Allison R. Zielinski, MD
Cardiology
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern
675 N St Clair St, Suite 19-100 Galter Pavilion
Chicago, IL 60611 Directions
4.9 out of 5
698 verified ratings
698 Ratings, 378 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Feb 23, 2026
She watches out for me and my specific heart problems. Personalized care
Feb 11, 2026
Informative
Feb 4, 2026
She was very engaging, understanding and caring.
Feb 3, 2026
Dr. Zielinski is professional, caring, and genuinely interested in monitoring the healing process. She takes her time to make sure you understand your condition.
Feb 2, 2026
My first visit with her.
Jan 27, 2026
Though this visit ended up being moot, I thought Dr. Zielinski was very thorough and thoughtful. I appreciate her taking the time to explain possibilities and probabilities.
Jan 27, 2026
Very relatable thorough and kind
Jan 22, 2026
I trust her completely. She listens to my concerns and explains everything so thoroughly.
Jan 19, 2026
She listens and addresses my concerns immediately.
Jan 15, 2026
Wonderful Doctor very professional
Jan 12, 2026
She is highly professional.
Jan 10, 2026
Competent and personable.
Jan 9, 2026
She is very informative
Jan 7, 2026
She takes time to understand your perspective and offer medical guidance. Very knowledgeable on current medical information.
Jan 6, 2026
She is easy to talk to. Is always on top of my health care.
Jan 1, 2026
She is thorough, friendly and professional all at the same time.
Dec 31, 2025
Listened and explained my care very thoroughly
Dec 23, 2025
I trust her judgment
Dec 8, 2025
Engaging
Dec 7, 2025
Top drawer. Couldn't find a more competent and knowledgeable person to work with.
Dec 4, 2025
friendly and efficient; listens to concerns
Nov 17, 2025
Dr. Zielinski put me on the right track to make sure that my heart remains healthy, especially with a family that has had heart problems for generations.
Nov 10, 2025
Excellent communication skills, made certain everything she wanted to impart as well I wanted to impart, was covered. Informative, pleasant, etc
Nov 1, 2025
Very knowledgeable and up to date with what is best for your heart condition.
Oct 22, 2025
Allison Zielinski is professional and friendly . Helpful with treatment . Listens to concerns and goes above and beyond to help her patients
Oct 21, 2025
I am confident that Dr. Zielinski’s advice on maintaining good heart health is considered & well-researched. I trust her implicitly.
Oct 16, 2025
She is an excellent, compassionate physician
Oct 9, 2025
Informative and helpful
Oct 6, 2025
I have been seeing Dr. Zielinski for a few years. She is very good at answering questions and making me feel comfortable. I have referred others to her.
Oct 2, 2025
Very thorough and answered all of our questions.
Sep 18, 2025
She is willing to take into account the patient's individual concerns and preferences for treatment. She is not dogmatic. She also offered to help with figuring out how I could best pay for the desired treatment. Since I am not good at understanding and comparing insurance coverage plans, this is really helpful to me.
Sep 11, 2025
Excellent MD
Sep 9, 2025
Good care
Aug 30, 2025
Dr. Zielinski is smart, thoughtful, thorough and a good listener. She asked me relevant questions about my heart health and answered all of my questions. At age 79 I’ve been treated by many doctors over the years. Dr. Zielinski is at the top of the list, clearly one of the best.
Aug 27, 2025
Dr. Zielinski is knowledgable and pleasant.
Aug 26, 2025
She’s thorough and answers all your questions
Aug 12, 2025
Very competent.
Aug 6, 2025
Thoughtful, smart, funny
Aug 2, 2025
Competent and compassionate care
Jul 30, 2025
Personable and intelligent
Jul 27, 2025
She is caring and attentive to my questions and my needs. She explains to my satisfaction my diagnosis and the needs for treatment.
Jul 21, 2025
Informed, gracious, concerned, conscientious
Jul 17, 2025
She is compasionate, knowledgeable, and has a truely caring nature when I visit with her.
Jul 15, 2025
She listened to me and answered all my questions. I felt like I was in good hands.
Jul 15, 2025
Very good listener caring and very knowledgeable. Glad to have her as my doctor.
Jul 1, 2025
Takes time to talk to me. Thorough
Jun 2, 2025
She knows her stuff
May 22, 2025
She is smart sincere and competent. She is also responsive to women’s heart symptoms.
May 13, 2025
she explained everything and she took time to listen to my concerns and answered all my questions
Apr 25, 2025
Competent and personable physician.