Rheumatologists · Illinois · October 2026
Best Rheumatologists in Illinois (October 2026)
Dr. Timothy Lenardo ranks first with a score of 83.1: 4.9 stars from 274 Google reviews; 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Jeffrey Horvath ranks second with a score of 82.4: 4.9 stars from 227 Google reviews; 33 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Michael Pick ranks third with a score of 81.1: 4.9 stars from 167 Google reviews; 50 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Timothy Lenardo, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 274 Google reviews
Score 83.1 · 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jeffrey Horvath, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 227 Google reviews
Score 82.4 · 33 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Michael Pick, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 167 Google reviews
Score 81.1 · 50 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Elisa Rhew, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 98 Google reviews
Score 78.4 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Francis Lichon, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 66 Google reviews
Score 77.9 · 48 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jason Guthrie, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 271 Google reviews
Score 75.8 · 23 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Darcy Majka, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 85 Google reviews
Score 72.7 · 29 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Phyllis Bonaminio, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 89 Google reviews
Score 71.8 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Pin Lin, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 76 Google reviews
Score 70.1 · 27 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Carmelita Colbert, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 133 Google reviews
Score 69.4 · 22 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
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| 1 | Timothy Lenardo, MD | Springfield | 83.1 | 4.9 | 274 | 31 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Horvath, MD | Springfield | 82.4 | 4.9 | 227 | 33 |
| 3 | Michael Pick, MD | Springfield | 81.1 | 4.9 | 167 | 50 |
| 4 | Elisa Rhew, MD | Winfield | 78.4 | 5.0 | 98 | 28 |
| 5 | Francis Lichon, MD | Naperville | 77.9 | 5.0 | 66 | 48 |
| 6 | Jason Guthrie, MD | Springfield | 75.8 | 4.9 | 271 | 23 |
| 7 | Darcy Majka, MD | Westmont | 72.7 | 4.7 | 85 | 29 |
| 8 | Phyllis Bonaminio, MD | Oak Lawn | 71.8 | 4.7 | 89 | 28 |
| 9 | Pin Lin, MD | Winfield | 70.1 | 4.7 | 76 | 27 |
| 10 | Carmelita Colbert, MD | Westmont | 69.4 | 4.8 | 133 | 22 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked rheumatologist in Illinois?
Timothy Lenardo, MD in Springfield, with a BestDocs score of 83.1 (4.9 stars from 274 Google reviews; 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many rheumatologists in Illinois have online booking?
3 of the 32 ranked rheumatologists in Illinois offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these rheumatologists ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.