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Primary CareEvanston, IL

★★★★★4.5/5714 reviews across 5 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Northwestern Medicine: 4.5/5 (602 ratings) (602)
  • Healthgrades: 4.7/5 (17)
  • WebMD Care: 5.0/5 (5)
  • Healthgrades: 4.1/5 (14)
  • Zocdoc: 4.95/5 (76)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Doctors who listen actively and explain conditions well
  • Attentive and caring bedside manner
  • Helpful referrals to specialists
  • Convenient office locations and scheduling experiences

Common complaints

  • Potential for long wait times
  • Communication or professionalism concerns (e.g., perceived attitude, disorganized care)
  • Limited availability of primary care doctors when needed

In patients' words

"Nothing can really give you a feel for whether you’ve selected the right doctor like an office visit and a face-to-face meeting. Be sure you feel comfortable in the office and with the physician and nurses."

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"I didn’t feel rushed, pressured, or unimportant during my visit today. Highly recommend Dr. Fatyga to anyone looking for a primary care doctor in the Evanston area."

Zocdoc Review

"I have not had a doctor spend that much time with me in years! Wonderful experience."

WebMD Review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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