A. Samad Soudagar, MD

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883 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Interventional Gastroenterology

Secondary Specialty

Gastroenterology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Biliary Tract Disease
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Pancreatic Diseases

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rush University Medical College - 2009
Residency:: Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2012
Fellowships:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2015

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2016

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8

4.8

883 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

74 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

74 Reviews

February 23, 2026

5.0

I was in for him to have a closer look at my pancreas. I believe that organ is his specialty. I also commented to a nurse that he was so very nice and she said and so intelligent. Can't get any better than that having both of those in one person.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Very informative. Took the time to explain things.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

A very nice doctor

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Great guy

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Very friendly, efficient and polite

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February 02, 2026

5.0

I have already recommended him. Good physician. Listens, cares and has a good bedside manner

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Amazing doctor. Kind and knew how to fix my problem. Pain is gone and feel so good.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

He did his job well. He was very informative.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Competent and prompt. Explanations were clear.

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January 26, 2026

4.0

Very thorough

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Very attentive

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Nice

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January 19, 2026

5.0

He is a very professional person

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Wonderful doctor felt very at ease when talking to him

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Very. Good bedside manor

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Excellent and professional care.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

He's conservative and explains things well

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Professional, friendly and caring!

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Excellent care. Thorough explanations.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Very professional with thorough and clear medical explanations.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

After the surgery, the doctor came in and spoke to me in detail and also had to deal with my sister who has a keen interest in my health as my power of attorney for Medical things and talking to her is not easy

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November 26, 2025

5.0

extremely thorough. detail oriented. excellent bedside manner.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, very experienced. Communicates everything clearly.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Felt extremely heard by Dr Soudagar, had clear next steps, thank you!

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Good service

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Very attentive, and curious.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

He is awesome! As soon as he walked in the room, he had such a joyful presence. Very personable, very knowledgeable, very efficient. Answered all my questions and made recommendations when I asked for guidance on which follow up to do. As soon as I saw my family, I was telling them about his wonderful personality. Thank you.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Good job

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Explained everything in a way that I could easily understand

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent rapport with me as a patient

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October 29, 2025

5.0

He's a nice doctor. Nice to look at nice to talk to very understanding had no problem with them.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

He explained what was going to happen and came to explain results in timely manner.

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October 22, 2025

4.0

So far great. Just met today so I believe it would be difficult with a more comprehensive test.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Very professional and explained very clearly of what is happening.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Professional bed side manner.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

I think he is a great Dr. wish he would have stayed at Lake Forest.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Professional and caring demeanor. Provided clear results and follow-up instructions.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Soudagar was friendly, knowledgeable, reassuring and professional. I already referred my son to Dr. Soudagar.

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September 13, 2025

5.0

Soudagar explained what the procedure would be like and made me feel comfortable.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Extra cautious on removing all polyps

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September 06, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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August 27, 2025

5.0

He was very professional and had a very pleasant bed side manner

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Skilled, thorough, pleasant. Responded to my questions in a timely manner.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Friendly, Good listener& excellent clinician

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August 19, 2025

5.0

I received quality care from Dr Soudagar!

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Exudes confidence and trust for my care!

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August 07, 2025

5.0

He did what I needed, because no one can fix my problem.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Competent and professional

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Very likely

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Soudagar was very easy to understand. And took time to know I understood his instructtions.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Explained everything very well

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July 20, 2025

5.0

knowledgable

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Explains things clearly.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Special service

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Younger than I thought he would be. Very pleasant.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Friendly and treats patients with respect

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July 04, 2025

5.0

I trust him and believe that he cares for his patients.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Thorough and thoughtful.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

I'm guessing he did the job well. I was knocked out. I didn't have any complications afterwards. He documented what he found, which I greatly appreciate.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Confident and calming

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June 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Soudagar explained the procedure that was going to be done, and gave me the opportunity to ask questions. He fully explained the results afterwards.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

A doctor should be like him!

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent.

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June 14, 2025

5.0

He has a pleasant bedside manner and put humanities immediately. He met with me after the procedure and explained everything. I had the same procedure with another physician at Alexian Brothers eight months previously and the experience couldn't even be compared. He didn't complete the procedure as he should have and the hospital experience was far inferior.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Very kind

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Took care of business

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Good communication -

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June 01, 2025

5.0

See above. He inspires trust

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May 27, 2025

5.0

He is so thorough and explains everything completely. Very caring.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

The experience

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor!!! The level of knowledge and professionalism is phenomenal!!!

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May 23, 2025

5.0

I have dealt with him a couple of times and I am very happy with him.

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May 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Soudagar was great, he explained the procedure and afterwards came to my room to let me know the outcome. I will recommend Dr. Soudagar to friends and family.

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Disclosures

A. Samad Soudagar, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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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