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Dr. Samuel Farbstein, MD

Dr. Samuel Farbstein, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Samuel Farbstein, MD is an internist in Oak Lawn, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1980. He is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

4861 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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Dr. Farbstein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Farbstein

4.3
29 ratings, 11 with a written review
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My memories of the finest doctor that I ever knew.
Dr. Farbstein retired a few years back. I am now 88 years old and I can honestly attribute my longevity to Dr. Farbstein's expert treatment. He was what I would call a 'real doctor.' If he somehow reads this blurb I would like to says Hi, Doctor Farbstein and thank you for the many fine years of life you have helped to negotiate. Enjoy your retirement, you earned it, and please drop me a line or two at whatever email address you happen to have on me. I'm not looking for free medical advice, I just want to say hello and thank you.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Joe Blackwell Sr. – Mar 09, 2025
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I'm lucky to be a patient of Dr. Farbstein's, and have been for about thirty years. He is one fine M.D. He listens to his patients and explains the whys and wherefores about your signs and symptoms. He instills your trust in his advice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 17, 2020
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I was a last minute appointment and DuPage Medical had fully booked him. Despite being late in the afternoon he was running only a half hour late. He took time to deal with my issues did a thorough exam and my 15 minute appointment became well over half hour. He dealt with 3 generations of my family and those that moved miss him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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Dr. Farbstein is a dedicated, intelligent, fabulous doctor. He has a knack for listening and figuring out what the problem is. He is caring and always gives time to his patients. I have been under his care for about 25 years and trust him completely. He is down to earth and funny and kind.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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Dr. Farbstein is a professional and caring physician. I have been his patient for 30 years. I hold him as the gold standard of compassionate care. I hope that my two children who are physicians reach his level of compassion and competence.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bob U in Palos Heights, IL – Nov 16, 2016
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Outstanding family Doctor. Like a walking dictionary. His vast medical knowledge, outstanding analytical skills, and attention to details, has kept my entire family healthy for the over 30 years. We have been amazed at the accuracy of his findings, catching life threatening conditions early on, enabling our quick and full recovery. He never rushes our visits, taking the time to listen, ask questions, investigate our symptoms, and educate us on his findings. Treats patients like they're family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Bob Mixa in Orland Park, IL – Oct 31, 2016
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Sam has been my primary care physician for over 30 years. I sincerely believe that he is the most dedicated professional I have ever met. He keeps up with all changes in the rapidly changing medical field. He takes considerable time with me at each visit to discuss my health and my concerns. He clearly has defined a path that I should follow to keep me healthy. I consider Sam a friend and hold him in my highest esteem. I would heartily recommend Dr. Farbstein to anyone seeking a new 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
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tom M. in Mokena, IL – Aug 22, 2016
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Glad I have Dr. Farbstein as a Doctor. He keeps me in good health,and makes sure I have all my yearly test done. (blood work, flu shots,) I can talk openly about anything that's giving a problem,and he gives me options,and solutions to them. Very understanding ,and caring. Hope he stay's in practice for a long time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Daniel Lowe in Alsip il. – Jun 20, 2016
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Dr Farbstein has monitored my mother in laws complex medical history with care and compassion for 30 years. Although Advocate has tried to take the humanity out of medicine, Dr.Farbstein has remained connected to his patients needs and delivers quality healthcare with a special human touch. He has fielded many late night calls, cared for my mother in law during off hours, stayed unreasonably late to assist her needs, and been the best medical advocate we could hope for. The wait is worth it.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Janette in Tinley Park, IL – Jun 09, 2016
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I've been seeing Dr Farbstein for over 10 years. He genuinely cares about his patients as human beings. He upholds confidentiality. He explains things to me in a way which I can understand and spends the necessary time with me always.I would not even consider changing doctors.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Cyn229 in Chicago, IL – Mar 27, 2016
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Dr Farbstein has been treating me for the last and over 10 years, he has helped me throught the worst times of my life. He is a wonderful and kind understanding doctor who you can say anything to and he understand you and my problems and knows the best solutions, i have things wrong with me that i believe he alone understands and knows how to treat them and me you can't say that about others because they don't take the time to listen and understand what i am going through like Dr Farbstein does,
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Patricia Ward in Country Club Hills, IL – Jan 19, 2016
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Dr. Samuel Farbstein, MD is an internist in Oak Lawn, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1980. He is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Southwest Management4861 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Office1860 Paysphere Cir Chicago, IL 60674
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Practice

Southwest Medical Affiliates PC5630 111th St Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palos Community Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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