Dr. Brenda Rae R. Affinati, MD | Arlington Heights, IL | Internist

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Dr. Brenda Rae Affinati has practiced internal medicine and hospital medicine for 33 years and is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, and Advocate Condell Medical Center. She completed her residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. She sees patients in Arlington Heights and Libertyville, Illinois.

Overview based on verified provider data

2.7

14 Ratings
33 years of experience
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
6 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
3 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Female

Dr. Affinati's Ratings and Reviews

2.7

14 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 33 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Had a good bedside manner: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Spent time with me: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Flexible scheduling: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Absolutely fantastic care; what a phenomenal doctor.

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

Needs Improvement

October 29th, 2015

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Poor diagnostic skills

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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July 13th, 2011

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Absolutely rude with patient. Overly excited about nothing. She thinks she is so smart. She gave us wrong diagnosis and then tried to cover it up by making lame excuses. Does not let patient or family member talk. Words are coming out of her mouth at 100 miles per hour. Would not recommend her or lutheran general hospital for my family.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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February 8th, 2011

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She was the " hosptialist" who took care of me in the hospital. She was rude, uncaring, and did not seem to know much about my condition. Her humor was inappropriate.

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

September 8th, 2010

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horrible program dirctorshould never be a part of any resiency program

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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

October 13th, 2009

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Took care of me as a hospitalist ... terrible bedside manner, misdiagnosed, eager to get me out of the hospital

Did Well

Needs Improvement

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

March 27th, 2008

Northwest Community Healthcare

800 W Central RdArlington Heights, IL 60005

Tel: (847) 618-1000

Advocate Condell Medical Center

801 S Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048

Tel: (847) 362-2900


Dr. Brenda Rae Reiter Affinati, MD	Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C	Dr. Augusto Guevara, MD	Dr. Elizabeth Nodine, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
2.7 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)
33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Arlington Heights , IL	Mesquite , TX	Oak Park , IL	Waukegan , IL
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine	Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Dr. Brenda Rae Reiter Affinati holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Affinati's NPI number is 1326108606.

Amar Agadi
Pathology
18 Years Exp | Elgin, IL
(0)
Adam Misseldine
Diagnostic Radiology
3 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(0)
Alexandra Leah Aronowitz
Diagnostic Radiology
2 Years Exp | Berwyn, IL
(0)
David Mc Neil Ferguson
Emergency Medicine
41 Years Exp | Glenview, IL
(0)
Ayse Gul Gokaslan
Infectious Disease
43 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(0)
Francis Oru Oben
Pediatrics
42 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(0)
Elizabeth Abigail Guenther
Pediatrics
9 Years Exp | RIVER FOREST, IL
(0)
Rashid Mehmood
Anesthesiology
31 Years Exp | Maywood, IL
(0)
Thomas Patrick Gibson
Nephrology
58 Years Exp | Wilmette, IL
(0)
John George Baraboutis
Infectious Disease
33 Years Exp | CHICAGO, IL
(0)

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Where is Dr. Brenda Rae Affinati's office located?: Dr. Brenda Rae Affinati's office is located at 800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Brenda Rae Affinati affiliated with?: Dr. Brenda Rae Affinati is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, and Advocate Condell Medical Center.
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