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Paul L. Grindstaff, MD

4.8

1279 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine - 1999
Internship:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2001
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2004
Fellowships:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2005

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (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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Overall Rating

4.8

4.8

1279 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

95 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

95 Reviews

April 24, 2024

5.0

Responed to all concerns and questions professionally.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He explained the process and completed the test quickly. The results we available quickly.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

He took a look at her history and gave us some adjustments in her medication that would hopefully help her in the future.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Grindstaff Took the time to listen to me, and he took my neuropathy, one step further in ordering the bloodwork to find out why I have neuropathy

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Grindstaff and his team are wonderful to work with.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and kind

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He explained family members health and prognosis well

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He listens, he explains things, & he listens to what I am saying

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Explained what he was doing.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Very personal and let me know what was next

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to. Understanding and kind and smart.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Grindstaff is the first Dr. that seems to care about me as a patient. Ordering tests Iâ€™ve never had done. Interested is seeing the results

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Very attentive, he took great care of what I indicated that worried me.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

He tells me everything that is happening to me. He takes the time to listen to me and explain what is happening.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s a pro. He didnâ€™t waste any time and he didnâ€™t sugar coat was he was going to do.

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March 10, 2024

5.0

I have recently recommended a friend to Dr. Grindstaff. He is kind, caring and truly the only Dr. to diagnose me correctly.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff and his staff have offered me Excellent advice and healthcare solutions. He and his staff truly care. I am so happy he is my doctor.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff is a wonderful doctor who listens to what I need and seems to genuinely care and try to help me.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Good listener, active and engaging talker, very accomadating toward relocation issues.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Listens and cares

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Explained everything

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February 26, 2024

4.0

Explained procedure and very polite

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Very observant gets right down to it

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, caring and professional.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Very good exam

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Thorough, showed empathy and interested in my health

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff seems to be knowledgeable in what he does.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Friendly easy to speak with and understand. Does thorough evaluation and follow up.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

The doctor, very professional, which great bedside manner

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He usually answers all my questions and is easy to talk to.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

he agreed with the diagnosis of other neurogists that i have seen

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff is very nice, helpful & thorough! He takes his time with you & explains & makes sure you are included & understand treatment options & everything!

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He was helpful and offered advice.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Recomendados 100

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Explained everything about the procedure. Very nice

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Very professional and thorough!

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January 22, 2024

5.0

He was very competent.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

E is very good at putting you at ease &answering your questions. Letâ€™s you know what he is doing & thinking,

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January 16, 2024

5.0

He is a great Physician who loves what he does and wants to help people in need.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Concerned, efficient and on time appointment for test.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Excellent work

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Kelly the nurse was unbelievable 1,000%

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December 31, 2023

5.0

He was responsive, he listened, made sure I understood what was going on. His office tried to help me get an appointment with another service but they refused to see me....

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December 29, 2023

5.0

He was very attentive and listened to me. He asked follow up questions to make sure he understood what I was going through. He gave me hope that something could be done to help me.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

He was professional and listened to my concerns.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Very nice

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff explained where to stroke occurred within the brain and gave us suggestions and information as to why everything affected by the stoke is taking so long to recover.

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff is really good at listening to me and discussing the best course of treatment. I never feel rushed during my visits. I believe he truly cares for my wellbeing.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff took the time to listen to me and my concerns, review my condition, and show me my CAT and MRI scans to help me understand what had happened and what was current. He has a sense of humor and a way of explaining that really helped during a difficult time.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Good service. Answered my questions.

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December 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff is a great doctor. I have faith and confidence in his ability to help me. He asks lots of questions and is very thorough. He listened to me and ordered an MRI for my thoracic spine. Dr. Grindstaff spent about 20 minutes with me. I will keep coming back!

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Took his time and Explained everything in detail

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Explained everything very clearly

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Excellent Dr very pleasant

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Very professional yet treat you like a friend answers questions easily

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff really listens to me.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Caring doctor

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November 24, 2023

5.0

Kind and explained step by step

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable

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November 14, 2023

5.0

He is very good in all ways.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

I have had enough tests to help me.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

First time seeing dr grindstaff. With a positive experience

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November 09, 2023

5.0

He took ample time listening to my concerns and answering questions.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Professional Al

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Handles a difficult job very well.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

He seems very competent

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November 01, 2023

5.0

He is looking into my meds and seeing what will work

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October 31, 2023

5.0

He explained to me results of a scan of my brain

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October 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grindstaff very quickly determined what my problem was and ordered an MRI. The MRI would define possible root causes that would bring my pain to an end.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

I like Dr. Grindstaff

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Highly knowledgeable and professional. Have received excellent care and consultation. Happy with results and progression of treatment plan.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor

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October 17, 2023

5.0

friendly and knowledgeable easy to talk too

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October 13, 2023

5.0

He is calm, through, pleasant and answers all my questions and treats me not just my disease. I would highly recommend him.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Explained procedure well

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October 12, 2023

5.0

He was recommended and is also my sister's Dr. And she likes him. He seems to be a thorough man

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Caring

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Interest in your patient's health

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Nice honesty doctor that cares

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Same as above...he is very thorough and cares about his patients and getting down to the issue.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

He was very Professional and pleasant he a stickler for pertinent information. I really Appreciate that. Kelly the Nurse was very nice..

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September 25, 2023

5.0

KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONAL

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September 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Grindstaff takes his time with me and communicates clearly with me when explaining things. He listens to me and orders appropriate testing when necessary. He is friendly, professional. Iâ€™ve been going to him for several years. He also runs on time.

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September 22, 2023

5.0

He cares for me and answers all my questions. He helps me know exactly what I need to do.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

He introduced himself as soon as he entered the room and explained the test as we went along.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Clearly described all information and options.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Addressed pain & my concerns & questions.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

A great Dr. He takes time to answer all your questions

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September 08, 2023

5.0

I really like Dr. Grindstaff he Sits and listens and explaines everything whatâ€™s going on with your health

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September 08, 2023

5.0

The doctor doesn't have what I call a great bedside manner, but he is very good at what he does and does his work well!

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Very nice and professional.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

He was very nice.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Seems like a good neurologist and will be seeing him again soon.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Grindstaff was personable explaining the entire steps in my test. extremely professionable.

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September 01, 2023

5.0

He really cares and takes the time to listen to your personal problems.

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Disclosures

Paul L. Grindstaff, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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