Chicago-area digital agency offering SEO, paid ads, web design and direct mail, with a dedicated marketing offer for cardiology practices.
Healthcare is one of several verticals4.7 based on 142 Clutch reviews4.4 on Google (33)3.7 on Yelp (14)2.8 on Trustpilot (8)Based on client reviews, they are communicative, punctual and knowledgeable.
| Headquarters | Downers Grove, Illinois, United States |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Team size | 100% U.S.-based team |
| Healthcare focus | Healthcare is one of several verticals |
| Best for | Cardiology practices |
| Published pricing | Ongoing management from $1,000/month (most clients $5,000 to $10,000/month before media); websites from about $8,000 |
Independent review record
Recorded Oct 31, 2026
Based on client reviews, they are communicative, punctual and knowledgeable.
| Source | Rating | Range 1 to 5 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch | 4.7/5 | 142 | |
| 4.4/5 | 33 | ||
| Yelp | 3.7/5 | 14 | |
| Trustpilot | 2.8/5 | 8 |
Ratings as shown on each review site on Oct 31, 2026. The composite is weighted by review count.
Straight North is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, in the western suburbs of Chicago. It was founded in 1997 and is led by CEO David Duerr. The team is entirely U.S.-based, with members averaging more than 10 years of digital marketing experience. One-third of staff have been with the firm for over a decade.
It serves many industries, from manufacturing and financial services to home services and technology. In healthcare, it has a dedicated offer for cardiology practices.
For cardiology practices, it adds content marketing, direct mail with email follow-up, printed brochures and newsletters, cardiology web design and a custom, data-driven marketing plan. It offers a free SEO audit.
Its healthcare clients include Nava Health, whose chief marketing officer endorses the agency, and Neurological Wellness Institute, which saw a 256% increase in new patient inquiries.
Ongoing management starts at $1,000 per month, and most clients spend $5,000 to $10,000 per month, not counting paid media. Custom websites are fixed price: about $8,000 to $10,000 for smaller sites and $20,000 to more than $100,000 for larger builds. Client retention is above 94%.
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