Nader S. Dahdaleh, MD

Nader S. Dahdaleh, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Spine Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Chronic Spine Pain
  • Craniovertebral Junction Disorders
  • Spinal Congenital Disease
  • Spinal Deformities
  • Spine Degenerative Disease
  • Spine Revision Surgery
  • Spine Surgery
  • Spine Trauma

Education

Medical Education:
MD, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine - 2004
Residency:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 2011
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2013

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • French

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological 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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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4.9
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April 25, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable caring and great explanations

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Professional, caring and takes the time to answer questions and listen.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Extremely competent

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable in his specialty and has a kind heart and a great personality

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Takes time to evaluate my condition thoroughly, listens to me ans explains things to me clearly.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Wonderful doctor. He thoroughly explained what my problem was and what we needed to do to relieve the pain.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Dahdaleh listens well, and suggested a reasonable course of action.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Very pleasant, patient and kind!

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Caring, competent, informative, willing to answer questions

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He listens carefully. Treats patients with respect. Likes to get all the facts before making a decision. Not so quick to agree with other doctors

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Very competent.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dahdaleh is extremely knowledgeable in his field. I have complete confidence that he is able to diagnose and treat my condition.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He was great to speak with in language that I could understand. Explained all the challenges and options.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He listened to me closely, discussed my issue fully and explained the possible procedures thoroughly.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Dahdaleh has special skills. Another surgeon told me I needed a big procedure which Dr Dahdaleh can do through a small incision with far less recovery time and complication rate

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Very professional and caring.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dahdaleh is so Awesome. He is a Wonderful Surgeon and took my case when other doctors would not. He restored my health. I feel safe with him.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

He’s a top notch Doctor.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

See above this specialist/surgeon is above and beyond

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March 09, 2024

5.0

As stated above, Dr. Dahdaleh was amazing! I can’t thank him enough for seeing me and coming up with a treatment plan. Thank you!

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Dr.Dahdaleh is a wonderful man as well as doctor 👏 ❤️

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February 28, 2024

5.0

He is wonderful.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Very good Physician, explained everything. Answered me the dumbest questions. Was very personable. Short kindness, and concern, and I know he must be an expert in his field.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Great doctor & staff. Listened and helped with a plan.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He has kept me from being paralized.His deminer is very professional and he pays attention to his patients.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Very efficient, personable, answered all my questions and concerns in an understandable way. Took the time to treat me like a person and not just dollar signs. He showed me the scans and orders additional ones.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He is amazing. Smart. He listens to your needs and is not rushed

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Dahdaleh was very patient and receptive to answering any of my questions and provided a thorough non invasive plan to address my nerve and back pain. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I

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February 15, 2024

5.0

This was a long surgery, and he had explained the procedure in such a way that I was very confident of the results.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

I had an appointment with him, I had gotten in early and the assessment was a good experience.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

He performed a Fusion on my spine about 5 years ago and it was very successful. I trust him completely.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Talks to you on your level. Obviously, very smart

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January 29, 2024

5.0

This man is excellent, I conveyed my situation and frustration as I could not get an appointment of someone to show interest in helping me and HE DID!

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January 24, 2024

5.0

The best

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January 22, 2024

5.0

He is very caring, professional and skilled.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Dahdaleh did my third surgery and afterwards said he would be without me ever step of the way through the recovery and after one year he is kept his promise

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nader Dahdaleh is the best Neurosurgeon and I am so blessed to have him as my surgeon when my spinal cord was operated on. Six months after my surgery, I am able to move around and function normally without my brace on. I still have my lifting restriction more on the side of caution. I truly applaud his skill in performing such a diffucult surgery. Not only he is an excellent surgeon, his bedside manner is excellent as well. I feel so blessed to be his patient.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

I thought Dr Dahdaleh listened to my concerns and has a possible solution to my pain .

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January 13, 2024

5.0

This was my second surgery with Dr. Dahdaleh and I am very happy with the results.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Because he did a mazing job for me

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He cares about his patients. He has excellent bedside manner.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

He knows his stuff and is willing to answer questions, explain procedures and offer possible surgical alternatives. Very patient answering our questions.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

He listened to my symptoms carefully, asked pertinent questions, explained my situation honestly, validated my pain, and offered hope thru possible treatments and plan of action. He was also kind and personable which I do appreciate.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

He is so easy to talk to and listened to my concerns. He is very confident, which put me at ease about the surgery.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

really more able to answer this part post surgery yet I believe he is knowledgeable and kind and feel a trust in him that other neurosurgeons did not leave me with

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Answered many questions. Very detailed.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Md referral from Dr [full name] I’m so happy he’s now out in the western burbs

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Ultimate professional. A cut above others in his field. It's a matter of confidence beyond competence

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December 15, 2023

5.0

This was only first encounter with doctor but was recommended to him by reliable sources.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

He is so knowledgeable yet so down to earth! The procedure he preformed on me gave me the use of my arm back! Great bedside manor and very caring!

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December 10, 2023

5.0

Extremely understanding and acccmodating.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Listens to my concerns. Helping with my medical problems. .

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December 06, 2023

4.0

I only saw him this one time. So again, too soon to say. He didn't want to get into anything to soon until I have more tests. He seems to be a nice thorough doctor. I just hope and pray that he can help me in any way.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

No one is better.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

He was very prepared for my case. Always learning and guided me to a very specific approach that was needed.

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November 23, 2023

5.0

I like the way he treats his patients

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November 22, 2023

5.0

He is very concerned about his patients.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner. Explains my needs

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dahdaleh is a caring, empathetic, and extremely skilled surgeon.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Very professional and a genuine concern for my health.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

He is caring and a great surgeon.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Intelligent, formulated a plan of treatment. Very nice too!

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Short wait time, personable, answered all questions, I feel comfortable with Dr. Dahdaleh as my surgeon to be!

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October 28, 2023

5.0

Because of his expertise and bed side manner

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dahdaleh seemed very familiar with my spine before he even walked in the exam room. It did not seem like any of my answers to his questions, surprised him. He is doing exactly what I have been searching for this whole time, all of these years searching for a doctor who will look at my whole spine and not just one joint. What he said to me about the reason for my horrific pain and the reason for my weakness in my legs makes so much sense. Nobody ever told me the function of those nerves, nobody ever told me that my old spinal cord injury could actually be the cause of all of this. So I am very grateful for Dr. D. I will do every CT scan, MRI, and treatment that he suggests, because I believe he knows my spine. I hope I am not misplacing my trust.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Very informative on your health and condition via MRI & CT Scan.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

His bedside manner & his knowledge.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

I felt like he explained what was causing my problems and gave me some options for solving those issues

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October 22, 2023

5.0

he was amazingly knowledgeable with my issues and entered the room with what he felt was needed, along with proof and pictures of my files and shared with me. This was amazing, yet again, since I knew all my files and tests were available in the portal, which he accessed to enable a diagnosis, yet I had to complete the excersize both onlin and in writing in the office - please suggest to the coordinators to make things easier on the patient

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Absolutely professional

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October 11, 2023

5.0

He is a very caring surgeon. He attentively listens to my concerns, never appearing rushed. Gives me 100% of his time. NWM is blessed with a surgeon with his caliber and awesome personality.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

He is very professional and caring.

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Personable. Takes time to listen to patient. Knowledgeable

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October 04, 2023

5.0

He is excellent. He is responsive and makes himself available.

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Impressive first visit but I don’t know treatment choice or any outcomes yet

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Very personable. He took time to explain diagnosis and how he treats it. Reassured me that I can return to normal daily activities after surgery.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Very Profesional

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September 18, 2023

5.0

did not rush to surgery, but made appropriate referral

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Dr.Dahdaleh is Wonderful. He is kind, respectful and always answers my questions and concerns.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Caring and talented doctor.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Listens and explains.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Doctor shows compassion looks for the root of pain and explains procedures fully.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

He reads the background charts and is interested in his patients.

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September 10, 2023

5.0

I was very grateful to be able to understand how my surgical procedure was going to be done. Dr. Dahdaleh explained very thoroughly what the problem was and how to fix it.

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