Sabra M. Abbott, MD

Sabra M. Abbott, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Sleep Medicine

Secondary Specialty

  • Neurology
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign - 2008
Internship:
Massachusetts General Hospital - 2009
Residency:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - 2012
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2013

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Sleep Medicine (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:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.8
4.8 

311 Ratings

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Calm listens good smart interested

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August 10, 2022

5.0

She was great and answered all my questions.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

She helped me help myself with sleep, and she distinguished between my two causes of sleep deprivation so that I could understand how to handle each on its own.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

She's knowledgeable, and takes me seriously.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbott was kind, patience, listened very well, and very very knowledgeable. I enjoyed our appointment very much.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Listened to me and answered all my questions

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Provides thorough treatment plan after skilled assessment.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Her knowledge is amazing.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, warm, and gracious.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Very detailed and respectful to who she talks to. Easy to ask questions.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Collected information about my symptoms to best identify the best course of treatment.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, attentive listener, compassionate, personable

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Clear and cogent.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

She is caring and compassionate

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June 17, 2022

5.0

She’s the best

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Attunement to concerns, responsiveness, and clinical pragmatism

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Abbott is wonderful! She very passionate and patient.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Very capable.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbott explained things very well and was easy to talk to.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbott is a thorough, highly intelligent physician with good listening skills.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

She answers all my questions and explains things to me.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbott recommended an interim treatment plan after the very first visit.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

She has been the first doctor of many to understand our condition and give us helpful tools to manage it.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbott is excellent !!

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May 12, 2022

5.0

She's a good doctor

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Very friendly n well Informed.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Expert care; knowledgeable; caring; explained everything; not rushed

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April 29, 2022

5.0

She was knowledgeable and kind.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

She has it all - brains and good personality. Very knowledgeable.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Has a plan to get my sleep back on track

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Listened and provided me with good information.Friendliness.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Exceptional doctor who is empathetic and experienced.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, responsive to questions, patient!

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April 19, 2022

5.0

She is great.

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April 17, 2022

5.0

liked her manner despite my last concern

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She seems to know what she is talking about.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Addressed my questions

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April 01, 2022

5.0

She was kind and tried to help me.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Dr Abbott exemplifies the values and principles of clinical pragmatism; attuned and responsive to concerns and management of condition.

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March 05, 2022

5.0

NM neurologist are the best.

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March 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbott is thorough, thoughtful, professional, and a pleasure to speak with.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Excellent level of ExpertiseWilling to listenResponsive to questions

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February 14, 2022

5.0

Very easy to speak with, patient, attentive

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February 11, 2022

5.0

She listens and give great advice to improve my quality of care

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February 11, 2022

5.0

Top in her specialty

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February 10, 2022

5.0

She is personable, very knowledgeable, patient and explains her recommendations clearly and thoroughly.

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February 08, 2022

4.0

she seems patience and kind and took the time.

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January 25, 2022

5.0

Everything was explained perfectly

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January 24, 2022

5.0

Because I'm extremely likely to recommend Sabra M. Abbott, MD for care. Again Duh.

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January 21, 2022

5.0

Kind and understanding

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January 21, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and sharp

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January 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbott explained things clearly and asked many questions to understand my issues. This was my first appointment with her and I feel confident that she would provide good care.

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January 20, 2022

5.0

She knows how to make a patient confident in the prescribed treatment.

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January 14, 2022

4.0

Thoughtful and prepared to discuss my situation and possible outcomes of treatment.

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January 13, 2022

4.0

Helpful and clear.

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January 13, 2022

5.0

The seemed interested in me and my healthcare. Couldn’t ask for more.

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January 11, 2022

5.0

Excellent communicator.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Dr Abbott took time to listen to me. She is smart and caring. Thank you!

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Dr Abbott is patient and takes time to explain things in terms I can understand.

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January 06, 2022

5.0

She took her time, got a lot of background and discussed a good plan to move forward with.

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December 20, 2021

5.0

She is patient considerate understanding and shows empathy and compassion

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December 13, 2021

5.0

She’s the best. Her empathy is great and I like her plan of care.

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December 10, 2021

5.0

The doctor has been very attentive and helpful so far

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December 09, 2021

5.0

Trustworthy.

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December 09, 2021

5.0

Dr Abbott was very educational and thoughtful

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December 06, 2021

5.0

Competency.

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December 03, 2021

5.0

Dr Abbott listens to how I amFeeling and includes me in the treatment decisions. She is very kind.

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December 02, 2021

5.0

Dr. Abbott is excellent neurologist and sleep specialist. Sh diagnosed my condition and provided a plan for further evaluation and treatment

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November 24, 2021

5.0

I would recommend Dr. Abbot based on the progress I have made with my sleep disorder.

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November 22, 2021

5.0

Listens, explains well

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November 19, 2021

5.0

Excellent doctor who gives clear explanations

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November 16, 2021

5.0

Helpful and informative took time to answer questions

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November 15, 2021

5.0

Evaluated my problem correctly

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November 11, 2021

5.0

Because she is a phenomenal physician as stated above.

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November 02, 2021

5.0

Responsive. Good conversation, good exchange of ideas and troubleshooting of challenges when they present themselves.

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November 01, 2021

5.0

Dr. Abbott is always a pleasure to meet and discuss. Thorough. Patient. Informative. Concerned about other things in my life related to my condition.

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October 28, 2021

4.0

She was recommended to me by my sibling. She is very patient and doesn't mind answering questions. Goes over everything with you and provides a followup plan.

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October 28, 2021

5.0

Listens and responds to my concerns, knowledgeable

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October 25, 2021

5.0

Explained things clearly

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October 21, 2021

5.0

Dr Abbott makes me feel my opinion and concerns mater. She is always helpful.

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October 19, 2021

5.0

Always very through.

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October 11, 2021

5.0

Dr was prepared, efficient, and considerate at visit.

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October 07, 2021

5.0

She was clear and concise. We covered topics to be addressed

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October 05, 2021

5.0

She listens and believe what I say, and takes the time to address my concerns. Sometimes it feels like I am trying the same thing I have tried before, but I understand that since I have not tried it with her, she wants to be through and give me the best chance of success.

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October 05, 2021

5.0

She is very professional and knowledgeable!

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October 05, 2021

5.0

She is compassionate and spent as much time as I needed to explain my test and results.

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October 05, 2021

5.0

excellent, timely assistance and helpful suggestions.

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September 30, 2021

5.0

My physician is very attentive, listens to my concerns offers suggestions also keeps me in the know of new medication to treat my condition. Always available to answer my questions via email which works best for me.

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September 17, 2021

5.0

Definitely Competent and concerned

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September 16, 2021

5.0

Concerned MD who takes the time to listen to my history, asks appropriate questions, and provides a detailed plan of therapy.

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September 10, 2021

5.0

Helpful, knowledgeable, calm demeanor and good communication

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August 28, 2021

4.0

Very knowledgeable and great recommendations

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August 26, 2021

5.0

She listened carefully, was respectful, and had a positive attitude.

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August 23, 2021

5.0

Consistently good care and service.

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August 19, 2021

5.0

Listens well, communicates clearly.

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August 19, 2021

5.0

Very good at listening and answering my questions. Thoughtful and knowledgeable.

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August 11, 2021

5.0

Like her demeanor and method of deciding treatment.

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August 10, 2021

5.0

Her knowledge is very deep

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August 09, 2021

5.0

Smart doctor

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August 07, 2021

5.0

Dr. Abbott has a very calm, caring demeanor. She is thorough with her examination and I have noticed on both of my visits that she takes times with her interns making sure that they understand what she is explaining.

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