Rush Infectious Disease - Chicago Paulina
Infectious Disease • Oak Park, IL • Since 1837
About
Rush University Medical Center (Rush) is a nonprofit academic medical center in Chicago, serving as the primary teaching hospital for Rush University and the core of the Rush University System for Health (which includes Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center). Key points: - Location and scope: Based in the Illinois Medical District, Chicago, with multiple offices including 1620 W Harrison St (HQ) and other sites in Chicago and Austin, Texas. - Role: Primary teaching hospital affiliated with Rush University; part of a larger health system that operates in 29 countries and employs about 6,978 people (as of the latest figures). - Focus for infectious disease: Rush provides infectious disease expertise and public health commentary from specialists (e.g., Dr. Michael Lin) and covers preparedness for outbreaks; its experts contribute to media discussions on epidemic risks (e.g., Ebola, hantavirus). If you’re specifically looking for infectious disease leadership or experts at Rush in Chicago, contact Rush Infectious Disease or the hospital’s press/public health communications for current specialists and statements.
Clinic Type
Infectious Disease
Address
600 S Paulina St Armour Academic Center - Suite 140
Phone
(888) 352-7874
Sankofa@rush.edu
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nSaturday – Sunday: Closed
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Illinois Hospital Report Card (HCAHPS): 62% of patients reported high satisfaction (Rush Oak Park Hospital)
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Jose T. Bolanos): 5/5 stars (10 reviews)
- HospitalStats (Rush University Medical Center): Very Good
- HospitalStats (Rush Oak Park Hospital): Average
Patients praise
- Doctors generally communicate well with patients
- Nurses often praised for good communication
- Some individual specialists receive high patient ratings
Common complaints
- Staff responsiveness concerns
- General patient complaints regarding wait times and communication at the broader hospital system level
"I was treated rudely and misgendered by staff throughout the experience."
— Better Business Bureau complaint (General Rush University Medical Center)"Staff doesn't respond quickly when patients need help."
— HospitalStats (General Rush Oak Park Hospital rating)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Catherine M. Creticos, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL — May 14, 2026
- Valerie S. Bialas, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Chicago, IL — May 14, 2026
- Nancy B. Lins - Nurse Practitioner in Chicago, IL — May 14, 2026
- Lilibeth S. Pilario - Nurse Practitioner in Chicago, IL — May 14, 2026
- Genomic analysis of Candida auris transmission within an urban region — Sep 10, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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