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Dr. James Nikolakakis, DO

Dr. James Nikolakakis, DO

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Nikolakakis, DO is an internist in Des Plaines, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

77 Rand Rd Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Dr. Nikolakakis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nikolakakis

4.0

18 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 20, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 12, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Nancy Alongi – Oct 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
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Buzz59 – Sep 30, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pat – Sep 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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SJ – Jul 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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George Tzilos – Oct 05, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 05, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 08, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Mike Garofalo in Mt prospect !IL – Apr 05, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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New York, NY – Feb 02, 2016
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Dr. James Nikolakakis, DO is an internist in Des Plaines, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Lutheran General Hospital...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Midwestern University

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Advocate Medical Group-Des Plaines Rand Road77 Rand Rd Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Practice

Associated Neurology SC1900 Hollister Dr Ste 250 Libertyville, IL 60048
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    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd
    Winfield, IL 60190
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    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

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • 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 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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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
  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
    Recipient of 52
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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