Geriatrics | Northwestern Medicine
Geriatrics • Alton, IL
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Northwestern Medicine is a Chicago-area healthcare system affiliated with Northwestern University, featuring research hospitals, acute care facilities, and academic centers. Its flagship is Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and it operates about 10 hospitals, physician offices, and a network of urgent care centers. The system collaborates with nearby Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Ryan abilityLab (though not operated by Northwestern Medicine). The organization emphasizes specialties across healthcare, including geriatrics, oncology, orthopaedics, cardiology, pediatrics, neurosciences, and women’s health, with extensive medical services, treatments, and research discoveries. For specific geriatrics questions in Alton, IL, no direct Alton location is listed in the provided details; the nearest listed sites include addresses in Winfield, Lake Forest, McHenry, Huntley, and Wheaton, IL.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Alton Memorial Hospital (CMS HCAHPS): 4 out of 5 stars (769 patient surveys)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kristen Stabell, Geriatrician): 3.1 out of 5 stars (18 ratings)
- US News & World Report (Geriatricians Dr. Stabell & Dr. Wuellner): 4 out of 5 stars (32 and 21 reviews respectively)
Patients praise
- physician expertise and quality of care
- compassionate and caring staff interaction
- overall hospital patient satisfaction is generally favorable
- clear doctor-patient communication in specific practice settings
Common complaints
- billing disputes and confusion over charges
- difficulties with the scheduling department
- perceived lack of communication or unresponsiveness
- issues with insurance claims processing
"Dr. Stabell is the best practitioner around. She is as smart as they come and she genuinely cares about her patients."
- Healthgrades review of Dr. Kristen Stabell"Their scheduling department is absolutely horrible. I have now left three messages with the manager of scheduling, and she hasn't bothered to return my call."
- Comparably review of Northwestern MedicineSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report In Annual Best Hospital Rankings - Jul 29, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Expands Specialized Emergency Care for Older Adults - Suburban Chicagoland - May 19, 2026
- Palos Hospital steps up care for older adults - Southwest Regional Publishing - May 21, 2026
- Palos Hospital focuses on emergency room elder care - Jul 2, 2026
- Northwestern Hospitals Once Again Rank Among Best in the Nation - News Center - Jul 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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