Michael J. Caron, MD

Michael J. Caron, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1982
Internship:
Loyola University Medical Center - 1983
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 1989

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

189 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

April 26, 2024

5.0

Kind friendly. Made me feel confident in his care.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

His professionalism is the best. Straight shooter

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Caron has been one of my favorite doctors I’ve ever met. He truly cares about your well-being and really helps you figure out the “whys”. He also did an amazing job on my spinal fusion surgery. Dr. Caron is a wonderful man and I very much respect him and his work.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Very good patient oriented doctor.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

He explained everything well & gave me options for care.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Caron has been my doctor for years.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Caron is easy to talk to. He explains everything thoroughly

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Very caring

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Caron has a lot of experience, he treated me kindly and explained to me in detail everything about the surgery I need.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

honest direct diagnosis

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Very nice. Very professional. Straight to the point. Everything was good so was the assistant. She was excellent

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He was always concerned with the level of pain, where it was coming from and find a way to lower it.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

He’s very knowledgeable and understandable Great doctor.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and helped me with my neck problem

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March 18, 2024

5.0

World-class skilled Neurosurgeon. Extremely knowledgeable and advocate for best patient outcomes.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Caron was very thorough and helpful! He was also kind and understanding!

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Caron was very informative and caring, he explained everything very well and made me feel much better about my condition. His PA was also great and did a very thorough exam. Both were very pleasant!

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He studied my X-rays and tests and did some testing and recommended exercise to strengthen my spine and also to begin pt.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Professional and informative and also. his physician assistant

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Clearly knowledgeable and experienced experienced

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Caron is caring, an expert in his field and is a good listener.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Really like Dr Caron, very caring and helpful!

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January 18, 2024

5.0

He helped me feel at ease for my upcoming surgery, he went into great detail about everything going on with me, and with the surgery I'll be getting, and my recovery.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Simply stated he is the best. Fantastic surgeon and wonderful bedside manner. Would not see any other neurosurgeon.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Excellent care - great staff, too

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Very caring!

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December 24, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgable

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Did surgery and I'm still alive and have all my faculties

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December 12, 2023

5.0

He did my first surgery 20 years ago and he did a great job

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December 09, 2023

5.0

He took all the time he needed to explain my condition.

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November 18, 2023

5.0

Very professional.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Complete explanations. More and extensive testing to verify recommendations.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, explained everything

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Listened to all of the issues and concerns I had and we came up with a plan together.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Caron's qualifications and confidence made me sure of my choice and help ease any of my concerns. Thank you

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Excellent professional

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October 12, 2023

5.0

The surgery , recovery, and healing all well with Dr. Caron. I am so very grateful I was referred to him. My first surgery a year ago went south and Dr. Caron and his team jumped right in to clean up someone else's mess. I am so very grateful.

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October 08, 2023

5.0

Very personable and explained everything.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Caron is an Outstanding Neurosurgeon and I would Highly Recommend him.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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October 03, 2023

5.0

This was one of the most thorough eval that I have ever had . The knowledge, experience, honesty and genuine concern I felt .

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September 29, 2023

5.0

extreme attention to details as well as my wellbeing and care

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September 28, 2023

5.0

All my concerns were taken in to consideration

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September 24, 2023

5.0

He takes time to explain everything and make sure that you understand

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September 18, 2023

5.0

He came highly recommended and has been very nice and knowledgeable

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September 18, 2023

5.0

He was very informative.

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September 17, 2023

5.0

Courteous and professional. Thorough and does not waste your time.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

He is thorough and very caring. He has helped me and several of my family members. We trust his judgment and skill.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Handled my surgery great!

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Disclosures

Michael J. Caron, 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.