Rod S. Passman, MD

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Primary Specialty

Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University - 1989
Residency:
BronxCare Health System - 1992
Fellowships:
University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1998

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (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

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0
5.0 

215 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

August 12, 2023

5.0

Thorough and concerned

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August 10, 2023

5.0

He was very thorough and I felt great confidence in him

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Passman is very knowledgeable and caring for his patients.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Passman inspired confidence and communicated thoroughly with us.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Passman’s expertise, experience, superb ability to communicate and promote understanding of issues of concern, and thoroughness are grateful acknowledged. Moreover, he is kind.

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July 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Passman is wonderful. Made a special appointment to accommodate me begre leaving the country. He is knowledgeable, thorough and actually cares for the patient.

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Very responsive. Explains things very clearly. Has patience

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, listens, asks questions and is friendly

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Very responsive, attentive, thoughtful, patient focused, sense of humor, available

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Passman is so very caring and spends time with me answering questions and recommending treatments. He is a phenomenal Electrophysiologist.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Explain things thoroughly. Showed graphics.

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May 27, 2023

5.0

Best cardiologist

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Passman gave a very thorough explanation of my condition, test results, what symptoms to watch for and what the followup should be.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Amazing doctor who has both the highest medical knowledge and technical skills, as well as the best bedside manner.

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April 18, 2023

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable

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April 17, 2023

5.0

He was very professional and informative.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

Caring, listens. Quality person and doctor.

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April 10, 2023

5.0

He listened

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March 25, 2023

5.0

He’s the best in this field

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Very smart, comforting

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March 01, 2023

5.0

My doctor was professional, assertive, confident and deliberate about my medical condition and prescribed a correction plan that met my expectations.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Very kind and informative

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February 13, 2023

5.0

He is clear and complete and kind.

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February 11, 2023

5.0

I was very pleased with my last visit Dr. Passman review a problem I had been having in a very clear and complete manner.

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Totally recommend Dr Passman he was very thorough, compassionate and easy to talk to.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

He is the best cardiac dr

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Careful, attentive, informed

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January 17, 2023

5.0

Same as above. The best doctor anyone can wish for

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January 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Passman is a doctor who knows his profession and cares about his patients.

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January 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Passman is knowledgeable, caring and took the time to answer all my questions. A consummate professional.

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December 05, 2022

4.0

Took time to explain and answer my questions.

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November 28, 2022

5.0

Caring and spends quality time going over everything and listens to his patients and is very proactive about care

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November 22, 2022

5.0

He and his team are great! They ask lots of questions and provide me with understandable facts about my condition.

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November 21, 2022

5.0

Dr Passman saw me right as soon as i was brought back in the exam room. He had the best bedside manner. He did not rush through my visit and he made sure to explain and answer all my questions.

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November 19, 2022

5.0

He knows what he's talking about. Professional. Informative. Great personality.

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November 15, 2022

5.0

Good explanation of path forward

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November 14, 2022

5.0

cares about his patients, competent, innovative thinker and conveys confidence

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November 07, 2022

5.0

The consummate physician

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November 01, 2022

5.0

He is the best

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October 30, 2022

5.0

Attentive, listened Knowledgeable Explained medication, procedure

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October 24, 2022

5.0

I appreciate so many things: Incredible expertise Highly skilled practioner Common sense approach to cardiac care Excellent people skills and sense of humor Persistence Positive outlook

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October 17, 2022

5.0

See above. Dr. Passman, goes out of his way to insure that he is providing me with the very best medical care for my heart condition. He will err on the side of caution rather than risk missing an opportunity to provide prompt and appropriate medical care and needed surgical interventions.

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October 07, 2022

5.0

He rocks

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September 26, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and kind

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September 23, 2022

5.0

Great Doc

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September 20, 2022

5.0

Excellent bedside manner and thorough.

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September 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Passman takes the time to explain my condition and treatment options. He is also extremely patient in responding to our many questions and always finishes our appointments by asking if he has answered our questions and concerns. We are very comfortable in his care.

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September 19, 2022

5.0

I have total confidence in his assessment and judgement

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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

  • Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Medtronic, Inc.

Royalty Payments and Inventor Share

Faculty member has the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities

  • Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. (Wolters Kluwer NV)

External Professional Relationships

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