Dan J. Fintel, MD

Dan J. Fintel, MD

4.9 
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Harvard Medical School - 1979
Residency:
Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago - 1982
Fellowships:
Johns Hopkins University - 1985

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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

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4.9
4.9 

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47 Reviews

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He is amazing. Personable. Engaging

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April 03, 2024

5.0

FANTASTIC PHYSICIAN!!!

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fintel is thorough and explains the medical terminology in ways we understand. Makes recommendations and gives several reasons why.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Advised new medication for my condition

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fintel is very kind, caring and thorough. Listens very well to any issues or concerns you are having. Keeps track of info from prior visits to keep a great plan of care on track. Would highly recommend Dr. Fintel.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Highly competent MD - provides excellent care.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fintel is concerned, listens, asks questions, and offers advice.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He's been my Doctor for a long time I trust him

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February 21, 2024

5.0

He’s a unique compassionate man

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Not better cardiologist anywhere

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fintel took time to answer all our questions and was compassionate and practical in his advice. We would surely recommend him to anyone seeking a highly competent and caring cardiologist. He goes above and beyond to care for his patients.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fintel has been my cardiologist for many years. He takes the time to diagnosis my heart condition, explain them to me in a way I can understand and gives me effective methods for treatment.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

Very pragmatic approach, not doing excessive tests

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January 31, 2024

5.0

His concern

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Doctor Fintel has a calming manner. He is very thorough and spends as much time as needed

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Fintel And his associates were very kind very helpful very explanatory made you feel comfortable when you came into the office conversing with each one of them and also when I left, I felt comfortable and I was told when my next appointment was in February.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

I have been going to see Dr Fintel since 2007 always a productive exam good discussions and explanation of conditions or medications.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Dr fintel doesn’t rush patients and takes the time to listen

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January 16, 2024

5.0

My cardiologist, Dr. Fintel is very thorough and took time to answer all of questions and addressed my concerns thoroughly and patiently. I never once felt I was being rushed. I genuinely felt care about by him as a human being and not just medical number.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

I’m still here today because of him.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to and ask questions. Getting detailed information if you don’t understand.

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December 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Fintel is very thorough in understanding my personal situation and developing a solid plan moving forward. He spent a lot of time answering my questions and has a very good down to earth way of interacting with his patients. He provided an excellent summary of our visit.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Fintel has excellent communication and clinical skills. He is the best.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

A knowledgeable cardiologist, with continual growing knowledge a On the up to date professional trends.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Thorough takes his time

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November 16, 2023

5.0

See above. Plus, he appeared unhurried and had a user-friendly manner.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

His therapy helps, his friendly and fun.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Helped me

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Tops in his field. Always very informative when answering questions and relates info to my life context. Caring, thoughtful, very professional.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Explains all and is good listener

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November 11, 2023

5.0

He is nice and gives you time. He s smart and cares

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Outstanding doctor. I have been under his car for years.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

See above + he’s very personable

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor and very knowledgeable and nice to patient

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Fintel is thorough in explaining my condition. He has a relaxed yet extremely professional manner.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Same as sbove A truly great doctor and human being.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

He’s a very personable, caring doctor

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Excellent care

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fintel took quite a bit of time to go over all my test results and my condition going forward.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Thorough and easy going attitude. Good knowledge of his medical specialty.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

I feel taken care of.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Fintel is pleasant, thorough, and provides clear explanations and guidance.

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September 16, 2023

5.0

I like Dr. Fintel and his team

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September 11, 2023

5.0

He brings an extraordinary professionalism to the patient.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and patient. Takes the time to listen to your concerns

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September 06, 2023

5.0

He has helped me live my best life since my heart attack 11 years ago.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Fintel really cares about the patient and getting everything under control when there’s an issue with the patient’s health. I appreciate him taking the time with me to make sure my health is in order! He’s an amazing doctor!

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Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Clearview Healthcare Partners, LLC
  • Indyairone Corporation
  • MedForce, Inc.

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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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