Mary Ellen Maher, APRN

Mary Ellen Maher, APRN

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4.9 
433 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Neurosurgical Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist

Education

Professional Education:
MSN, Loyola University Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing - 1992

Certifications and Licensures

  • American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - Registered Nurse-Neuroscience (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

433 Ratings

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76 Reviews

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April 29, 2024

5.0

She was helpful and funny and very direct in her advice and answers.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

She explained everything detail.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Makes you feel at ease is a great communicator and explains everything so you can understand it

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Very Professional and Courteous.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Smart and professional.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Helpful competent reliable and relatable

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April 12, 2024

5.0

She’s concerned about my condition and how I’m doing.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Mary Ellen was an excellent professional in all regards. She was very friendly, very positive, and made me feel very relaxed. She explained all of my questions in an understandable way.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Mary Ellen is very personable, caring, and knowledgeable. She’s honest and worthy of trust.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Very good information about my disorder

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Professional Caring Direct

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April 08, 2024

5.0

From my 1st appt , she shows concern for her patient . Explains tests results so well , she answers all my question before I even ask! She made a point to say . She cares not just about your brain , but over all health and how you mentally are handling it all . She is the best !

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April 06, 2024

5.0

For his good communication to the patient

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Mary Ellen is the best. I look forward to seeing her for my appointment.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

She is great, I her attention toward my health.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Explained my concerns, good clinical examination and advised for additional findings in MRI scan.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Very nice and easy to talk to. She made me feel at ease.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She treated us like family and we can really tell she knows very well what she is doing.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

She constantly has been there to answer my questions and support me. She always agrees to video visits because she know I live far. I couldn't ask for more.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Mary Ellen always patiently answers questions, is flexible in regard to my scheduling needs and explains my MRI results in understandable language.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

She is a wonderful APRN. Very personable and knowledgeable.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Mary Ellen shows that she cares. She takes the time to explain everything thoroughly and makes you feel comfortable.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

She is the greatest kind and is considerate! She always wants to know about your problems! She is concerned about your well being!

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Explains everything clearly, takes time, great demeanor, knowledgeable

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Mary Ellen is always so helpful and willing to answer my questions.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and good at her job.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

She addressed my questions and concerns

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Listens and understands what your level of care should be.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Mary Ellen is very knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with. Appreciated!

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Mary Ellen is kind, compassionate and understands how to deal with people that are scared of surgery

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January 20, 2024

5.0

So comprehensive. Knowledgeable, caring. Never rushed me.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

She os very knowledgeable, explains things well and seems like she cares.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

She is engaged in my care. She listens and gives good feedback.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Mary Ellen Maher is an empathetic listener, highly knowledgeable, and friendly in dealing with my medical needs.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Mary Ellen always provides not only the highest medical care with relatable explanations but also the utmost compassion. She treats the whole person AND the family. I, my husband, and my kids are incredibly fortunate to have her on my care team.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Mary Ellen is not only an accomplished health professional, but also an extremely caring person.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

She’s the best

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Mary Ellen is thorough, extremely knowledgeable, and listens well.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

SHE PROMPT AND GOSES THROUGH ALL WHEN CJECK UP IS WITH ALL REPORT AND COMFORT

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Answered all questions in understandable and professional manner.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and has time for you for questions

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December 09, 2023

5.0

Excellent communication, listening and follow up with my annual visit. Thank you.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and knows my case inside and out

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Very warm and caring. Knew my history. Answered my questions.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

I feel at ease with her, I feel she would let me know if I need to worry about anything

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Very professional and explains my medical issues

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Compassionate, Caring and treats me like I’m the only patient

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Lovely and very professional lady

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Mary Ellen combines the skills of a consummate professional with a genuine personal connection to her patients. She is always communicative, thorough, highly responsive and reassuring. I know I am in the best of hands.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Her professionalism and communication skills.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Very easy to talk to

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Helpful

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November 09, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable and takes the necessary time to provide accurate instructions and information

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November 07, 2023

5.0

FREINDLY, CARING, PROFESSIONAL

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, compassionate.

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October 28, 2023

5.0

knowledgeable

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October 19, 2023

5.0

For anybody else in me position or similar, she was straight forward and didn’t waist anytime

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October 19, 2023

5.0

She was very clear and forthright in her suggestions and directives. Answered all of our questions. Her suggestions made good sense.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

She is very good at answering questions that you have and very knowledgeable. Also easy to talk to

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October 13, 2023

5.0

She pays attention to detail and appointments with her are never rushed. She is always professional and knowledgeable and I couldn't imagine better care.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Mary Ellen offered me friendship as well as excellent medical care.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Very kind, caring and listens to my concerns.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and easy to work with. I appreciate her ability to explain the test results and she also has a good sense of humor.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

The Professional that transmits to you

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October 05, 2023

5.0

She was very kind and sincere and helped me understand my situation.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Met Mary Ellen 7 years ago and she is always so caring and helpful. It is great to have someone I have such confidence.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Very patient oriented

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Mary Ellen was very helpful and informative. I hada lot of questions and she took the time to help me navigate through them. I really appreciate her so much.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable

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September 21, 2023

5.0

She is detailed and thorough. Answers all my questions and/or concerns

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September 21, 2023

5.0

In addition to the above qualities, she offered suggestions for future continued recovery.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Listens and comforting

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Mary Ellen is a professional, courteous, and caring assistant to Dr. [ ]’s patients. She helps with any questions or concerns I may have. She eliminates all my fears and helps me in the most gentle ways. Always a smile on her face, Mary Ellen brightens even the most difficult days and assures me I am a special lady and things will be fine! Wouldn’t know what I would’ve done without her for the past 3 years during all my surgeries❤️

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Takes the time to see hiw in doing and thoroughly answers all questions.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Explains things well, cares about the patient.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Very willing to take the time to talk to us and give us good advice on what we should do next and where to go for help and assistance!

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