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Adam M. Sonabend Worthalter, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurosurgical Oncology

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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341 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

25 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

25 Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Very nice. Took care of me.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable physician- took the time to explain everything to me and answer my questions

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February 07, 2026

5.0

He is nice. Explain to me

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Very caring, skilled and empathetic doctor who spends quality time with the patient to explain the diagnosis and treatment in depth.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

He loves what he's doing

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Listens. Gives clear information.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

I felt he was very thorough in addressing my health, questions and concerns.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sonabend monitored my condition for several years and understood my hesitation to move forward with surgery. He was always well versed on my history and came to each appointment very well prepared. He has an excellent bedside manner and is a superb surgeon. After my surgery he went above and beyond to help me recover. I'm extremely grateful for his care.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

He watches me closely, he gives clear explanations, he never rushes, and he tells me about next steps without scaring me.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Everything an time

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November 23, 2025

5.0

I would recommend Dr Sonabend for surgery and care. He has a great team.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

He was knowledgeable, patient and pragmatic. He walked me through my results beautifully, simply and thoroughly. He showed appropriate care, concern and intervention for my issue.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Professionalism, concern for his patient

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Excelente doctor

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Great listener and communicator of my mri status.

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September 06, 2025

5.0

Caring and understanding

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Very clear in communication. Very logical and professionally exemplary. He pays 100% attention to me and my concerns.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

He is amazing

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Enjoyed speaking with him about my diagnosis and ongoing issues.

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July 13, 2025

5.0

Understanding and complete explanations.

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June 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sonabend accurately explained my condition and put my fears at ease.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

I have a growing tumor by my optic nerve yet I'm in no stress whatsoever because Dr Sonabend knows when to watch and when to intervene.

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June 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sonabend is very professional, and very good at explaining things about the patients care, and procedures so that the patient is able to understand.

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June 08, 2025

5.0

He had great bedside manners and very knowledgeable in his area of expertise.

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May 03, 2025

5.0

One of the most trustworthy Doctors I have encountered. Dr. Sonabend is a patient listener and clears all doubts of the patient.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

Alpheus Medical
CarThera
Enclear Therapies, Inc.
Teladoc, Inc.

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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