Cathy Adamson, APRN is an advanced practice registered nurse at Midwest Cardiovascular Institute in Elmhurst. She earned a Master of Science degree in nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she graduated as an acute care nurse practitioner. Prior to earning her graduate degree, she worked on cardiac telemetry and coronary care units in the hospital. She has more than 20 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient work as a nurse practitioner with 18 years in cardiology.
Cathy Adamson, APRN is an advanced practice registered nurse at Midwest Cardiovascular Institute in Elmhurst. She earned a Master of Science degree in nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she graduated as an acute care nurse practitioner. Prior to earning her graduate degree, she worked on cardiac telemetry and coronary care units in the hospital. She has more than 20 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient work as a nurse practitioner with 18 years in cardiology.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Midwest Cardiovascular Institute through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Well versed
Oct-2024
Information provided was very professional, understood everything she covered.
Oct-2024
I went with my mom today and nurse Cathy was very professional and very patient with her and helpful.
Oct-2024
Cathy Adamson was patient and professional. She answered my questions thoroughly.
Oct-2024
She really listened to me and looked me in the face directly like I was an important person. Elderly persons as myself need to be acknowledged and not look to a caregiver for answers.
Oct-2024
Thorough, clarity provided, listened and responded to my inquiries. A+
Oct-2024
clearly did not read the computer file on the patient before entering the treatment room.
Sep-2024
Cathy was very kind, thorough and clear with explanations.
Sep-2024
Explained new meds answered all my questions
Sep-2024
Ms. Adamson was wonderful
She listened to our concerns and addressed all our questions. She didn't try to rush us. She was very caring.
Sep-2024
Cathy is so easy to talk to, respectful, and knowledgeable. Always feel comfortable meeting with her.
Sep-2024
Had a very positive visit with Cathy very helpful with my instructions on what I can can’t do for now . Very pleased
Sep-2024
Professional, knowledgeable, courteous and friendlym
Sep-2024
She is the best & her staff was awesome. She explained to the point.
Very knowledgable
Sep-2024
Very thorough-thoughtful caring manner.
Aug-2024
Very nice , very informative
Aug-2024
We had a very nice and well informed appointment and thought the everything was handled in a very professional manner.
Aug-2024
Outstanding NP🎈‼️
Aug-2024
Very professional, informative and helpful in answering questions.
Aug-2024
I think this lady is very rude!!
Aug-2024
Professional & Conscientious.
Aug-2024
I’ve only dealt with nurse Adamson once so my rating could change but I’m relatively new to cardiac care and I didn’t quite feel she was really listening to me when I discussed some symptoms I was experiencing with my blood pressure medication changes that had been made in recent months. I make this judgement cal based on the fact the notes included in my visit notes that they gave me later included the words “chest Pain” and “shortness of breath” and I never complained or even mentioned those symptoms, which I did not experience and have not experienced at all during the course of my beginning care with Midwest Cardiovascular Institute.
Later on another date and not related to nurse Adamson but to other staff members, when I described what I was experiencing I felt like they were in too much of a rush to really listen to me as well. I’m strongly considering changing my cardiology care to another clinic if I don’t feel like I’m being heard.
Jul-2024
Very polite, kind and professional.
Jul-2024
Was able to answer all of my questions.
Jul-2024
Cathy was very kind, thorough, friendly and efficient.
Jul-2024
Thoroughly explained issues regarding the irregular EKG. Very caring and calm.
Jun-2024
Great
Jun-2024
Very professional, and straightforward
Jun-2024
She is empathetic, knowledgeable and open to my many questions.
Jun-2024
Kathy listened to my story. Then, she acted in my best interest. We agreed on a course of action together. She is extremely knowledgeable. Loved working with her.
Jun-2024
Her bedside manner was excellent and she answered my questions better than the doctor
Jun-2024
Knowledgeable. Helping. Caring. Great
May-2024
I loved her because she took the time to listen. A wonderful quality of car that is missing to many times. Thank you
May-2024
Knowledgeable
May-2024
Cathy is an Excellent Nurse Practitioner. I believe I had her once before in the past, very nice lady.
May-2024
Very helpful, informative and pleasant.
May-2024
She was deliberate, asked excellent questions about my issues and provided excellent recommendations for solutions.
May-2024
Professional/caring & informative.
Provided needed parameters for B/P medications.
May-2024
Listened well and answered my questions
May-2024
Very knowledgeable and kind
Apr-2024
What a nice lady. She was very patient with me and thoroughly answered all of my questions and concerns. She is truly a health care professional that I love having on my my post op care team.
Apr-2024
Appreciated her approach and understanding, and the way she related.
Apr-2024
Very thorough and great demeanor.
Apr-2024
Everything was explained and understandable. Cathy was great.
Apr-2024
Very professional , knowledgeable and kind. Great services!
Apr-2024
Listened and tried to figure things out
Apr-2024
Excellent
Apr-2024
She was thorough searched the system for results of prior visits with my care group. Was patient considering I had two children with medical
Apr-2024
Outstanding!
Apr-2024
Very nice and answered all my questions.
Apr-2024
Answered all my questions and easy to talk too!
Mar-2024
Very helpful!
Mar-2024
Took time, very thorough
Mar-2024
Explains very well. Takes time when needed. Excellent
Mar-2024
Very helpful
Mar-2024
Good visit.
Feb-2024
Cathy is an excellent ruse Practitioner. Very knowledgeable and polite
Feb-2024
Thoughtful, patient and knowledgeable.
Feb-2024
One word. Outstanding in all respects
Feb-2024
Very pleasant and informational
Feb-2024
Cathy Adamson
Feb-2024
Very friendly and ver informative.
Jan-2024
Cathy answered all questions and was thorough.
Jan-2024
Cathy answered all my questions in a clear and concise manner
Jan-2024
Very professional and friendly at the same time. A credit to the practice.
Dec-2023
Explanations of tests, prescriptions were very thorough. I did not results from earlier EKG can only assume it was ok
Dec-2023
very nice and friendly
Dec-2023
Very helpful and considerate.
Dec-2023
I forgot to ask for the PASSKEY for the patient portal thank you
Dec-2023
Always wonderful care for my Dad! I love this entire team.
Dec-2023
Easy to talk to and very knowledgeable
Nov-2023
Knowledgeable, helpful, excellent in every way.
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Nov-2023
Very dismissive. Did not check my wound from angioplasty. Refused to answer my question regarding medication. Very poor bed side manners for someone in the health care field. I was very disappointed.
Nov-2023
I had no problem with Cathy. I have a problem with Elmhurst Hosp. I have moved all my records to my new Dr's office and hospital.
Nov-2023
I am very satisfied. She was competent, kind and helpful
Nov-2023
Very pleasant
Oct-2023
Very thorough and very pstient
Oct-2023
As always Cathy gives you time and answers questions .
Oct-2023
Smart friendly conpassinate ,thanks
Oct-2023
Left the office in “a fib”. When I’m in it, I’m very uncomfortable. Left arm and left side feels very tight. Not to much explanation as to how I should deal with it till I see dr Casey in a week.
Oct-2023
I am not sure she thoroughly reviewed my file/history prior to seeing me.
Sep-2023
Very professional, attention to detail, personable, is obviously intelligent. An asset tp MCI.
Sep-2023
Cathy was very patient and explained all to me, also answered all my questions very completely.
Sep-2023
Very thorough & friendly
Sep-2023
Very caring and thorough.
Aug-2023
Very informative ,easy to talk to,very understanding and helpful.
Aug-2023
Thank you
Aug-2023
She was very professional and knowledgeable. She gave 100% to my problems.
Aug-2023
Cathy was very patient, helpful and answered all my questions. She was very caring and attentive to my concerns
Aug-2023
Cathy took her time to thoroughly answer my questions.
Aug-2023
Cathy was very helpful and pleasant to deal with, I felt she cared about my condition and did all she could to provide answers.
Aug-2023
Very efficient.
Jul-2023
Shr is great
Jul-2023
Cathy answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable with her answers.
Jul-2023
She answered all of our questions and did not feel rushed.
Jul-2023
Very patient and knowledgeable
Jul-2023
She took time to listen to me and my health concerns, very much appreciated
Jul-2023
Very professional service
Jun-2023
Extremely helpful and followed through
renewing my prescription not available through my urologist office.
Jun-2023
So pleased to have Cathy tending to me.
Cathy answered my questions, provided ideas, got back to me, in general just a very reassuring person.
Jun-2023
Very good appt
Jun-2023
She was great and very very professional, she listened to me and I think her suggestions will help me
Jun-2023
Cathy was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable and very professional. I had all questions answered in a manner that I completely understood.
Jun-2023
She was extremely informative and knowledgeable of my situation
Jun-2023
Kathy took the time to listen to my health history to troubleshoot my problem. My appointment was today and I'll be following up to see if the recommendation worksheet
Jun-2023
Cathy was extremely knowledgeable.
Jun-2023
Very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. It was a good visit.
May-2023
The appointment I had with Cathy Adamson was very helpful for my follow up check up to my cardioMEMS procedure! She was very informative & walked me through the next steps!
May-2023
Very thorough and knowledgeable
May-2023
Very nice and on time. My dad liked her very much and she answered both our questions.
May-2023
Cathy was very respectful and thorough.
May-2023
Cathy was knowledgeable, listened to me well when I described my circumstances, and was patient with the many questions I had. Definitely a 5 Star!
May-2023
Short visit. All went well.
May-2023
Caring and very good at answering our concerns.. thank you.
May-2023
Very through and informative answered all our questions and concerns.
May-2023
Cathy made me feel at very comfortable.
May-2023
She was very caring. Explained everything.
Apr-2023
Took me at the appointed time. Was professional and informative.
Apr-2023
Very thorough. Not rushed. Answered all questions.
Apr-2023
Cathy was just fantastic. She went over everything with me and answered all my questions. She was kind, caring and friendly.
Apr-2023
Very impressed with her thorough exam.Thank you.
Apr-2023
Nurse Cathy is awesome! She continues to show empathy and support for patients.
Apr-2023
Informative
Mar-2023
Very thorough. Asked questions and waited for answers. Good discussion. Took whatever time was needed. Thank you.
Mar-2023
lissons very well
Mar-2023
very helpful, and personal
Mar-2023
She was vary nice
Mar-2023
Hi Kathy Joe Martucci I enjoyed visiting with you on my last appointment. I have a question when you accidentally or forget, you’re supposed to have the heart monitor no more than 10 feet apart from you what happens to the registration on the monitor? Is that going to affect my grading or reading when I turn it in after 30 days how does that work? There were a few times maybe a half a dozen times that I walked away from the monitor more than 10 feet still having the units out of my chest please send me or call me with a response 630-209-0006 cell phone. Thank you very much, I have that endoscopy on the 22nd of this month. I will ask them if they allow you to leave the monitor on the chest or if they want me to take it off.
Mar-2023
Cathy is knowledgeable and thorough. She is kind and takes time to answer questions and discuss symptoms.
Mar-2023
Friendly and helpful
Mar-2023
Cathy is very compassionate and knowledgeable. I appreciate her and the entire staff.
Mar-2023
Dr. Keeps you well informed and down to earth
Feb-2023
Cathy is very kind, attentive and listens to what you have to say.. I was very comfortable the entire visit. Great lady.
Mar-2023
Need clear explanation regarding my health concern
Feb-2023
Yery friendly and help full.
Feb-2023
Thank you.
Feb-2023
Cathy answered all my questions I had regarding this visit. She was very thorough. Cathy also listened very sincerely about my personal situation that is going on right now. I really appreciate it.
Feb-2023
Very thorough. Also listen to my concerns and had solutions. Great experience in a difficult time for me.
Feb-2023
she took time to see that she understood what I believed I knew and then she checked info out - it worked well ... 1st Time I met her JUDY
Feb-2023
Friendly, knowledgeable and experienced
Feb-2023
Knowledgeable, professional, caring
Feb-2023
she cool
Jan-2023
Very helpful in explaining the meditation and how it works
Jan-2023
She’s great. She reassured me of the problems that I was concerned about and I feel confident in changes to my lifestyle moving forward. Also Nurse Mya was very kind and I felt safe under her care.
Jan-2023
Cathy is very knowledgeable and compassionate. She has taken great care of me.
Jan-2023
Very helpful, informative and professional.
Dec-2022
Very thoroug liked the way she handled my health problem.
Dec-2022
Very thoughtful and considerate
Dec-2022
Very kind and knowledgeable. Love this practice
Nov-2022
Very helpful. Thank you!
Nov-2022
Knowledgeable and Efficient
Nov-2022
Very helpful listened to me
Nov-2022
Very efficient, takes time to inform and answers questions
Oct-2022
Covered everything and explained what was done and why. Provided rehab information, diet info along with medications.
Oct-2022
Cathy always takes the time to listen to your concerns, never is in a rush.
Oct-2022
C. Adamson is professional and personable.
Oct-2022
very efficient goes the extra mile
Oct-2022
Very professional knowledgeable. She was concerned for my comfort and privacy.
Oct-2022
Was a great help in time of need for quick answers.
Oct-2022
Very nice and very knowledgable
Oct-2022
very professional, informative and knowledgeable in answering all of my questions.
Sep-2022
I feel supported and confident!
Sep-2022
Pleasant and confident.
Sep-2022
Cathy is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain all to the patient!!!! Can’t say enough good things about her!
Sep-2022
very nice person
Sep-2022
Very knowledgeably & patiently answered all questions.
Aug-2022
Pleasant and professional
Aug-2022
Very professional and knowledgeable, made me feel comfortable and answered my questions. Excellent!
Aug-2022
Pleasant and knowledgeable. What more could a patient ask for?
Aug-2022
Took all time we needed!
5 stars not enough - she’s a 10!
Aug-2022
Great as always
Aug-2022
Great service !!!
Aug-2022
Pleasant and helpful
Jul-2022
Very thorough , covered all pointsexcell
Jul-2022
10
Jul-2022
Very professional answered all my questions
Jul-2022
Very pleasant knowledgeable lady in her field
Jun-2022
very helpful and kind listen to you gave sound advice 6 stars
Jun-2022
I was very pleased with my visit . All my concerns were answered. Cathy and other staff was more then excellent.
Jun-2022
Cathy was very professional, patient and informative.
Jun-2022
Cathy Adamson is very knowledgeable and very friendly. I would recommend her to anyone who needs to see a cardiologist.
Jun-2022
Listen to everything I had to say.. Is very nice and courteous... Gave me some good advice on my next step Improving my health
Jun-2022
I was called in by a girl named ( ISMAR) one day notice for a Echo and never had infact nobody knew why I was there. I wasted 2 hours at clinic still left with many questions and no answers. Then they schedule me for one in Naperville on this Friday 3pm. Which is too soon to check blood pressure daily.
Jun-2022
Didn't know my case and gave generic advise rather than contextual
Jun-2022
Cathy was very personable and was knowledgeable about my condition. She answered my questions and I had confidence in her responses. I felt very comfortable with Cathy.
Jun-2022
Very Nice Pleasant, Explained everything, Recommended doctor for my problem.
May-2022
very knowledgeable, professional, friendly
May-2022
Cathy was warm, kind and informative.
May-2022
I only met her once for less then 20 min.
May-2022
Cathy was very personable, thorough and willing to answer any questions.
May-2022
She has a very kind manner and makes one feel quite confident in her abilities.
Apr-2022
Finest kind
Apr-2022
Very professional and took time to answer all questions
Apr-2022
Extremely helpful lady
Apr-2022
Good communicator.
Apr-2022
Helpful and informative
Apr-2022
Wonderful nurse, and very nice lady.
Apr-2022
She’s fantastic. So knowledgeable, so compassionate and understanding. She really sets you at ease communicates so well.
Apr-2022
Excellent practitioner! Very thorough, warm and friendly.
Apr-2022
Cathy was professional, courteous and engaging.
Apr-2022
Very pleasant lady!
Mar-2022
Cathy is very nice and answered all my question also she gave me a lot of good information
Mar-2022
Excelente
Mar-2022
Calm,Informative and through
Mar-2022
Very nice person and very professional!
Mar-2022
Cathy took great time and care in answering all of my questions. I didn’t feel rushed or feel that she was rushing. I really appreciate that.
Feb-2022
Very easy to talk with and very helpful
Feb-2022
Very personable and answered all the questions I had at the time.
Feb-2022
Not impressed.
Feb-2022
Very professional. She took time to answer all my questions.
Feb-2022
Very knowledgeable
Feb-2022
Cathy only had patience for about 3 questions after my angioplasty/stent surgery, at which point she became notably impatient and defensive. A stent was inserted for a 70-80% blockage in one artery, but nothing was done for my 50-60% blocked artery. When I asked for data to explain why, she just replied that that is the way it's done and was defensive that I was looking for a concrete answer. She said I should discuss with my cardiologist at the next appt and I said that appt was not in my discharge papers and she said it was and walked out of the room. No, it was not in my discharge papers from the procedure. Another nurse helped me find out when it was scheduled.
Feb-2022
Very thorough explained well
Jan-2022
Excellent
Jan-2022
Very nice nurse and answered all my questions
Jan-2022
Cathy took her time in room with me & answered all my questions. I didn’t feel rushed in & out.
Jan-2022
Cathy was direct to the point with recommendations. I had a good feeling I was in good hands.
Jan-2022
I did not feel valued
Jan-2022
Cathy was very informative. Took her time to explain everything.
Jan-2022
Cathy was very
Dec-2021
very professional
Dec-2021
Ms.Adamson was very helpful in answering my questions and concerns . She also showed concern for my health care.
Dec-2021
Very helpful knowledgeable
Dec-2021
Very nice and helpful, Thank you
Dec-2021
Explanations were clear & concise.
Dec-2021
Direct, thorough, friendly and efficient
Dec-2021
APN Adamson is a very excellent doctor. She knows her thing, no doubt about it Very respectful and considerate.
Dec-2021
Commpetent, direct and clear directions were given and questions answered to our questions.
Dec-2021
Excellent
Dec-2021
Cathy was excellent.
Dec-2021
Thanks for your kind and careful attention !
Dec-2021
Thank you for seeing me today!
Dec-2021
She was great
Nov-2021
I felt very comfortable with her. She listened, and explained.
Nov-2021
Very thorough
Nov-2021
Excellent.
Nov-2021
Very patient and listens
Nov-2021
Very helpful and informative. Answered questions and made suggestions.
Nov-2021
Cathy is awesome!
Nov-2021
Great
Nov-2021
Good active listening skills!
Nov-2021
Very kind, went through my diagnosis throughly and plan of care. Listened to all my concerns and answered my questions.
Nov-2021
Good insights
Oct-2021
Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable
Oct-2021
very good.
Oct-2021
Waisted time, could have checked my blood pressure machine with my pharmacist. Everything Dr Cahill's nurse said I should discuss with Kathy was not done. Kathy said to discuss with Dr Ryali.
Oct-2021
Cathy was very thorough, she spent more time with my mother-in-law than most of her doctors! My mother-in-law feels relaxed with Cathy.
Oct-2021
I felt very comfortable with her. She really knew a lot about my problem. And explained everything thoroughly so I could understand it.
Oct-2021
Very professional and informative. Takes time to answer all questions.
Oct-2021
Was very patient and thorough
Listened asked questions and made recommendations
Oct-2021
very professional ????
Oct-2021
Very helpful
Oct-2021
kind, understanding, made me feel comfortable and supported - very knowledgeable
Sep-2021
She is very knowledgeable and shows a great deal of concern. Thank you. You are awesome.
Sep-2021
I never met with her before. She was friendly, professional and listened when I was asking questions. I'm glad she is on your staff.
Sep-2021
Seemed uncaring, Not concerned with my problems, did not correctly send an order for a procedure to the center correctly. Has not followed up yet to correct this issue.
Sep-2021
Caring, patient, took all the time I needed
Sep-2021
She was very efficient and helpful and listened to my concerns.
Sep-2021
I asked about my shortness of breathing, my right leg was the issue. I have no shortness of breath. After that did a good job of telling me my test results. Listen patiently as I described all the short comings I experienced.
Aug-2021
a good listener answered all my questions
Aug-2021
She was VERY caring.
Aug-2021
Very nice and spent a lot of time explaining everything with me
Aug-2021
Excellent listener! Caring and knowledgeable.
Aug-2021
I didn't see Cathy in person but communicated through Nurse Mary. However, I really appreciate coming into the office for help during an Afib event rather than going to the ER.
Thank you Mary and Cathy!
Aug-2021
She has very good communication skills and cares about her patients
Cathy Adamson, APRN is an advanced practice registered nurse at Midwest Cardiovascular Institute in Elmhurst.
She earned a Master of Science degree in nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she graduated as an acute care nurse practitioner. Prior to earning her graduate degree, she worked on cardiac telemetry and coronary care units in the hospital. She has more than 20 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient work as a nurse practitioner with 18 years in cardiology.
Well versed
Information provided was very professional, understood everything she covered.
I went with my mom today and nurse Cathy was very professional and very patient with her and helpful.
Cathy Adamson was patient and professional. She answered my questions thoroughly.
She really listened to me and looked me in the face directly like I was an important person. Elderly persons as myself need to be acknowledged and not look to a caregiver for answers.
Thorough, clarity provided, listened and responded to my inquiries. A+
clearly did not read the computer file on the patient before entering the treatment room.
Cathy was very kind, thorough and clear with explanations.
Explained new meds answered all my questions
Ms. Adamson was wonderful She listened to our concerns and addressed all our questions. She didn't try to rush us. She was very caring.