Alexander X. Sheng, MD

Alexander X. Sheng, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rush University Medical College - 2006
Internship:
Rush University Medical Center - 2007
Residency:
University of Washington School of Medicine - 2010
Fellowships:
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2011

Languages Spoken

  • Chinese

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Certified)
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine (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 

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96 Reviews

August 30, 2023

5.0

Dr sheng knows what he’s doing.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Caring

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August 27, 2023

5.0

He is a good professional, who knows a lot about the subject and explained everything to me as a patient

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August 23, 2023

5.0

Wonderful DR.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Very efficient appointment and the doctor was very nice and explained everything clearly.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

To the point

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August 20, 2023

5.0

Professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Wanted to make sure that all my questions were answered. Diagnosed and prescribed quickly and completely. Highly recommend him.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

I believe he is an outstanding doctor in his field.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

knowledgeable

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August 18, 2023

5.0

Very kind knowledgeable and empathetic

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August 16, 2023

5.0

He’s thorough, warm and listens. Fully explains everything and offered a number of options moving forward. Great doctor.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

So personable and knowledgeable. Spent unrushed time explanning my condition after taking and reviewing xrays. Outlined a plan of treatment and arranged for follow up.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, professional and great sense of humor. Feel I am finally on the right track. Excellent referrals.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Takes time to explain situation and listens to questions

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zheng is very personable and teaches as you progress on your disease process.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

His concern for his patients health issues. He listens to our complaints and understand what it is we’re trying to say.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

He has a very good understanding of my condition and how to deal with my pain.

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August 13, 2023

5.0

Everything good

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August 12, 2023

5.0

Personable, professional, talked to me in terms I can understand.

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August 11, 2023

5.0

The entire staff was efficient and courteous. The facilities beautiful and calming. The physician was knowledgeable and caring.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Caring, considerate, professional. Good bedside manner.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional

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August 08, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable and personable.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

It took several months to get in, but extremely satisfied with his knowledge, assessment of problem. recommendations and referral. Very personable and relatable, very patient in giving me the time to ask questions and discuss treatment options.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sheng is wonderful. He explains everything n easy to understand.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Dr Sheng patiently and clearly explained all l needed to know about my condition and plan . Thank you Doc

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Knowledge worthy.

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August 06, 2023

5.0

His knowledge and bedside manner.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Very professional detail analysis and choosing now. I am very glad to ready for the treatment.

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August 01, 2023

1.0

He was arrogant, rushed and a little rude. He told me to go to another health system to get care — why make an appointment for that?

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician

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July 15, 2023

5.0

He was personable and explained my MRI and his diagnosis. He also assured he would be available for further treatment.

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July 13, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

I love that he kindly introduced him self. Looked at all my images. Did a through exam. Explained treatment & medication.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Very detailed

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July 11, 2023

4.0

DR. SHENG APPEARED VERY BUSY. ERHAPS HIS PATIENT LOAD IS TOO LARGE. DOCTORS MUST ACTUAL LISTEN AND BE PATIENT FRIENDLY-

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Seems both knowledgeable and personable.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sheng has listened to every concern and monitored progress with scheduled pt for continued care. He recognized every concern and offered recommendations for best approach to treatment

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Great doctor

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July 03, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgeable

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July 01, 2023

5.0

Very clear medical advice

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Sheng gave me a thorough examination.had gathered a wealth of detailed information relating to last experience with my back problems. Involved me in a thorough review after his exam .. then made detailed recommendations Re my care that included specific Physical Therapists at the Spine Clinic and other care. I felt very secure because of his past experience and the care he provided me.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable!

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Explains everything carefully. Listens and answers questions thoroughly. Listened to me

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manners

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June 23, 2023

5.0

He’s very professional.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Sheng is approachable. He seems knowledgeable (this was my first time with a Spine Expert, so I have no expectations.). His mannar worked for me as it was more of a conversation than a one way directive. I look forward to my next session with Dr Sheng. No doctor stands alone, especially as point person in an area of expertise. It's the team that surrounds him that really matters. I met his nurse practitioner who also was open and helpful. Subsequent email via MyChart have been answered quickly with answers that resolved any issue.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

He has what many Drs lack, bedside manner. He has the heart of a teacher. He listened, explained and educated us. I am encouraged and confident in his abilities.

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June 20, 2023

4.0

Devoted

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Efficient n effective.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

knowledgeable and personable

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Took the time to listen to me and let me ask questions

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June 18, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable but also hands on and very informative and engaged.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

New doctor to me recommended by my internist Dr Granieri. Dr Sheng was personable, easy to talk with, listened well, diagnosed accurately, explained my X-rays, and sent me on my way with a positive outlook.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Sheng, understands my unique situation and has been very helpful. I found him to be empathic and clear in regard to starting a plan. But also Dr Sheng and the team have been very responsive and follow up.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

Very helpful and patient.

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sheng is generous with his time. He speaks to you, not at you, and has a conversation with you. He shares his amazing knowledge in such a caring way.

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Doctor examined well

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June 07, 2023

5.0

He is brilliant, he is thorough, he is very caring, he is a great communicator and he’s very good at educating one about complex diagnostic possibilities, options, etc.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Very clear with explaining the problem and the solution. Best recommendation I’ve ever gotten.

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May 28, 2023

5.0

He explained all of my options and questions so that I completely understand everything.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Even though Dr. Sheng was not the right physician to see me this morning, he did a great explanation of the tests.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Exuded confidence and compassion in addition to being knowledgeable.

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May 21, 2023

5.0

I liked Dr. Sheng's approach: Since my case was not immediate danger, he started with the least invasive (physical therapy) to see if it would solve the problem. It did not help, so now we our going for more imaging (MRI) to try to isolate the cause of the problem.

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May 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sheng is an amazing physician. He explained everything and also showed me on my MRI so that I understood what my options are and why.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and personable. Really trust him with my care.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Nice knowledgeable guy. Understands scoliosis therapy.

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician. Patient, good communicator, takes time to explain things.

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May 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Cheng spent as much time as I wanted/needed. He made me feel comfortable and also made sure I understood my diagnosis. He was knowledgeable yet relatable and friendly. I highly recommend him.

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May 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Sheng explains everything very straightforward.

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May 12, 2023

5.0

Communicate/explains thoroughly and in a pleasant manner

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May 12, 2023

5.0

Both Drs. were thorough, thoughtful, listened and were very pleasant and engaging. Fully described my situation and asked pertinent questions.

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May 10, 2023

5.0

Excellent consultation

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Very intelligent and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

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May 09, 2023

5.0

In addition to the above he took time to explain various options in an open and easy manner.

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May 05, 2023

5.0

Seemed to be people oriented as well as patient. Seemed to care about my needs as well

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May 05, 2023

5.0

Friendly, thorough

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May 05, 2023

5.0

He's a good physician. I read good reviews and he's a patient physician. I really felt he showed sympathy and that's valuable these days.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

He is very professional and easy to talk to

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Very professional attitude

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May 02, 2023

5.0

He was kind considerate, knowledgeable, and made me feel like he truly cared about my situation.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Good information

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April 29, 2023

5.0

Great bedside skills and good listener . Understanding and very knowledgeable

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April 29, 2023

5.0

Be specialist in Chicago

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Very Proffessional

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Smart, friendly, great communication

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Answered all my questions

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Doctor Sheng clearly understands exactly what my spinal issues are and offers a reassuring approach to physical therapy with follow up. He has an excellent sense of patient concerns combined with a competent, professional demeanor. Thankful for the relief his explanations of this spinal condition brought me today.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

He listens...he is obviously very smart, and has my best interests in the forefront.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sheng has a great bedside manner. He was thorough and made me feel confident in his recommendation on next steps with my treatment plan. I left the office smiling. I was fortunate to get an appointment with him, so glad I did. Thanks Dr. Sheng!

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Sheng was very professional, easy to talk with and very knowledgeable of my problem.

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April 12, 2023

5.0

He's thoughtful and considerate. He has expertise in spine issues and spoke honestly about my condition and how to maximize prevention of future fractures. He's very supportive and encouraging. I know that if I have a future spinal fracture that I can call upon him for help. He's a very good doctor and person.

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sheng is very straightforward and informative and seems to want the best outcome for me. We'll see.

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April 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sheng s explanations for care.very informative

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April 08, 2023

5.0

great job explaining issues w my lower back & best course of action

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