Joshua M. Rosenow, MD

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Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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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
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

588 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

44 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

44 Reviews

April 18, 2025

5.0

Personable, thorough, explains and answers all your questions.

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April 16, 2025

3.0

Joshua Rosenow knows about the implant in my skull. He regularly resets it after every MRI.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Rosenow is the consummate professional. He takes time with his patients. He puts my well being ahead of all other considerations. He is engaging yet he is recognized as an expert in his medical specialty.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Great personality. Excellent surgeon. Highly recommended.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Same as the last for the group.. I really like him because he is real!!!

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April 01, 2025

5.0

See above. Dr. Rosenow goes above and beyond when caring for you. Takes the time and listens to you.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Very friendly, clear explanations and recommendations

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Very nice and very competent and has good bedside manner

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March 09, 2025

5.0

Very impressive surgeon, great communication

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Rosenow explained my upcoming procedure in great detail. He patiently answered all my questions. I never felt rushed. He's an excellent doctor

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February 17, 2025

4.0

Dr Rosenow is an excellent doctor, he is very knowledgeable about his work.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Rosenow is a skilled neurosurgeon. He and his team successfully treated my essential tremors with focused ultrasound. He spends the amount of time needed with his patients, he is thorough, and the fact that my tremors are gone speaks to his professional ability.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Doctor explained process for surgery and was patient with answering all my questions.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Very good surgeon with great bedside manners

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January 19, 2025

5.0

Understanding, explains everything, patient and made me feel at ease.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Most attentive &capable

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Rosenow is extremely kind and makes you feel like you are his only patient.

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January 12, 2025

5.0

Made us comfortable and positive about the procedure.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable & approachable.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Brilliant, courteous, professional, and did a great job with my surgery.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

He has the best way of letting you know what to expect from medical procedure

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November 25, 2024

5.0

He knows what he is doing. He also tells you up front what to expect after surgery and is always 100 percent correct.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Rosenow always knows details of my case and goes through everything very thoroughly.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent Neurosurgeon

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Good doctor and to trust

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Took the time to explain everything in detail and try to figure the best option for my back. Wonderful bedside manner.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Great practioner, personable , smart and just a good person

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October 19, 2024

5.0

Even though, I have not had the surgery yet, I have confidence Dr. Rosenow will perform the surgery with great care and diligence.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Very impressive and thorough. Explained procedure and process well. Ample time for questions.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

He takes the time to listen to you (the patient) and always gives a very detailed explanation of everything.

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October 14, 2024

5.0

He's friendly. Knowledgable takes his time with you answers all questions

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October 04, 2024

5.0

He is very competent and he tells it like it is.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rosenow has always taken time to explain procedures and answer all questions without making me feel rushed. Surgical procedures were always as described. Super experience with him.

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September 23, 2024

5.0

He explains the procedure very well and has a great bedside manner.

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September 23, 2024

5.0

An awesome doctor, great bedside, manners, caring, loving, giving all the above

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Extremely excellent as a physician and very caring.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

I could not ask for a more qualified and car doctor.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

He is the consummate professional. He spent considerable time with me and explained my upcoming surgery in detail. I have great confidence in him.

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September 18, 2024

5.0

I had surgery with Dr. Rosenow in 2018 and couldn't be happier with my results. I have recommended him to quite a few people now. I let everyone know how much I love him as a doctor.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Great dr

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September 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Rosenow is a very excellent Dr

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September 02, 2024

5.0

He is the most humble and caring Dr. I've ever met.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

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

External Professional Relationships

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