Patricia A. Phelps, APRN

Patricia A. Phelps, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

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Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Nurse Practitioner

Education

Professional Education:
MS, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing - 2004

Certifications and Licensures

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0
5.0 

295 Ratings

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April 22, 2024

5.0

I really liked Patty. She was very thorough and took the time to explain everything to me.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

She's very knowledgeable and informative.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Professional, thorough, caring, and explains everything and checks everything.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

I appreciate the care that she provided. I feel 100% confident in her ability to care for me or any of my family or friends in the future.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Patricia understood that I was deeply concerned about getting the care I needed for my back injury, and she provided that care. Also, she was outstanding four years ago when I had spinal surgery. Patricia was thorough I. Reviewing my condition and reports.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

In addition to what I provided above, Patricia is so incredibly knowledgeable and she explains detailed, technical information in a very easy to understand manner and does not intimidate. She’s truly excellent and lives up to all that NM promises.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Caring, she took time to listen and answer questions.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Same as above. I’m impressed with the amount of time she gave me.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Excellent person and very professional

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Her empathy and follow up is appreciated. I have seen several doctors for my symptoms and she has allowed me time to express my frustrations, while explaining a reasonable care plan to heal.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

She is on time, professional and extremely knowledgeable. She listens and is a true patient advocate.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Patricia explains what she is seeing on MRI,CT scan and X-rays in detail . I have never had a doctor or PA go into detail like she does. She takes time to patiently answer every question or concern u have . She would be one of the reasons to choose NM if I need surgery.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Very upbeat and professional. A great help.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

She was very thorough and explained everything she advised.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Provided what I need.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

She is so kind and thorough. Takes time to really listen and tries to think outside the box for options.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Fantistic CNP. Loved her attitude and approach.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Took her time to listen and explain

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February 01, 2024

5.0

She cares

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Patti is very nice and knowledgeable. I feel well taken care of when I see her.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

She is great. Thorough, knowledgeable and patient.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

She listens and very caring person. I feel comfortable talking with her.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

She is professional and easy to talk to and answers all my questions. She explains things in a way you can understand and is thorough.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Patricia was friendly and explained my husband's condition. She also followed up with me regarding other doctor's visits.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Same as above. Able to answer questions effectively.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

She seems to take a genuine interest in your well being.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

The best

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January 10, 2024

5.0

She is very professional, personable, caring, and she LISTENS. Oh and very knowledgeable!!! Totally would recommend her.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

She took the time to fully explain everything to me. It’s so comforting knowing you are being heard. I truly feel as though my plan of care was established by how she listened to my concerns as well as performed an exam to determine exactly where my pain was coming from.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

She is awesome to interact with every time I come in contact with her.

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January 07, 2024

5.0

Listens to her patient's needs and concerns and addresses them. Never felt rushed and felt a sense she cared.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Took the time to answer all my questions, was very nice.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Just a great visit, extremely thorough and answered all my questions.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Very kind and knowledgeable person

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and informative. Explained everything and didn't seemed rushed.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Patricia is a true patient advocate and provides outstanding care. She takes her time and is knowledgeable and compassionate!

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December 12, 2023

5.0

I love her she is great and made my experience so easy and comforting. Thanks for a wonderful time.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

She is by far the most caring, friendly, resourceful, informative person! Awesome bedside manner and always so thorough.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Patricia is very knowledgeable and caring.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Took time to evaluate and explain findings as well as plan for improvement

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November 19, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough

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November 09, 2023

5.0

She was very clear and efficient with her evaluation of my case - patient with my questions - knowledgeable about my issue - helpful with next steps. Her manor is excellent.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Ms Phelps conducted a thorough interview, took some action and made a welcome referral. We are waiting to see the results of these actions before a later review, if warranted, and possible follow up.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

She found a reason for my pain.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Kind and knowledgeable.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Patricia was fantastic. She didn’t delay in responding to my MyChart messages, and that really helped me get the care I needed.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

As I stated above very pleased with visit and planned coarse of treatment.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Patty went over and showed me my MRI. No one has ever done this. She actually educated me on all my options instead of just offering me pills to mask symptoms.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

She explained in detail the answers to my questions. Even giving me more useful information than I asked for.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

I am healing and I feel listened to. She is reacting to the problems I've been having.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Same s above and friendly and direct to the point.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Patty took time explaining thoroughly to me all aspects of our conversation. She answered all my questions and I have a well thought plan moving forward.

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September 14, 2023

5.0

For reasons stated above…smart, engaging, sincere, caring, knowledgeable.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Was able to be encouraging. Thorough exam. Helped me put my mind at ease as she explained what my care will be going forward.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions i may have. She takes my personal qualities as well as my medical status when offering candid medical advice

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September 09, 2023

5.0

Very professional and personable! Told me everything about my recovery and what I need to do. Also, recommended a terrific physical therapist! Showed real concern for my medical condition!!

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Disclosures

Patricia A. Phelps, APRN reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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