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James A. Ferrel, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - 1979
Internship:: Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital - 1980
Residency:: Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital - 1983

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.7

4.7

292 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

87 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

87 Reviews

August 23, 2023

5.0

Great care for more than seven years. Good listener. Responds to all question whether in the office or online.

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August 23, 2023

5.0

Answered all my questions

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August 23, 2023

5.0

He is attentive. And thorough.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

He always explains health topics thoroughly.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Very pleasant and very good listener. I felt he really heard my health concerns.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Straight and to the point which I value!

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July 31, 2023

5.0

He listens to me and eases my concerns.

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July 31, 2023

5.0

He cares about his patients

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July 26, 2023

5.0

He takes his time with you.

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July 25, 2023

1.0

Very rude, he needs to listen to his patients, and not down play everything they tell him or refer their symptoms to his wifeâ€™s Symptoms. I was in tears in that office today.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor and has been my family doctor since [date]. Dr Ferrel is the only reason that I'm staying with NW Healthcare.

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July 13, 2023

5.0

Excellant doctor

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Vary professional kind courteous and nice

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July 09, 2023

5.0

Smart, friendly, caring

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July 06, 2023

5.0

He is the best doctor I've ever had.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Nice bedside manner

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June 28, 2023

5.0

He is concerned about his patients and always helpful for myself

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June 27, 2023

5.0

He takes time and answers all of my question

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June 26, 2023

5.0

he gives me the feeling that he understands and will do the best for me and my problems.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful

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June 12, 2023

5.0

He has a great personality and good bedside manner.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

Would have no trouble recommending this doctor.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

My Doctor has been taking care of my general healthcare for 27 years and he is familiar with my health conditions.

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June 04, 2023

5.0

easy to understand and talk to

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Has been my physician for seven years and has been a pillar of my health care. And heâ€™s always been available for questions and provided good counsel and care.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Dr.Ferrel doesnâ€™t rush through the exam he listens to what I say answering all questions and brings me up to date on all tests that I am due for so that I can have them done. I am very satisfied with Dr. Ferrel as my primary doctor. He also explains the test results to me.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Because of his professionalism and he explained everything very well. He was friendly and caring. I felt very comfortable with him.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Ferrel goes above and beyond every time for everything

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Taking time to go over things

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May 14, 2023

5.0

Excellent care, and taking time to answer my questions

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May 10, 2023

5.0

Extremely nice person and very knowledgeable

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May 10, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s very easy to understand

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ferrel always takes the time to converse and explain his decisions.

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May 07, 2023

5.0

Excellent patient care.

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Takes care with me, and explains things

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Listens to the patient's concerns and reads through patient's chart to see if there is anything he needs to cover.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Good doctor

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Ferrel is concerned about his patients conditions, needs, and questions. Hi

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Friendly and answers any questions knowledgeably

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Caring

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April 17, 2023

1.0

Does not allow you a chance to speak and makes one feel as if theyâ€™re confused.

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable.

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April 09, 2023

5.0

He knowable and informed me about my health conditions. Itâ€™s been long time since Iâ€™ve had a doctor to take time and be informative.

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ferrel listens to you and cares about you as a patient.

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April 02, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor, he listens to his patients, and has their best interest at heart.

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April 01, 2023

5.0

He has a great bedside manner, and his experience is clearly demonstrated. Great experience

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March 27, 2023

5.0

He listens to what I have to say

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March 27, 2023

5.0

He can put things in perspective so even I can understand and he has been around with the experience all doctors should have.

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March 24, 2023

4.0

Care adequate

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Ferrel was honest and to the point, all while still having concern.

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March 23, 2023

1.0

I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PROVIDER TO ANY PATIENT GOING FORWARD.

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March 09, 2023

5.0

He's the best doctor, I ever had in my life! And I'm [age] years old.

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March 08, 2023

5.0

See above, smart, accessible and always willing to teach

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Excellant doctor

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March 01, 2023

5.0

He is a very down to earth doctor. I feel very comfortable with him.

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Good bedside manners and communication of why certain care is administered

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Seems to listen and understand the patient's needs

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February 28, 2023

5.0

He's a great doctor who impressed me with his knowledge and cares.

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Friendly, good service, familiar history

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February 26, 2023

5.0

He takes the time to listen to you

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February 26, 2023

5.0

Nice Doctor who go in details for your questions

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February 21, 2023

5.0

Answers your guestions spend the necessary time with patient

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February 21, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s a really nice doctor who listens to your concerns

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February 12, 2023

5.0

Very professional.

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February 06, 2023

4.0

Was very helpful

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February 05, 2023

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable dedicated Professional.

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February 05, 2023

5.0

Follows all procedures for care. Any questions are answered. Personable.

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February 03, 2023

5.0

easy to talk to and understand!

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February 01, 2023

5.0

Very empathetic

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February 01, 2023

4.0

Easy to understand, ask questions and very professional.

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January 27, 2023

5.0

He explains everything very thoroughly.

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January 18, 2023

5.0

personable

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January 17, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor has been my family doctor since [year].

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January 11, 2023

4.0

Dr. Ferrel seems aggrevated that my father was a new patient, although he was very good at explaining conditions and what the plan for my father was going to be, I thought he was a little rude at first.

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January 11, 2023

2.0

He talks too much and doesnâ€™t listen

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January 10, 2023

5.0

Very excellent care, and courteous, when answering questions.

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January 05, 2023

4.0

i Don't recommend for anyone.

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January 02, 2023

5.0

Thoroughal Ontime with the appointments. He made sure all medications that I take were the correct ones.

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December 25, 2022

5.0

Takes time to address patient's concerns and offer advice

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December 24, 2022

5.0

Love my doctor

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December 19, 2022

5.0

Very good communicator. Answers all my questions.

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December 18, 2022

5.0

Heâ€™s a caring gentleman, and a very caring doctor. Takes time with me.

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December 16, 2022

5.0

Heâ€™s keeping my diabetes in check. And like I said above he is very knowledgeable.

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December 14, 2022

5.0

He is easy to talk to and answers any questions

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December 14, 2022

5.0

He is calm and reassuring

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December 12, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable

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Disclosures

James A. Ferrel, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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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