Dr. Alfonso Bello, MD | Glenview, IL | Rheumatologist

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Dr. Alfonso Bello is a rheumatologist with 36 years of experience treating conditions affecting the joints, bones, and connective tissues. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his internship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in 1991. Dr. Bello went on to finish his residency at Lutheran General Hospital in 1993, followed by specialized fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center in 1996. He provides care in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Bello practices at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Glenview, Illinois, and maintains an affiliation with Glenbrook Hospital. He treats patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and opioid-induced hyperalgesia. His expertise includes managing both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as treating gout and pseudogout. Dr. Bello also has experience caring for patients with dermatomyositis and polymyositis.

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accepting new patients
3

24 Ratings
36 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Duke University Medical Center
13 written reviews
2 specialties
14 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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He is a horrible Dr. who does not take his time to share details. He is not patient and actually beyond rude. Has no loyalty to his patients as I had seen him for over 20 years and over an insurance issue he made my already horribly painful life even worse.

May 7th, 2021

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Avoid!!!Dr rushes you through appointments, could care less. Good luck getting the medical assistants and people to answer the phone and do their jobs correctly.

August 15th, 2020

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Will not recommend and go back again.

May 4th, 2020

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Staff and his clinical team is horrible! very hard to get in touch with doctor. More painful to deal with his team than my own pain.

May 4th, 2020

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Do not talk and explain any diagnosis. Will not go again.

March 25th, 2020

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Do not waste your time with Dr. Bello. He doesn't care about your pain and your problem. Spends no more than 5 mins discussing nor knowing its details.Medications were wrongly given and when asked for A CHANGE OF PRESCRIPTION, his nurse insisted on coming to office or give us a helpline call which will be charged with the insurance.What a sucker, waste of money and time.

March 25th, 2020

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Medical assistant yelled and spoke over me. Tacit condoning of unprofessional behavior from everyone there including the doctor.

February 17th, 2020

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Became a patient 2 years ago as I suspected I had RA although many doctors denied I had this disorder. Dr. Bello was able to provide a clinical diagnosis confirming RA and other autoimmune disorders. He thinks beyond test results to understand the underlying issues.

November 21st, 2017

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I never got to see the doctor. I called and was sent to his secritary. The secritary was extremely rude. She yelled and spoke over me. She made it a point to explain that it takes a long time to get in to see the doctor and because he does not need patents, he is busy as is already. In that case, I did not bother to schedule and went to another doctor.

April 26th, 2016

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Dr Bello is kind and gentle. Getting an injection in ones back can be pretty scary but he takes the fear away.

May 3rd, 2015

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

2401 Ravine WayGlenview, IL 60025

Tel: (847) 998-5680

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Alfonso Bello, MD	Dr. Gowhar Ahmed Khan, MD	Dr. Reem Hikmat Jan, MD	Dr. Lauren Merle Pachman, MD
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3 (24 Ratings)	3.7 (19 Ratings)	4.3 (6 Ratings)	4 (11 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	65 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, Russian, English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English
Glenview , IL	Aurora , IL	Chicago , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine	Med School: Government Medical College Srinagar	Med School: St Georges University Of London	Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Arthritis
Bursitis / Adhesive Capsulitis
Gout
Knee Osteoarthritis
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Pain
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Scleroderma
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Duke University Medical Center1996

Residency

Lutheran General Hospital1993

Internship

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital1991

Medical School

University of Illinois College of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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What languages does Dr. Alfonso Bello speak?: Dr. Alfonso Bello speaks Spanish and English.
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Where is Dr. Alfonso Bello's office located?: Dr. Alfonso Bello's office is located at 2401 Ravine Way, Glenview, IL, 60025.
Which hospitals is Dr. Alfonso Bello affiliated with?: Dr. Alfonso Bello is affiliated with Glenbrook Hospital.

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