Arlene D'Souza, MD

Arlene D'Souza, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, St Louis University School of Medicine - 2009
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2012
Fellowships:
Drexel University College of Medicine/ Hahnemann University Hospital - 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Delnor Hospital
Kishwaukee Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1279 Ratings

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April 25, 2024

5.0

She s my angle

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Great physician - very caring!

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Polite,friendly, respectful and explain clearly.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. D'Souza is very thorough, caring, and empathetic. She takes the time and explains things thoroughly.

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Helpful, caring, takes her time with you.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. D’Souza’s Knowledge of my Multiple Myeloma and her methods of treatment have resulted in my cancer going into remission. Plus, her smiley and warm approach make my visits very pleasant.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

I can’t say enough good things about her!!

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April 17, 2024

5.0

She really care about her patients.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Thorough, friendly, professional. Listens to concerns and answers questions.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

She is a great doctor

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Very caring and provides detailed explanations of findings.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

She cares about me and listens!

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March 25, 2024

5.0

One of the best doctors I have had. Very intelligent and personable. Gives good explanations of the clinical diagnosis and test results.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Smart, knowledgeable and charming. Answered clearly all my questions. Seemed to be up to date with latest developments.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Thorough. Great communication and planning.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

She's fantastic. She listened to me.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Excellent provider

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She has a great personality

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Simple .. BEST DOCTOR EVER

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She was well-prepared, viewed my records before seeing me, thorough, personable, knowledgeable.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

She is competent and professional at all times while demonstrating great caring for me as a person.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, friendly.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

She takes her time to go over everything and explain at a level we can understand.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Her knowledge and patient advocacy are commendable

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr D’Souza is very professional and does a great job!

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. D'Souza is great. She listens to any concerns I might have. She's also very supportive and is always staying on top of any issues or concerns.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Friendly,polite, respectful and explain everything what we have questions.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Ex cxcellent and knowledgeable doctor

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She is upfront about everything and makes the appointments amazing and helpful.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

I just like Dr. D’Souza. She makes you feel comfortable about results of labs and what is needed for follow-up. She answers questions promptly. All around good doctor.

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March 10, 2024

5.0

Dr D’Souza explained everything in the sense we could understand. Very professional the staff. From start to finish.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

She is very caring and kind. Explains everything in detail for every question I have. Lets me make decisions.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

She's the best.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Very personable and explained and reviewed information thoroughly.

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February 26, 2024

4.0

She goes forward to be sure everything is as it seems for your diagnosis.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

She has been wonderful. She always listens to my concerns and questions, and is open to letting me try alternatives. She has never tried to push medications that I dont need.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr D’Souza is a great doctor! The staff is good, too! Cathy is a particularly good receptionist!

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Doctor looks at the whole picture. I have lots of issues and she is very patient with me, and explains whats going on.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

I was very satisfied with the time she spent with me and the information provided and discussed with me

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and wonderful person, Dr. D’Souza is one of a kind!

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February 08, 2024

5.0

We love Dr D’Souza.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. D’Souza is professional & caring

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Doctor is very caring, knowledgeable and workable. She shows that she cares what your concerns are, is very open, explains all your options and explains the needed care.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Excellent care!

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January 31, 2024

5.0

She gives me all the information I ask for. She is concerned with my health.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr DSouza is very knowledgable in her field. One of the best I have had the pleasure of meeting.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable regarding my multiple myeloma and is always willing to take the time to explain my questions. Plus, she is always enjoyable to visit with and makes me feel very welcomed.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Knowledgable about my case and reviewed care options. Dr D’Souza explained all the tests she ordered and made sure I understood what they were for. She made me feel comfortable and at ease. Wonderful experience.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. D’Souza is a knowledgeable caring Doctor. Feel as if she gives me the same level of care as she would provide to her own family. Not many Doctors like her. Rare find!!

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Truly cares about your health and well being

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January 20, 2024

5.0

I like everyone involved in my care!

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January 18, 2024

5.0

In addition to professionalism, the HUMAN color with which he treats his patients.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She always smiling, kind and compassionate. She makes sure all your questions are answered.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Competence

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Excellent and knowledgeable doctor

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Very kind and compassionate understanding. And involves me in all decision making. She also comes highly recommended from my families experience.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

She is the BEST

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr D’Souza is always so professional and explains everything in detail so that I can understand and I ask a lot of questions. She is very patient with me. She has a great way of talking through the good news, the bad news and going over all options for treatment. 10/10 for her and her entire staff.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

She’s awesome explains everything so I can understand her

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Kind Thorough

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Oncologist, Dr. D’Souza very friendly, warm, informative, easy to understand and knowledgeable. Very caring and listens to all concerns

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December 27, 2023

5.0

The best

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December 27, 2023

5.0

She gives good care answers all my questions and takes time to make sure I understand

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December 22, 2023

5.0

understanding cares

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December 21, 2023

5.0

She takes the time to answer my questions. She's awesome.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Takes her time with her patients so appointments may run a little behind.😊so when it’s your turn, you appreciate that extra time she spends with you!

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind. My mom has lived an extra year that has been one of the best years of her life. All because of Dr D’Souza.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Dr D'SOUZA is always ready to help and listen

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable, and includes me in making decisions for my care.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Very personable and caring. Takes time with you.

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November 24, 2023

5.0

Excellent provider

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November 22, 2023

5.0

She is easy to talk to. She listened to my concerns and we came to a mutual plan of treatment.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

I cannot say enough about Dr. D’Souza. I have a rare condition and have been bounced around to many doctors and she made me feel at ease and not some novelty. She is so easy to talk to and she listens and I feel heard. Her approach immediately makes you feel comfortable and like you are talking to a friend. I’m so grateful to be a patient of hers.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

I really enjoy working with her and appreciate the great care provided.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

The doc is great - kind and intelligent. Very easy to talk with.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

She cares for her patients.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

She was great. Very patient and very kind.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. D’Souza was very nice. She explained everything thoroughly.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Quality of service

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Excellent care, spends plenty of time with patient. Only downside is that one must wait well beyond appointment time on occasion, but it is worth the wait.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Very detailed. Took time to answer questions.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Very detailed informative and patient. Made sure all concerns and questions were answered.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Polite,friendly and respectful

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Caring and compassionate, doesn't rush you.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Excellent care and empathy.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk with, comprehensive, and thorough.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and caring.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Complete command of the topic to be discussed.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

So caring and compassionate. Felt heard for the first time in years. I never felt rushed either

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and understanding doctor.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

She is personable and I feel like I’m visiting a good friend.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

she is very professional, and explains all questions completely that you understand exactly what’s going on.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Thorough explained what is going on and what tests are necessary. Felt very comfortable in her presence.

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October 06, 2023

5.0

She’s awesome

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October 03, 2023

5.0

She's the greatest

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Thorough, knowledgeable, good listener

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September 26, 2023

5.0

On top of issues

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Helpful, friendly and made sure I was informed about how the process is going to work.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Medical satisfaction

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Disclosures

Arlene D'Souza, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

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