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Paul A. Ravenna, MD

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506 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

Secondary Specialty

Hospital Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 2012
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) - 2015

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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 Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

506 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

93 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

93 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

Very helpful and well informed about the topic I was visiting for. Had excellent manners and was very kind and explained things carefully.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

He is a consummate professional and puts a lot of thought & care into each visit. Making me feel comfortable and also informed.

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August 20, 2023

5.0

He is a very good Doctor. He does not rush me out.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

I would say that Dr. Ravenna is the most thorough, compassionate, educating position. I have experience at Northwestern Medicine.

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Listens to my concerns.

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August 05, 2023

5.0

He listens, is personable, and provides me with referrals when needed. Doesn't just leave me on my own. Also -- follows through promptly with promised info,

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna listens to me and addresses my concerns professionally and compassionately

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Patient and compassionate

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Love Paul - he is incredibly knowledgeable and has awesome bedside manner. He explains everything clearly without being pedantic and wants to make sure I have my questions answered. Never had a better doctor.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Iâ€™ve worked with Dr. Ravenna for over 8 years and throughout this time he has continually been a caring, knowledgeable, hands on doctor that truly cares about the well being of his patients. He is very easy to talk to and open up about even the most private problems.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is the best doctor Iâ€™ve ever had. He is person centered and empowers patients to be part of their healthcare decisions.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Competent, knowledgeable, compassionate healthcare professional. Trust him unequivocally.

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is a very cool dude. Really knows his medicine and takes the time to talk.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Great demeanor

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Ravenna is fabulous. He is always attentive, kind, informative, thoughtful, helpful and he genuinely cares. I refer him to anyone looking for a new GP.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

The nester primary care doctor I have ever had. As far as I can see, he is very attentive, knowledgeable, up to date with latest research, very pleasant bedside manner, explains everything well. Just the best.

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July 04, 2023

5.0

He's top notch! One of the best doctors I have ever had!

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July 01, 2023

5.0

The Doctor is really good and knowledgeable of everything I was asking to him. Thanks.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

friendly, personable, professional

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Amazing bedside manner and highly intelligent!!

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Best doctor ever

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and informative

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Personal care

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June 11, 2023

5.0

Personable, professional and thorough

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June 09, 2023

5.0

Very easy to talk to, I couldâ€™ve stayed there and chatted with him about my health and life all day.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

He was clear in his explanations. He was courteous He is knowledgeable

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June 07, 2023

5.0

He listens and is knowledgeable

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Solid FM doctor!

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Amazing bed side manor

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May 25, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner. Takes patientâ€™s point of view.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Ravenna is a wonderful PCP. Takes time to listen and explains everything.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Doctor was great. Easy to talk to and answered all my questions.

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May 21, 2023

5.0

He is great!

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is a person-centered physician who listens and treats me as part of my health team. He takes my concerns seriously, shows compassion and is very timely.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Ravenna is attentive and excellent.

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May 10, 2023

5.0

good bedside manner

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is very kind, listens well, and clearly cares. Advice is clear, easy to follow, and realistic. Always a great experience.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Very responsive and understands medical complaints and takes fast action.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Doctor Paul is very kind and patient when he explains me in detail and answers all my questions!

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Ravenna is a fantastic provider. Great bedside manner, responsive and genuinely concerned for his patients.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

First rate doctor in every way. Feel lucky, comforting, and confident to have Dr. Ravenna as my primary care physician.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

trust him to care for my health

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Great doctor!

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is excellent. He listens well and explains everything thoroughly. Heâ€™s the best doctor I have ever had, and my mother and husband are both becoming his patient because I recommend him.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Open, honest, empathetic and I felt heard.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and compassionate

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April 18, 2023

5.0

dr. paul took the time to listen to what i know of my symptoms and history. then, he explained what he thought and took time to ask me about my life.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Incredible bedside manner and extremely knowledgeable

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Smart, practical, and kind

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is a great physician, easy to talk to, and expresses interest in his patients and their well being. Additionally, the office is efficient and I never have to wait long.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

If every doctor were as efficient as him you wouldnâ€™t need surveys.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is very polite, caring, understanding, and listen to any issues and concern I have about my health.

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March 21, 2023

5.0

I love Dr. Ravenna so much. I always feel he's being present with me and takes the time to listen to and talk through my concerns.

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Ravenna listened carefully and intently as I listed my many symptoms. He took time to walk through the various test results. In my case, I've got issues with thyroid and he took the time to literally show me how the brain and thyroid work together to produce hormone. This explanation made me understand my test results and reasons for treatment.

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March 08, 2023

5.0

Dr Ravenna has a great bedside manner and would recommend him to anyone

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March 08, 2023

5.0

See above. Also really feel like is caring and warm. Love him.

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Cool person

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and helpful and responsive

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February 27, 2023

5.0

This was my first appointment with Dr. Ravenna. My previous primary care doctor retired and he recommended Dr Ravenna. Dr Ravenna had made a review of my medical history and thus the appointment went smoothly without me having to revisit all of my medical history in detail. Good handoff.

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Good bedside manner, Paul takes the time to explain and answer all your questions. He also takes his time and doesnâ€™t rush you out of there.

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February 21, 2023

5.0

He is the best! Listens, is patient, works with me to find solutions.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

He is just the absolute best. He listens. He cares. He always follows through.

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February 19, 2023

5.0

Efficiency and kindness.

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February 18, 2023

5.0

He is caring. Asks questions. Most importantly, it never feels like he is trying to finish up quickly, to run to the next patient so he can bill more. That's rare in today's health industry.

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February 17, 2023

5.0

Paul Ravenna had extraordinary bedside manner and was an excellent communicator. He is a great physician

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Paul Ravenna is excellent. I always feel comfortable during my appointments and he always provides helpful information. He is patient and empathetic to my concerns.

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February 08, 2023

4.0

Dr. Ravenna was kind and listened to my needs

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February 08, 2023

5.0

Very responsive to my questions and concerns. Makes me feel comfortable.

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February 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is prompt, knowledgeable, and courteous. This is the first time Iâ€™ve needed to repeatedly see my PCP to diagnose an underlying health issue - and Dr. Ravenna has taken great care to quickly and thoroughly communicate test results.

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February 01, 2023

5.0

Good and understanding doctor

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February 01, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s awesome.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is the best. I always leave our appointments feeling heard and knowing he has listened to everything I wanted to share or had questions about. Always an amazing experience.

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January 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna took the time for my annual physical to discuss Medicare requirements and health impacts related to my age.

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January 26, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to and takes time to listen

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January 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Ravenna is patient, explanatory, and funny. I appreciate all of those traits when dealing with medical issues.

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January 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is fantastic---took the time to answer my questions and very responsive in the email portal.

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January 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna, is very attentive. He listens to my concern and very knowledgeable.

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January 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is a great doctor. He listens, is patience, informative, and open. He makes me feel good about going to the doctor.

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January 10, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough with exams and he treats you like if you were his family member

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January 09, 2023

5.0

Love to Dr Ravenna options and he always has a good patience to patient.

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January 04, 2023

5.0

Dr.Ravena is very helpful and nice. Donâ€™t have anything negative to say about him either.

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January 04, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s thoughtful and doesnâ€™t rush into a diagnoses

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January 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is the best! He is so personable and real. I can tell he listens and takes notes well because he remembers details about my life (like ages of my kids). He also never seems rushed when I want to chat about something. And heâ€™s always taken every concern I have seriously.

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January 02, 2023

5.0

great listener. thoughtful

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December 28, 2022

5.0

Thorough, friendly, knowledgeable

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December 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ravenna is so patient and caring. He listen to my health issues and doesnâ€™t rush me. Heâ€™s so professional.

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December 21, 2022

5.0

So nice and caring!

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December 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ravenna takes the time to listen to my concerns & thoughtfully answers my questions. Doesnâ€™t dismiss me like most physicians do - even NM physicians. Warm personality. And I feel he genuinely wants to help me get to the bottom of my health issues.

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December 19, 2022

5.0

He listened to me and answered my questions.

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December 14, 2022

5.0

Caring. Professional. Knowledgeable.

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December 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Ravenna is a thoughtful, kind, caring man.

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December 13, 2022

5.0

I love Dr. Ravenna. He takes his time, is attentive and responsive. I would recommend him to others.

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December 12, 2022

5.0

First time seeing him, very thorough. Very pleasant dr.

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Disclosures

Paul A. Ravenna, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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