Cord Sturgeon, MD

Cord Sturgeon, MD

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Primary Specialty

Endocrine Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1996
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2003
Fellowships:
University of California (San Francisco) - 2004

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Most intelligent most empathetic

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Smart. Professional. Great bed side manner.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

He is thorough, professional, asked Me questions for any needed clarification And was friendly as well.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

He was so thorough and kind. He took great care of me and I trust him so much moving forward in this process.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Very confident in his decision making. He’s very clear with his plan and has great bedside manner.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Sturgeon was down to earth, caring, knowledgeable, and entertaining. He put me at ease.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Professional ,encouraging and explains all what I asked.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Very professional and showed concern and care. Took the time to explain and answer all of our questions.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Surgery went well. He was what I wanted from a surgeon. Confident and an expert on my particular condition.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Sturgeon made me feel at ease and was very good at helping me to understand what was going on.

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March 11, 2024

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March 08, 2024

5.0

caring warm excellent ex[;;;anation of procedure

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Explained thoroughly, answered all questions, kind and considerate.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Very through! Took lots of time to explain.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Reassuring and confident without being arrogant. Excellent work and explanations; he took time to answer questions completely and explained follow up requirements.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr was very caring, explaining everything as we talked. He listened & took time to go over everything.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Very kind and good explanation of the case

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February 27, 2024

5.0

The doctor and his staff were top notch! Doctor took time to explain everything in detail and answered all of my questions.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Informative and willing to answer any questions

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He explains things really well and he’s very patient. He has a wonderful sense of humor too.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Sturgeon and his team were outstanding. They reviewed my records prior to my visit and did a great job of explaining everything to me. Dr Sturgeon's after visit note to me provided a further assesment of my condition and next steps.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Sturgeon reviewed my chart extensively before my examination. Very personable. Explained all details in layman’s terms

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He’s a wonderful communicator, explains clearly to me my situation, impacts and solution. He can make the complex simple. He leads his team with a positive presence with respect, appreciation and positive energy towards all. I learned how we all should treat those around us.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Sturgeon is thorough in his explanation of my condition. He spent time with me listening & never making me feel rushed or that my questions weren’t important

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Excellent , thorough, great sense of humor

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February 04, 2024

5.0

He spent a lot of time making sure that I understood my medical problem and explained the surgery and recovery process.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr sturgeon takes his time and listens to your concerns. He does not brush you off. I feel quite confident with him and his team to do my surgery

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January 08, 2024

5.0

I waited five months to see him and I would wait again. It was worth waiting. Everyone was very professional , informative and knowledgeable.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

This physician reviewed my information and made recommendations based on my individual case. He took the time to examine me and was not rushed. This physician comes across as outstanding.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sturgeon was fantastic, knowledgeable, honest, & understanding to my needs & questions. He was thorough in the exam, as well as in explaining the surgery plan. I trust him & feel he will best treat my type of Thyroid Cancer through surgery.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

His dealings with the patient, explaining every thing the patient needs to know, he is the best

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December 18, 2023

5.0

I would continue placing my continued health in his care so I would recommend him

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December 15, 2023

5.0

He put me at ease when I was nervous by being friendly and yet very professional. He explained everything so that I could understand and made my biopsy painless and quick. He seemed very knowledgeable as well.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sturgeon is impressive. He instilled confidence and personalized treatment.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Sturgeons office was very efficient and well run. The Dr himself listened, explained options, set expectations and was generally quite personable. I felt comfortable and we had good repoire.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

He was good communicator-efficient.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sturgeon’s knowledge base and experiences on the discussed medical issues was noted in his explanation of treatment plans.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

I trust him !!!

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December 01, 2023

5.0

He came highly recommended and based on my appointment with him to review my condition and surgery options I feel comfortable with having him as my care provider.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Doctor Sturgeon is the best, both in his practice and his bedside manner. He is the type of person you would like for a friend. I have trusted him with my life and would do it again.

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November 26, 2023

5.0

knowledgeable, took, time with us, followed up in a timely manner

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November 24, 2023

5.0

He was very nice and thorough

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sturgeon was very informative and knowledgeable about my situation. He took his time to explain everything and answer any questions we may have had.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sturgeon was well prepared with information from my chart. He performed the fine needle biopsy carefully while explaining each step as he progressed.

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November 18, 2023

5.0

Excellence and care for my condition.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

I was take care with professionalism And compassion

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Honestly was wonderful. Took l so much time to make sure all my questions were answered, explained all the risks/benefits. Super caring and compassionate

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November 13, 2023

5.0

He took time to explain everything he would do and why.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

The doctor came in prepared for the appointment, having gone through my chart and knew my medical history. He was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and reassuring.

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October 21, 2023

5.0

He is a great and sensitive.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

He listens, gives great advice and takes his time.

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Very personable, friendly, did not rush the appmt, thorough, knowledgeable, encouraged questions and discussion, explained test results and recommendations along with rational well, concerned

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Our conversation answered all my concerned questions!

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September 30, 2023

5.0

Very careful assessment of the issue concerning Hyperparathyroidism, ruling of this illness for me.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Expertise, professional, took his time explaining everything.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sturgeon puts you at ease and his staff is so caring and efficient. He explains what is happening in a very to easy-to-understand way. I really appreciate him and his staff and their attention.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

He explained to me in ways that I can understand very kind and professional

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Sturgeon is very professional, calm,informative and explains everything in a step by step manner. He put me at ease from the start.

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September 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sturgeon did his own ultrasound. As a result he found a problem that was not seen by the other technician. He answered all my questions and explained the process for treatment. He is a stellar doctor that is knowledgeable, kind, and gifted in his field. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Sturgeon as my doctor.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Amazing physician who takes his role seriously

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September 12, 2023

5.0

He is on top of his game.

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September 04, 2023

5.0

Great communication, very caring

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Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interests

Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • Amazon.com, Inc.
  • Apple Inc.
  • Comcast Corporation
  • Google, Inc.
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • IBM
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Visa Inc.
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