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Dr. Gary Livingston, MD

Dr. Gary Livingston, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Livingston, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Barrington, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Livingston has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

27790 W Il Route 22 Ste 27 Barrington, IL 60010
Telehealth available
(847) 649-6000

Dr. Livingston is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Livingston specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Livingston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Livingston

3.7
16 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
63%
63%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
25%
25%

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Liked the dr, hated the office insurance dept
First let me start this by saying that I really liked Dr. Livingston and I have also had no issues with the receptionists/scheduling staff... however, the insurance dept and office manager have horrified me with the way they handle things and their apparent confusion over how my insurance works. I tried to make an appointment as a new patient in order to get information on the Inspire implant for sleep apnea. I got a referral from my PCP as I have an HMO insurance. I had to FIGHT to get an appointment because I was told that my insurance is through Vista and not Advocate and therefore would not be covered. This could not be more wrong. My PCP is through Vista Physician's Group but that has ZERO effect on my insurance covering this visit - especially since I had the referral APPROVAL information. The receptionist was relaying messages to me from the office manager, when I asked to speak with the office manager I was told she would not take my call. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL! And after emailin
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Nov 16, 2023
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Great EN&T Doctor
After dealing with daily headaches for over two years, Dr. Livingston solved my headache problem!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tim Kramer – Feb 01, 2023
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I was very pleased with Dr. Livingston. He was gentle, explained everything, was patient with me and took care of my issue immediately. His gentle manner and voice helped to calm the extreme fear and anxiety I had caused by by the previous doctor that I seen. I am very grateful that I was referred to Dr. Livingston by my family physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Cindy Milczewski – Nov 26, 2019
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Always running late at LEAST 30 minutes every visit. Front desk should give curtesy calls. We have important jobs/commitments too.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gary Livingston, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Barrington, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Livingston has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Loyola University...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Illinois

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Iu Health University

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Livingston is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unavail27790 W Il Route 22 Ste 27 Barrington, IL 60010
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    Practice

    Mercy Barrington Medical Center500 W Il Route 22 Barrington, IL 60010
    2

    Practice

    Office390 E Congress Pkwy Ste M Crystal Lake, IL 60014
    3

    Practice

    Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital450 W Il Route 22 Barrington, IL 60010
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

      450 W Il Route 22
      Barrington, IL 60010
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

      4201 W Medical Center Dr
      McHenry, IL 60050
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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