Michael S. Ziffra, MD

Michael S. Ziffra, MD

4.9 
301 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Psychiatry

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2002
Residency:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - 2006

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

301 Ratings

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41 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

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41 Reviews

August 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ziffra is the best psychiatrist I have ever worked with. He is so smart and helpful. He listens and cares.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

Compassionate, knowledgeable, good listener

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Ziffra always listens, takes my concerns seriously and gives options for medication management.

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July 21, 2023

5.0

He listens and takes the time to get to know his patients. I’m always treated with respect and dignity.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

10 years-just a cool dude.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable, helpful

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May 25, 2023

5.0

Listens, kerps on track if not on time, offers reasonable, actionable suggestions.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Gives you complete exam and time to ask questions

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Best in the biz

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ziffra is awesome.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Attentive and inquisitive, addressed all my concerns.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Ziffra is clear and empathetic, while also being supportive, and also follows through from one visit to the next. He is a very good listener, while being very specific about how to progress.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Very through and professional

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March 29, 2023

5.0

He actively involves and actively engages the patient in the plan of care.

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February 21, 2023

5.0

He is well versed in medications and kind and compassionate. He’s also a good listener.

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February 06, 2023

5.0

He is thorough and caring

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January 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Ziffra is an excellent listener, always gives multiple options for care, and I trust his judgement.

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January 16, 2023

5.0

He's a great doctor really listens doesn't push a ton of drugs on you

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January 03, 2023

5.0

highly recommend Dr. Ziffra

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December 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ziffra really takes time to make sure he understands my symptoms. His professionalism and empathy truly makes a difference. I’ve recommended him to family and friends as well.

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December 19, 2022

5.0

Working w the professor is a privilege

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December 16, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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December 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ziffra is the best. He is knowledgeable and caring. He listens and genuinely wants to help.

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December 12, 2022

5.0

I have spoken with some friends who have similar issues and whom have different medial providers and are not happy with their servises. They were shocked to learn how long my Psychiatrist appointment last. That says alot about how dedicated Dr. Michael S. Ziffra is.

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December 08, 2022

5.0

Extremely approachable, very sharp.

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December 01, 2022

5.0

Thoughtful and observant

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November 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ziffra is an amazing psychiatrist. He is very understanding and always willing to help.

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November 15, 2022

5.0

Awesome Doctor.

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November 15, 2022

5.0

He is a good listener and professional and cares about his patients.

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November 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ziffra listens carefully and always provides excellent care.

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October 30, 2022

5.0

Dr Ziffra is a very good listener and always gives me options in my care.

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October 27, 2022

5.0

Ziffra is a very good doctor

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October 25, 2022

5.0

He is patient, thoughtful and talks positively.

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October 17, 2022

5.0

Goes above and beyond in providing top notch, compassionate care.

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October 05, 2022

5.0

Dr ziffra is wonderful. Sincere, informative, great diagnostician totally open to any questions i have. Very blessed to have him for my doc

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September 27, 2022

5.0

I never feel rushed, always feel that I am being heard and open to my own i Ideas and suggestions about about my care . Doctor Ziffra is laser focused and cuts right to the heart of the issues that needs to be addressed.

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September 25, 2022

5.0

He is calm and thoughtful about the questions he asks, and is very open to my questions and ways that I can help myself be well.

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September 24, 2022

5.0

He is thorough, caring and insightful.

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September 22, 2022

5.0

Excellent therapist. Collaborates with patient.

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September 19, 2022

5.0

Good listener, I like him a lot but starting to wonder if we've hit a barrier.

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September 03, 2022

5.0

Excellent care

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