This doctor has been my husband's primary doctor for years. We travel from Arizona to keep our…read moreregular appointments. He is caring about your health. He makes extra effort to visit and check on you when you are hospitalized. Also, when you call him with any questions, he actually calls you back with answers. He is an awesome doctor who has wonderful bedside manners! Highly recommend him.

When my mom moved here in 2016 at age 84 she went to see Dr Saelinger Shafer. Dr SS proceeded to…read moreperform some comprehensive testing and observation of my moms many ailments. She couldn't cure everything but did help ease the resulting side effects. It was her tenacity in figuring out what the issues were for many of moms medical issues that ultimately led to mom having a much better quality of life for the last 4 years. Dr SS's compassion and personal commitment to helping her older patients age with dignity and comfort was fantastic and much appreciated.

Poor quality and competency. Lack of care, concern and compassion. May as well use urgent care…read moreinstea.

He's part of the Rush Oak Park Physician's Group now and alive and well. (708) 660-2240 (No longer…read morein Forest Park). He's the BEST doctor I've ever gone to. Caring, easy manner, doesn't lecture, and funny! Highly recommended.

After Dr. Salam-Khan left the country, I was medically bereft (that's a diagnosis I made up), and…read morewent to a couple physicians before settling on Dr. Foster. I'm crazy about her (not medically speaking). To date, she's been my primary physician for a little over two years. I love that she spends plenty of time. I don't so much like that I usually have to wait longer than my appointment time, but I factor that in when I have an appointment that's later in the day. If my appointment is first thing in the morning, there's no issue. For urgent appointments, I've sometimes gotten in with her, other times I've been given a visit with another physician from the same office, or Linda, her nurse practitioner (all are terrific). I love how she listens. She's excellent at giving advice, including on mental health issues. She doesn't try to be a therapist, but she's good about making sure my panic condition is under control, even when I'm there for regular old physical wear and tear issues. She calls me if I've seen one of her associates and there's some question about my health to be clarified, and she's great about getting test results either mailed or communicated to me via phone. I really love that she's a one-stop shop. She did a nice, thorough history/physical the first time I came in, and she does the annual well-woman exams. In summary, great care of my body and brain, and a downright sweetheart. Her staff members are also quite nice. Her practice partners are excellent.

1 Star is too High!…read more My regular physician wasn't available in this practice so I was offered to see Dr. Wendy Foster which I accepted. I can honestly say I have NEVER in all my years been treated that way in my entire life. She was down right confrontational and rude. If I hadn't had such positive experiences with the other physicians in her practice I'd find a new doctor ASAP. Yes, I will let my primary physician know next time I see her. Dr. Foster is definitely not helping their practice.

As a physician, I don't want just an ordinary internist. I want one who is smart, personable and…read morewho respects my time. Dr. Ravindra is the total package with lots of smarts and she obviously cares about her patients. She respects my time, but does not rush me out of the office. I can bring in a list of issues and each one is dealt with in her incredibly pleasant matter. I thought about writing this review because I don't want her to be so busy that she doesn't have time for me. I suspect that she will manage well.

I want to be very honest with this review of Loyola University Medical Center…read more We arrived on Easter Sunday night after being transferred from another hospital, and I was truly grateful we made it. The ICU staff on the 2nd floor were exceptional--kind, professional, and attentive. They consistently checked on us and treated both patients and family with care and respect during a very difficult time. However, after a few days, we were moved to the 3rd floor, and the experience changed significantly. During overnight hours--around 2 AM--the environment has been surprisingly loud. I heard staff using profanity, watching videos or news on their phones at high volume, and openly complaining about long shifts. I understand healthcare is demanding, but this is a hospital setting, and patients (and their families) can hear everything. My relative is here receiving end-of-life care, so I stay overnight. At one point, a nurse questioned my presence rather abruptly before knowing the situation. To her credit, she apologized once she understood, but in moments like these, a little more compassion upfront goes a long way. One of the nurse was rude and jist keep using profanity and stated this is who she is. Wow, Loyola use to have professional nursing staff, what happened? I also noticed interactions where staff spoke to patients in a very casual, sometimes inappropriate tone. Maybe I'm a bit old-fashioned, but professionalism matters--especially in a place where people are vulnerable, grieving, and trying to find peace. My takeaway: There is clearly a strong, compassionate team here--as seen in the ICU--but consistency matters. Professionalism, awareness, and respect should be maintained across all floors, especially during overnight hours. Hospitals should feel calm and supportive, not loud or chaotic. Patients and families deserve that--especially during life's most difficult moments. I will give a 4 star due to our first encounter here and the kindness nurses such as Nicole and Quand and Jordan. Very kind d and attentive. And I just heard 2 nurses use profanity to another nurse. I am sincerely flabbergasted that they speak like this so openly and there are patients present in their rooms. The level of unprofessionalism is amazing, and i am really saddened by this as this hospital was once top hospital. Being part of the joint commission will definitely reflect not only my review, but how I move forward. This is really upsetting me.

Today we came to visit my husband who had surgery. My 14 yr old was with me. They told her she has…read moreto be 18 to visit. They could have told us that on the phone and saved us a 6 mile trip but it's loyola and they don't do anything to make your visit pleasant. They would not even let her sit in the lobby. We had to turn around and leave. I don't know why this hospital is so terrible, not family friendly, it's a shame. Terrible hospital. I need my ppo insurance again so I can attend Northwestern where they treat you like a valuable human.

Best Doctor I ever had. Very professional and very, very thorough. Listens to all your concerns.read more

Easily a 5 star physician. She is the best primary doctor I have ever had & the top doctor I have…read moreseen since moving here 10 years ago. She takes time with you, ask questions, listens, & makes a plan for your well-being. She keeps up with your medical chart through routine blood work & tests. She is thorough and makes sure she has checked every avenue to find what is best for your personal health. I always feel better when I leave just knowing I have a doctor looking out for me.

I only wish we had found Dr. O'Shea-Wilk sooner. She was compassionate, thorough and made sure all…read moreour issues were addressed. Her assistant Judy was also excellent. Our first visit was excellent. I will definitely recommend her to friends and family.

The doctors are professional, great. The front desk staff, not good. They are talking about…read morepersonal things, not checking patients in quickly. It's a bad look for the hospital. I experienced this in General Internal medicine. Too many side conversations about outside work. Not enough checking patients in quickly and courteously. I feel like I am interrupted their personal time. Loyola needs to nip this in the bud.

I'm only giving one star because Dr. Sylvester Barnes has been treating my grandmother, who's…read morebattling stage 4 kidney cancer -- otherwise this would be zero stars. Today, my mother called the office because my grandma urgently needed to be seen due to her condition. Instead of being helped, she was spoken to extremely rudely by Dr. Barnes' male nurse, Joe (who conveniently didn't provide his last name). He was cocky, disrespectful, raised his voice, and acted completely unprofessional and sarcastic throughout the call. He told my mom to "just take her to the ER" -- even after she explained that my grandma can't sit upright, let alone wait for hours at an ER. Then, to make matters worse, he lied in the medical notes, falsely claiming my mom was being aggressive on the phone -- a complete fabrication. She simply advocated for her dying mother and asked why she wasn't being taken seriously. This nurse clearly lacks empathy, and rather than offering help, he escalated the situation and deflected blame, saying things like: "The doctor sees 5,000 patients. Take her to the ER." ...as if that justifies refusing care. Bottom line: Patients deserve better -- especially terminal ones. This isn't how you treat families fighting for their loved ones' care. Joe should not be in a position of care. He's the reason people lose faith in healthcare professionals.