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Dr. Susan Unfer, MD

Dr. Susan Unfer, MD

Pediatrics*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Susan Unfer, MD is a pediatrician in Park Ridge, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush University in 1978. She is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

1675 Dempster St Park Ridge, IL 60068

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Unfer specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Unfer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Unfer

3.9
14 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
71%
71%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
7%
7%
1 star
21%
21%

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Wonderful doctor!!!
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
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Aiperi – Feb 19, 2024
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My story with (dr.Susan m unfer) is too long and about my son personal life. Just wondering how would a well stand (Lutheran )hospital would hire a dr who need a therapist for behavioral issues!! I will never come back just because of her!! I don’t feel safe and comfortable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Baninasr – Mar 15, 2023
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Condescending
Speaks to you as you are beneath her and an idiot. Does not listen or offer alternatives. Will not return to her
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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 24, 2022
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She's OK, if you actually see her.
Dr Unfer has been our pediatrician for five of my children for ~14 years. She is knowledgeable and competent. I have two main issues with her. First, you can hardly ever get an appointment with her. You have to book months out, so you usually see an attending doctor instead. If you request a call from her, you wont get one. Second, her front office staff are just plain rude. The receptionist thinks she is a doctor and will screen issues that a doctor should be judging. I would recommend selecting another practice if you are searching for a pediatrician. Dr Unfer is just too busy to spend time with you.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Sep 08, 2022
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My brother and I used to see Dr. Unfer basically our entire childhood and he's never had a problem with her I don't think but for some reason she was always really rude to me and it's stuck with me to this day. She would scream at me and call me stupid for my eating habits which weren't perfect as every child's eating habits are, and would berate me and belittle me, again as a CHILD. When I was first experiencing Crohn's symptoms she also dismissed it and acted like it was again just a symptom of my (normal) eating habits when it was ultimately diagnosed with a severe case of Crohn's disease! That's also not the first time in all these years with her that I have ended up in the hospital after coming to her with symptoms first that she dismissed only for a different doctor to tell me I needed to be admitted.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 24, 2020
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Amazing doctor knows very well what she’s doing. she’s takes care of my two children.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Juan – Mar 04, 2020
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We are very pleased to have Dr. Unfer as pediatrician for our first child. She took good care to examine him thoroughly on our first visit and explain his progress. She also relieved our concerns by explaining the child's behavior and biology in simple terms that we were able to understand. She demonstrates good compassion and makes us comfortable with asking any questions. We didn't feel rushed at all. Front desk was very clean and seemed organized. Support staff are professional and courteous
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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Omar in Mount Prospect, IL – Jan 01, 2017
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We LOVE Dr. Unfer! Being first time parents, we still have things to learn, but if we're heading in the wrong direction, Dr. Unfer will let us know. She's direct, yet assuring, and very knowledgeable. We're very lucky to have her as our child's doctor.
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
Helpful
Arlington Heights, IL – Jul 02, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Susan Unfer, MD is a pediatrician in Park Ridge, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush University in 1978. She is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
  • Pediatrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Rush University

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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.

Locations

Practice

Advocate Childrens Hospital1675 Dempster St Park Ridge, IL 60068
1

Practice

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital1775 Dempster St Park Ridge, IL 60068
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave
    Chicago, IL 60611
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