Ian S. Katznelson, MD

Ian S. Katznelson, MD

4.9 
821 ratings  Read Reviews
Northwestern Medicine logoNorthwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurology

Secondary Specialty

Is your insurance accepted? Select plan

Schedule Appointment

Choose a scheduling option:

RETURNING PATIENT

Schedule online with your MyNM account

 CALL

HealthBeat

Person sitting at a desk holding bridge of nose as if tired.

Why Do I Feel Tired Mid-Afternoon?

Learn from a neurologist.

More HealthBeat Articles

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1998
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1999
Residency:
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2002
Fellowships:
Rush University Medical Center - 2003

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Sleep Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

View Faculty Profile

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

At Northwestern Medicine, our patient’s feedback is important to us. While different care providers have their own unique strengths, we strive to be as transparent as possible with our quality of care.

Read Ratings FAQs

Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

821 Ratings

Sort By Newest

Reviews from Patients

85 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

Sort By Newest
85 Reviews

August 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Katznelson is a wonderful doctor! He’s so caring, takes his time with me and answers all of my questions.

Was this helpful? Yes (1) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 29, 2023

5.0

he is very complete in his assessment of your concerns

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 28, 2023

5.0

Time spent with me and good explanations of the treatment plan.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Katznelson is knowledgeable, friendly and very good at providing common sense answers to medical questions.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 27, 2023

5.0

Since I have been seeing Dr. Katznelson, my health improved a a lot.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Katznelson very specific with questions Answer questions very thoroughful

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 25, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, patient, detailed, easy to communicate.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 21, 2023

5.0

As above. I really like a provider who plans patient care with the patient and not for the patient.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 20, 2023

5.0

I have already referred my husband to Dr. Katznelson.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 19, 2023

5.0

thorough, considerate, personable treatment

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 18, 2023

5.0

Personalized care, works to identify issue above and beyond expectations of patient

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 18, 2023

5.0

Very informative.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 16, 2023

5.0

He was friendly and accommodating and seemed quite thorough.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 14, 2023

5.0

Professional. Informative. He asked pertinent questions/obtained history. Answered all questions. Researched the chart as well while on the telephone appointment.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 09, 2023

5.0

Friendly and experienced.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Katznelson ‘s is an excellent neurologist. He is very professional, thorough and considerate. He is also very informative and it really shows that he knows his field very well. I enjoy being his patient and I would highly recommend him to others!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 02, 2023

5.0

Thorough visit, good bedside manners.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 01, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough, explanations easy to understand

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 26, 2023

5.0

Professional, thorough and a nice guy

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 23, 2023

5.0

He is thorough and understanding and is trying hard to understand the physical reason for my health problem.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 19, 2023

5.0

Very caring

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 17, 2023

5.0

He is friendly, professional and through. He listened to what I had to say, answered my questions and addressed all of my concerns.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 17, 2023

5.0

He is a thorough, brilliant doctor who has a determination like my own to find the cause and a way to improve my health problems. He is also very kind to senior citizens.

Was this helpful? Yes (1) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 13, 2023

5.0

He’s very pleasant, very thorough and confident in his manner.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 13, 2023

5.0

Listens carefully and explains everything clearly

Was this helpful? Yes (1) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 12, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and spends time to answer all questions! And gets great results!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 12, 2023

5.0

Good doctor

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 11, 2023

5.0

Perfect

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 05, 2023

5.0

explains very well

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 05, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 03, 2023

5.0

He is very thoughtful and thorough.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 21, 2023

5.0

Professionalism and care.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 21, 2023

5.0

Really nice and easy to talk with

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 18, 2023

5.0

I trust him,I am his patient 20 years and I feel safe around him

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 15, 2023

5.0

I totally trust what he says. He listens and does not rush through the appointment.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 15, 2023

5.0

He is very good at explaining issues

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 14, 2023

5.0

Great care. Excellent training and patient support.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 10, 2023

5.0

My doctor explains The safest way to to use my device

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Katznelson is thorough, compassionate and most knowledgeable. He follow up with patients and other specialists.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 09, 2023

5.0

Very kind. Very thorough.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 05, 2023

5.0

I like how he listens, and shares information, ideas, etc.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 30, 2023

5.0

The doctor knows how to treat the patient with patience and wisdom

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 30, 2023

5.0

Good doctor- thorough, patient, considerate. Good explainer.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 26, 2023

5.0

He took time with me on my health problem and he care about my health.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 25, 2023

5.0

Takes his time and is very thorough.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 25, 2023

5.0

He listens to me and it’s great to have that.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 24, 2023

5.0

Every questioned was answered.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Katznelson is very caring and very, very thorough in his patient care.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 23, 2023

5.0

For me he is a good doctor who takes his time to review me as his patient

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 23, 2023

5.0

He is great!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 22, 2023

5.0

Dir Katznelson is very professional, he worries about his patients, attentive, good listening

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 18, 2023

5.0

He is the best doctor that explains in understandable terms and is through in his exams

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 17, 2023

5.0

He not only has a great way with communicating things, he also put together that perhaps what I was noticing could be related to ortho issues I'm now having — which I would never have connected. He takes his time with his patients to really understand what is happening - I'm so grateful to have him as my doctor!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 15, 2023

5.0

caring, smart, thorough

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 15, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and always has my best interest in mind

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Katznelson seems to me to be an independent thinker who tries his best to find answers. He is a kind and intelligent doctor. He cares about his patients.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 11, 2023

5.0

Thorough and thoughtful

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 11, 2023

5.0

He is very smart, very caring, focused on my problems, and good memory for continuity of care.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 10, 2023

5.0

He actually cares!spend the time talking to me and figuring out what’s going on with my health. God Bless Him !!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 05, 2023

5.0

Kind doctor who actually cares about my health

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 04, 2023

5.0

Doctor fully explores all facets of my complex conditions.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 03, 2023

5.0

He’s excellent and he cares

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Katznelson is very caring, thorough, and spends a good amount of time with the patient. He is very knowledgeable and is a good listener and has good judgment. I would highly recommend dr Katznelson to others.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 01, 2023

5.0

Always sets his patients up in the best care!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 24, 2023

5.0

He was able to address all of my concerns.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 22, 2023

5.0

A Very thorough and compassionate physician.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 21, 2023

5.0

Same reasons. I feel well cared for

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 18, 2023

5.0

Caring physician.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 17, 2023

5.0

Very compassionate. Dr. Katznelson answers my many questions and helps me better understand the disease that my husband unfortunately has.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 14, 2023

5.0

Efficient and nice

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 13, 2023

5.0

Same as above. Very kind and attentive

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 13, 2023

5.0

He takes his time explains everything,

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 11, 2023

5.0

He is the best I know.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 10, 2023

5.0

See above. Also, his willingness to see me quickly on short notice is very much appreciated! He understood my worries and helped me understand what we can do together.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 09, 2023

5.0

He's the best. He's patient, smart and caring. I have been with him for 4 yrs and never been disappointed in my care.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 05, 2023

5.0

Thorough exam and follow up imaging, bloodwork and communication with my PCP.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 04, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, concerned, thorough.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 03, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough and is really trying to figure out what is wrong.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kaatznelson is dedicated to his patients. He calls them in the evening, on his own time. He's open to sending you out for a second opinion.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 27, 2023

5.0

Excellent, thorough care.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Katznelson is very thorough, knowledgeable, and takes time to explain things.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 27, 2023

5.0

I feel he is a good clinician and an important part of my health care team.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 26, 2023

5.0

I feel like that I can trust him as my doctor. I am comfortable with him. He seems know a lot my problem.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 22, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, asked questions about how I was feeling and doing took his time so I didn’t feel rushed.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 22, 2023

5.0

Very thorough

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!
View more reviews

Disclosures

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

  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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.

View More Disclosures