Dr. William Sanders, MD

Pulmonology*MaleAge 63

Pulmonology*

Dr. William Sanders, MD is a pulmonology specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sanders has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. William Sanders, MD

AMITA Health Medical Group Pulmonology Chicago

331 W Surf St Ste 710 Chicago, IL 60657

Accepting new patients

Dr. Sanders is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Pulmonology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sanders specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. See board certifications
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Sanders' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sanders

3.5
19 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
58%
58%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
0%
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2 star
5%
5%
1 star
32%
32%

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Doc Review
I'm sure he's knowledgeable and has saved several lives. Bedside manner not so great. He really seemed like I was wasting his time and bored by me. He didn't really seem like he cared about my concerns at all. Definitely will be asking my PCP to refer me to a different doc next time.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Apr 14, 2025
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A Great Doctor
I have had Dr. William Sanders as my pulmonary doctor for many years. He is a great doctor who takes his time and explain things to you.He has great bedside manner.
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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Apr 11, 2025
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5 star! Excellent pulmonologist I just finished my visit with him, Very detailed Dr took 2 hrs with me. Reviewing my ct, he did test in the office. He explained his plan for my recovery of lung function! Highly recommended.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Charles w. Nehring jr – Dec 02, 2020
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NOT good. This man is rude and uncaring at a high level. Repeated tests which cost thousands (and hundreds in co-pays) and his verbal report on them is "normal"...and yet I still have dyspnea. He will walk in to an exam room and not even speak to you, even if you say hello. He heads to the computer, does his typing, and if you ask a question, he may not respond for 5 minutes, and then with one or two word answers. He will tell you the next test you need and not even look at you as he walks out of the exam room. Just the worst excuse for a doctor I have ever met. This man needs a new occupation. Stay away!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Referred Patient – Nov 21, 2019
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Doctor Sanders took care of my 84-year-old mother in the hospital. She had multiple chronic medical problems, and he was very kind and patient explaining all of them with us. She still talks about him nearly every day.
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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Graham in Chicago, IL – Oct 11, 2018
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Doctor, I pray you read this. You need to work on your bedside manner. You are arrogant, rude and dismissive. To visibly roll your eyes as a confused, elderly patient tries to explain himself and dares to interrupt you is appalling. Then to add insult to injury, you dare to act as though it’s a bother when a family member attempts to explain to you what the patient was saying. Who exactly do you think you are sir? You need a vacation or an attitude adjustment. Saw you in the ICU at St. Joe’s.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Keighley in Chicago, CA – Sep 24, 2018
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Excellent doctor. Took time to explain everything about my asthma. I feel much better after seeing Dr. Sanders.
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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Linda in Chicago, IL – May 14, 2018
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I needed to see a pulmonologist urgently as I was having concerning symptoms and my wife was due with our first child the same day I saw my primary care doctor. Dr. Sanders staff was flexible in scheduling me the next day. When I came in the staff were courteous and friendly. The doctor listened attentively, checked me out, and personally got follow up tests scheduled at the hospital that same day. He followed up with results immediately. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
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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Chicago, IL – Jun 02, 2017
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My 81 year old Mother went to see Dr. Sanders with breathing problems and symptoms of a possible blood clot. Instead of ordering a test, Dr. Sanders ignored my sisters request for further testing and prescribed a new inhaler. My Mother ended up in the ER two weeks later and it was discovered that she had two blood clots and one in each lung. Dr. Sanders negligence could have cost my Mother her life. She suffered for several weeks longer because of Dr. Sanders.
What went well
No results
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
12 others found this helpful
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Linda Thomas in Chicago, IL – Dec 17, 2015
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care philosophy

Dr Sanders believes in empowering patients to make their own health decisions by providing them with the most up-to-date information and a partnership with a healthcare team that can provide the resources they need to achieve optimum health.

biography

Dr. Sanders believes in empowering patients to make their own health decisions by providing them with the most up-to-date information and a partnership with a healthcare
  • Pulmonology

  • Critical Care Medicine

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  • University Of Chicago Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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Dr. Sanders is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Pulmonology

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    Locations

    AMITA Health Medical Group Pulmonology Chicago

    HG Office331 W Surf St Ste 710 Chicago, IL 60657
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 10:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 10:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 10:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 10:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 10:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sun: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

      2900 N Lake Shore Dr
      Chicago, IL 60657

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

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

      4% higher than the national average

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