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Dr. Lawrence Amato, MD

Dr. Lawrence Amato, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Amato, MD is an internist in Grayslake, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ROMA-LA SAPIENZA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Advocate Condell Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

1170 E Belvidere Rd Ste 202 Grayslake, IL 60030
Telehealth available
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Dr. Amato's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Amato

4.0
21 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
10%
10%
3 star
0%
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2 star
5%
5%
1 star
19%
19%

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Great Doctor and person.
The nurse and office staff friendly and competent. Never had a problem when I contacted him outside my appointments.
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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Lester A Basso – Jan 04, 2025
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Great Doc!
Dr Amato has great bedside manner...very personable and concerned to get you on the right track! One lady at the desk is a little brusk, but all other staff in the office are very nice.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anon – Dec 29, 2023
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The WORST Doctor in Lake County
His office is very cold & his staff. I've never had such high B/P in my life until I went to him. He would NOT listen to me when I told him I can NOT handle lots of meds & strong meds. In the past I only took 10 mg of B/P but he made me take 50 mg which I cut down to 25 mg because it made me sick. His nurse screamed & yelled at me why did you stop your meds while taking my B/P which caused it to go up to almost 190 (top #). When she could NOT find my veins, she would stick the needle into my arm & move it causing my arm to get terribly bruised. After 1 year with him, I found another doctor & I no longer take B/P meds & am very healthy now.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Sep 11, 2023
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Great Doctor
I have only been a patient for about two years. I am very pleased with the office staff, they are always very welcoming and friendly. I had to change doctors because of insurance changes. I thoroughly trusted my old doctor, ( I had been with him for 30 plus years), so I asked him for a recommendation, he recommended Dr. Amato. On my first visit I told doctor who recommended him and that he had some big shoes to fill. He definitely has done that. Dr. Amato in my eyes is the best. He takes his time with you and is genuinely concerned about your health. I recently was hospitalized and he was on top of my care the entire time I was in the hospital. I would recommend him to everyone.
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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Denise C. Waukegan,IL – Jan 25, 2023
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Lake County’s Best
My best doctor I have had in a long time. Past decades I have gone through 3 different doctors. 2 doctors was very mean and not attentive enough to details. Lack of active listening. (one was good but I changed insurance carriers and they didn’t take my type). I held my breathe until I met Dr Amato; and I can tell you. I feel so much better and comfortable. I hope he reads this review. Don’t ever change!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Rachel Akran – Jul 12, 2022
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Dr. Amato takes the time to listen to you and to explain things. Never ever makes you feel rushed.
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
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Lorry Spencer – Jun 08, 2021
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Very personable. Did not address a basic major health issue. Staff courteous but unorganized. Never seemed to know how much I was taking of any medication.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 25, 2018
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Dr. Amato has been mine and my husbands physician for almost 2 decades. Our children are now merging over to his practice as they enter adult age. He is always attentive and has a wonderful sense of humor. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Amato
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
4 others found this helpful
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Kimberly Z. in Lake Villa, IL – May 08, 2017
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I was miss diagnosed by my Cardiologist. On my 1st visit with Dr. Amato, he knew immediately how to make me feel better. Within a week I was a new person! Pain free and feeling amazing. I look forward to my appointments. Excellent Physician! His staff knows what they're doing, AND, they're very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend him!
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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Chris S. in Round Lake, IL – Apr 07, 2016
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Dr. Amato is personable, warm, caring and he has a fantastic sense of humor! He listens and responds. He makes me feel like a part of the family and takes my concerns seriously... and is proactive in terms of my care. I trust him and highly recommend him to anyone who wants a doctor who makes the Dr./patient relationship a priority. Thanks, Dr. A!!! :-)
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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Heidi Wodrich in Lake Villa, IL – Jan 16, 2016
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Dr. Lawrence Amato, MD is an internist in Grayslake, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ROMA-LA SAPIENZA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Roma-la Sapienza / Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    Practice

    Office1170 E Belvidere Rd Ste 202 Grayslake, IL 60030
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

      1000 N Westmoreland Rd
      Lake Forest, IL 60045
      Recipient of 13
      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.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Advocate Condell Medical Center

      801 S Milwaukee Ave
      Libertyville, IL 60048
      Recipient of 3
      hospital 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

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

      836 W Wellington Ave
      Chicago, IL 60657
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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