtful and thorough doctor who takes the time to listen to your concerns and explain things.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

I have known Dr. Pessis for years and he is a very thorough doctor who I trust.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable Professional Friendly

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January 31, 2024

5.0

I like Dr. Pessis and he is a good doctor.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough and personable

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr Pessis brings to a personal level. I'm completely confident and comfortable under his care.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Experienced and qualified to the highest level

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He is highly competent and leaves no stone unturned when examining me. I always understand my condition because o his thorough and understandable explanations.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Best doctor I have ever had

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Very caring and thorough

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January 24, 2024

5.0

See above.. great urologist

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Very caring and knowledgeable. Takes time to ask questions and explain results and action plan.

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December 25, 2023

5.0

VERY CARING AND PROFFESIONAL

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December 25, 2023

5.0

Extremely competent and great bedside manner.

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December 24, 2023

5.0

Competent, timely, Kindâ€¦ the best!

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December 24, 2023

5.0

Thorough and uses the analytical tools available to help the diagnosis

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December 24, 2023

5.0

There is no one better than Dr Pessis!

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Theyâ€™re awesome

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s the best

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Great team, great care!

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s the best

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December 14, 2023

5.0

High level of Urologist medical competence and respectful, pleasant patient manner.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Very detailed and informative exam.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Thorough and caring

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Professional and personal

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Experienced physician with good communication skills, and thoughtful care

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Excellent diagnostician excellent treatment

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Wise, experienced and relates well

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Answered all my questions. Explained the procedures. Asked questions.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

I've been a patient of his for almost 15 years - top notch.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Pessis is more than a urologist, he is a friend and a genuine man, he treats you like family, ty

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Knows his stuff.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

He listens and does not rush

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Great patient demeanor

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November 07, 2023

5.0

treats you like family

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pessis has taken care of my family members for many years and has been seen us through many issues ending in good results.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, pleasant demeanor.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pessis is very professional. He explains everything about tests and treatments.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Cares about patient. Answers all questions and is patient. I believe he is extremely concerned about patient well being.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Direct personal care.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

Excellent Dr not an alarmist.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pessis is thorough, understanding, a good listener who always answers my questions and addresses my concerns.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

He is through and listens to your problem. He is genuinely concerned.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Experienced, thorough and precise communications

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Professor, Leader, great physician , bedside , or exam room side demeanor simply the best.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Good listener.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Great doctor!

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October 23, 2023

5.0

We like Dr. PESSIS

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October 22, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring physician

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October 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Pessis has been my Urologist for over 15yrs, and has given me the best care and Medical advise.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Kind and knowledgeable.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Professional and responsive to your immediate needs.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pessis has a A+ "bedside manner". He is a valuable asset to your team.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner. Very professional in the care he provides.

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October 08, 2023

5.0

Great smart doc

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October 05, 2023

5.0

He his kind, knowledgeable, Understanding, All posit adjectives.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pessis is highly competent.

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October 04, 2023

5.0

So caring and knowledgable Quality care

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October 03, 2023

5.0

If it was not due to his thorough ways I would not be alive today.

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October 01, 2023

5.0

Excellent Doctor, very friendly

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Pessis is fabulous. Truly cares about his patients. Goes above & beyond to explain everything

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Thoroughly explains what to expect and really listens to whatever concerns I have.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Today I had multiple questions , all were answers with positive honest responses.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

dr is very good

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September 22, 2023

5.0

Caring dr. Listens to questions interested in patient

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s great, but does insist on unnecessary, frequent appointments.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor very caring and passionate for his patients

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Understood my issues and explained them and discussed them with me using terms I could understand - not medical jargon.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

The doctor is very kind Excellent service

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Excellent service and communication

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pessis is very considerate and really cares for his patients. He made me feel very comfortable and informed about diagnosis and procedures. I would recommend him to anyone!

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September 11, 2023

5.0

The man has saved my life on two separate occasions. Good enough?

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Disclosures

Dennis A. Pessis, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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