Dr. Julia Ratner, MD
Internal Medicine*
15+ years of experience
Dr. Julia Ratner, MD is an internist in Evanston, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.3 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (26 reviews)
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2650 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201Telehealth available
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4.3
26 ratings, 15 with a written review
| 5 star | 81% | 81% |
| 4 star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 15% | 15% |
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Absolute fantastic PCP
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 08, 2023
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I’ve been seeing Dr. Ratner for at least two years. She is very intelligent, super thorough and kind. She has been on top of my medical issues even though they are difficult and not made me feel like I’m bothering her for being a patient that doesn’t fit into a specific equation. Sadly, that is super rare these days. I am grateful to her and feel lucky I found 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
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Galimatias – Nov 26, 2019
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I have recommended Dr. Ratner to friends. I feel that she spends quality time with me. I do not feel rushed and I feel she is very thorough. I have not felt this good about a doctor since many years ago when I had a doctor who treated my parents since the beginning of his practice and knew me well. I feel she takes the time to get to know her patients.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Debra Marlowe – Nov 06, 2019
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I am a relatively new patient, but have been very happy so far. She is always very quick to respond to my questions. I have referred her to other people also been very happy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 18, 2019
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DR. JULIA IS WONDERFUL ,CAREING DOCTOR. I AM A COMPLEX CASE WITH MANY CHRONIC ISSUES. DR. JULIA IS SO PATIENT AND TAKES HER TIME TO LISTEN AND FIND SOLUCIOND TO MY ISSUES AND WORKS GREAT ALONG SIDE WITH ALL MY MANY SPECIALISTS TO KEEP ME GOING. I TOTALLY RECOMMEND HER TO ALL.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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MARY FUENTES in ANTIOCH, IL – Jan 01, 2019
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I’m very disappointed with Dr Ratner for the fact that after all these years being her patient and nothing was really wrong with me, just mild cases here and there but as soon as there was a presentation of a serious case, I got no answers and as soon as I told her I’m working with a holistic doc because I’m getting no clear answers as to how to treat this condition, I got the silent treatment! Like literally wouldn’t return my msgs about medical stuff, blood test etc. SUPER DISSAPOINTED!
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
7 others found this helpful
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Buffalo Grove, IL – Nov 01, 2018
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Dr. Ratner is an excellent doctor! She is very-very thorough and continues to respond through the North Shore Connect program to me, her patient, whenever I have a question and/or etc. I have a precarious going's-on medically and she's on top of it. I feel honestly like I have someone medically who pays attention and is there when needed. II took tremendous time to research and do my heavy due-diligence to find the right internist (for once) and I am beyond content with my choice.
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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Oct 27, 2018
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One of the worst doctors ever. She hid results from my mom and there were medical records about severe issues with my mom and she never addressed nor shared the records with my mom. She has no business being in the field of taking care of human lives. My mom has cancer and she should have known this with the results she saw two years ago and never addressed. She is despicable.
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
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Dec 22, 2017
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Dr Ratner is the first doctor I’ve had who didn’t give a lazy diagnosis and send me out the door. She is easy to contact and I honestly feel like she cares for my health and well-being. I will follow her if she ever switches practices.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mundelein, IL – Nov 26, 2017
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Had a wonderful experience with Dr. Ratner. So caring and understanding. Thorough and kind. One of the doctors I've had. I'll keep her as my physician a long time.
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
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Wauconda, IL – Feb 06, 2017
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Best! Dr. Ratner is very patient, actually listens. Always takes her time with me, answer questions, never rush me out of the door. She got great skill to diagnose. One time I visited 2 docs before her (her schedule wasn't available) with no results, still had problem, and she figured it out! I won't go anywhere else.
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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Jan 07, 2017
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Dr. Ratner really takes the time to listen to you and writes everything down. She evaluates every aspect of how you are feeling and the issues you are having to provide a complete diagnosis of your condition. I never feel like she rushes me out of her office, like I'm just another number in her schedule. She was able to figure out my issue and provide a preventative solution for me so that my condition doesn't get worse.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Anna in Gurnee, IL – Nov 15, 2016
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Been my physician for over 5 years. She spends time listening and cares about her patients. I like that she is willing to try different solutions when one may not be working.
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
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Jonathan in Buffalo Grove, IL – Aug 30, 2016
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She's dedicated, thorough, kind, very professional, and has a sense of humor.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Cathrynliz in Huntley, IL – Aug 19, 2016
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GREAT experience. Very caring and professional. Attentive to patients needs
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
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Evelyne Tomich in Deerfield Il – Mar 25, 2016
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Dr. Julia Ratner, MD is an internist in Evanston, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern...read moreInternal Medicine
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Residency Hospital, 2010Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Northshore University Health System2650 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201
Office225 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 1500 Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsAmerica'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
View all awardsPatient 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica'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
View all awardsPatient 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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