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Dr. Valerie Goldfain, MD

Dr. Valerie Goldfain, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Valerie Goldfain, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Kankakee, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities Presence Saint Marys Hospital and Riverside Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

375 N Wall St Ste P410 Kankakee, IL 60901

Dr. Goldfain is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Goldfain's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goldfain

3.8

11 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
9%
9%
2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
18%
18%

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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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Mar 22, 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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Christine Bowyer – Mar 06, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mrs. K in Kankakee, IL – Aug 23, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Jessica in Bourbonnais, IL – Jun 09, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
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patricia munsell in st anne ,Ill – Nov 13, 2016
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biography

Dr. Valerie Goldfain, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Kankakee, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH in 1991. She is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Illinois At Chicago / School Of Public Health

    Medical School, 1991
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Dr. Goldfain is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Westwood Obstetrics & Gynecology375 N Wall St Ste P410 Kankakee, IL 60901
    1

    Practice

    Office555 W Court St Ste 406 Kankakee, IL 60901
    2

    Practice

    AMITA Health Medical Group Neurology Kankakee555 W Court St Ste 214 Kankakee, IL 60901
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Presence Saint Marys Hospital

      500 W Court St
      Kankakee, IL 60901
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      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

      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

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

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Riverside Medical Center

      350 N Wall St
      Kankakee, IL 60901
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery

      View all awards

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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