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Dr. Phyllis Bonaminio, MD

Dr. Phyllis Bonaminio, MD

Rheumatology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Phyllis Bonaminio, MD is a rheumatologist in Palos Heights, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bonaminio has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Christ Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

7600 W College Dr Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 361-0600

Dr. Bonaminio is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bonaminio specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Bonaminio's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bonaminio

3.9
30 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 star
70%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
27%
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Dr.Bonaminio is thorough, takes time to explain everything and makes you feel comfortable. She does not rush you out. She’s compassionate, professional. She listens to your concerns and addresses them.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Nenita – Mar 26, 2023
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Good first impression!
Dr. Bonaminio, was very patient with me, as I was misinformed about one of my tests. She listened to my symptoms and examined, and sent me for testing. Hopefully she can figure it out for me. Would recommend.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Kathy – Mar 18, 2023
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Highly recommend
Doctor Bonaminio takes excellent care of her patients, I’m so glad I was able to see her. She helped me a lot.
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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Barbara – Mar 17, 2023
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Yes definitely would recommend.
She takes time to explain problems and treatment. She also listens.
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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Mar 10, 2023
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Great doctor
Very thorough. Never feel rushed when there for an appointment. Takes time to explain things and is very personable.
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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Mar 09, 2023
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Great, personable doctor
I came to her with pain and insomnia. She takes her time with you, and asks questions and listens to your answers. She has made me feel 100% better.
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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Jan 27, 2023
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The doctor is very knowledgeable. I wish that she was my initial doctor when I was diagnosed with RA.
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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Dec 02, 2021
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She took her time to ask about my pain and explaining which medications she will prescribe and how they work. She is caring and compassionate and gave me words of encouragement for what I am going through. I would highly recommend her!!
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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Diana – Aug 04, 2021
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I wouldn’t recommend her to my worst enemy! She doesn’t deserve to have the title Doctor. I have never been treated the way she treatment at my visit. She never even examined me . Her face said it all . And I was actually referred to her by a wonderful doctor who was shocked about my non treatment by Bonaminio. My MRI shows arthritis and that’s all she said. She was with me a total of 9-1/2 minutes. Because I have fibromyalgia had a lot to do with her reaction to me. When making the appointment the first thing I was told was they could not make the appointment because she doesn’t see patients with fibromyalgia. I said I’m not seeing her for that. It was a big hassle getting through .
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Cynthia Kapinus – Dec 17, 2020
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If you are looking to be treated like a human being, stay away from this office and doctor. I think this runs more like a business than office. I felt demanded, belittled, and dismissed. I can’t imagine anyone in healthcare being so callous with her patients and most of her receptionists are just as callous. So disappointed and disheartened. I will definitely go elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2019
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Great doctor. Takes her time to diagnose symptoms and explain a course of action to help me with my pain. Great friendly bedside manor. Like having a physician in the family. Highly recommend Dr. Bonaminio.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Steven Rakauskas in Palos Park, IL – Feb 07, 2019
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I’ve been seeing Dr. Bonaminio for years now! She has helped me out tremendously. She has worked with me through my symptoms and come up with an approach that has helped me. I’m a little, no a lot complicated with my health conditions, so it’s been a Long road for us together. Dr. Bonaminio Never gave up on me and continued different treatments until we noticed my scalp was full of psoriasis and hence the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis and I am on Otezla with success ! Ty Dr. B!!!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Rose Walisiak in Joliet, IL – Sep 25, 2018
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Dr Bonaminio treated my mom for RA for years. Her compassion is second to none. She is extremely thorough in her examinations and explanations for her thought out treatment plans. I'd give her 6 stars.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Jody in Chicago, IL – May 11, 2017
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Explains things very clearly. Compassionate and caring
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
2 others found this helpful
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orland park il – Nov 05, 2016
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She was very thorough with her assessment and precise with her plan. Wrote everything out for me on paper as she talked so that I could follow along. She took her time and answered all my questions.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – Apr 24, 2016
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Saw her twice, she was very rude, First time put me on steroids, asked for how long and told me forever if you don't want to be in pain. Second time after blood tests were all negative, never found out what was wrong and wanted to just put me on Embril!? When asked for recommendations like vitamins, shoe type, exercises, anything else to help also she flat out said that's not her job to recommend that stuff. No personality, rude, talks down to patients, will never go back again!
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
  • Long wait times
16 others found this helpful
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Disappointed – Mar 20, 2016
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An outstanding physician, extraordinarily competent, effective and genuinely caring and concerned.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Frankfort – Dec 21, 2015
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Bonaminio's ultimate goal is to utilize all means possible to preserve and regain function, prevent long-term damage when possible, and maintain autonomy and independence for a happy and healthy joint life.

biography

Dr. Bonaminio is Board Certified in the medical subspecialty of Rheumatology, which involves the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of rheumatic diseases. These diseases include anything involving bones, joints and tendons, as well connective...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003

  • Lutheran General Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2001

  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1998

  • Master Of Science - Central Michigan University

    1994

  • North Central College

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Bonaminio is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: 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

      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

      80%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Silver Cross Hospital

      1900 Silver Cross Blvd
      New Lenox, IL 60451
      Recipient of 19
      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™ (2024)

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

      View all awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Advocate Christ Medical Center

      4440 W 95th St
      Oak Lawn, IL 60453
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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

      Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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