Joshua M. Rosenow, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Stereotactic/Functional Neurosurgery

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Practice Focus Areas

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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:: 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

4.9

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645 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

66 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

66 Reviews

February 19, 2026

5.0

I have Total confidence in him

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Not rushed, experienced and efficient. Also very nice.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Professional, listened to my concerns. Approachable and friendly. Explained my options clearly.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and friendly. Was able to answer all of my questions

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Doctor was very informative.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Compassionate, clear communication, person-centered, accessible

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January 22, 2026

5.0

We know that Dr. Rosenow is the very best there is.

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Awesome surgeon

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January 15, 2026

5.0

I love the man, he gave me a new life

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Rosenow was Knowledgable, personable and informative. He was patient in answering my questions and reviewed my possible future options.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Dr. Rosenow took his time with us. I did not feel rushed. He explained everything to my satisfaction, and I am very greatful for that.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, great bedside manner and cares for his patients.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Dr Rosenow truly cares about me personally. He is thorough in his questions, always spends the time needed with me and has been so instrustmentral in my quality of life with the treatment I've received over the last 19 years.

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December 28, 2025

5.0

Clear care plan, accessible, clear instructions

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Good communication skills, demeanor and empathy. Recommended by my Dr Guillod, whom I also highly respect.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

So knowledgeable, straight forward, friendly!

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December 17, 2025

5.0

He is a great doctor who spent plenty of time with me and explained everything quite clearly, so that I left with no concerns unanswered.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Rosenow is the best. He is kind and professional. I appreciate that he understands the symptoms I have.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He is an amazing person and extraordinary communicator who cares about you as an individual. He is an asset for the northwestern brand of excellence and trust. He makes you feel comfortable and special no matter the circumstance

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Rosenow and his resident were incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and made me feel at ease. For the first time in over a year I finally feel like I have hope and a plan to help me. Their bedside manner was great!!

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November 20, 2025

5.0

felt heard, personalized care

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Excellent courteous clinician

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate Care.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

It was his team, which did the work. See my answer to the prior question.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Rosenow epitomizes and surpasses what a great healthcare specialist should be -- great compassion, professionalism, extraordinary expertise -- a real person communicating all aspects involving your particular situation, all done with dignity. I felt like he was my partner in my difficult Trigeminal Neuralgia issue and treatment plan and he earned my TRUST immediately. When my family gathered around me to pray just prior to surgery he was present and joined in with my family. What a statement of emotional support and an unexpected blessing for us!!! He also has an appropriate sense of humor. I've worked in healthcare for nearly 40 years and also have had many major surgeries. I have never experienced a physician with such a gentle kindness and respect for his patients. Thank you NW Medicine.

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, very professional and easy to speak with.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Warm and welcoming and listened and was patient

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October 13, 2025

5.0

He spends a lot of time answering all my questions and then some.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Rosenow is now only knowledgeable in his expertise, but he takes his time with his patients and communicates clearly with compassion. He answers questions, thoroughly, and ensures people feel safe and heard.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Most empathetic human being medical person I've ever had to work with

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October 07, 2025

5.0

He is awesome I couldn't ask for a better Dr

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September 30, 2025

5.0

He is so compassionate and very approachable. Very knowledgeable and very good with his informative and appropriate plan for my circumstances with TN. Gave me HOPE. I feel blessed to have him as my neurosurgeon.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Rosenow was very kind, was the first doctor who actually showed me my MRI, and spent time answering my questions.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Rosenow, very knowledgeable very patient most importantly spend the appropriate time to explain my husband's medical procedure.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Dr.Rosenow is a doctor who can convey to his patients information in a understanding way, being aware of their concerns,and fears.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Great communicateur...

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September 13, 2025

5.0

Explanation of problem easy to understand

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September 04, 2025

5.0

He is warm, friendly, and highly informative. Listened to me and validated my feelings. Offered to answer any further questions via my chart.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

He's extremely caring and I know he did his best for my rare condition.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Rosenow has a great bedside manner. He is friendly knowledgeable and made me feel comfort and confident.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Rosenow was very attentive & explained things thoroughly

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Generosity with his time in meeting with us and our neurologist as we considered when I'll get a procedure done, patience as we asked a million questions, warm personality.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

He's passionate, enthusiastic, positive and caring

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August 10, 2025

5.0

Great guy, professional

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July 28, 2025

5.0

He is the best

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July 23, 2025

5.0

He spent time with me to explain my challenges and solutions.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Rosenow was a pleasure to meet. He made me feel very comfortable and confident about the surgery I am having.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

I've known Dr. Rosenow now for about five years as a patient and he's always been very kind, compassionate, caring and a great listener regarding my chronic pain and concerns. He's extremely thorough and very informative and easy to talk to.

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July 19, 2025

5.0

AWESOME DR AND HE HAS GREAT BEDSIDE MANNERS.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

He's wonderful. Felt very comfortable with him and he explained things in a way I could understand and answered my questions in a way I could understand. Very easy to talk to.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

See above. I can not say enough great things about him. Just fabulous. Understanding, patient, a miracle worker, great bedside manner... every positive and more for an absolutely fantastic doctor.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Brilliant man

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July 01, 2025

5.0

I trust professionals who respect questions and not intimaday

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July 01, 2025

5.0

This Dr knows what's he's doing . He's very smart and kind.

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June 21, 2025

5.0

Very informative .

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Detailed answer to all questions.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

He is knowledgeable and informative and caring

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June 04, 2025

5.0

I am so very impressed with Dr. Rosenow! He took the time to explain every aspect of the upcoming surgery, as well as answered all the questions that I came with. He definitely made me feel more comfortable with having the surgery and what to expect with the outcome of it.

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June 04, 2025

5.0

He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and shares his knowledge with pleasure.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Rosenow took a lot of time prior to scheduling surgery to answer my questions and give me a good feel for what was going to happen. The actual surgery went smoothly and when I saw him for postop, he seemed genuinely excited and happy for my good outcome.

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May 30, 2025

5.0

friendly doctor that cares

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Sure

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May 14, 2025

5.0

Always professional and honest diagnosis.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

He explained everything thoroughly nothing happened that I didn't expect and it seem like he really knows what he's doing

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May 06, 2025

5.0

See above. I also see evidence that he values his team members and they all work wonderfully together.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Very kind , greatly appreciated the fact that he researched my difficult case prior to my visit. Great bedside manner .

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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

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

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