Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez, MD | Des Plaines, IL | Rheumatologist

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Dr. Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez is a rheumatologist with 25 years of experience treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and immune system. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Nacional de Colombia and completed her residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in 2007. Dr. Rodriguez-Paez pursued advanced fellowship training at the University of Miami School of Medicine in 2004 and another fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center in 2009. She provides care in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Rodriguez-Paez is affiliated with Holy Family Medical Center and practices at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute locations in Des Plaines and Morton Grove, Illinois. She specializes in treating ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. Her expertise also includes managing antiphospholipid syndrome, a condition that can cause blood clots. Additionally, she treats dermatomyositis and polymyositis, which are inflammatory muscle diseases. Patients …have given Dr. Rodriguez-Paez an average rating of 3.7 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
3.7

14 Ratings
25 years of experience
26 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Albert Einstein Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez's Ratings and Reviews

3.7

14 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Had a good bedside manner: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Provided follow-up after the visit: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Do NOT see this physician. She rushed through each appointment, talked over me and never let me finish explaining my symptoms. After a year of seeing many physicians, I went to Dr. Rodriguez and she belittled my worries, talked down to me and kept trying to prescribe me medication instead of discuss my symptoms with me and explain what was going on. She ordered a specific set of labs without any indication and now I have an "incidental" finding of autoantibodies that will always been looming over me. She refused to step out of the box and think of other diagnoses and it turns out she MISDIAGNOSED me and also advised me to take medications for a disease that I don't have! Lastly, she ended the encounter by walking out the door saying "Bye Liz"... My name isn't Liz. This physician should not be licensed. I worry for people with serious or even lethal conditions seeing her. Unless you enjoy being unheard, misdiagnosed and made to feel like a hypochondriac, do NOT see Dr. Rodriguez.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

February 22nd, 2021

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Everything we discussed she brought back to weight loss, despite my reminders that I was seeing a specialist for stomach issues. I've had doctors discuss my weight before, but nothing like this. My therapist actually instructed me not to return to her because her commentary in both of my appointments was harmful to the progress I have made.

April 23rd, 2020

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Everything we discussed she brought back to weight loss, despite my reminders that I was seeing a specialist for stomach issues. I've had doctors discuss my weight before, but nothing like this. My therapist actually instructed me not to return to her because her commentary in both of my appointments was harmful to the progress I have made.

April 22nd, 2020

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She is an amazing Dr. She has been treating me for vasculitis for 8 months and I am now in remission. So grateful to have found her!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 25th, 2015

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very poor knowledge

October 4th, 2010

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Dr. Rodriguez,is excellent but is no longer there so I am told. Wish I knew where her new practice is. She has really worked miracles with my health care.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 9th, 2009

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

900 Rand Rd Ste 200Des Plaines, IL 60016

Tel: (847) 375-3000

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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

9000 Waukegan Rd Ste 200Morton Grove, IL 60053

Tel: (847) 375-3000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez, MD	Dr. Gowhar Ahmed Khan, MD	Dr. Husna M Siddiqui, MD	Dr. Matas Orentas, DO
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (14 Ratings)	3.7 (19 Ratings)	4.9 (54 Ratings)	5 (18 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, Russian, English	Speaks Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu	Speaks English, Lithuanian
Des Plaines , IL	Aurora , IL	Elgin , IL	Elgin , IL
Med School: Universidad Nacional de Colombia	Med School: Government Medical College Srinagar	Med School: Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates	Med School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center in 2009 and University of Miami School of Medicine in 2004.

Residency

Completed their residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in 2007.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Nacional de Colombia in 2001.

NPI Number

Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez's NPI number is 1356556013.

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Which hospitals is Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez affiliated with?: Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez is affiliated with Holy Family Medical Center.
What languages does Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez speak?: Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez's office located?: Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez's office is located at 900 Rand Rd Ste 200, Des Plaines, IL, 60016.

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