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Scott Alan Gershan, MD

4.6

102 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Psychiatry

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine - 2011
Residency:: MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital - 2015
Fellowships:: NYU Grossman School of Medicine - 2016

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Forensic Psychiatry (Certified)
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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

4.6

4.6

102 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

58 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

58 Reviews

March 25, 2022

5.0

But he has been great , supportive, and I feel like he’s always close at hand should I need to talk to him!

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March 04, 2022

5.0

He understands the patient needs and responds immediately. He knows his job.

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March 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gresham is an active listener and asks probing questions demonstrating his interest in his patients.

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Took a detailed history and asked about my full timeline, non-judgmental, approachable. Seemed to have a good grasp on pharmacology.

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February 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gershan is wonderful. He is always able to squeeze me in if an emergency arises and spends the appointment letting me share what’s going on in my life and only interjects if he has a question. I feel he is invested in my well-being which is something you want in your doctor.

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February 08, 2022

4.0

Good bedside manner.

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February 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gershan talks with me during the therapy sessions which is very helpful.

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January 29, 2022

5.0

He’s very nice.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

He’s a good listener and he also is always free to answer questions

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January 11, 2022

3.0

Our contacts have been minimal but fulfill a purpose.

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January 08, 2022

4.0

He is very knowledgeable and takes my input on my treatment plan seriously.

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December 15, 2021

5.0

I think he is a very good doctor.

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November 22, 2021

5.0

He's a good provider.

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November 08, 2021

5.0

I accept his partnership method as he guides me through my plan.

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November 06, 2021

5.0

I never feel rushed with my appointments. He really listens to me and I feel comfortable being open and honest with him.

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November 05, 2021

5.0

He's a good Psychiatrist why wouldn't I want to recommend him?

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November 01, 2021

5.0

Dr. Gershan puts in more time than other doctors and seems genuine and caring. Also, I am stable through his care.

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September 27, 2021

5.0

Thorough job covering any potential problems, easy to talk to, helpful

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August 24, 2021

5.0

Very likely to recommend Scott Alan Gershan MD for care to any one who needs his type of expertise. He is very professional, caring, and concerned about me as a patient.

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August 05, 2021

5.0

Dr. Gershan is wonderful. He listens.

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June 21, 2021

3.0

I am grateful for his but recognize that it really only extends to prescribing medication.

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May 18, 2021

5.0

All around great Doctor. Smart, caring, respectful, and pushed to get me the right treatment

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May 18, 2021

3.0

It is not really possible to tell after an initial visit. He followed an intake protocol which seemed rather lengthy to me but we ended in agreement on next steps.

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May 05, 2021

5.0

Very concerned about the patient's well being. Inquires about the patient's mental health and requests test results from N.M. Internal Medicine.

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February 27, 2021

5.0

Dr Gershan is very kind and really cares about his patients.

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February 27, 2021

5.0

Caring, patient, kind, thoughtful, helpful

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February 02, 2021

5.0

He listens and answers questions

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February 01, 2021

5.0

He's a good doctor and he cares about his patients.

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February 01, 2021

5.0

attention and heart matter.

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January 20, 2021

5.0

An excellent doctor. He seems to be very concerned about my care with Northwestern Medicine. I highly recommend Dr. Gershan for any patients that visit Northwestern Medicine Psychiatry for medical treatment.

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January 16, 2021

5.0

He is easy to talk to, he's a good listener, very empathetic and caring. He always asks/is concerned with what's happening and offers support/idea. And he doesn't rush through the appointment. At the end he always asks if there's anything else I want/need to talk about.

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January 15, 2021

5.0

Dr. Gershan provides exceptional care. I am grateful for his kindness and compassion.

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December 31, 2020

5.0

Well so far, Dr. Gershan knows his profession, and I look forward to meeting him in the new year in person! Talking on the phone is just not the same.

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September 25, 2020

5.0

He wants to make sure that the patient knows that he is readily available and wants to make sure the patient is doing okay.

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September 21, 2020

5.0

Dr. Gershan was very professional and knowledgeable. He adjusted the current medicines that I'm taking and prescribed additional medicines that he wants me to take. I highly recommend Dr. Gershan for other patients.

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September 21, 2020

5.0

Dr. Gershan was very knowledgeable and informative. NM Psychiatry is a great facility to get excellent care.

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August 18, 2020

1.0

He was very judgmental and closed minded.

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August 11, 2020

5.0

He is a very caring and smart dr. He's very good at following up regarding previously discussed issues. He also makes suggestions about possible changes in meds/ situations instead of leaving things the way they are.

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August 11, 2020

4.0

he listens and includes me in regards to my thoughts and ways to help me

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August 11, 2020

4.0

My physician actually helps me and listens

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August 07, 2020

5.0

He is very understanding. And very helpful. He made me feel comfortable talking about my problems.

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August 04, 2020

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and personable

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July 28, 2020

5.0

Very helpful and good demeanor.

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July 28, 2020

5.0

Nice chat with Dr. Gershan. Very helpful.

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July 21, 2020

5.0

Professional .Empathy .Patience .Listening to my Concerns and symptoms .The knowledge of my Dr and knowing my history is great .Thank you

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July 18, 2020

5.0

He's great!

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June 30, 2020

5.0

He is a great listeners. He is responsive to the person he is talking to.

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June 30, 2020

5.0

Dr. Gershan is wonderful....He is a comforting presence in the midst of our current situation.

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June 29, 2020

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Gershan since 2016, and I have been so lucky to get to know him and work with him to help me through my issues and dilemmas. He is impeccably professional and always friendly.

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June 23, 2020

5.0

He is kind, very competent and compassionate. I know I'm in very good hands.

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June 17, 2020

5.0

He is a great listener

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June 17, 2020

5.0

Gershan is great

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June 09, 2020

5.0

He's easy to talk to

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June 09, 2020

5.0

I felt I was in capable hands and listened to.

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June 09, 2020

5.0

Dr. Gershan has the personality, temperament, overall care and concern was a connecting force for me to unite to and share the inner most things within me. To the place where words are left unspoken and thoughts never shared, until now.

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June 09, 2020

5.0

My experience was one I honestly felt I was in good hands and would never be judged.

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June 08, 2020

5.0

He Actually listens

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June 08, 2020

5.0

I like my provider

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Disclosures

Scott Alan Gershan, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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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