Joshua M. Rosenow, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Yale University School of Medicine - 1996
Internship:
Westchester Medical Center - 1997
Residency:
Westchester Medical Center - 2002
Fellowships:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2003

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

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 

447 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

59 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

59 Reviews

April 25, 2024

5.0

Very professional, takes time with his patients and explains clinical findings and treatment plan in language that you can understand.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

His bedside manner rivals his excellence as a surgeon

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Trust him implicitly Honest Kind

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April 22, 2024

5.0

He's rated well and seems to care a lot that my procedures go well. Ask again after I've had my [ ] surgeries and adjustments.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rosenow is a very capable and caring. He looks after my health and offers his best opinon.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Very personable, Nice guy, good sense of humor, best of all - knows his stuff.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent bedside manner. Thoroughly explained everything. Him and his resident were both wonderful

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Love his honesty and plain spoken approach to the situation and associated care.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

See above. Even though I had to pay out of pocket, his “bedside manner”, his empathy, and attentiveness were exemplary well worth it. I would highly recommend him and would see him for further information in a heartbeat.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

He is very personable and knowledgeable. He also has a personality that is easy to get along with and where he explains things very well.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Very talented doctor.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Perfect

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March 13, 2024

5.0

See above + lovely manner.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable about neuralgia medicine and makes it so clear for me to understand.

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March 10, 2024

5.0

OHe is personable and clearly listens to me. He thoroughly explains himself and ensures that I understand.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Although Dr Rosenow was unable to take my case and provide any care, the consultation appointment was incredible. He was extremely thorough, insightful and compassionate. He had incredible 'bedside' manner and made the appointment and interacting with him a pleasure. I was also grateful for his candor and perspectives about potential next steps

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr rosenow took time to explain everything about an upcoming surgery and answered every question. Also, he is a very likable person

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Because he knows what he does , make you feel confortable, and answers all your questions

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Best neurosurgeon, knowledgeable, patient, calm and caring, I feel secure in his hands, always answers my questions, such a gifted person, I trust him. I and my husband are very thankful to have him as OUR neurosurgeon!

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He was concerned about me as a human being, and his patient and my safety

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Personable & knowledgeable

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rosenow was very easy to talk to and made sure that I fully understood the procedure. He took the time to answer all my questions

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rosenow is the ultimate and consumate specialist, I value. He is personable, yet so very knowledgable. He is able to alay a patients fears and concerns through his confident expertise. He is a treasure to Northwestern Medical Healthcare institution. Bless him and your staff.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He is a master of his craft and has a great bedside manner.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He’s very good

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Not only Dr Rosenow but his entire staff made me feel as if they were personally invested in my care

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January 26, 2024

5.0

He was patient, kind, informative, and knowledgeable, and highly recommended to us

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January 07, 2024

5.0

took the time it takes....

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Best Dr ever!

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Dr is very pleasant and very understanding. Explains very well

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rosenow explains everything very well. He answers questions and shows concern. His staff is also very good.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Rosenow is very personable. he cares about how you feel going into surgery and is very comforting. He is an excellent surgeon.He cares about pain and the whole process your going through.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

His excellent team and surgical precision completed the task. His pleasant and reassuring demeanor persuaded me to have the surgery. His competent & pleasant team guided me through recovery. Dr Rosenow’s final clearance gave me great hope for my future. His choice of Boston Scientific seems to offer the most options, with the important support staff.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Answered all my concerns.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Rosenow is a very kind and compassionate Dr. He gives it to you straight too!

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November 15, 2023

5.0

The best Neurosurgeon

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November 13, 2023

5.0

He actually cares about his patients

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November 12, 2023

5.0

This was my first appointment with him, but he is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about my case. He is also friendly and tells it how it is.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Everything stated above and then some. I would highly, highly recommend him

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Nice, professional and understanding doctor.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

I have been under the care of Dr. Rosenow for almost 7 years. I have always had informative visits to assist me with my spinal cord injury.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rosenow gave me the options for the procedures I would have available to address my condition.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rosenow was probably one of the best specialists I’ve ever seen…actually, just one of the best physicians I’ve ever seen *period*. He has the warmest and kindest bedside manner and he is so patient and knowledgeable. I definitely felt as though he listened to me with empathy and concern as a healthcare professional. He is absolutely brilliant and Northwestern is so lucky to have him on their team.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Extremely personable, likable, took the time showed empathy and kindness, a wonderful encounter!

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November 01, 2023

5.0

He is the Best

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October 30, 2023

5.0

He is the best surgeon ever. Explains the surgery at your level. What he's doing do you understand. He very caring

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Great doctor who cares about the patient.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

This was our first meeting with Dr. Rosenow. Both my husband and I appreciated his approachable, patient and caring manner. While he presented all the expected surgical options as perhaps any surgeon would, we both experienced him as genuine, approachable and a great model for others learning from him. The meeting was a very positive experience.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

He is very nice and approachable

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October 08, 2023

5.0

He took the time to tell me what was coming and answer all my questions completely.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Friendly, and very skilled surgeon.

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September 30, 2023

5.0

He is clear and thorough in his explanation of what to he is going to do, his demeanor is positive and upbeat. He has good outcomes from his surgeries, and has a support staff who are also very competent, and the team give you a feeling of trust.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Comes highly recommended. Personable and listens

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Again he was compassionate and understanding. Could see he wanted to solve the problem. Easy to talk to.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Explained things well

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September 07, 2023

5.0

I believe in Dr Joshua Rosenow he a only he can make this right so I can get back to the life he gave back to me around 7 years ago no one else but him

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Answered All My Questions.

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Industry Relationships

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  • AiM Medical Robotics
  • Boston Scientific Corporation (includes Guidant Corporation)
  • Monteris Medical, Inc.
  • Stryker Corporation

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