Joseph R Raviv, MD

I went to Dr. Raviv in order to get a second opinion on a procedure another doctor recommended. But enough about me, let me tell you a little about Dr. Joseph Raviv. He works exclusively on sinuses. Not ears, not throats, just sinuses. You got an issue with your sinuses, and you need the best, most knowledgeable person in Chicago, then Dr. Raviv is your man. Check out his education, background and credentials — very impressive. What’s even more impressive is his standing with other very high caliber doctors. I was directed to Dr. Raviv by Dr. Warner, a plastic surgeon who is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
Within a minute or two of my discussion with Dr. Raviv, he pulled in another doctor who specializes in ears to get their opinion. I’ve never before had multiple specialists (one an ear specialist, the other a sinus specialist) in the same room at the same time consulting with me on my health issues. Most doctors make me feel like a patient, but Dr. Raviv made me feel like a partner in a collaborative process focused on my better health. I learned more about my ear/​sinus issues in 15 minutes with Dr. Raviv and Dr. Parks than I had in the previous 51 years. Very helpful. After many, many years of living with severe ear/​sinus problems, I finally feel like I am in good hands and we’re going to get to the bottom of what’s causing the problems. Such a relief. Thank you Dr. Raviv.

My husband and I went to see Dr. Raviv for a narrow septum which was possibly the cause of, or adding to, the new found aggravation of snoring!!! Augh!
Dr. Raviv was completely upfront and honest with us. The technology in the office is amazing. We had been to 3 doctors prior to being referred to Dr. Raviv by a friend. Not a single one of them had the technology that Dr. Raviv’s office had. And while I love my husband, I think I saw wayyyyy more of the inner workings of his nose than any wife should see. And on a big screen too… eeekkkk!
We got a really good feeling from Dr. Raviv and we thought it was worth a try to fix the problem.
I think it is important to be realistic that we didn’t know the exact cause of the snoring so we couldn’t expect a 100% guarantee. And Dr. Raviv was completely honest about that.
He also told us that even if it doesn’t fix the snoring completely, my husband would at least breath better.
I was so surprised that Dr. Raviv personally called us to check in on my husband when he heard he had some post surgery bleeding in the recovery room (completely normal).
But we really felt that Dr. Raviv was just wonderful.
The jury is still out on the snoring (it’s only been a couple weeks and still a bit congested). But my husband is absolutely breathing better which reduces the risk of other health issues.
I would definitely recommend Dr. Raviv

Wow. After reading the reviews I’m wondering if I saw the same doctor! I have been seeing Dr. Raviv since February 2011 and he did my polypectomy. He is amazing! In my opinion he has a great manner-​I always felt treated with respect and my concerns listened to. I still see him when I have issues with my sinuses. He works cooperatively with my allergist and, personally, I am glad she referred me to him.

One of the worst experiences with a doctor in my life. I have several issues with him.
First, I went in to have him look at my septum and to discuss difficulties breathing through my nose. All he told me was «My diagnosis is that you have a perforated septum», which I was already diagnosed with prior to my visit. Between the office visit and the biopsy he recommended and performed on my nose, it ended up costing me $ 1,200. In the end, he had no solution for me and I was out the money.
Second, the procedure he performed took no more than maybe 10 minutes tops from start to finish as in doctor time in the room. He billed me at a rate comparable to an 1hr 15min surgical procedure according to Healthcare Bluebook. His office manager told me that the reason the rate is so high is because he has newer technology that allows him to go deeper into the nose to look in there, and because of that they do pass along that cost to their customers and it is an issue that they debate doing in the office. Once again, directly told this from their office manager!
Third, I have insurance with a high deductible, so I knew I would be paying for this procedure out of my pocked pretty much. When I had my wife call back and say she was referred to him and needed the exact same procedure done (endoscopy and biopsy performed) she was told it was the exact same price pretty much, but was offered a 45% cash discount without even having to ask for it. Because I have insurance, I have to pay more money? That is not right… I understand how insurance companies work with agreed on rates for procedures, but I should not have been better off going to him with no insurance at all.
Fourth, regarding my test results, I could not get Dr. Raviv on the phone to answer a single question. I was repeatedly ignored, made seven different phone calls and directed to nurses and managers that could not answer my questions. It resulted with being told that I must make another appointment to discuss my results when the nurse couldn’t answer my question. Sorry, I am not giving you another cent to what I am sure will amount to learning absolutely nothing. When somebody has questions about a procedure you recommended and performed, take 5 minutes and talk to them like a human being.
There are other ENT doctors in the North Shore area that are much more professional, have better rates, and actually want to help you with your problems. I agree with other Unilocalers, during the visit he was very quick and condescending to me. I felt like all he was concerned with was doing his procedures, getting out of there, and getting paid.

Nice office and technology. Northshore University is great with this but Dr, Raviv was rude, condescending and actually outright mean.
I felt compelled to right this review Dr’s with this attitude need a wake up call.