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Robert S. Woodrick, MD

4.9

1027 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Rheumatology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2005
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2008
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2011

Languages Spoken

German

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1027 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

98 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

98 Reviews

April 24, 2024

5.0

He takes the tame to anderten the patient

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April 24, 2024

5.0

This was my first meeting with him for consult that was recommended by my cardiologist. He put me at ease and did a good job of explaining things to me

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Good doctor

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April 20, 2024

5.0

He takes time to address my concerns and discuss best treatment options.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Woodrick is an excellent doctor. During our meeting I am aware that he has thoroughly reviewed my chart and carefully considered my treatment plan. He listens to questions and answers them.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Very experienced and a great conversationalist

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Woodrick is compassionate, and supportive. He answers all my questions, and makes me feel comfortable secure in the knowledge that I am in the best of hands.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woodrick is an extraordinary physician. A keen listener, knowledgeable, but never arrogant, and above all, thorough in examining the patient and the imaging. The visit never felt rushed, which is extremely rare, and happens only with the most experienced, confident, and kind doctors. Dr. Woodrick's diagnosis, insights and recommendations provided me the much needed peace of mind and a clear path forward. Thank you again.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Above. Also he is thorough and listens well.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Woodrick is great. Very informative and spends time explaining the treatment options and his logic.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woodrick was easy to understand when he was explaining his ideas. He was extremely intelligent about his profession and he listened to me.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woodrick was very thorough, had read my history and answered my questions. This was a second opinion meeting and I feel much more hopeful about my treatment.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woodrick was thorough and very personable. He listened to my concerns and created a plan with options addressing my long term goals.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He does the research before patient arrives & is very though with help to respond to patients problems. Has answers & help for pain.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woodrick is caring, intelligent, and professional.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Very caring and thorough. Explained how to proceed with the treatment and options.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Always addresses all my questions and concerns. Very professional but also friendly and approachable.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woodrick was easy to talk to and he patiently listened to my concerns. My questions were answered. We are working towards solving my issues.

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March 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Woodrick carefully worked through my current autoimmune problems and then ordered a thorough blood work up to determine whether I needed to change my medications.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Courteous, thoughtfulness, very knowledgeable, understanding, and gentle.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

He is helpful and personal.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring

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March 08, 2024

5.0

He was the only person to express regret about the way the rescheduling was handled after I brought it to his attention.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He was very personable, a good listener and explained things clearly.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He is fabulous!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, listened to my concerns, included me in plan going forward, took all the time necessary to answer all my questions.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woodrick took the time to answer all of my questions, was very polite, and super helpful!

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woodrick listened attentively and provided a thorough exam while also answering all my questions and providing a great depth of information and reasoning for his diagnosis.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Good listener. Takes my symptoms seriously and follows up.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He is an incredible doctor. Your very cordial attention. I feel very comfortable in your consultation.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Informed of recent research.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough, and personable.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Robert Woodrick is great and I have a great first visit, except for the blood test. Good recommendation from Dr. [last name].

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Always listen

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Woodrick took all of the time in the world to talk to me and listen to my symptoms closely; Iâ€™ve had chronic pain for almost 2 decades and he is the first person to do that.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Robert S. Woodrick, MD Iâ€™m very happy to have him like my Doctor, he was a wonderful person and professional

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Dr.Woodrick spen enough time and answer my question.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Very thorough

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February 04, 2024

5.0

He listens, asks questions, and explains his reasoning in ways that are understandable to laymen. A straight shooter,too.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Doctor was very helpful with questions

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s the best.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Thorough examination. Friendly demeanor, made eye contact and listened.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woodrick was personable and answered all my questions thoughtfully. He was very thorough in ruling out symptoms for potential diagnoses, and we discussed warning signs to look out for in case I develop something based on family history and test results. I also appreciated that he explained the test results well, and what they could mean, in a way that was neither alarming nor dismissing.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Informative Knowledgeable Calm Kind

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woodrick is very professional and knowledgeable. He took the time to carefully examine me and explain everything.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

He is very good at communicating and letting me know of alternative treatments for different health issues. Heâ€™s a great at listening. Very polite and thorough. I cannot say enough a ot Dr Woodrick!

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Woodrick took his time and thoroughly answered all of my questions.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Same as above He knows his field very well.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s a great doctor, and he listens.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

I feel like I am getting excellent care.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Again Dr Woodrick engages me in his problem solving efforts. It is truly is a collaborative effort. This is very rare with doctors currently. He works with me which has been a rare experience for me

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January 15, 2024

5.0

He's patient and he respected me as a patient.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

He's kind, thorough, and sincere

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January 09, 2024

5.0

This is the first time that I was seen by Dr. Woodrick. I like the way Dr. Woodrick takes his time in analyzing and explaining my pain and gout issues. He made sure that my questions were answered, and he did not rush the visit like other doctor's do. More Doctors should be like him.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Patient friendly/focused care, professional demeanor, and rewarding interactions. See my comment to "Likely to Recommend NM Rheumatology.

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January 01, 2024

5.0

He was very patient & answered all my questions in way easy to understand.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

He was so quick in responding to review of my RT foot x-ray and what he guessed is what I have.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Kind man. Asks good questions. Listens well.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Responsive and knowledgeable.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

He is very professional. Knows his patients and able to discuss current research. When I was hospitalized at another hospital, he spoke with one of my physicians and followed up with a call to me after I was discharged. I am fortunate to have him as my physician.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Great physician, really talks to you without rushing off

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Because he cares about my well-being.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

He took a lot of time addressing my medical concerns I think that he is an excellent doctor

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December 18, 2023

5.0

I like that Dr Woodridge cares and listen to me.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

My physician takes time to evaluate, is person centered with the treatment plan, is knowledgeable and talks to me at my level.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Woodrick was professional, knowledgeable and attentive. - All the qualities one looks for in a physician. I consider myself fortunate.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor, knowledgeable, friendly, easy to talk with , great communication skills. I have confidence in his abilities to diagnose the issue at hand.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Seems really concerned with your problems

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to, explains well

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November 22, 2023

5.0

He is amazing. I left a different practice after years of disappointment and in 1 visit Dr Woodrick had me on a plan that has changed my life.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

He listened to my concerns and asked questions to make sure there were no future problems.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

He listens. He takes time with the patient. He provides good advice.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

I have a great deal of confidence in this doctor.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Woodrick takes the time to listen me and to explain his recommendations.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and takes his time.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Woodrick was very knowledgeable and explained everything that he wanted to do before developing a treatment plan.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Personable, knowledgeable. Listens!

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November 04, 2023

5.0

A great listener. Empathic. Extremely knowledgeable

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October 31, 2023

5.0

I was impressed at how thorough he was in evaluating all of my health components. Asked good questions and explained why he asked them

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October 30, 2023

5.0

One of the best Doctors i've ever worked with.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Spends time with you

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October 25, 2023

5.0

He is kind , understanding and professional

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October 24, 2023

5.0

He explained everything very good

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October 18, 2023

5.0

The doctor is patient , understanding and he listens to my needs and answers appropriately. He takes he time to me individual attention.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

He explained everything really well and was considering all variables related to symptom management. Very thorough

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Knows his stuff and willing to share. Respects patient views.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Very thorough explanation and analysis of my medical condition

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October 06, 2023

5.0

He discusses my care with me. Takes time with me. Knowledgeable!

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Caring & professional. Listens to concerns and gives suggestions & answers all questions.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Woodrick was great! He was very patient, explained things clearly, and listened to what I had to say. He also encouraged questions!

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October 03, 2023

4.0

Great demeanor and excellent communication skills

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Very thorough. Explained everything clearly. Easy to talk to.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

He is thoughtful and through.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Informative , friendly & receptive

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Woodrick is always patient and really listens. He considers your lifestyle in treatment plan.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

He's a great doctor

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Woodrick was very thorough in checking my symptoms and prescribing the next steps.

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September 14, 2023

5.0

My rating is based on his professionalism, understanding and openness in skillfully and artfully applying his gifts to my medical condition.

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