Scott A. Strong, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine - 1985
Residency:
Spectrum Health/Michigan State University - 1990
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 1992

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified)
  • 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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4.8
4.8 

543 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

42 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

42 Reviews

April 24, 2024

5.0

His professional care and wisdom

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Excellent care and bedside manner

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Meeting Dr. Strong put my family at ease regarding the steps needed on this journey of healing. Dr. Strong clearly exhibits his experience and in depth knowledge of all procedures relating to digestive health as he explains the history and steps required to treat a patient. His demeanor is one of kind intelligence.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

I’ve been treated in a very efficient and professional manner

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Has a very effective bedside manner along with being efficient and timely.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Very professional and easy to talk to.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He is the best doctor I know

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Very professional and right to the point

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Exceptional service. Caring and thorough.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Explained any issues I had

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Straight shooter and helped me when I was in lots of pain.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Very experienced and professional

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March 17, 2024

5.0

Professional, educated, has time for you

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Straight and to the point.

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Professional and personable —- took time to explain care plan, what to look for and next steps! Calming presentation / delivery.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Competent and patient.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

very thorough and explained everything super well

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He is experienced

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Explained everything clearly.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

He was not rushed.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Once again, Dr. Strong is extremely explanatory of what the problem is, what can be done to correct it & alway's follow's through with taking great care of me, asking how I am during every procedure & excellent post care of what I should be doing & I do listen to his advice, as I know over the year's now, will heal & be well sooner! He's a true professional, certainty know's his expertise in this field & Michelle also goe's above & beyond the call of duty in assisting!

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Very understanding and explains in basic term

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He answered any questions I had with sincerity. I hope he was being honest with me. I don't wanna die.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Takes time to explain everything and is willing to listen

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January 10, 2024

5.0

He’s an amazing Dr, and an awesome person!

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Capable knowledgeable explains and easy to talk to. Efficient service!

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Friendly, very concerned about his patients. He made sure to explain to me regarding my upcoming surgery.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Empathic and clinically warm, friendly, and focused on providing the best care to all his patients

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November 29, 2023

5.0

I have complete trust in Dr Strong as my surgeon. He has a nice courteous manner …explains all aspects of surgery and is confident.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Very thorough

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November 26, 2023

5.0

took the time to explain the details of the surgery

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Courteous and knowledgeable He takes time with you and explains things well.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Excellent technician and communicator.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, thorough explanation of what my procedure would entail. Answered all questions and I never felt rushed.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Strong asked me the essential questions, check my concerns, and did a thorough examination.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Engaging and interpersonal

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Excelente doctor

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner

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October 05, 2023

5.0

thorough

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Strong is the best and I am so thankful I had the opportunity to have him as my surgeon for APR surgery. He is so knowledgeable, professional, straightforward, personable, and truly cares about the patient. My surgery and healing process was so much easier than I anticipated, and the surgery was a complete success due to his outstanding skills as a surgeon.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Strong and his staff was absolutely fantastic!

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September 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Scott had obviously spent time reading my file and had answers for all our questions. We felt very comfortable with him.

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