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Dr. Gerald Farby, MD

Dr. Gerald Farby, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Gerald Farby, MD is an internist in Chicago, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

3048 W Peterson Ave Chicago, IL 60659
Telehealth available

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Dr. Farby's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Farby

4.2

16 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 11, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Debra sieck – Apr 03, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Sharon Flynn-Casey – Mar 01, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Isa Memedi – Feb 25, 2025
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Sinnysinoreeta – Feb 15, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Marilyn Y. – Dec 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Oct 31, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

``I work with my patients to choose treatment plans which they can embrace and maintain.``

biography

I work with my patients to choose treatment plans which they can embrace and maintain.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Michael Reese Hospital And Medical Center Chicago

    Residency Hospital
  • Michael Reese Hospital And Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1976
  • University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

AMITA Health Medical Group Primary Care Chicago3048 W Peterson Ave Chicago, IL 60659
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave
    Evanston, IL 60201
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Presence Resurrection Medical Center

    7435 W Talcott Ave
    Chicago, IL 60631
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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  • OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center

    2800 W 95th St
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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