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Dr. Joshua Straus, MD

Dr. Joshua Straus, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joshua Straus, MD is a psychiatrist in Evanston, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Straus has extensive experience in General Mental Health Disorders & Therapy, Psychotic Disorders, and Personality Disorders. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1990. He is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

909 Davis St Ste 160 Evanston, IL 60201
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(847) 425-6400

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Straus specializes in the areas of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Straus' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Straus

3.2

39 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
49%
49%
4 Star
5%
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3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
41%
41%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 02, 2025
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Telehealth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 25, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 28, 2023
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Telehealth
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
Helpful
Sep 05, 2023
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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
Helpful
John Dreyer – Nov 09, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
T Man – Oct 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 27, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 25, 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
No results
Helpful
Dec 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cant stand more "therapy" – May 23, 2020
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Andrew Ward – Aug 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 01, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
19 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hill – Jul 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lake Bluff, IL – Nov 28, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Integrated evaluation of medical and psychiatric issues affecting each person; I work with each patient I see to build trust and then shared understanding with each decision about medication, psychotherapy and other methods to improve their health...read more

  • Psychiatry

  • Psychosomatic Medicine

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

  • Rush-presbyn-st Luke's

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • University Of Chicago

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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  • Richard C. Marohn Teacher of the Year Award in Psychiatry, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 1999

  • Irma Bland Award for Excellence in Teaching Residents as a faculty member at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University from the American Psychiatric Association, 2007

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Locations

Practice

Northshore Neurological Institute-Evanston909 Davis St Ste 160 Evanston, IL 60201
1

Practice

Highland Park Hospital777 Park Ave W Highland Park, IL 60035
2

Practice

Northshore University Health System2650 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201
3

Affiliated Hospitals

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

    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.

    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
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