Adam M. Sonabend Worthalter, MD

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Adam M. Sonabend Worthalter, MD

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Primary Specialty

Neurosurgical Oncology

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico - 2007
Internship:
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) - 2009
Residency:
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) - 2015

Languages Spoken

  • Hebrew
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

158 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

32 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

32 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable , kind and a fabulous surgeon

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July 23, 2023

5.0

His clinical trials on GBM are very encouraging

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July 22, 2023

5.0

He is very approachable. Very good at explaining my situation and his plan for dealing with it. I feel I am in good hands.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

He explains everything, listen to my concerns and overall has been great

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sonabend and his staff are very thorough and helpful when it comes to my care.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Compassionate as well as a skilled physician surgeon.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Positive outlook. Cares about making a difference.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

He was very kind, he inspired me a lot of confidence, he explained everything so that I didn't have any questions

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April 18, 2023

5.0

He is very professional kind caring definitely knows what he is doing-removed my tumor.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

He takes time to listen to his patients. He cares about his patients. He's so caring, he looks for the best medical treatment for his patients. He's truly a superhero.

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March 12, 2023

5.0

Very qualified

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February 12, 2023

5.0

Very personable and kind in his bedside manner!

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February 07, 2023

5.0

Competence, takes time to answer questions

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January 31, 2023

5.0

I owe Dr. Sonabend and his team my life. Attentive, caring, and best outcomes

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January 31, 2023

5.0

Like I said earlier, he’s a gifted, knowledgeable and wonderful surgeon as well as being a kind and caring human being.

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January 05, 2023

5.0

Very competent, he took more time than we anticipated to explain treatment options.

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December 20, 2022

5.0

Care concern professionalism

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December 13, 2022

5.0

He never rushes, gives plenty of time and cares a lot. I trust him 100%

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November 29, 2022

5.0

Concerned about my health.

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November 15, 2022

5.0

He seems very competent

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November 08, 2022

5.0

He answered all my questions plus he speaks Spanish.

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November 01, 2022

5.0

Caring individual

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October 25, 2022

5.0

They are the best

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October 23, 2022

5.0

Highly skilled and knowledgeable and answered all my questions and explained my tests results clearly to me and recommended future appointment time period to keep ahead of any tumor growth.

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October 13, 2022

5.0

I love when a doctor can say "I don't know" and be comfortable in that. Thank you Dr. Sonabend!

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October 11, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and very good at speaking to us

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October 03, 2022

1.0

Seemed bero brisk and did not want to listen to concerns

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September 28, 2022

5.0

Dr Sonabend is so kind and empathetic.

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September 20, 2022

5.0

Very nice and honest

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September 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sonabend took the time to talk to my wife and I to understand my condition. He explained my medical issues, provided his opinion in the approach he would take and explained his rationale in a easy to understand, thoughtful process. Most importantly, he gave my comfort and confidence in knowing I found a doctor that was truly looking out for my best interest. Should I need a medical procedure done in the future, he’s the doctor I can trust with no reservations.

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September 13, 2022

5.0

Because of his previous experience for this type of sugery

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September 13, 2022

5.0

Personable and to the point with the results of my MRI

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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

  • Advance Medical, Inc.
  • Agenus, Inc.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
  • CarThera

External Professional Relationships

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