Howard Axe, MD

Howard Axe, MD

4.7 
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Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University - 1989
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1992

Board Certifications

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

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

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4.7
4.7 

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April 22, 2024

5.0

He is Objective in his evaluation and takes the time to make sure you understand what advice he is giving you.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Axe is the best family doctor my wife and I have ever had in our 70 plus years, very thorough, knowledgeable and professional!

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Axe was great, just great. Explained everything very well. He had a good “bed side manner” and sense of humor I needed.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Axe has good bedside manner , he takes his time investigating health concerns, he doesn’t downplay the symptoms, he educates and provides resources. I work as a director nursing at a 5 star CMS rated facility and I am not easy to impress, I give Dr Axe a double thumbs up!

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April 15, 2024

5.0

The doctor is very patient with one

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April 10, 2024

5.0

I always get an honest and detailed answer to any questions I ask.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Good doctor Patient. Thorough

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April 09, 2024

5.0

He is a great Doctor is good at explaining. importance of a healthy lifestyle

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April 08, 2024

5.0

very competent

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Very professional doctor

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April 04, 2024

5.0

He can be very direct, but he is a very good doctor and always acts in the best interest of his patient.

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April 04, 2024

4.0

Very nice man and to the point on his care and treatments.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. was a pleasure to work with my complicated allergic history and was able to prescribe medication that has helped. It was great to have a virtual with nm in order to see my history. Thanks for having many options for my medical care.

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March 27, 2024

4.0

Reasonable ‘bedside’ manner. Takes time to talk with his patients

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Thorough, personable, experienced, wealth of knowledge, practical. Great primary care physician.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Questions are satisfactorily answered. He checks and explains everything

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Caring, comfortable to talk with, knowledgeable, thoughtful, thorough.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

He listens, he gives choices, and I respect that.

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March 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent caring doctor.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Thorough examination and follow up

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Very thorough. Took the time to explain and answer questions I had.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Very thorough. Spends a lot of time reviewing my medical history and making suggestions for improved health.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Axe talks to his patients in language that is understandable.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He is thorough and caring and so informative.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Thorough. Knowledgeable. Patient. Attentive. Good patient coaching

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He pays great attention to detail.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He spends alot of time with me, the patient, and is very detailed oriented.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Axe takes time with you and evaluates the your medical problems and recommends what solutions need to be taken to improve your health

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February 11, 2024

5.0

He is caring and patient and I consider him to be a good Dr.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

A caring, knowledgeable, helful physician .

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He Spent a lot of time explaining things to me. Very informative and collaborator of my health.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Great very personal visit. Very thorough and detailed review.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Axe is excellent, very knowledgeable, thorough, listens and ensures that my questions were addressed during the visit/appointment. I am blessed to have Dr Axe as my primary care physician.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Explains everything

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, listens and explains well, takes what time is needed.

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January 29, 2024

4.0

He is very helpful explaining and helping me to understand why medicines are needed to control diabetes.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

I will be able to answer this as I work step by step with the doctor.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Axe is thorough, explains plan of care.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

The best most caring, most thorough doctor I have ever had in my 73 plus years!

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January 17, 2024

4.0

I like him, but only have seen him twice, so far.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Been my doctor for years always professional but down to earth

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January 16, 2024

5.0

He is very competent and concerned

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January 16, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and caring. He listens to what your concerns are

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

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January 11, 2024

5.0

He sits with you and does a great job in evaluation of my health

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Fell comfortable having him as my primary.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

My exam was thorough. Doctor Axe listens, and answered my questions fully. I appreciate his guidance and advice.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Great doctor!

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January 08, 2024

5.0

He has kept me alive for the past 30 years

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January 07, 2024

5.0

Over 30 years patient of Dr. Axe

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Very attentive

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Axe goes beyond excellence in vlinical knowledge. He is compassionate and thorough in his explanation and a very astute listener. He makes considered recommendations taking into account the pstient’s reality. Outstanding in all areas of clinical practice!

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Very detailed in his awareness and explanations

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December 25, 2023

5.0

Very through & knowledgeable

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and explained a lot

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Good and caring Doctor

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Axe listened to me & asked questions to make sure I needed the meds.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

The questions and answers from Dr Axe were very good.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Axe is kind, thorough, and a good communicator

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December 06, 2023

5.0

He takes his time giving you the information and care you need. You never feel rushed and he is happy to answer questions. He doesn't sugar-coat things and will be very honest with you whether you want to hear it or not. I appreciate that.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Axe took his time, went over test results, recommended options for the conditions that were found. Pleasant visit.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Kind, clean, polite,

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Very thorough. I have been a patient at this clinic for many years, and he is my third Dr. there. The first two left the clinic. Went through my medical history with a fine tooth comb. But very non judgmental and let the decision of what to do to improve my health up to me.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Compassionate

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Yes

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November 10, 2023

5.0

The doctor is an excellent and kind person and explains and examines you, asks you many questions and tells you that if you have a question, he may be a little angry but it is normal.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Level of patient care and service is incomparable. Dr Axe is thorough in his level of care and support. Direct in counseling on healthcare benefit options - weighing the options as suited to my specific needs.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Axe is very professional, caring, and thorough in his care of patients. I was given the opportunity to ask questions and he made sure I got the answers. I did not feel rushed and feel as though the doctor took time to understand who I am and how to take care of my medical needs. Very good care.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, took time to address all of my concerns

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Thorough -

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November 07, 2023

4.0

Was the first time I met him, but he was attentive and reassuring, I will definitely schedule with him in the future

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Concern of your health

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October 31, 2023

5.0

He is caring and professional.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

He takes his time and answers questions

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October 22, 2023

5.0

patient and kind explaining everything in detail thank you

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Explain everything

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Caring and concerned…

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Very through

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October 13, 2023

4.0

He is thorough, but his bedside manner is gruff and he is not personable at all.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough and takes time to discuss or explain anything I ask.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Very details minded doctor, explaining all procedures and concerns.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

He he’s going to tell you what he thinks he ask questions and give you good information of staying your healthiest

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Gives it to you straight no bearing around

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October 01, 2023

4.0

had over 30 years of good experience

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Doesn’t appear rushed. Answers all my concerns accurately and honestly.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Axe is detail oriented, he is very thorough. He takes his time and gives his full attention. Every encounter is never rushed. He is respectful and doesn’t minimize the input of the client.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

The doctor is very nice and explained to me what the condition is .

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September 22, 2023

5.0

On point.

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September 21, 2023

1.0

He wasn’t the most friendly physician and he came off a little defensive/dismissive when reviewing my medical history & my current concerns. I will be looking for a new provider for my next annual check up.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Good doctor

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September 19, 2023

5.0

He took all the time I needed and asked intelligent, appropriate questions. He appears to care about his patients.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Axe is a very caring doctor and he truly cares about my wellbeing.

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and explains everything so that I understand.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Takes time to explain everything and answer my questions.

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Howard Axe, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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