Dr. Howard Axe, MD | Grayslake, IL | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Howard Axe is an internal medicine physician who has been practicing for 37 years, bringing extensive experience to comprehensive adult healthcare. He earned his medical degree from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1992. His primary focus is internal medicine, providing care for adult patients across a wide range of health conditions. Dr. Axe speaks English.

Dr. Axe practices at Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Internal Medicine in Grayslake, Illinois, and maintains hospital privileges at Ascension Alexian Brothers. His clinical expertise includes adult medicine and chronic disease management, helping patients navigate ongoing health conditions with comprehensive primary care approaches. He incorporates physical therapy techniques, strength training, and manual therapy into patient treatment plans when appropriate. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.6 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.6

41 Ratings
37 years of experience
40 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
17 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Axe. Yipes. RUN. As the years pass and people complain, why is nothing done by the offices in which he is employed? He is a BAD DOCTOR. Plain and simple. Not just rude and abrasive, if he was an excellent doctor, you could forgive foibles but he stinks. He does not listen, does not care, does not probe into health issues, and misses important diagnoses of problems. In short, his apathy at healing patients is KLLING HIS PATIENTS.

April 21st, 2025

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Not a good doctor and he’s rude and his staff is rude and they don’t care about you

June 21st, 2024

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Dr. Axe is rude and abrasive. See another Doctor.

September 4th, 2021

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Upon asking for an HIV test, he became abrasive. I felt ashamed. I thought getting HIV tests was standard medicine. Was yelled at, cried leaving

August 23rd, 2021

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I had to write this after reading these bad reviews. Dr. Axe is very thorough. He wants his medical record for you to be 100% complete. So he'll press for lab results from other doctor's or ER you may see. He obsesses about your Rx plan. He wants to know about every over the counter remedy you're taking. Yes, he is direct. That's what I like about him. I don't want anything sugar coated. And if I get shut down asking about something I read on the internet, I should be shut down. Yes, he spends a lot of time typing in the laptop. That's the only way anything gets in your medical record. Type away, doc! And no need to exchange pleasantries while you do. I don't want to distract you.

August 9th, 2018

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I cringed everytime I had to go see Dr Axe because it's such an unpleasant experience. I stopped seeing him and now go to another doctor for all of my visits. He is extremely rude and is very pompous. Do yourself a favor and pick another doctor in your network.

September 11th, 2017

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Horrible physician.

November 17th, 2015

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Worst doctor I have ever seen with the most impolite, unhelpful staff I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with. Do not see this doctor!!

December 15th, 2014

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I went into Doctor Axe for the second time. I had just had surgery 3 months ago and have had 4 minor complications come up. When I started telling him all my concerns he literally said "Well we can't get through all of these today so pick the one that is most prevalent and we will get to the others next time". I have never been to a doctor who has refused to give me his time before Dr. Axe. After all I waited 45 minutes past my appointment time for him it seems only fair. He spent more time on his little lap top typing in who knows what rather than speaking to me. Time to give this doctor the...sword (You thought I was going to say Axe)

December 3rd, 2014

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Good doctor. Terrible bedside manner.

April 10th, 2014

Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Internal Medicine

1275 E Belvidere Rd Ste 250Grayslake, IL 60030

Tel: (847) 535-7157


Dr. Howard Axe, MD	Dr. Elizabeth Nodine, MD	Dr. Firas Aubeid, MD, MBA, FACP	Danuta Kowalski
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.6 (41 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	4.9 (219 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience		19 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Grayslake , IL	Waukegan , IL	NEW LENOX , IL	Skokie , IL
Med School: Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine		Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Wroclaw Medical University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago1992

Medical School

Temple University Lewis Katz School of MedicineGraduated in 1989

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityGraduated in 1989

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Is Dr. Howard Axe accepting new patients?: Dr. Howard Axe is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Howard Axe's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Howard Axe speak?: Dr. Howard Axe speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Howard Axe's office located?: Dr. Howard Axe's office is located at 1275 E Belvidere Rd Ste 250, Grayslake, IL, 60030.
Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Axe affiliated with?: Dr. Howard Axe is affiliated with Ascension Alexian Brothers.

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