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Dr. John Vainder, MD

Dr. John Vainder, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Vainder, MD is an internist in Gurnee, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vainder has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Presence Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 72 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (72 reviews)

Practice

20 Tower Ct Ste C Gurnee, IL 60031
Telehealth available

Dr. Vainder is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Vainder's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vainder

4.7

72 ratings, 56 with a written review
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4 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Sep 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
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Marv – Sep 17, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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J Murphy – Sep 03, 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
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Aug 19, 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
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Aug 12, 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
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Dina – Aug 10, 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
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Joy – Aug 06, 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
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Craig S. – Aug 06, 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
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Jul 27, 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
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Jul 26, 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
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Jul 26, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Za – Jul 20, 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
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P. Dale – Jul 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Adam Cohen – May 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bob S – May 05, 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
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Layna Lukich – Apr 21, 2022
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What could be improved
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Apr 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Ashley Gunter – Mar 31, 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
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Olufunmilayo Oduwaye – Mar 07, 2022
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About Me

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Dr. John Vainder, MD is an internist in Gurnee, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vainder has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1977....read more
  • Internal Medicine

  • Gastroenterology

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  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1977
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Vainder is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Lake Shore Gastroenterology20 Tower Ct Ste C Gurnee, IL 60031
    1
    Chris O. Costas M.D. SC800 Austin St Evanston, IL 60202
    2

    Practice

    Lake Shore Gastroenterology806 Central Ave Ste 202 Highland Park, IL 60035
    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

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      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
    • Presence Saint Francis Hospital

      355 Ridge Ave
      Evanston, IL 60202
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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