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Dr. Girma Assefa, MD

Dr. Girma Assefa, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Girma Assefa, MD is an internist in South Holland, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY / GONDAR COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Trinity Hospital.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

100 W 162nd St South Holland, IL 60473

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Dr. Assefa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Assefa

4.3

12 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mary – Jan 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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1 time patient – Mar 30, 2022
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What went well
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What could be improved
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B.A.K. – Jan 14, 2020
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About Me

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Dr. Girma Assefa, MD is an internist in South Holland, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY / GONDAR COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Trinity Hospital.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Addis Ababa University / Gondar College Of Medical Science

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • Amharic

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Locations

Practice

Advocate Medical Group-South Holland100 W 162nd St South Holland, IL 60473
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Practice

Advocate Medical Group Immediate Care Center-Olympia Fields4001 Vollmer Rd Olympia Fields, IL 60461
2

Practice

Advocate Medical Group-Beverly Center9831 S Western Ave Chicago, IL 60643
3

Practice

Preferred Home Health Services2301 E 93rd St Chicago, IL 60617
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Advocate Christ Medical Center

    4440 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St
    Chicago, IL 60617
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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