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Dr. Zishan Alam, DO

Dr. Zishan Alam, DO

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Zishan Alam, DO is a family medicine physician in Buffalo Grove, IL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 4 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

985 Buffalo Grove Rd Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Telehealth available

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Dr. Alam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alam

4.0

48 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Craig – Oct 29, 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
29 people found this helpful
Helpful
ML in Long Grove, IL – Feb 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 02, 2017
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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
36 people found this helpful
Helpful
Harish in Vernon Hills, IL – Apr 17, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rupesh Agrawal in Vernon Hills, IL – Dec 17, 2016
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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
37 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dan.A in Northbrook, IL – Apr 14, 2016
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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
18 people found this helpful
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Neil in Niles, IL – Apr 05, 2016
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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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sapan in Chicago, IL – Mar 31, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
12 people found this helpful
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Nancy Ekstrom in Crystal Lake, Il – Jan 03, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Zishan Alam is a Board Certified Family Physician who practices Integrative Medicine that involves a combination of the best of conventional medicine and a holistic approach to his patients of all ages. This Patient Centered approach integrates...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • Resurrection Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2004
  • Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
  • University Of Illinois At Chicago

    Undergraduate School, 1998
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Family Practice/OMT
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

House Call Docs985 Buffalo Grove Rd Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Practice

Office200 Green Bay Rd Ste 200 Highwood, IL 60040
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Practice

Elder Medicine175 E Hawthorn Pkwy Ste 220 Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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