Elizabeth M. Retzer, MD

Elizabeth M. Retzer, MD

4.9 
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2008
Residency:
University of Chicago - 2011
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2014
University of Chicago - 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern 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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4.9
4.9 

1344 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 27, 2024

5.0

Great doctor!

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April 27, 2024

5.0

She is amazing and takes the time needed to go over everything.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Retzer is caring and genuinely concerned. She is friendly and very professional. I am so thankful to be under her care.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Very personable, patience with all questions with very understandable answers. Genuinely seems to care about her patient.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

She listens to my issues & treats them professionally.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Efficiency, Professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, personable, great staff

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Personable

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Caring

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April 18, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Great heart doctor. Easy to talk with and is genuinely concerned about my health

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April 18, 2024

5.0

She has been great.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

I got the best of care

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Good personality, listens to you, no nonsense

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Answered my questions without an attitude

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April 12, 2024

5.0

I felt confident in her ability to perform the procedure and not nearly as nervous as I had been

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April 12, 2024

5.0

She’s compassionate and really wants to do what’s best for you. Never rushes and listens to your concerns

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Takes time to listen and answer questions .

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Retzer was able to prescribe a medication to stabilize my heart. Recommended further testing to be sure my heart is ok. She answered all my questions and made me feel less anxiety about this situation.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Extremely Professional.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

She listens to you about your concerns, and lets you know what she thinks and keeps you informed, she is a great physician.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

I am lucky to be alive and Dr. Retzer is so awesome and we have referred her to many people!

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April 04, 2024

5.0

She very very profesional she listed she always take care you she device everything any questions do you want to ask for she explain test results or medications if you need to I like her so friendly

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March 25, 2024

5.0

She was thorough, professional, knowledgeable, listened and completely answered all of my needs and concerns.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Retzer is very courteous and professional. She has a good understanding of her department's technical capability.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She is awesome. Dr Retzer paid attention to my needs.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Retzer’s bedside manner is genuine compassion. It’s clear she wants me to feel better and is ready to help figure out what is causing me problems.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Just wonderful

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She’s a wonderful and caring doctor! She answers all my questions and makes sure I’m treated with all I need before I leave her office

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Very patient with explanations and questions; fantastic, friendly personality and ses genuinely concerned for her patients. I have already recommended her one hour after our meeting today.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

As above and explained things in an understandable manner.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Competent, personable and a pleasure to work with.

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March 09, 2024

4.0

This was a first meeting but she asked many questions and arranged a test for me.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Retzer is fantastic. She is very talented and knowledgeable. She listens to me as a patient and my concerns and takes the time to address them. I feel like I have a voice in my care which I appreciate. She cares and is a good person. Highly recommend her!

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Explained everything in simple terms and gave me choices for my test.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Thorough review , plan of action. Spent time to explain

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Just simply a great doctor!

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March 01, 2024

5.0

She listens to me and she involves me in health care decisions

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Excellent cardiologist! Very intelligent, informative, honest…and a great sense of humor. We trust her.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

An excellent Dr. Very friendly and answers all your questions.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Personable and to the point.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor. Has done 2 successful procedures on me.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

She understands her practice.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Retzer is caring and honest, she always makes me feel confident and comfortable.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

She knows what she’s doing, she comes from a good school and my old neighborhood, I trust her, and I value her work, recommendations and referrals

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Takes the time when available to consider the best approach forward. I feel like the most important patient, and suspect that is how all patients feel

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Friendly, informative, caring

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. RETZER rocks it!

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February 16, 2024

5.0

She is the best Dr I have ever seen. So informative, caring and funny

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February 15, 2024

4.0

She is very pleasant and professional

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She was very patient and explained everything well

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Good dr

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February 10, 2024

5.0

She is a very caring person and I am confident that her care will keep me heart healthy for a very long time.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

I really like Dr. Retzer, but disappointed in how today’s interaction went

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February 05, 2024

5.0

This was my first visit to to Dr. Retzer & I love her! She is knowledgeable, personable and does not speak in medical terms but makes it easy to understand what the issues are. Staff is great too!

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February 01, 2024

5.0

good doctor

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February 01, 2024

5.0

She is great.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

I feel she truly cares about my care.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

She is interested in what I ask & she is very nice & comes highly recommended & rightfully so

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Retzer is very kind. She listens to my concerns and questions and explains things very clearly. I appreciate those qualities.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

She's very thorough, knowledgeable, professional and easy to talk to.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Elizabeth is a cardioGod

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Very good rapport with patients.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Retzer seems very knowledgeable, listens to you questions and responds in a way you can understand.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

I think she’s great!

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Competency.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

She is honest and takes time to explain what is going on with your healthcare.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

She’s very thorough and explains everything. Very easy to talk to

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable. Caring.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

She was very down to earth and took a lot of time explaining my condition. I felt secure on her suggestion to change one of my blood pressure meds.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She cares

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Retzer is the best doctor I have ever encountered during the caring of my elderly mother. The time and compassion she gives to her patients is priceless.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Knew her stuff and answered every question with knowledge and understanding.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and friendly. Answers all your questions.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

Great

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Professional! Excellent bedside manner. Was concerned with my mental state as well as my personal health.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Very nice 🙂

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January 04, 2024

5.0

She has earned my trust. Her treatment has brought my related blood levels into complete compliance with standards.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor! It’s clear Dr. Retzer cares about her patients - a good listener and takes the time to explain information clearly and thoroughly. Highly recommended.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Explained ssymptoms and procedures. Not in a rush. Friendly and humorous

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, thoroughly explains issues,

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She vey attendant listen all my course on my healthy very very pretensional doctor

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Expertise in her specialty and friendly, personable demeanor.

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December 29, 2023

5.0

The best

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Friendly, explains everything in simple terms that I can understand. She makes me feel confident and comfortable with questions.

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December 25, 2023

5.0

Shows genuine concern for all my activity

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Retzer is very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. Also very friendly, personal and caring.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Caring

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December 21, 2023

5.0

She listens to your concerns and takes her time and she explains everything to you

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Great personality. Took time to become aquatinted at new patient visit

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Retzer was super nice and patience with me.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Doc was super engaged, knowledgeable, patient, and helpful while collaborative yet provided expert advice

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to and very qualified. I trust her with my care.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Personable, good listener, competent.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Retzer is always professional and extremely understanding. My appts are never rushed and all my concerns are clearly addressed.

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor, explained everything in detail.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

She is smart and never in a hurry. Answered all of questions.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

She listened and communicated very well

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Retzer takes time to answer all questions. She eases any worries that have. I feel that she orders the appropriate tests at the proper times to keep up to date on my condition.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

I feel like she saved my life

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December 08, 2023

5.0

She’s the best

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Disclosures

Elizabeth M. Retzer, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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