Shana L. Margolis, MD

Shana L. Margolis, MD

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Primary Specialty

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 2003
Internship:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2004
Residency:
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - 2007
Fellowships:
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago - 2008

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

203 Ratings

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64 Reviews

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Pleasant, helpful, caring

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She is an attentive and empathetic medical professional. She addressed all my issues and concerns in a way that I was able to understand. She took her time and I am thankful that she is my Doc !!

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Shana was very personable and attentive to my needs. She listened to my concerns and provided the services that I needed to improve my condition.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She is great

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April 13, 2024

5.0

I feel good about Dr. Margolis’ professionalism.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Communicates so well!

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April 08, 2024

5.0

She makes herself understood and is very attentive, excellent service

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April 02, 2024

5.0

On time, efficient, thorough! Everything worked out great, loved Shana & her people.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

She was terrific

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr.Margolis shows a concern for her patients that is unmatched. She always takes her time to listen and formulate a plan towards whatever care is needed.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and takes the time to understand your needs. Good communicator and very knowledgeable

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Margolis was wonderful. Her bedside manor was excellent. She was the first doctor in a long time that took the time to listen to me about what I was feeling. She answered my questions and was honest if the conversation went into something she wasn't sure about, she didn't fake an answer, she was honest. She was also the first doctor that didn't make me feel crazy for what I was feeling and for that alone, I am so grateful.....!!!! I would recommend some of the other doctors follow her around for a day to learn what a patient doctor relationship should be.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

I felt very comfortable with her

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Great Dr. easy to talk to and explains everything thoroughly.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

She is a nice person. She is preocupaded for the healt of each patience and she pay attention to the details. Tks. Dr .

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She listens and is compassionate and knowledgeable!!!

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Very professional and personal.Tells me what is going on as the botox is administered. I close my eyes as needles make me queasy.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Dr M is caring and compassionate. Looking for alternative solutions before surgery

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Her demeanor was just as comforting as I remembered. Discussing every one of my concerns was very reassuring.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Margolis and her staff are spectacular. I am made very comfortable and I am included on all decisions and given all of the possible solutions.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Very kind and knowledgeable

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Margolis is wonderful! She responds promptly to messages on the portal, looked at the MRI before my appt and had an array of images she specifically wanted to discuss with me. She carefully listens to me and develops a responsive treatment plan. She niticed that a radiology report had dropped right after I left and left me a note in the portal before I arrived home. She is a great MD!

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February 29, 2024

5.0

She’s got great energy and fantastic personality. She took all of my concerns seriously, answered my questions, and asked a lot of deep questions to get to the root of the problem.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Took the time to make sure all questions were answered.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent communication

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February 27, 2024

5.0

She took time to learn about my issues and has a practical approach to medicine. She is a great communicator and genuinely nice person.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Margolis is just wonderful. Smart, knowledgeable, caring, personable. Everything you want in a doctor.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Prompt, kind, and so helpful! Sending

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Shana was very thorough and helpful in trying to figure out what is causing the problem that I’m having concerning my left leg.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

She is great all around

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Put me at ease

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She took time to explain my issues.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

she is very knowledgeable with a great personality

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Listens and response to medical issues

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Caring. Spent plenty of time with me.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Expert knowledge,caring and compassionate

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January 29, 2024

5.0

She is a good doctor, she knows well what we need.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

She is very smart

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Personable, clear and attentive.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Margolis was everything you hope for out of a Dr!!

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Very attentive and took time to evaluate my situation.

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January 21, 2024

5.0

She is fantastic and take her time with her patients.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

See above. She considers all kinds of therapeutic treatments to help reach a functional and achievable outcome.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Caring smart

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Margolis was great. She didn’t rush our visit and we talked about my back extensively and came up with a plan. That was exactly what I wanted. I would highly recommend her.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

I like Dr Margolis collaborative and measured approach to finding ways to ease the pain in my back.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Margolis has the best bedside manner. She listens and gives you an adequate amount of time without making you feel rushed. She is also very responsive when you send her a message in my chart. I’m very happy with my care with her. Her support staff are also very friendly.

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December 29, 2023

5.0

I have already been a patient of hers from Shirley [ ] . I am fortunate to be able to connect with her here at Lake Forest.

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December 23, 2023

5.0

She listens and examines kindly and not in a big rush. I am happy to have her on my team of doctors.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and very caring.

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December 17, 2023

5.0

She was well-informed of my condition and my medical history. She was very engaging and conscientious of my concerns and treatment options. She treated me like a human being and not just another chart. She was very informative and thoughtfully answered every question I had. She has been the most well-rounded and dedicated doctor I've seen besides Dr. [ ] at Lake Forest, and Dr. [ ] at the Evanston location when it comes to patient care. The rest have at best been average to below-average. She sets the standard for great care.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

so pleased with Doctors concern and attention and response time!

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December 03, 2023

5.0

She was very personable and patient-all so I liked her moderate approach to try to help fix my pain

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December 02, 2023

3.0

She is great….but…see above

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Explained my experience and understood my situation

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Margolis was very thorough and did not rush. Explained all possible options. Able to make appointments easy.

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November 24, 2023

5.0

Really great and awesome at working through communication differences/adapting to needs!

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November 10, 2023

5.0

From the moment she walked in the room she was friendly and so full of energy. She made me feel like we have known each other for years. She explained things well and seemed very knowledgeable.

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November 08, 2023

4.0

She was was interested in my perspective & is trying to tailor her approach to treatments that have the potential to work for me.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

A great feeling that I can get better in time of need.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and patient focus

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October 31, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough and took time with me. Discussed many options for care.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Took time to understand my problem and answer my questions. Provided some alternative approaches to manage my pain and numbness issues until surgical intervention can occur.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

She listened well and gave great advice

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Disclosures

Shana L. Margolis, MD 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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