Robin A. Buerki, MD

Robin A. Buerki, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Neuro-Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2013
Internship:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2013
Residency:
University of Chicago - 2017
Fellowships:
University of California (San Francisco) - 2019

Languages Spoken

  • French

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
  • United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties - Neuro-Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

293 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

April 26, 2024

5.0

He listened. He was empathetic, caring, and all obviously a great medical mind he was able to talk to the general public.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Very attentive, thorough, and caring

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April 21, 2024

5.0

His presentation of information was clear and coucise.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Very courteous and helpful

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Same and great review of issues to consider.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

ALL Doctors should treat patients like he DOES.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Great staff

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He is the best. My husband is surviving [ ] 1 1/2 years after brain surgery and we're still going strong

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Good option for every body

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March 25, 2024

4.0

He seem to be a knowledgeable person, and empathetic for the patient and very astute in his learning of the area

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr.Buerki never seemed rushed and spent a lot of time with me. It was obvious he had spent a great deal of time looking through my chart before he even saw me. We came up with a great plan.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE A BETTER ATTITUDE. AMAZING. RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE. TOTAL CLASS.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Buerki takes the time to understand and answer my questions. He has great input on how to maximize my treatment.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He has a calming way of explaining a very serious medical case with compassion and truth.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He always is very polite and caring. Always makes sure you know what is going on with your health and what is next.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Very patient, explained everything in details, answered all questions, spent a lot of time with us.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He truly cares for the patient.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

He spent a great deal of time explaining my options and gave me hope.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Buerki stays up-to-date with recent research. I also appreciate that he is thorough and gives options.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and spends lot of time on my case.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Couldn't ask for a more skilled, professional, ground -breaking, expert to be on NWM team.

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December 27, 2023

4.0

Dr Buerki is always well prepared (having read the MRIs) and has recommendations about what to do. He also spends the time to answer any and all questions.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Buerki was very thorough and caring doctor. He also took the time to have an extensive phone conversation about my medical condition and a separate day after the appointment.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

The staff is always available to answer a question

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December 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Buerki is a great listener, very attentive and kind. He's also very skilled

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December 16, 2023

4.0

Takes time during visits. Knowledgeable. Empathetic

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December 09, 2023

5.0

Excellent treatment plan No sign of tumors

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor to work with. Super caring and attentive with patients. Always ready to listen and help were ever is need of our healthcare needs. Warm and understanding.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Caring professional

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November 08, 2023

5.0

He is a very patient and caring doctor. He takes his time with the patient and family.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Listens and very informative

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November 02, 2023

5.0

My husband and I - {Patient's spouses name] just met Dr Robin A. Buerki for the first time of my appointment. He is very pleasant and very comfortable Dr to talked with. He is very patience and understand how we feel that time. He very well explained to both of us showing the picture of my brain and their latest findings and the treatment. He very well explained to us step by step. He is also fast in telling us about MRI every 2 months to monitor my illness. He is very calm and easy to understand. He even go thru all my medications, very detailed doctor and we are so happy to have him. We are very comfortable when we go home. God bless you all for all you do.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

His was personable and spent some time with us explaining what to expect with treatments

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Took time to compare scans and explain current thoughts. Committed to staying on top of diagnosis

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October 25, 2023

5.0

He explains everything clearly and is patient with my questions

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Professional and always spends lots of time and open to answer any questions.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Always cares

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Excellent results

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Good bedside manner. I was made to feel like I mattered as an individual. He spent time and answered all my questions fully without making me feel like he was ready to get to his next appointment.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Dr Buerki is professional, knowledgeable and approachable. He describes very thoroughly what your medical condition is, answers all of your questions and is easy to talk to. Seems very trustworthy and caring. I feel like I’m in good hands with my medical issues.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

I trust Dr. Buerki and feel like he can explain things in a way that is understandable.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Hi professionalism and ability to explain reults that laymen can understand

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September 25, 2023

5.0

He took the time to review the scans with me and answered my questions.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

A caring professional

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Explains everything, cares about me as a person not just a patient .

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Great knowledge care follow up

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September 18, 2023

5.0

The doctor is very concerned about my care and my condition thank you

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Answered all my questions. Super nice...

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Communicates well

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September 11, 2023

5.0

He is a really upfront person who will let you know the true from the beginning.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Guidepoint Global, LLC
  • Mosaic Research Management

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