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Dr. Joanne Kirby, MD

Dr. Joanne Kirby, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joanne Kirby, MD is a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kirby has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. She graduated from RUTGERS UNIVERSITY / NEW BRUNSWICK CAMPUS in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

259 E Erie St Ste 2330 Chicago, IL 60611
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Dr. Kirby's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kirby

2.5
34 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Avoid Kirby at all cost. I went in for an annual physical. The exam was inadequate and many steps were skipped. She was rude, dismissive of my concerns and uncaring. My labs came back with elevated numbers, she sent a message and said they looked good. I replied asking about this and again was dismissed. This is absolutely not acceptable -
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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May 13, 2021
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Dr. Kirby is competent but is brusque. She reveals her impatience with weight issues and appears to be unable to consider psychological issues or have depth of understanding of people. She seems to believe she knows more than her patients about any medical concern and does not show respect or that she might have something to learn. If you want a doctor who follows the script and doesn't have an open mind she will be fine - usually on time with appointments.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 others found this helpful
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May 09, 2019
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I would rather be sick than see this doctor again. I found her to be unempathic, insulting, demeaning. She was rushed and didn't seem to take seriously my complaints, even though two physicians had advised me to have a particular test done. She didn't agree and argued w/me the necessity. I insisted having trust in my docs. Although I wasn't well, it frightens me to think that someone seriously ill or unable to have the efficacy to stand up for themselves in the case of an arrogant doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 15, 2019
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Dr. Kirby is awesome, she listens and let you explain what’s bothering you and why you need her assistance. She evaluates your medical history with you and sincerely cares about your well being. I am going to recommend her services to all my family and friends.
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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LaTonya Z. in Chicago, IL – May 23, 2018
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Do not waste your time and money seeing this "physician." She was rude, dismissive, spent less than 5 minutes in the room with me, and told me my worries about having torn my knee for a 6th time (I have had 5 major surgeries on my knee) were not valid, as she felt nothing was wrong with it. She proceeded to deny me an MRI, which my physician had requested she order, as "MRIs don't fix knees." Shocker. I somehow thought an MRI machine magically, surgically fixed knees! Rude and ignorant.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Chicago – Feb 03, 2018
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She always takes time to listen to any concerns I may have.
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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Marianne Hyde in Chicago, IL – Dec 06, 2016
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She is extremely rude and seems unconcerned about patient care. She prescribes medication and then forgets what prescriptions she prescribes. Every visit, she seemed rushed and lacked overall attention to detail and concern. I would not recommend this physician to anyone. I woyld truly question her medical credentials & expertise!
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
8 others found this helpful
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Jane in Chicago – Feb 13, 2016
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Extremely negligent and does not appear to care about her patients. Contacted multiple times without reply. When asked for assistance and resources for our elderly family member, her reply was that's not possible and she cannot be saved. We are a family who works in health care and know this to be untrue. Other than her age and deconditioning, she is not actively dying of disease. Shame on this physician for writing off an elderly patient. This is someone who should not be in practice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Hudsonville, MI – Jan 07, 2016
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``Better people means better experiences. Our care team is committed to delivering results that change lives.`` 

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Mcgaw Mc/northwestern University|mcgaw Medical Center Of Northwestern University

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Rutgers University / New Brunswick Campus

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Northwestern Medicine Primary & Specialty Care259 E Erie St Ste 2330 Chicago, IL 60611
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(312) 926-6000
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