Nicholas Eugene Fox Hac, MD

Nicholas Eugene Fox Hac, MD

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Dizziness
  • Otoneurology
  • Vertigo

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine - 2016
Internship:
UPMC Medical Education - 2017
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2020
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2021
Johns Hopkins University - 2022

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (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 Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

375 Ratings

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable And personable while analyzing all of my symptoms to reach a diagnosis

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April 23, 2024

5.0

I like all my doctors at Northwestern, but this is the best experience I’ve had with the medical field. Dr. Hac was thorough, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. He asked follow up questions and spent the time to take care of all of my concerns. Never felt rushed, and I am confident in his decisions and care

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hac is very knowledgeable and thorough. He is personable and enjoyable to communicate with. He is careful to come up with a plan and communicate it clearly.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Caring, explains everything , did not rush thorough,calm,patient patient patient!!!

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April 09, 2024

5.0

His exam was complete and his technical explanations as to why were clear and concise.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

He’s knowledgeable

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Nice doctor

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and invested in the patient!

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hac was very informative and explained everything of which I should aware. I came away learning more about my condition.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Hac is great. Down to earth. He informed me of my problem and explained it so I could understand it. Gave me options, but was not pushy in any way. I appreciate they way he conducts himself.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Hac was extremely knowledgeable in the area of vestibular migraines and bppv. He told me which of my symptoms were common and which were unusual. He really listened to what I had to say and had studied the questionnaire and documentation I had provided prior to sitting down with me.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

He is the best. Very helpful and cares about the patient.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Great appointment and interaction. Dr. Hac is very knowledgable, asked great questions, addressed my questions and concerns and provided a thorough and understandable explanation of his diagnosis, impact on my health and clear steps for going forward. Highly recommend Dr. Hac.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

great listener and you can tell he was a very intelligent man

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hac was outstanding. He relayed my test results quickly to alleviate my anxiety in waiting. This was very impressive. Dr. Hac answered all my questions with clear and concise explanations. He was very knowledgeable and is clearly expert in his field. Dr. Hac is also very personable and approachable.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Incredibly thorough, tactfully communicative, attention to detail

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Explain step by step the treatment

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hac was attentive, patient, calm, and took time to help me understand what I was experiencing. I left feeling informed and supported.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Super smart. Explains everything

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Hac is concerned about your health and will do whatever he can to help you feel better

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Very organized courteous. Both Dr. Hac & Dr. [last name] met all our expectations for our visits.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hac took the time to listen to me and was very thorough.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hac really knows what he is doing and explains everything in a way that is easy to understand.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Well I'm speaking on my Mom's behalf from the interaction we have with my mother and myself very pleasant and speaking in the caring tone as well as providing informative without sounding or talking above the patient's head.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

dr hac was outstanding

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hac is a very knowledgeable, compassionate doctor, who takes the time to listen and always tries to properly diagnose your symptoms. He doesn’t make you feel rushed, and he genuinely cares. Your office staff is also very kind and professional.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Very thoughtful and detailed and professional

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hac took time to examine and explain everything in details

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Very honest and transparent. Took the time to explain possibilities. Took his time on the exam to make it as thorough as needed. Was patient with my questions.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hac is an excellent provider who is the rare combination of both highly knowledgeable with excellent diagnostic abilities and high interpersonal and emotional awareness.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

I'm feeling as if he is knowledgeable in his field of treatment. He's pleasant and professional and made me feel comfortable enough to go back and see him for further treatment.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and so knowledgeable.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

He’s unbelievable. So knowledgeable. Explained everything to me step by step. Can’t say enough about him. Great guy and Dr.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hac is an amazing doctor. After a very thorough examination, he gave me his diagnoses as well as various treatment options. He addressed all of my questions and concerns all the while, never rushing thru my appointment. After suffering with this disease for 6 months, I left his office feeling hopeful, optimistic and not alone.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hac gave me a good feeling by demonstrating that he understands my symptoms and gave reasoning that I can relate to

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hac was extremely knowledgeable and really took the time to go through all my symptoms. It was honestly the best and most productive appointment I’ve ever had.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional but easy approachable

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable about dizziness issues. A very good doctor who understands my problems

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December 02, 2023

5.0

He is the best nurelogist that has treated me

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hac is a caring and professional doctor. I trust him!

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December 01, 2023

5.0

The doctor is the most knowledgeable and caring doctor that I have seen. He was very throughout and spent all the needed time with me.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hac was amazing - so kind & patient. He did not dismiss anything I described no matter how "all over the board" I was. I so appreciate him taking the time to make me comfortable & thoroughly explaining his thoughts. Also great sense of humor & socks!

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Dr Hac is wonderful. He truly cares about patient's wellbeing.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

What a great guy. Pleasant and knowledgeable.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Very attentive and concerned

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Dr.Hac is a very caring, knowledgeable Doctor who gave me options for my treatment and gave me hope.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

If dizzy, he’s the man!

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Quality care

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Brilliant on every level. Very kind, patient, and thorough.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

The Doctor is on time. Hears what I have to say. Asks good questions. Explains context to me. Checks thoroughly. Explains clearly to insurance.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

I was so impressed by his excellence as a professional and his kind bedside manner. Outstanding physician and person.

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October 21, 2023

5.0

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October 20, 2023

5.0

He is very attentive and provides good sound suppiet and options for medical conditions

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Caring, personal, and good natured

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October 16, 2023

5.0

He was very thorough and took the time to explain the situation.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable, helpful, has wonderful bed-side manners, explains everything

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September 29, 2023

5.0

I felt comfortable Talking to him he paid attention to me at all times

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September 19, 2023

5.0

He is amazing. He has a sense of humor and great bedside manners. Nade you feel comfortable and explained everything. He spent a lot of time with us.

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September 03, 2023

5.0

Caring, compassionate and resourceful.

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Disclosures

Nicholas Eugene Fox Hac, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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