Joshua M. Rosenow, MD

Joshua M. Rosenow, MD

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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

Media

Meet The Doctor 1:50
Meet The Doctor
August 26, 2013

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 

320 Ratings

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August 31, 2022

5.0

Knows his stuff

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August 31, 2022

5.0

Professional, caring and friendly attitude towards his patients

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Very professional, helpful and encouraging and outstanding at what he does.

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August 30, 2022

4.0

He appears to be very skilled at what he does. He is friendly.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Extremely professional and great bedside manner

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow is excellent, caring and makes sure you understand your medical issues. Since my implant started to malfunction, he has been working to solve the issue

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Only Dr. Rosenow has been able to relieve the pain I’ve had for at least 30 years.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow has been recommended by several other experts within the Northwestern system. We were also impressed with the kind bedside manner he displayed when working with us.

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August 14, 2022

5.0

Talented surgeon; explained the procedure

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Rosenow explains everything in simple language and answers all questions

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Knowledge, answered all my questions, cared about helping me

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August 10, 2022

5.0

I travel across state to see my team and I wouldn’t consider seeing anyone else. Exceptional care

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August 06, 2022

5.0

He is the best, hands down, no question about it. He has a wonderful bedside manner and cares deeply for his patients. He also works great with his staff.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Excellent surgeon!!! Had 3 surgeries done by him now, all were great success.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Echoing what I said above, Dr. Rosenow is an accomplished physician and it is a privilege to be treated by him.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

He is a remarkable physician and such an educated man.

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Dr Rosenow is fantastic! He listens and spends as much time as needed to answer all concerns and questions

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow took the time to examine and explain options to me. I have never felt so comfortable with a Dr.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Rosenow was attentive, kind, and answered all of my questions.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

I love him I love him I love him

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July 07, 2022

5.0

I don’t know about him as a surgeon yet. However, he spent a lot of time explaining the process, procedure and a lot more. Answered all of my questions and made me laugh,

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July 06, 2022

5.0

He's pleasant, thorough and answers all questions

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Moreover, he’s a Yankee fan. so am I.

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July 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow is an excellent surgeon. He is friendly, concerned and a very intelligent physician.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and in the last reason. He already put a plan in place.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Dr Rosenow is one of the most caring and compassionate surgeons I have ever had. He has always been there after surgery and follow up appointments. Take his time to answer any and all questions.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Excelente doctor

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Knows his "stuff " !!! I've have had excellent results with him. Also he is professional cares for his patients.

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June 05, 2022

5.0

Proficient and caring

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June 04, 2022

5.0

I have had excellent results from my surgery and he is very kind

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow is so knowledgeable, a problem solver, flexible, and caring.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Goes above and beyond for his patients

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Explained potential treatment options clearly and in detail

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow met with me before going in for the procedure. He explained in detail, once again, the extent of my surgery. I was nervous and he, Dr. Rosenow, inspired me tranquility. The team was exceptionally accommodating.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

I loved his friendly, caring and nice manner!! What a sweetheart!

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May 24, 2022

5.0

He’s the greatest and helped cure my TGN

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May 23, 2022

5.0

He is an amazing doctor that has done several surgeries on me and I have been extremely happy with all of his work.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

He is extremely personable, qualified and most capable in his total care of the patient.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Very personable and attentive

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April 30, 2022

5.0

He lessons, and try to make you comfortable and understand what has to be done.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

He is a brilliant surgeon,,,absolutely the best. Great sense of humor, which is rare, and professional and to the point

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April 26, 2022

5.0

GREAT DOCTOR!!

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow is a wonderful physician who really cares and never talks down to patients

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April 26, 2022

4.0

Dr. Rosenow seems like a very knowledgeable and personable guy, but I'm pretty sure he or his staff forgot about us for a while. The wait after being called back for my appointment to actually meeting Dr. Rosenow was about an hour. Very long wait time for an appointment that lasted a half hour at maximum.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Rosenow is a spectacular surgeon with an A+ bedside manner

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April 21, 2022

5.0

he listens

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Good communicator

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April 20, 2022

5.0

His bedside manner is of the best I ever experienced.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Very confident in his ability

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April 17, 2022

5.0

Doctor Rosenow answered all of my questions while making me feel more comfortable about the very anxiety provoking topic of brain surgery. Great Doctor and great person. I would definitely recommend Doctor Rosenow. One thing that stuck out was that Doctor Rosenow is involved in a group of Doctors attempting to bring light to the possibility that DBS may be an appropriate option for certain psychiatric disorders such as insomnia and OCD. Thank you Doctor Rosenow for the quality care it is greatly appreciated.

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April 14, 2022

4.0

Doctor was very attentive but spoke very fast. It was hard to process all of what was said but overall, felt cared for.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Great doctor. Literally saved my life.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow is extremely kind and listened actively.

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April 07, 2022

5.0

He is very personable. He listens and asks questions that makes him care about you as a person and as a patient.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

His unique qualifications, bedside manner and concern for his patients.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Rosenow explained what too expect before and after surgery and is just a personable ( people skills ) doctor

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April 02, 2022

5.0

They are simply the best!

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March 22, 2022

5.0

He’s a very good doctor

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March 17, 2022

5.0

He was very compassionate, easy to talk to, and understanding. It was also very clear he is very knowledgeable in his area. He spent time talking to me about different options and why or why not they make sense in my case. He also was open-minded about non-traditional options based on my preferences and what would work in my life.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Rosenow is a model / example of how doctors should treat patients.

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March 13, 2022

5.0

Depends on the need. Unfortunately my condition data is very limited.

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Made me feel very comfortable

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February 13, 2022

5.0

Felt he treated me as a person not just another patient.

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February 10, 2022

5.0

Expertise, communication, personality, listens, has compete understanding of my rather complicated history. Takes you through your issues step by step and offers alternative solutions go forward. The best.

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February 10, 2022

5.0

He is the best at complicated issues. Very compassionate.

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February 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow did an outstanding fusion 17 years ago. It is still in excellent condition. I saw him today for a different and unrelated problem to fusion. My problem is really in other related specialties. But he and his staff spent a large amount of time with me. Dr. Rosenow is a compassionate individual truely concerned with the welfare of the patient. He is a key reason I go to, and recommend, Northwestern. Thank you Dr. Rosenow.

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February 06, 2022

5.0

He takes the time to listen and the time to thoroughly explain any steps necessary to help me.

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January 29, 2022

5.0

A excellent Doctor

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January 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow and his associate Dr. Farnandis were extremely nice. They patiently explained the procedure allowing us to make informed decisions. I am happy with all the specialists that I met at NW Neurology department in the past 5 years

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January 20, 2022

3.0

he seemed nice,but he wants me to go back to a surgeon i,m trying not to go back too. I thought the patient had more of a say in who they choose to have an operation

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January 16, 2022

5.0

I wish every doctor was like Dr Rosenow. He is kind, caring and genuine. You know that he genuinely cares about you when you’re with him. He never makes me feel rushed, answers all of my questions, I never feel silly for asking a question, and he is the only doctor I will let operate on my back ever. He is absolutely amazing.

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January 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow is the best. Takes the time with his patients. Make sure they understand their procedures.

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January 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rosenow is very knowledgeable of the neurological procedures. He works well with patients by explaining each surgical process in great detail, so that each patient understands exactly what the situation involves. He also not only goes through the benefits of the surgery, but also explains the risks that a patient might incur.

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December 20, 2021

5.0

I wish all surgeons could benefit from his reasoned and empathic manner.

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December 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. Rosenow and his Dr. Assistant were thorough, empathetic, and answered all of my questions. He gave me specifics about the best surgery options for my condition: Trigeminal Neurolgia due to Multiple Sclerosis.

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December 19, 2021

5.0

Doctors like him are the reason I travel from the burbs to Northwestern.

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December 08, 2021

4.0

Once you actually get him in the room, he's warm and knowledgable.

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December 07, 2021

5.0

His bedside manner and knowledge were extraordinary

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December 07, 2021

5.0

Great doctor who listens and is a skilled surgeon. He uses levity to calm his patients.

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December 02, 2021

5.0

Very honest and kind

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November 30, 2021

5.0

At a time when life can be difficult Dr. Rosenow makes sure he explains everything thoroughly and provides clear direction and options.

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November 30, 2021

5.0

Personal attention

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November 28, 2021

5.0

Dr Rosenow is an excellent doctor who has helped me with my neurological surgeries and he has also performed surgery on my husband. He is an excellent neurosurgeon.

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November 17, 2021

5.0

I wish I could clone Dr Rosenow!!! He is patient, funny, easy to talk to, never makes me feel rushed and makes sure I leave with no question I answered. He is without a doubt one of the best doctors I’ve ever seen.

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November 14, 2021

5.0

East to talk to and extremely knowledgeable

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November 12, 2021

5.0

Outstanding Doctor and is very down to earth. I appreciate him and wish I could some get my back and sciatica fixed.

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November 02, 2021

4.0

He is very straight forward and appears to have great knowledge with diseases affecting the spinal chord.

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October 30, 2021

5.0

Knowledgable. Caring. Talks about my health issues in clear, easy-to-understand language. I feel fortunate to be in his care.

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October 27, 2021

5.0

Love his style, funny personality, and he easy to understand explanations. I know he really is concerned and wants to help me

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October 26, 2021

5.0

Incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely cares if you are in pain. He is kind and compassionate. I have been his patient for 15yrs and he never rushes me out the door. He always answers all my questions and concerns.

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October 20, 2021

5.0

He seems like a stand up dude

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October 18, 2021

5.0

THE TIME HE SPENDS WITH THE PATIENT.

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October 14, 2021

5.0

He is an amazing surgeon

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October 14, 2021

5.0

He said that he might be able to do a procedure that no one else would do. Also, the doctor and his assistant waited for me to get there. I was running late to my appointment because of traffic. I was so happy that the doctor afforded me this opportunity. I was extremely GREATFUL! This is me was going above the call in order to take care of me!

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October 13, 2021

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable

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October 09, 2021

5.0

Very professional and really cares

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October 06, 2021

5.0

Explained procedure clearly and answered all my questions.

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October 02, 2021

5.0

Everything was well explained, he took the time to read my file before he came into the room to ask me questions.

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October 02, 2021

5.0

Very open honest.. carefully explained process

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October 01, 2021

5.0

Dr. Rosenow. He was INCREDIBLE. I’ve seen countless surgeons over the years and NONE compares to Dr. Rosenow. He is friendly, kind and clearly cares dearly about his patients. He took all the time we needed to go over my case and answer questions. He was thorough and genuine.

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