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Dr. Todd Giese, MD

Dr. Todd Giese, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Todd Giese, MD is an internist in Crystal Lake, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Advocate Sherman Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

781 S McHenry Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Giese specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Giese's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Giese

3.3
44 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
52%
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4 star
7%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Worst doctor visit I've ever been subjected to I had passed and had a seizure due to low blood sugar out on a Tues, got to the office on Thurs. Dr. Giese told me that it was not my blood sugar as there is no way I would have been able to make it to the office in that span of time and I would still feel too sick. I told him I do feel sick and asked to be put on blood sugar stabilizer that I had taken in the past and he denied me. I also have 10 yrs of low blood sugar history at this office with another dr, but this did not matter. Giese's advice was to "try not to pass out behind the wheel", and now I have a $164 bill. He mocked me and dismissed me, essentially saying I'm "not sick enough" to be considered with a serious condition. ZERO stars - could not recommend him or this office less.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 03, 2024
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Yearly Physical
Spent an amazing amount of time with me.... far more than I expected.! Kind and very good bedside manner. Answered every question, in depth and understandable.
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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M Martin – Nov 09, 2023
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Dr Giese is a caring and A+ family practitioner where I have been a patient for 10 + years. He listens to my health requirements, my medical history, and talks to me like a person and asks very good questions. He is never in a rush, and what I like about him is how he works all of the time, and makes himself available for his patients. You won't wait very long, and things get done with his staff in a timely fashion.
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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Greg J – Dec 01, 2020
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DR TODD GEISE IS A WONDERFULL DOCTOR I SAW HIM ON SEPTEMBER 30 I NEEDED A NEW DOCTOR MINE RETIRED WHEN I HAD CALLED THE STAFF WAS VERY NICE I AM NEW PATINET OF DR GEISE WHEN I MET HIM HE WAS SO SO NICE HE ONLY 20 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE I REALLY LIKE HIM HE A REALLY NICE MAN MY FRIEND RENEE FROM MY WORK REFERED ME DR GEISE I AM SEE HIM STAY WITH HIM I WONT FIND ANOUTHER DOCTOR LIKE HIM I GO BACK SEE HIM NEXT YEAR FOR A CHECK UP I HAD SIGN PAPER WORK I AM NEW PATIENT I ONLY HAD WAIT 5 MINUTES SEE HIM NOT BAD I WAS OUT OF THERE FAST I RECOMMEND DR GEISE TO ANYONE WHO WANT SEE HIM HE A WONDERFULL DOCTOR NICK STOJANOVIC
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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NICK S – Oct 06, 2020
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I went to see Dr. Giese for back pain. I had a fusion about 16 years ago and I know that my back is getting bad again. First he wanted me to take some pills (not pain pills). I followed his directions. They did not work. I went back asking for a MRI. His answer is "your getting old". I don't agree with that answer. I also have possible diabetic issues, which run in my family. He did not want to hear what I had to say. Unfortunately, I am changing doctors. I want someone who will listen to my concerns and not just tell me I am getting old. I am only 56!
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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Aug 06, 2020
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I would not recommend this doctor. The staff and nurses are rude and disrespectful. They do not care about families. They do not care what the families need or want for their children.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 24, 2019
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Wonderful staff, and fantastic doctor! They spent quite a bit of time getting to know my medical history, and had a clear plan to move forward. I felt he cared about me, and listened to what I had to say. His explanations were clear, it was the patient/doctor conversation I was hoping for.
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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M. Wright – Oct 23, 2019
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Dr. Giese is an excellent doctor. He truly cares about his patients, and is always willing to listen to our concerns.
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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Rebekah Wojtysiak – Sep 26, 2019
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All they want is your money. They do not care about you or your needs. They make excuses why they are up charging and if you don't do what they want then they won't see you. Guess what they just lost my entire family.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 01, 2019
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I prefer my doctors to quote science, not the bible.
What went well
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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J S in Crystal Lake, IL – Jun 27, 2016
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Dr. Giese and Caring Family have been my family's doctor(s) for more than 15 years. They are have always been helpful, caring and capable, and have earned my trust many times over.
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
3 others found this helpful
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John in Crystal Lake, IL – Feb 12, 2016
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He is a paranoiac narcissistic scammer and liar, wrong person in medicine. It is all about his money, and people are just a comfortable and naive way to make an easy comfortable living. Trash is one-word characteristic.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2015
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Absolutely wonderful doctor with a friendly and courteous staff. 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
3 others found this helpful
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Hayde in Federighi – Dec 19, 2015
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About Me

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Dr. Todd Giese, MD is an internist in Crystal Lake, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Good...read more
  • Internal Medicine

  • 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.

  • Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1988
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Caring Family SC781 S McHenry Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

    450 W Il Route 22
    Barrington, IL 60010
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

    4201 W Medical Center Dr
    McHenry, IL 60050
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    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

    View all awards

    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

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

    1425 N Randall Rd
    Elgin, IL 60123
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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