Dr. Alan H. Olefsky | Chicago, IL | Emergency Medicine

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Dr. Olefsky graduated from the St. George's University,St Georges University School of Medicine in 1984. He works in Chicago, IL and specializes in Emergency Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

3.2

12 Ratings
42 years of experience
speaks English
St. George's University
6 written reviews
3 specialties
2 areas of expertise
1 office location
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This man is not licensed to prescribe any medication nor treat any patients without causing them harm. He has been the defendant in numerous criminal proceedings ranging from assault with a firearm, writing prescriptions for himself, and is a threat to the health of the general public!!! After he left our home my brother had to go to the ER because whatever he was injected with had an awful reaction and he stopped breathing until the ER reversed the drug effects. The hospital kept him for 4 days and it took my brother another week to feel like himself. I tried desperately to get in contact with the Doctor but his Office Manager -Tina- (heavy accent hard to decipher) argued with me over a hefty fee. God forbid this so called Doctor harms anyone else! I

May 9th, 2013

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Failed on diagnosing a chronic condition for both myself and my mother on separate occasions. Awful bedside manner.

March 7th, 2011

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This MD was recommended to me via a good friend. What a nightmare! Mr. Olefsky should't even be in practice. He is a liability as my extensive research on him uncovered. He became hostile and angry when I pleaded with him to listen to my concerns. Big let-down.

June 25th, 2010

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Great physician with good communication skills.Made me feel totally comfortable and confident in his approachto my concernsNow taking care of my entire family.

April 28th, 2010

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Very competent doctor that took his time to address all my concerns.

April 1st, 2010

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Exceptional listener and diagnostician. Was able to finda remedy for an ailment I was struggling with for years.I am very grateful to this fine doctor.

February 5th, 2010

Olefsky Alan H Office

520 N Kingsbury StChicago, IL 60654

Tel: (312) 929-4492


Dr. Alan H Olefsky	Dr David Rosen, MD	Christopher Carleo, MD	Patricia Ann Wilson
Emergency Medicine	Emergency Medicine	Emergency Medicine	Nurse Practitioner
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.2 (12 Ratings)	5 (109 Ratings)	4.3 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Chicago , IL	Northbrook , IL	East Setauket , NY	Palos Heights , IL
Med School: St. George's University	Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center	Med School: Suny Stony Brookhealth
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Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

St. George's UniversityGraduated in 1985

St Georges University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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