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Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar, MD

Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar, MD is an internist in Rockford, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Far Eastern University--Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University Hospital and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

3505 N Bell School Rd Rockford, IL 61114

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Salazar specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Salazar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Salazar

3.4
25 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
56%
56%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
36%
36%

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Love Doc Salazar! Easy to speak with, explains everything, not afraid to answer questions. No-nonsense approach to medicine. He tells you what you need to hear, and let's you decide what to do. My favorite primary care provider ever.
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
Helpful
Phactor in Machesney Park, IL – Oct 18, 2024
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Dr Salazar is excellent
He is friendly, and a great listener. He goes over everything with you. He is someone my husband and I can trust. He knows his stuff! I have been going to him for 10 years and have NEVER had a bad appointment. His staff is awesome and always gets right back with you.
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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Christine Jeffery – Mar 22, 2024
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Terrible doctor
My husband’s doctor for over 15 years would not recommend. My husband is lucky to be alive thanks to the er. Dr. Salazar never set up a stress test all those years for a smoker! Husband entered finding out he had major heart blockage through er admitting him to hospital. The latest is husband has been diagnosed with sciatic and he will do nothing for him. He is in so much pain he screams. Dr Salazar’s nurse tells us to go to er. There answer is go to er. Why have a family doctor when they do nothing when you need them most. I would not recommend this doctor to anyone.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar, MD is an internist in Rockford, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Far Eastern University--Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Advocate Ravenswood Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • St Lukes Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Far Eastern University--nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • Senior Resident of The Year, 1995

  • Illinois Rural Physician of Excellence, 2005

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Locations

Practice

Creekside Medical Center3505 N Bell School Rd Rockford, IL 61114
1

Practice

Swedishamerican Hospital3535 N Bell School Rd Rockford, IL 61114
2

Practice

S.A. Belvidere Clinic1700 Henry Luckow Ln Belvidere, IL 61008
3

Practice

Rosecrance Inc1401 E State St Rockford, IL 61104
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave
    Madison, WI 53792
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St
    Rockford, IL 61108
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Swedish American Hospital

    1401 E State St
    Rockford, IL 61104

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

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

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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