James D. Frydman, MD

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932 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

General Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2001
Residency:: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics - 2006

Languages Spoken

Hebrew
Spanish

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.7

4.7

932 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

79 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

79 Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Good rapport with patient

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Personal Professional

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Good service

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable practitioner. Good bedside manner.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr was very knowledgeable in the topic. Provided fax and information and allowed us to make the decision that is best for us. Felt very comfortable with the doctor.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Good service

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Excellent communicator. No issues with the surgery so far. Highly recommended.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Great first impression. We'll see how it goes

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Great manner. Described the situation clearly. Seems like a nice guy.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

very competent and knowledgeable. excellent Doctor with special needs person.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

He was detailed and explained the procedure thoroughly

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Frydman is fantastic, he's kind, very respectful, and considers your privacy at all times. He is also very encouraging and makes a stressful condition that requires assessment of an intimate area each visit feel like no big deal at all. Also, Dr. Frydman's nurses that help with his surgical schedule and fielding questions are absolutely fantastic, they get you in as soon as possible, respond very quickly to questions, and are very helpful overall.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

I have nothing but gratitude for everything.

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January 20, 2026

4.0

Seemed to have studied my history and has good communication skills.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

surgery was successful and supporting team was very good.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Friendly

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Great doctors great post op experience

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Very efficient and professional. Answered questions and spent sufficient time.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Caring Dr

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December 15, 2025

5.0

The doctor listened to me and handled my medical issue in a timely manner. I've been healing well since my surgery.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Frydman took time to explain things and discuss next steps.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

excellent surgeon

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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November 17, 2025

5.0

He is through, investigates my issues, explains clearly, and is a nice person.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

I was concerned about the procedure itself, as well as seeing a new doctor, but Dr Frydman put me at ease as soon as he entered the room. There is no comparison to the quality of care at Northwestern. I'm glad I transferred all of my care here.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

he is a great surgeon and I am fortunate he was available.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Great care

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Yes would definitely recommend dr. Frydman to family and friends.

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October 12, 2025

5.0

Excellent provider

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October 11, 2025

5.0

Great personality. Great medical care.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

He's very knowledgeable and professional.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Frydman is outstanding!

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Doctor is very pleasant and efficient

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September 16, 2025

5.0

He knows his stuff

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon, pleasant demeanor.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Good communicator, put us at ease, exudes confidence making me feel more comfortable. Also he listened to my issues.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

So friendly and professional

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Terrific surgeon. Great bedside manner. Very thorough and transparent.

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September 01, 2025

5.0

He seemed to what to understand my condition before surgery

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August 29, 2025

5.0

He was honest and referred me to the right place to ensure I received the best care.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

He is great at explaining everything and making sure that I understood hos explanations. He is very professional and friendly!

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Professional, capable, thorough. Great job with my surgery

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, efficient.. could take a bit more time with questions

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Very patient and informative

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August 15, 2025

5.0

He was so nice and thorough with his explanation about the procedure to be done. My minor surgical procedure was successful.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

He's a good dr and it thinks people should know that

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August 12, 2025

5.0

I received excellent care from Dr. Frydman and those who assisted him.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

On time efficient Explained everything

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Good professional

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Thorough and great surgeon. I felt confident in his ability to do exactly what was in my best interest. He has great bedside manner, which I was very thankful for and surprised because surgeons are not known for having great if any bedside manner at all. That is a pleasant surprise with him.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Taking care of his patients very carefully and good personality I love that

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Highly competent. Good bedside manner

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Very nice Explains things

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. J. Frydman is very nice and approachable, able to explain his plan for my surgery.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

While l was there, l saw patients and they looked cared for. He is an excellent doctor

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July 08, 2025

5.0

He's a great surgeon! Personable and very knowledgeable.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Discussed specifics of procedure with empathy and superior professionalism. Thank you.

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Kind and patient

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Professional and personable

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kind, Explicit, Precise and Concise plus all his experience.!!'

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Thorough and friendly. Good explanations and detailed

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June 04, 2025

5.0

His experience. Explained everything clearly and asked questions about my activities. Set expectations appropriately.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Explained the surgery prior to the surgery. Explained what needed to be done post surgery. Calm demeanor exudes confidence.

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June 01, 2025

5.0

Heard he was a good surgeon Guess I can answer question after my surgery

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May 30, 2025

5.0

Awesome professional

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May 27, 2025

5.0

He helped me get something taken care of that had been bothering me for years. I am very appreciative.

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May 26, 2025

4.0

He seems really knowledgeable and a good and thorough surgeon so far. I still have to have my 2 week follow up after surgery with him. His staff was very helpful with family leave paperwork as well.

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May 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Frydman was attentive and did a great job.

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May 24, 2025

5.0

He has an incredible track record with the hundreds of positive reviews on multiple websites. He explains everything thoroughly and is patient in answering any questions you have. I don't ever feel rushed.

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May 24, 2025

5.0

Caring, explains everything, takes time to make sure I don't have any other questions

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May 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Frydman made sure that I understood the procedure and made sure that everything went smoothly.

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May 23, 2025

5.0

Very much a professional

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May 16, 2025

5.0

He explaining everything in a single way

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Empathetic and direct care.

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May 07, 2025

5.0

Very good that Dr.

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May 07, 2025

5.0

Professional and courteous treatment, on-time performance for appointment.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

He's a good dr

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Helpful, knowledgeable

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Disclosures

James D. Frydman, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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