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Matthew C. Tate, MD, PhD

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677 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Emory University School of Medicine - 2006
Professional Education:: PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology - 2002
Internship:: University of California (San Francisco) - 2007
Residency:: University of California (San Francisco) - 2012

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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

Palos Hospital

Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

677 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

April 26, 2024

5.0

He is a very good doctor

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Very competent and professional. I like that he gives us time in the visits to talk and completely understand everything before he leaves the room.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Very informative

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April 10, 2024

5.0

I was in TER and he was the Doctor on duty. Took a lot of time with the fall I had to explain what happen and what may happen. To make an annual appointment.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

patient, very good explaining thoughts and options

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tate spent time with me to discuss my MRI.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tate is very caring and makes sure everyone is comfortable with the decisions plans made

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Extreme competence, kindness and my complete trust.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He is kind, caring, thorough and professional.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Took his time, listened. Explained things well.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Doctor Tate was thorough, kind, caring, patient, and overall made myself and my mother very comfortable. He was also extremely helpful with next steps.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Seemed very thorough. Explained everything more than once. He was a good listener.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Skilled, caring, friendly

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Absolutely wonderful Dr. So pleased w trial surgery to shunt insertion. Great team checking on me daily. N.W. is the best hospital. Thank you for all your patience with me. Outstanding results!!!

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. Easy to talk to. Extremely knowledgeable and makes me feel comfortable with what is going on. Answers all of my questions. I never feel rushed.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Honest straight forward speak

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tate is an exceptional doctor who takes the time needed to care for his patients.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tate is very thorough. He takes the time to explain everything and answers all questions.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Tate is very caring and he explains things thoroughly. He is obviously a very skilled surgeon and he also cares about his patients.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Just so obviously knowledgeable and caring

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tate is a great doctor.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Great neurosurgeon. Easy to talk to. Very comfortable. Some just have no bedside manner or donâ€™t know your name.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Very informative and compassionate doctor

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February 08, 2024

5.0

The best!!!

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Doctor explained rationale for recommended course of monitoring, answered all of our questions, and anticipated additional concerns that might arise. Felt well informed and confident in plan of care at end of visit!

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He was very clear and easy to understand. Also very through and took time to answer any questions. Very knowledgeable!

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Very good doctor. Down to earth

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January 17, 2024

5.0

He is educated in the fields that I need help in. He was kind and cared about what I said. He listened when I spoke to him. He is also ready to get things done!

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January 05, 2024

5.0

He is an amazing provider. He explains everything thoroughly.

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December 25, 2023

5.0

Very helpful

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December 25, 2023

5.0

I liked him

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor and listen

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November 21, 2023

5.0

His perfectionism, wisdom and kindness, which is rare to find in most surges from my experience.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Loved meeting Dr. Tate and his staff, exactly what I expect from a student and colleague of Dr. [ ] who was my pediatric neurosurgeon @ Children's Memorial

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November 06, 2023

5.0

He is excellent, kind, an explained everything so I understood and didnâ€™t feel like he was talking down to me.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

He's the BEST! as well as Nurse Angelica

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Tate takes time to explain my condition to me and my son...very compassionate doctor.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s an awesome physician

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring and takes the time with his patients, answering all of your concerns.

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Tate explained the problem I was there for in lay terms that I could understand.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

He was so patient in explaining everything. He came very highly recommended.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Tate did an amazing job on my 4th brain surgery last year. He's attentive and one of the best!

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Because he cares. Iâ€™m most thinking.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

He do good work

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate takes time to explain your issue and answers all questions. He makes you believe that he truly cares and is determine to provide you a positive outcome.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

He was excellent surgeon

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate was very thorough and caring. He took the time to explain his reasoning and listened to the many questions we had. He did not minimize the problems I am having and gave us a clear plan of what to do next to hopefully find a solution.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate is a very talented neurosurgeon. He is the best!

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September 09, 2023

5.0

Eye contact-didn't rush-lay terminology-answered all questions-encouraged questions-friendly. I felt comfortable and will come back as suggested.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

He is a good doctor

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Tate is extremely knowledgeable. He is always will to break things down so you understand. Always open to your questions. He is compassionate and spends time with you.

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