Seema A. Khan, MD

Seema A. Khan, MD

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Primary Specialty

Breast Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Dow University of Health Sciences - 1978
Residency:
St Agnes HealthCare - 1982
SUNY Upstate Medical University - 1984
Fellowships:
Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester - 1986
Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester - 1989

Languages Spoken

  • Hindi
  • Urdu

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - 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:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

903 Ratings

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Doctor Khan has a great reputation and top experience in her field. She came highly recommended to me.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Her knowledge, concern and empathy was sincere and she was extremely helpful. She never pressured me to make a decision favoring her recommended treatment over the treatment plan from another doctor. She presented the facts and I confidently made the decision to put my care in her hands.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Khan listened to my reasons for choosing a lumpectomy and she seemed to really get me. She was recommened by a former patient of hers and I am glad I came under her care.

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April 21, 2024

5.0

She is thorough, caring, and professional l Answers any questions I have , very thorough.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

She's the Best

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April 12, 2024

5.0

I feel Dr. Khan is one of the best breast surgeons anywhere, and she was knowledgeable and kind

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April 10, 2024

5.0

She is so knowledgeable and kind, I appreciate what she’s done for me

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Knowledge, expertise.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

I felt comfortable with her bedside manner.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

I am most grateful to have had Dr. Khan as my care provider. She was extremely thorough in explaining my medical issue with such clarity for me to understand. She had supporting documents where I could see exactly what she was explaining and answered every question that I had. And the surgery, itself, went exactly as she explained it would. I had total trust in her performing the surgery.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Khan, always takes her time with me and makes me feel very comfortable.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

She’s the best

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March 27, 2024

5.0

My 2nd cancer surgery with her and there is no one better

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March 23, 2024

5.0

She is excellent she is top of the line

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March 22, 2024

5.0

She’s awesome along with her students and the rest of her team

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Skillful, knowledgable, easy procedure and recovery

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Khan has always provided me with very trusted care, which is why I returned to her after not seeing her since 2021. I am getting my healthcare back on track after a couple of years of tough times that lead to my healthcare falling by the wayside. Dr. Khan is a huge part of me feeling like I am getting my health and life back on track.

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March 17, 2024

5.0

I liked her very calm, direct approach. She did not talk down to me.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She just seems like a really great doctor - she is humane and always able to answer questions.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She is thorough, very knowledgeable, and she has encouraged me through communication that includes me.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

She knows what she’s doing!!!! After I saw her I felt more comfortable about my situation.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

I love her. She took care of me 17 years ago with left breast cancer.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Khan was thorough in her presentation of my medical situation. She addressed the situation with most understandable language and provided support drawings to further explain such that I had a very clear concept of my medical issue and how it could be treated. She answered all my questions in the detail I needed and in a manner of support and concern. I was at once upon meeting with her at ease and relieved.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Same as above. She is wonderful. Thoughtful. She really listens well and answers all of your questions. I felt privileged to have access to such an amazing surgeon.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

I’ve followed Dr. Seema Khan over the years working on the Medical campus, I attended the Susan G Komen Gala when Dr. Khan received an award for work done involving Breast Cancer. For this I have the utmost respect for her experience and knowledge.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Khan has a very nice demeanor. She is polite, thoughtful and good at explaining.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Khan is a very concerned about her patients and takes good care of them I was very comfortable with her and how she explained everything I really like her as a doctor and surgeon I would definitely recommend Dr Khan

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February 23, 2024

5.0

She is top in her field

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February 17, 2024

5.0

She was direct and reassuring. Impressive.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Professionalism. Excellent physician. Knowledgeable.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Khan is very knowledgeable and takes time to explain all procedures before and afer surgery. give her 5 stars.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

I was very fortunate to have Dr. Khan as my Surgeon, The first visit she was very informative about my diagnosis taking the time to explain surgery and all my options after and answering all my question and concerns.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

She explains everything so I can understand. Takes the time for me.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Good attention

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February 07, 2024

5.0

explains everything

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February 02, 2024

5.0

She will answer any questions you have and will put you at ease.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Kahn explains everything and takes the time to answer any questions I have.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Kahn is very caring and explains everything upfront.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

I believe she knows what she's talking about.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

The best surgeon

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Very thorough witty her exams and explanations of everything involved!

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January 26, 2024

5.0

What a great Dr! I am so impressed! I loved her!

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Spent good amount of time with me, answered questions in way that made sense

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January 24, 2024

5.0

She’s a great doctor from my experience having her for surgery 6 yrs ago. I didn’t love having to spend over 30 mins with med student with questions and an exam. Seems like too long with med student.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Highly recommended and the best

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January 19, 2024

5.0

She did an excellent job on my surgery and was very supportive and knowledgeable of what to expect.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Khan explains all procedures and results of all test addressing all my concerns and questions.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Because she is through and to the point

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January 14, 2024

5.0

She is kind thoughtful the best there is in her field

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January 13, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable and shows patience to her patient.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and she listens to her patients.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Exceptional Dr. Caring, brilliant and patient.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Khan is so knowledgeable as a doctor can be about risk for high-risk breast cancer patients.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

She listens, and address your concerns and questions. She involves you in the treatment plan

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January 08, 2024

5.0

I loved the treatment he gave me, it was something that I never expected how they treated me.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She’s very knowledgeable and kind.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Doctor Khan is a very good doctor She goes over everything and explains. It's very good so that I understood it.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Because they have treated me well, very good attention, thank you

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Very good attention

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Thoughtful, very informed, double checked conclusions and explained the research to me

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Khan gives each patient the time and exceptional medical care and surgery that is necessary to treat one’s condition.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough and took time to answer all my questions

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Experienced, knowledgeable, excellent communicator, caring, and attentive

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December 20, 2023

5.0

I really appreciated her honesty and her matter of fact attitude!

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December 15, 2023

5.0

She’s knowledgeable, informative, and on time.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Very professional, experienced and patient!

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Spent time, reviewed and explained all details.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Excellent clinical care

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December 03, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and very skilled surgeon. Explained in detail what to expect.

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November 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Khan is an expert in her field. The way she listened to me and acknowledged my thoughts and feelings was superb. Her operation was seamless and it was the best thing I could have hoped for, as my recovery time was very easy.

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November 24, 2023

5.0

Superior service

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and explains things well

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November 22, 2023

5.0

She is the best, and the most knowledgeable and compassionate!

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Khan is the top in her field

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November 18, 2023

5.0

Knowledge and ability to communicate the information.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Listens and gives accurate advice.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Intelligent, reputation as the best

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November 14, 2023

5.0

My experience with Dr Khan has been positive from beginning to end, for professional, human and communicative reasons

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November 10, 2023

5.0

She’s awesome in every way

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Have been seeing Dr Khan for five years. She has been an excellent diagnostician and surgeon, and has been very thorough in the five years of follow up I have received.

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November 08, 2023

4.0

Doc is good

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November 03, 2023

5.0

I trust her.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Doc listens. Knowledgeable in area. Very calm and makes me comfortable.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Seema Khan is a nationally well known respected breast surgeon, who has years of experience taking care of breast related problems and breast cancer patients.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Great communication & professionalism

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October 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Khan explained everything so thoroughly and in a way that my family & I understood what was going on & what to expect.

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October 28, 2023

5.0

My surgeon Dr. Seema Khan is amazing and certainly THE BEST in her field! She was so professional, knowledgeable, kind, and ready to listen and answer any question, which helped me so much! Thank you so much for taking care of patience with such kindness and positivity, with little or big issues, it is not easy to go through these procedures and situations. THANK YOU!

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October 27, 2023

5.0

My doc explains to me about my breast after i was told at Elmhurst that i had cancer

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October 22, 2023

5.0

I appreciate her taking the time to listen to any concerns I may have and not treating me as a number.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

She is a woman who knows he stuff medically.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Been going to Dr. Khan for years. Always professional, pleasant and answers all my questions and concerns

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Outstanding physician. She has been my oncologist for 20 years.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Excellent and knowledgeable physician.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

She knows her stuff. She is efficient and a wonderful surgeon.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Top notch technician, and wonderful doctors.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Khan has a great bedside manner and she listens to your concerns.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

She explained things for me to understand

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Kind, caring, knowledgeable and empathetic doctor.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

She knows what’s she’s doing and explains everything

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September 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Khan listened to me. I felt heard and her calm demeanor was very nice.

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Seema A. Khan, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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