Whitney E. Liddy, MD

Whitney E. Liddy, MD

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Primary Specialty

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2010
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2015
Fellowships:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School - 2016

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (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 Memorial Hospital

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Liddy is thoughtful and really listens to the patient

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Gave a full explanation of what to expect and what my tests meant

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Very experienced and kind. Explains risks, procedures and options clearly.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Clear explanation of procedure

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August 26, 2023

5.0

Explained upon

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August 24, 2023

5.0

Genuinely caring, highly skilled.

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August 21, 2023

5.0

Understanding that I am badly shaken with diagnosis...took time to explain in a non-rushed manner.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

She is very through .

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Very polite and explained information greatly

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August 16, 2023

5.0

She’s very nice, understanding, and listens to what you have to say

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Impressive expertise and warm bedside manner

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August 15, 2023

5.0

She was approachable, listened well, and answered my questions.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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August 13, 2023

5.0

Professional, patient, and compassionate.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Great explanations, good work. Have nice scat

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy is my favorite doctor in the NW network!!! She is sincere, takes her time to explain things that I can understand, excellent relationship skills. She is so smart and knows her field.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Took the time to ensure I understood indications, results. How everyone would like their doctor to be.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy took time to explain all the pros and cons of my surgery

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Very good

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Friendly and brilliant. She explained medical issues clearly.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Liddy was incredible - made sure I was comfortable and is obviously an expert in her field. I felt totally at ease with my procedure.

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August 06, 2023

5.0

I really like to thank her for her knowledge and skill in performing my thyroid surgery successfully. And she made me feel comfortable.

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August 04, 2023

5.0

She is a very good communicator. Very thorough and very patient with answering questions.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

listened carefully to me, answered all my questions, told me how she would like to proceed, then asked me how i felt about her plan.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

Smart, understanding and patient

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Caring, so knowledgeable, an expert in her field.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Straightforward and answered my concerns.

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July 16, 2023

5.0

Very focused while supportive

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July 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy listens, is knowledgeable, and explains to her patients. She exhibits a caring and attentive quality of healthcare.

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July 14, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful! Very thorough and friendly. I trust her profession credibility.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy has everything a patient wants in a physician. She is knowledgeable, explains everything and is very nice.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Explained all including next steps Great needle biopsy

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Everything regarding my procedure were explained well by the doctor.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy was approachable, knowledgeable, and kind. She was thorough in her explanation.

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June 25, 2023

5.0

Without reservation, I would recommend Dr. Liddy and refer potential patients to her. She is a well-trained, knowledgeable, experienced, skillful, and thoughtful professional, and a respected physician in her field. I am very pleased and grateful that I had the good fortune to have Dr. Liddy as my physician and surgeon.

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June 23, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner

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June 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Liddy seems competent. She doesn't rush, seems thorough, and explains the situation effectively, answering any questions.

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June 23, 2023

4.0

I did not expect to have pain (from a previous discussion) before scheduling it.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Wonderful doctor. Completely understands how to communicate both technical concerns as well as making the patient feel comfortable . Dr. Liddy surpasses all others and is a great asset to NW.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Very professional, friendly, knowledgeable and inclusive in the Healthcare journey of her patients.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy made me feel so taken care of. She was always willing to listen and answer any questions and I always felt at ease leaving her office.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Liddy is our favorite doctor at Northwestern. She has knowledge of my ear problems and helps tremendously

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June 17, 2023

5.0

Excellent Doctor! Knowledgeable and caring.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Will recommend Dr. Liddy because she is knowledgeable, skillful, well-prepared, thorough, conscientious, careful, and personable.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

She’s awesome. She’s smart and thoughtful and I feel totally safe with her.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

She was superb in her explanation of my problem and where to go from here

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Overall a 100 percent super doctor

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May 15, 2023

5.0

I liked how she explained the procedure.

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May 12, 2023

5.0

She cares and listen

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May 11, 2023

5.0

She's the Best!!!

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May 06, 2023

5.0

She explained my options so That I understood. Without saying she saw that I was hesitate to elect surgery and she did not force the issue.

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May 03, 2023

5.0

She was wonderful! She went above and beyond for the reason my appointment was for today! I left the appointment feeling understanding and confident for my upcoming surgery!

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Wonderful, great bedside manner

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May 02, 2023

5.0

She's super knowledgeable, and does a great job answering my questions in a way that I understand. Her bedside manor is great. This is an especially big compliment because I joke a lot and she is able to handle my silliness while still being professional and efficient. As a surgeon, I was in basically no pain, and a week later my incision site is basically healed and scar-less. I cant think of anything negative to say about her!

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Skilled in what she does. Very gentle while doing the procedure.

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April 28, 2023

5.0

She is caring to the patient

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April 28, 2023

5.0

She was very nice explaining everything that she was doing

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy is so welcoming…and “ brilliant”!kind heart and patient!

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Kind, caring and explained everything multiple times

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Liddy is the best!

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April 20, 2023

5.0

She explained my issue and was very professional.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Liddy performed my partial thyroidectomy and the results have been amazingly positive.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy was thorough and made me feel comfortable with such an uncomfortable health situation I have. I am so grateful for her explaining all options and taking time to listen to me.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Very informative and kind

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Liddy is just awesome!

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April 16, 2023

5.0

He treated me very well, very reliable and cares about one's health.

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April 14, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, informed and good communicator.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy is knowledgeable and caring. She takes time to understand my concerns and addresses them as needed. She explains procedures and recommendations in an understandable manner.

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Very nice and professional and informative. Made me feel at ease 😌

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy was patient, resolved one in-office problem, and outlined a course of treatment that took into conisderation my concerns.

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy is golden. Her treatment is effective. She really listens to me and connects with the experience I am having, and proceeds accordingly.

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April 08, 2023

5.0

Wonderful caring dr. Explains why and what she is doing.

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April 08, 2023

5.0

KNOWLEDGEABLE. HAPPY. PATIENT.

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April 05, 2023

5.0

She was great with explaining everything she was doing and why. She is also very nice and personable

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April 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liddy was so very detailed in her explanations of my diagnosis, surgery and treatment. She was super nice and caring.

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April 03, 2023

3.0

Same as above. Wanted a more thorough exam. She seemed rushed. After making me wait almost 30 minutes could have given me a little more time. Seemed like she was rushed so she could catch up or it was noon. Maybe lunch plans.

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March 31, 2023

5.0

She talked to you and not at you. She listened

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March 29, 2023

5.0

Highly professional, proficient, and competent.

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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March 24, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, makes me very comfortable and confident in her treatment

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Very professional and very knowledgeable.

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Her bedside manner was excellent. She was on time, respectful and extremely patient with me. She spent a lot of time calming my nerves. I never felt like I was slowing her down because of it.

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Explained the procedure clearly.

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Liddy explained the whole process and the surgery was a success.

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March 13, 2023

5.0

She listens,,,,,excellent chair side manners

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March 12, 2023

5.0

She is a doctor who knows her job very well, she is very professional, she is a nice person who knows how to listen to the patient, she is patient, I am very grateful to her.

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March 08, 2023

5.0

SHe is amazing Dr and great communicator and explains every single detail about the procedure

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March 03, 2023

5.0

Professional

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March 01, 2023

5.0

Check in is quick then they call my name nearly immediately — not waiting for even five minutes.

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March 01, 2023

5.0

She is competent, confident, and has a good rapport with patients and their family.

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Disclosures

Whitney E. Liddy, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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