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Muhammad Y. Mutawakkil, MD

4.9

325 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Foot and Ankle Surgery

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Nearest Location

Northwestern Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care

259 E Erie St Ste 13-205

Lavin Family Pavilion

Chicago IL 60611

Phone: 312.695.6800Fax: 312.695.4075

0.06 mi Directions

Additional Locations

Northwestern Medicine Old Irving Park Outpatient Center

4445 W Irving Park Rd Ste 310

Chicago IL 60641

Phone: 312.695.6800Fax: 312.921.0388

7.32 mi Directions

Northwestern Medical Group - Neurosciences and Orthopaedics

1000 N Westmoreland Rd

Level 3

Lake Forest IL 60045

Phone: 847.535.8500Fax: 847.535.8499

27.98 mi Directions

Practice Focus Areas

Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Instability
Bunions
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Lisfranc Injuries
Peroneal Tendon Disorders
Sports Foot and Ankle

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell - 2017
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2022
Fellowships:: Mercy Medical Center - 2023

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:: Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

325 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

81 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

81 Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

His ongoing care has been consistent and my healing is tracking exactly as he said it would on the 1st visit.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

An excellent treatment

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Mutawakkil was friendly and explained in detail what was needed to proceed. He has terrific "bedside manor"!

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Very attentive and it seems that he has experience

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutawakkil is a great listener which is very important for a patient. He is professional and trustworthy. I appreciated his thorough and didn't have a problem seeking a second opinion if needed. Awesome!

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April 18, 2024

5.0

He is very easy to talk to, answers all my questions & explains in a manner that I can understand.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He's a great surgeon and has a wonderful bed-side manner.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He explains the best options to the patient very well.

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April 09, 2024

3.0

He did catch a bone injury or some sort of fusion no other dr ever caught from my injury

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Y Mutawakkil and Dr [last name] helped me understand and manage my condition Thank you!

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April 01, 2024

5.0

He have answered all my questions and hopefully he finishes my treatment without any issues.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. was medical knowledgeable, and patient oriented with his examination and communications.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Extremely professional and very informative a true problem solver

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He explained my situation to me clearly and made me feel comfortable.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

He gives me good advice.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Confident but not arrogant. Communicates & explains things very well. Took the time to listen to my history and concerns.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He's patient in explaining the treatment plan and answers all questions.

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March 17, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough and helpful when he explained

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutawakkil Is THE BEST!!!! He is the best blend of intelligence, warmth and bedside manner. he is very thorough and make sure you completely understand everything throughout the entire process of your care

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Competent, patient and helpful with my questions.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Everything was perfect

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutawakkil takes the time to understand your needs and issues. He shares suggestions and give recommendations based on his experience and expertise.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manor and friendly and professional demeanor.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He has a great bedside manner and is an excellent physician!!!

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He has been absolutely amazing!!

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He has answer all my questions.

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March 03, 2024

5.0

He was on time and very professional

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February 28, 2024

5.0

That dude is amazing!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

very kind, easy to understand, spoke so we could understand all the issues.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutawakkil Is the BEST! I can't say enough about his expertise and intelligence paired up beautifully with his bedside manner and extreme patience and guidance to help me as a patient through this process

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February 15, 2024

5.0

He has a great way of explaining things in layman's terms.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Truly AMAZING doctor. Here's the perfect blend of scientific smarts, mixed with best bedside manner ever.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He is a very professional, attentive and efficient doctor. Inspires a lot of confidence I would definitely recommend it. With great security.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Amazing, explained everything, answered questions..AWESOME!!!

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Awesome surgeon

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mutawakkil was very professional and explain the plans for my health in details. Excellent bedside manners. I would highly recommend him to family and friends.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He was great, respectful, knowledgeable, professional

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Professional and always on time.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

His work speaks for itself. He explained everything. The whole process from beginning to end has been great. Ive already recommended him to many

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Mutawakkil is thoughtful efficient caring knowledgable.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

He explained everything well and he listened.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Mutawakkil is extremely professional, thorough, and offers an in-depth explanation of medical issue(s) and his plans to address the issue(s).

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January 17, 2024

5.0

I thought his demeanor was professional and attentive as well as informative. He explained my injury to me during examination which helped me to make connections about my injury and to understand why I was experiencing the pain I was.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Did good job with checking with injury on Achilles tendon

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Over all extremely knowledgeable

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January 15, 2024

5.0

I've seen Dr. Mutawakkil several times for ankle problems. He carefully listens to what I have to say. Offers options for going forward and as I follow what we decide on, I am back to good health in the ankle area.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

He's very professional, very thorough, timely and he has an excellent bedside manner.

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December 25, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Thorough, Kind, Professional

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December 21, 2023

5.0

He nice n asks how u are n what happened n does a good physical on my ankle n also dresses nice

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December 19, 2023

5.0

explained diagnosis and all options for treatment

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Thorough. Took time to explain all treatments and care. Very professional.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Great professional, excellent service, very very kind.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Kind, thorough, professional.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

All was good

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November 27, 2023

5.0

He is kind, listens to the patient and is a great professional.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Was honest about options. Didn't push surgery.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

He was great.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Took time to explain what the issues were and recommended options to take care of the issues. Very professional and knowledgeable.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

He was just superb! Listened, took time with me, proposed solution and a follow up appointment. Seemed not just competent but committed to helping his patients.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

The doctor is extremely knowledgeable and thorough and also very kind.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Great nature. Inquisitive. Not dismissive at all.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mutawakkil is a great communicator and very kind. I am grateful to have him as my surgeon.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

He explained very well and asked all the questions

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October 30, 2023

5.0

He was kind, knowledgeable and thorough.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

See comments above. Dr Mutawakkil demonstrates all of the mentioned traits. He is also very personable.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Very nice guy

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Very kind and explained everything well to me.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

The doctor is knowledgeable, kind and thorough. He clearly and patiently answered all my questions.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Dr . Is very knowledgeable

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September 29, 2023

5.0

Explained everything very well. Excellent care.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

He was extremely knowledgeable and I felt like I was in good hands

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor, he gives you a lot of confidence and is doing what is required for my treatment.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent rapport with patients, extremely knowledgeable, answers all questions very well, listens and retains info, good sense of humor,

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September 18, 2023

5.0

I liked that he explained everything to me and took his time examining my foot. And I liked that he went over my X-ray and showed me while he was explaining

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September 18, 2023

5.0

He was thorough and nice

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September 15, 2023

5.0

He examined my foot and ankle carefully and made recommendations for treatment that I believe will address the problem.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Professional and personal. Clearly explained things to me

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Good listening. Did not seem in a hurry at all. Gave good advice. Thoughtful.

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Disclosures

Muhammad Y. Mutawakkil, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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