Dr. Bruce Johnson, MD
Rheumatology*•Male•Age 64
Rheumatology*
Dr. Bruce Johnson, MD is a rheumatologist in Elk Grove Village, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Johnson has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Northwest Rheumatology Specialists
800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 4003 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007At a Glance
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Dr. Johnson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnson
2.8
39 ratings, 19 with a written review
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| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 star | 10% | 10% |
| 1 star | 46% | 46% |
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He’s in the wrong profession
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
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Joe A. – Jan 26, 2023
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Dr. was one of the most impersonalble Dr.'s I have ever been to. What an aweful experience. One of the reviews said he does not like his job. Totally agree!
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 27, 2021
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My experience was very good. He is a quiet but very caring doctor. Answered all my questions and I definitely trust him. He’s reserved but in a good way. The office girls are very nice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Vicki kornick – Feb 01, 2021
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All the negative reviews here are spot on. Uncaring, disinterested, dismissive and robot like. Is not a doc who is interested or current enough in his training to find issues that do not easily present themselves. Do not waste your time or money. If your looking for a script for Lyrica maybe he's your guy. Otherwise find someone with a shred of compassion and who takes your health as serious as you do.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Fr. Fatigue – Oct 22, 2020
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Waste of time and money. (Cash or check only, how many people carry a checkbook anymore? Receptionist told a new patient that there was an ATM by the gift shop. What a joke!!)
Dr Bruce Johnson, asked a couple questions, typed up notes in silence, no explanations, no information given, robot like, said that was it, nothing he could do, no recommendations, no workup at all. Worst experience with a doctor ever.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 03, 2020
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He was very dismissive of my concerns. Reviewed my old bloodwork and results and told me they were “pristine” despite my complaints of all over inflammation and pain. Told me to keep to “low impact activities” which I have been doing and to follow up as needed. No new tests, no switching prescriptions, no recommendations. To boot he charged me a level 5 new patient visit for doing absolutely nothing for me. Left the office crying frustrated. Do not recommend. Will never go back.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 07, 2019
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I have been his patient for at least 3 yrs and will not go back again! He is uncaring and disinterested in what I have to say. He orders lab tests and never reviews them and then wants me to have the same ones the next time. I most recently experienced a minor stroke and then a bad fall a few weeks later which caused a acute flair up of the RA. I called 3x and left msgs for him or a nurse to call me with an increase of my Prednisone. They would not even give me an appt. but to wait until Nov. for the next one. The office staff is the worst too!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Louise Adamovich – Sep 26, 2019
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Was so looking forward to this appointment, regarding my ongoing concerns. Felt he NEVER listended, un-empethetic, VERY COLD. So was his assistant. He did a "boat load" of tests of which 1 came back stongly positive his response was "yes its positive but we dont pay much attention to lab work". Well then why was my insurance billed $1,000. in lab fees. I was honest about my medication history he made it clear that he did not approve and basically not to return. PRECONCEIVED! wanted help :((
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Natalie in IL – Jan 15, 2019
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My experience over the past 3 years has been very positive with Dr. Johnson and the staff.
I feel fortunate that I have an excellent doctor taking care of me with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjogrens. My appointments are every 6 months to monitor blood work up and how my meds are working. I continue to be an active golfer and jogger with the care I’m receiving. If I need an extra appointment for a flare up I have gotten in to see the doctor immediately and he makes healthy adjustments accordingly.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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IL – Jan 01, 2019
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How fortunate I am to be treated with professional, knowledgeable, experienced, honest, compassionate, genuine and friendly Dr. & medical care team.
They all feel that my conditions and health is the most important thing and that is extremely comforting. The entire staff is always professional and caring.
I am always seen/treated in a timely manor.
I can be myself.
Timely follow-ups & answers all my questions.
I am truly blessed with this medical care team and know I have the very best!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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jeff in wauconda – Feb 09, 2018
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He did not listen to me, made an extremely quick diagnosis which was later turned around at another doctor's office in the area. Staff pushed hard to dispense Humara to me even when I had legitimate questions about the diagnosis. I did not like the experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Streamwood, IL – Aug 22, 2017
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I am being treated by Dr Bruce from last two years and I found him very good, he always hear to the issues and provide best suggestions.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Yogesh Kumar in Menomonee Falls, WI – Aug 21, 2017
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I have been a long time patient of this practice and wanted to change providers within the group-was feeling my care needed new eyes to look at my symptoms and medications. I was told they do not "allow" patients to change doctors. I would have to leave practice if I did not want to continue seeing dr Johnson. I felt he was not really addressing MY concerns and not offering options for pain management or options for how to do modified daily activities such as getting dressed.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Chicago, IL – Jun 29, 2017
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Agree with the recent reviews; Dr. Johnson seems to dislike his job and more specifically, dealing with patients. After second try with this doctor, I went away feeling like I was a hypochondriac. He is terribly rough and as a result I ached in several areas for a week.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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N. McKee in Elk Grove Village, IL – Aug 27, 2016
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Actually saw Dr Czajkowska of the same practice... regardless, this practice does not accept credit card payment, or allow patients to pay by phone. I.e., you can only pay with cash or check. Not very customer service oriented in my opinion.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
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John S. in Algonquin, IL – Aug 18, 2016
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Doesn't really listen or care about specifics. He's probably fine for maintenance of established geriatric patients, but doesn't really think about appropriate care for any other group of patients.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 22, 2016
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Went in with concerns about arthritis. Was treated like a junkie when I said I was taking Norco for horrible back pains. Wouldn't even do blood work for me. Told me I had fibromyalgia (which I don't have) and given a horrible rx for a medicine that makes you horrible sick. Will not be going back.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 21, 2016
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I would never recommend using this office based on my experience with attempting to make an appointment. The woman who answered the phone was rude. The procedure for scheduling a first time appointment was complicated. It requires waiting for someone to call you back. You are not able to make an appointment with one phone call.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
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P. Kelly in Elk Grove Village, IL – May 11, 2016
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I have dealt with chronic joint pain for years and finally decided I was done just ignoring it and dealing with it. I called the office to set up an appointment, which was quite the process in and of itself, and had to set up an appointment 8 weeks out as a new patient. I went to my appointment and felt like the Dr. was treating me as a drug-seeker and not listening to my problems. I didn't come looking for narcotics- I came trying to find an answer for what I am going through. Disheartened.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 26, 2016
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Dr. Bruce Johnson, MD is a rheumatologist in Elk Grove Village, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Johnson has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine...read moreRheumatology
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Northwestern University Chicago Il
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Illinois
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Illinois
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home72%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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