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Borna Bonakdarpour, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Behavioral Neurology

Secondary Specialty

Neurology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services - 2000
Residency:: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson - 2012
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2014

Languages Spoken

Farsi

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Neurology - Neurology (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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

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573 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

41 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

41 Reviews

February 20, 2026

5.0

We have great confidence in him. Also we like his demeanor and interaction. Thank you

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February 07, 2026

5.0

I feel very confident in Dr Bonakdarpour and his knowledge. He always listens and considers what our thoughts and concerns are before he addresses solutions.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Competency

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January 29, 2026

5.0

He is a wonderful patient Dr.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

He listens very well and includes my spouse in everything

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bonakdarpour's communication skills make the evaluation effective and comfortable

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December 22, 2025

5.0

He is very kind and knowlegable.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bonakdarpour is an excellent, knowledgeable, empathic and insightful physician

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor and communicator.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Excellent clinician

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Very patient

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Cognitive brain disease is terrifying. Dr B reassured me and this calmed me. He suggested meditative musical therapy as well. He offered to help me improve my sleep. My many concerns were addressed.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bonakdarpour was thorough with the visit. He took his time with me and that is very appreciated.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough in his examination, and he knows how to put his patients at ease

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November 01, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent physician

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Hands down, a great clinician. Easy to converse with. Excellent and insightful listener.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

He took time to search past records to address our concerns

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Again very professional

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bonakdarpour explained in layman's terms all of what he was asking me to complete. Dr. Bonakdarpour listened to me, was patient with me, and responded to my questions in detail.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

The care as described above plus his commitment to preserving his patient's quality of life as much as possible.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

See above. I have recommended Dr. Bonakdarpour to a relative on several occasions. To date he has not made an appointment to see the doctor.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

He is wonderful.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

This is a an A+ experience. I felt the exam and the feedback I received were detailed. I was seeking a real conversation about my status and Dr. Bonakdarpour delivered. He was wonderful. Patient, kind, straightforward.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

He seems to have a no-nonsense approach with a sense of humor. I appreciated his care and thoughtfulness.

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk and understand (talked in layman terms)

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July 25, 2025

5.0

He is wonderful

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July 18, 2025

5.0

He took time to review and explain tests. Offered follow-up tests, plus miscellaneous objectives.

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July 12, 2025

5.0

Spent time with us with useful explanations

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July 10, 2025

5.0

He seemed to cover all the bases regarding my husband's memory issues. He explained things to us in a manner that we were able to understand.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Nice patient- doctor relationship

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. B. was excellent. He answered all of my questions and I really appreciated his thoroughness.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

He exemplified all the characteristics of an exceptional physician: excellent knowledge of the field of neuropsychiatry and neurology; great understanding of other medical conditions and how they related to my neurological issues; well-informed on current literature and recommendations for my condition. He had great listening skills. He immediately put me at ease with his caring, compassionate way.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

I trust him that he knows what he is doing and what needs to be done. He is very nice, friendly, gentle. He is conscientious. He talks to my family member and shares necessary information.

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June 21, 2025

5.0

Wonderful, compassionate doctor, truly interested in his patients.

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June 20, 2025

5.0

He is very serious about finding the reason behind [patient]'s behavior

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Very kind knows his stuff

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable.

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May 28, 2025

5.0

great bedside manner, very knowledgeable and works well with the patient

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May 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bonakdarpour was prompt, attentive, caring and clear about the information he requested from me.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

An extremely engaging and professional practitioner . . .

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May 07, 2025

5.0

He cares and give people hope and good counsel

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Disclosures

Borna Bonakdarpour, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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