Whitney E. Liddy, MD

Whitney E. Liddy, MD

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Primary Specialty

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2010
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2015
Fellowships:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School - 2016

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Liddy is very thorough and listens to all of my questions very caring and understanding

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Kind , friendly and timely. She makes you feel like you can trust her judgment. In addition she let me know the newest types of therapy available to me.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She is personable

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy was very in tune with me and made my thyroid biopsy very bearable

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and empathetic

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Warm, thorough, competent, great communicator who conveys assurance, calm and expertise. The A Team!

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April 15, 2024

5.0

She give you the time and explain what she’s going to do with your problem and fine. The good option for you

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Kind, patient, knowledgeable, skillful and an empathic listener.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy is amazing!! She spent a long time with me prior to surgery going through her strategy, talking about everything I needed to know and the after care. She was comforting and reassuring, and I was in such great, capable and confident hands with her!

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April 09, 2024

5.0

She was informative, kind, helpful, and talk to me on each step and procedure that was being done with me

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy is just wonderful. She's very knowledgeable and has a caring bedside manner. I'm very impressed with the care I've received from her.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Because 20 is not on the chart She the best

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April 06, 2024

5.0

very friendly, took time to explain procedure. emailed me back when biopsy results came back.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable and explained everything

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Doctor’s not only high level of skill but also genuine concern for her patient.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Very attentive and polite

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April 02, 2024

5.0

She is an excellent doctor, she cared about my problems regarding my surgery and she is a very good person. Authentic and very professional.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy is kind, efficient and informative.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Ver nice and clear in explanation to paincents.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy and her nurse were just wonderful. Superb communication and understanding. They are truly kind and caring, skilled and professional, excelling in human interaction. They were eager to take my needs into consideration. I felt cared for and that’s REAL healing. THANK YOU!

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy explained everything so I understood. She took her time to make sure I was comfortable with her reasons for her decisions.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Competent, respectful, consideration, and fully explains reasons for procedures, and she answers questions fully.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

md made me feel unafraid. I was scared

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Liddy has been absolutely wonderful to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable and kind. She takes time to really talk through issues and how best to treat them. I am eternally grateful that she was able to squeeze me in to her busy schedule.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Professional and explained everything clearly.

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March 10, 2024

5.0

The best Doctor because she was very polite with me an explain all the process about the thyroid Cancer and we have to do.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Liddy she give me a good care about my condition …she is the best

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy and her staff were so personal and kind! They explained everything to me and made me feel comfortable during my thyroid biopsy.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy is quick & friendly.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

She is perfect! See above

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Her compassion with the patient is so great. Awesome!!!

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Liddy is an amazing doctor and surgeon. She’s very knowledgeable, detailed, caring, comforting, confident and made my surgery seamless. She answered all of my questions and put me at ease.

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Professional

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and extremely thorough. She very attentive and listens to your concerns.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy, has always been extremely thorough, patient and approachable.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

She is very polite. put attention what is your concern? She explained very good the procedure are you problem and what is the best to do and the situation

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February 26, 2024

5.0

She is a wonderful and caring physician, who kept me fully informed. I received the highest quality care.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Liddy and the otolaryngology staff took the time to thoroughly explain my care, walk me through all my labs, next steps and answer address all of my questions and concerns. I feel confident I have received the best care possible from the time I called to make my first appointment to this post op appointment. I truly appreciate the time and care everyone has shown me.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, understanding, patient-focused.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Liddy was nice and attentive

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Whitney goes the extra mile in providing “white glove” service and comfort to her patients. Whitney personally called on Friday afternoon to give us great news (benign tumor) before the weekend!

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February 12, 2024

5.0

She knows my condition and explained it in English.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and explained what she was doing, when I could expect results and what the implications of test results might be

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February 12, 2024

5.0

He was very kind and explained everything to me in detail.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Liddy is compassionate and caring for my hearing loss.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Liddy is amazing she has answered all my questions from the first time I went to her office till the day she performed my surgery , I am very pleased with her and her staff.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy is everything you want in a doctor, competent, caring, always willing to listen and explain everything.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy is a combination of the most professional, kind hearted, down to earth, old country doctor, modern day medicine professional we have had experience with. As a transplant patient....we've certainly had some experiences / Dr Liddy is absolutely an amazing human being!!

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February 04, 2024

5.0

Clearly explained diagnosis and care plan from Dr. Liddy. Known as one of the best in her field.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and attentive. Gives you excellent care.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

She is beyond wonderful Knowledgeable Helpful Caring

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and skillful on her field of expertise

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January 31, 2024

5.0

She is amazing since day one has kept me well I informed and did my surgery which looks great.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manners. Unlike most doctors at Northwestern.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Whitney Liddy is very intelligent and knows what I need with my chronic ear disease.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Professional. Knowledgeable. Explained the procedure. Comforting and reassuring.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

she is a great person and a skilled physician.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liddy is the best. Explains everything clearly. Is patient and listens to everything I had to say and asked. Look forward to my appts.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

In our healthcare world it is hard to find an old fashioned style of doctor. A doctor who truly takes time and listens to the patient, explains thoroughly and makes sure the patient understands care needed, and shows knowledge so that the patient is confident in their skill but also kindness to ease the patient fears. I am truly lucky to have had iDr Liddy’s as my surgeon! I am very grateful to have been in her care.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Liddy is very knowledgeable and I liked her plan for my treatment.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Very nice knows her stuff

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Same feedback, love the experience I have with her, wish she was my GP!

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Good at analyzing my health condition and proper referral to continue care.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Patient-oriented and kind and caring. She is great.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

She is very talented as a surgeon and equally interested in her patients!

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Liddy communicated clearly about the findings of my exam and answered all my questions.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

This is my first consult with her and she put me at ease and explained everything thoroughly. I feel we have a good plan for my health.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Liddy was excellent- explained my situation and procedure well and put me at ease. She took her time to make sure I had all my questions answered and that I was comfortable during my procedure. Not only was she knowledgeable it was obvious that this was her passion . I felt completely comfortable placing my health in her hands.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

I felt very comfortable with Dr. Lindy. She explained findings and recommended follow up care.

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December 25, 2023

5.0

From start to my recent visit in December her and her staff's personal touch and caring for how all went is a peace of mind when you need it the most. I am a very lucky person in many ways and appreciate when I need friends, that are professionals that want their patients to succeed. Dr. Liddy keep smiling and caring for others as you do to the 10th degree.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Great dr

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Whitney takes her time to talk to her patients tells them detail by details of what's going on answers questions without a hesitation.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Just great professional

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Very kind, is clear and precise about care needs, is professional and caters to patient needs.

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December 09, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and seemed like a kind and caring person.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

She is a very detail oriented, gifted physician.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Wonderful physician and surgeon.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy & staff were friendly, prompt and extremely professional with a down home sense of humor.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Very professional and kind took time to explain all procedures

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November 28, 2023

5.0

The Doctor is an excellent, highly trained professional, kind, sensitive, punctual and monitors the patient's health.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy shows compassion, she speaks with a soft tone that relaxed my mind and she just is such an amazing Doctor. I am so glad I have her! I love how she makes me feel like a person she sees nothing else & that’s priceless!

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November 14, 2023

5.0

She’s very professional and very knowledgeable. And very kind.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner

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November 13, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough and answered all of my questions.

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November 12, 2023

5.0

Demonstrates knowledge and mastery of the case

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Excellent communication and top notch skill.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Excellent professionalism, knowledge of the subject, kindness and punctuality

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November 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy is very professional, pleasant, knowledgeable, thorough and explains everything in plain layman's language. She does not make you feel rushed in making decisions and actually encourages you to take things one day at a time. A plus is that her staff mimics her.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Best ENT Dr. I have had in over 50 years of ear care.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Efficient, reassuring and comes off as empathetic

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October 30, 2023

5.0

She answered questions with patience and has great bedside manner. Also did the biopsy efficiently

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October 29, 2023

5.0

She was efficient & knowledgeable with a kind manner. She explained the fna procedure clearly and it was not at all painful

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October 28, 2023

5.0

hysician is pleasant and caring, and seems competent.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

Brilliant surgeon with great bedside manner

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October 24, 2023

5.0

She’s got a great bedside manner- made me and my family comfortable with the procedure, answered all questions thoroughly and quickly. Made me feel like an actual partner in my care.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

She is honest, reassuring and knowledgeable

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October 20, 2023

5.0

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Very informed

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional doctor. Explains clearly the treatment plan to patients. Very pleasant person. I’m happy to have Whitley Liddy as my doctor.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Only have a good impression since first visit with her.

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Whitney E. Liddy, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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