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Dr. James Marks, MD

Dr. James Marks, MD

Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Marks, MD is a psychiatrist in Vernon Hills, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

977 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 170 Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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(847) 367-1611

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Marks specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • 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. Marks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Marks

3.1
35 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
49%
49%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
43%
43%

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Professional arrogance
Spoke with him on behalf of my son on a recent weekend. You would think a psychiatrist would be compassionate. He was very arrogant which is the opposite of what is expected from someone in the mental health profession. I’m a licensed professional and treat my clients respectfully. Marks exhibited a complete lack of respect and was the antithesis of professional. He shouldn’t be in the mental health profession where empathy is needed for those struggling from mental illness.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 04, 2024
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Worst experience ever
Worst Doctor for helpfulness and worse staff, not helpful or friendly, prescription out of stock, pharmacy willing to speak to Doctor to find alternative, but doctor nor front office would call, so they said I should call around find a place that ahs it in stock, and if not get a list of what they do have and fax that to Doctor!!! No pharmacy can do this as they have no idea of what class or alternatives the doctor would consider, absolutely useless, Doctor unwilling to help by making 1 call, expects patient to make 30 calls instead
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Rob Jarvis – Feb 16, 2024
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Very knowledgeable and professional
He listened carefully on our first visit and only then recommended a certain medication...and kept saying be patient. We followed up and he was very data driven and clinical in identifying progress...six months later, its amazing how good things are. His decades of experience and solutions oriented mindset are the key to his value.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 26, 2023
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Exceptional
I don’t know what motivated some of the other reviews. Dr. Marks is an exceptional psychiatrist with impeccable credentials. He’s engaging and very funny once you get to know him. He has gone out of his way to ensure my care continued seamlessly when I moved out if state.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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RH – Apr 11, 2023
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Front desk is very unhelpful. I’m still dealing with 2 bills where I was charged different amounts for the SAME 15 minute visit and received a BS answer explaining why that literally made zero sense. As for Dr. Marks himself, cold, dismissive and tries to finish appointments asap even if there’s still a lot to discuss. Also shows up a few minutes late, so I’m really only getting like a 12 minute appointment. He also doesn’t think outside the box when it comes to treatment. I’m looking for another doctor currently and wish I would have done so years ago!
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 20, 2023
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Dr. Marks is the best!
I have been a patient of Dr. Marks for several years. I give him a 5 star rating! He is wonderful, caring and has worked hard to get me on track. Dr. Marks does expect his patients to do their part, take your medication, show up for your appointments, be completely honest with him. If you aren't doing what you should be doing then he probably is rude which I wouldn't blame him. He is very no nonsense but also very caring. I had a very difficult time a few months ago and he really took time to check in with me, and we tried different medications until I felt better. I would not want to see anyone else!!
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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Barb S – Jun 13, 2022
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All the other 1 star comments are spot on. Very rude and narcissistic. He WILL laugh and scoff at you (has done to me many times) and will look at you like he thinks you’re unintelligent. Never lets me finish what I wanted to say and is just overall snarky and mean. It’s funny that he’s in a practice to help struggling people when it very much seems he doesn’t give a single care for you. I’d also like to add he has 0 patience. I’ll never see him again and I recommend you don’t either
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2021
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OMG! Dr. Marks was the on call doctor on Sunday, May 9, 2021. He was extremely rude to me when I called to refill my daughter's prescription. After I told him my name and my request, he said "I'm done with this request" and hung up on me. Don't use this practice no matter what.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
6 others found this helpful
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Lindsay Dreis – May 10, 2021
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Dr. Marks is rude to his patients and tries to rush you out of him office. I have found a new psychiatrist who listens to what I have to say and prescribed me with the correct medication. Dr. Marks diagnosed me with something that I did not have and showed no symptoms of. I do not recommend this psychiatrist. There are many others in the same building but different suite who are much better.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Apr 21, 2018
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Dr Marks has a tendency to be rude, narcissistic, and dismissive toward his patients. He unapologetically prioritizes his personal rules and busy schedule above the well-being of those in his care, occasionally going as far as to withhold medication and/or appointments without adequate warning or explanation. Good luck speaking to or seeing him on short notice. He runs his practice as a business first and foremost; people come second.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 others found this helpful
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Jan 19, 2018
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Incredibly lousy Psychiatrist. He breezes through patients like an assembling machine, and yes, he treats you and writes a prescription, but he's always in a hurry, and seems more interested in getting you out of the office after your 15 minute visit for his next appointment without allowing you to fully address all your concerns. Dropped him after 6 months of not seeing improvement and because in his office you're $$$ and nothing more.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Vernon Hills, IL – Sep 13, 2017
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Dr. Marks is kind, sensitive and thoughtful in dealing with what can be difficult issues to discuss. That being said, he can also be direct, honest and blunt (which usually is not appreciated, but often necessary). I have found him to be extremely willing to spend time to discuss individual situations and provide education and options for treatment.
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
11 others found this helpful
Helpful
Dawn in Lincolnshire, IL – Oct 07, 2016
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Dr. James Marks, MD is a psychiatrist in Vernon Hills, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Neuropsychiatric Associates of IL SC977 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 170 Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave
    Evanston, IL 60201
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd
    Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence 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.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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