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Joshua Gabriel Cahan, MD

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433 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 2015
Internship:: Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital - 2016
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2019
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (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 Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.7

4.7

433 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

April 28, 2024

5.0

Informative Willing to take time for discussions

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Takes time to listen n makes recommendations to help you fulfill your goals.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Chan was very thorough and patient with me. He spoke with me and my family members regarding my memory issues. I will be having further tests and will meet with him after the results are in.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He made me feel at ease and that he was unbelievably knowledgeable.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Kind, knowledgeable, responsive.

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April 13, 2024

3.0

The encounter was better than the previous encounter. Less patronizing and not dismissive. I did make my thoughts known at our prior appointment directly to Dr. Cahan.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cahan was very thorough with my mom and took time to answer questions we had.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Nice fella, cared

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Vercompasionate

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April 09, 2024

5.0

One of the most caring and present doctors Iâ€™ve ever known

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Answer all questions and was very caring and concerned.

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April 05, 2024

4.0

My care has been excellent, courteous and sensitive.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Provided multiple approaches to the patient and family while trying to determine severity of patientâ€™s condition.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Cahan was very personable and showed great patience while thoroughly testing [patient's first name].

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Inspires confidence. A good listener. Share information without scaring you.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Listens. I understand him

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor. I am glad heâ€™s the one monitoring my condition.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Very calm and professional.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cahan is very thorough, kind, and helpful

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Dr Cahan is, by far the most impressive neurologist I have worked with. He is compassionate, listens well and has a talent for explaining everything in terms I understand.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent communication

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Very understanding & thorough

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Seems excellent for his knowledge in the field. He is also very empathetic.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He is very reassuring and his demeanor is comforting. Dr. Cahan explains all possibilities . We trust him.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He was pleasant and thorough We never felt rushed

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Good listener, very helpful, extremely caring, incredibly knowledgeable

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Same as above -- answers questions, listens. Describes various options. Explained MRI results in detail.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cahan is an incredible doctor. He was thoughtful, patient and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this physician.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

I liked Dr. Cahan. He spent a considerable time with me discussing my symptoms, listening to what I had to say about my health problems and asking me questions, doing an exam, and so on. I wish that he hadn't suggested there was no connection between my chest pains and having Covid in 2022, just because of the time difference - the body does not necessarily respond the way doctors always believe it will. I do think there is a correlation between my chest pains and having covid. I believe doctors will see this more often as we progress with this disease. But other than that, I found him to be very thorough during our meeting. He suggested further tests, bloodwork, and some medications that I might take for my pain. Again, I appreciated the time he took with me and the care he he showed in completely understanding why I was there to see him and my health issues.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Wide ranging analysis of the patientâ€™s condition and a detailed plan moving forward.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable with a caring approach to the patient. Made us feel like we were in good hands.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

I liked his friendly and humane manner.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Cahan was patiently took his time with me. Was compassionate when I got frustrated when not able to remember things.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

I felt Dr Cahan took his time with me, was attentive and caring. His post visit summary was detailed and very helpful in helping me recall our conversation and next steps. This was especially welcome as someone whoâ€™s rememberer doesnâ€™t remember very well right now. ðŸ˜‰

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November 22, 2023

5.0

He is the professionalsâ€™ pro- fessional! Heâ€™s clear and concise and builds confidence!

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November 21, 2023

5.0

I get excellent care

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Doctors truly interested in your condition.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

informative....friendly....knowledgeable

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November 11, 2023

4.0

Listened and shared thoughts for future care planning.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cahan is a professional in every way.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

Values align, he wants to help, he doesnâ€™t dismiss me

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Outstanding style, knowledge and support for the patient.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and really wants to help

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cahan is an amazing provide. He is very professional, patient and knowledgeable in his field. He didnâ€™t rush the appointment. All of my questions were answered.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Doctor was very thorough with explanations and testing

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October 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cahan is knowledgable, thorough, respectful, supportive and he believes in educating his patients. He listens well and explains things both clearly and in depth. He helped me through a difficult time learning some causes of my cognitive difficulties, level of advancement and Alzheimers. I recommend him to anyone who is on this journey of understanding, planning and acceptance. He is a professional with a sense of humor and warmth. I like that in a doctor. I very much appreciate Dr. Cahan.

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October 06, 2023

5.0

Understanding.

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October 06, 2023

5.0

Good doctor aware of his patient's needs.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Listen to me and answer my questions

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September 21, 2023

3.0

The test was a quick 20 minutes. I waited for over an hour. I had my blood drawn. I am not sure what the test was for.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

He is very helpful on any questions we might have.

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September 16, 2023

5.0

I was very impressed with the dr Cahan And the whole Department.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

All staff members and Dr Cahan were friendly, knowledgeable and eager to help.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cahan is professional in every way.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

easy to talk to and gives great advice

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Disclosures

Joshua Gabriel Cahan, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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