Lidia Spaho, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Celiac Disease
Colitis
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Disorders
GI Bleeding
Hepatitis
Small Bowel Abnormalities
Stomach/Abdominal Pain

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rush University Medical College - 2015
Residency:: UMass Chan Medical School - 2018

Languages Spoken

Albanian

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.7

4.7

1002 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

96 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

96 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Haven't seen her for two years, and she was aware of then VS now and asked me about all that happened since

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Listened to all my questions. Asked for my input about my care and gave me options.

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February 08, 2026

5.0

Analytical approach

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February 06, 2026

4.0

Very good

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Exceptional care

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Lidia and her staff kept me inform during the whole process and Lidia review the results we me before I left the hospital

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Professional and took the time to see me and discuss status.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

She is friendly and explains everything

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January 23, 2026

5.0

I liked her efficiency and knowledge She is a great specialist

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Friendly. Completed colonoscopy without any issues.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Dr Spaho was professional and not standoffish as some providers can be.

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January 13, 2026

4.0

I just had a first appointment consultation. It went well and she was very nice.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

She laid out a course of action right away.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Extremely professional

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Professional in all aspects

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Spaho is very professional and very clear on her explanations.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

She is direct, no nonsense and professional. She answered any questions fully.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

I love having female doctors and she was very attentive

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Practical approach

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Good bedside manners

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December 22, 2025

5.0

She explained things well and was kind.

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December 20, 2025

5.0

After precedure, Doctor explained findings and answered my questions completely and in words I understood.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Her expertise and professionalism made for the best experience possible.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

SHE'S GOOD

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Experience and professionalism

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November 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spaho did an excellent job of putting me at ease, thoroughly explained the procedure and answered all of my question. A truly caring, compassionate and competent doctor

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November 24, 2025

5.0

She listens and takes her time.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

She listen to all my concerns and explained everything very well.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

She is the best

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Took the time and answered all my questions

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November 04, 2025

5.0

I highly recommend Dr. Spaho. She was curious, attentitive, empathetic, and most importantly action oriented. After fully questioning, listening, and digesting (no pun intended) she was quick to take me on a path forward and was quick to schedule my procedure in the discovery appointment. Normally doctors pass you off to a scheduling team and Dr. Spaho took care of everything immediately for me. It was one of the best visits I've ever had with a doctor. I want to be clear, I can not speak for any other doctors in the NW practice and so I would only recommend Dr. Spaho.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

She listens.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

She was very smart at answering our questions and very kind.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

She was really nice

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spaho is very thorough and easy to understand.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

proficient

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spaho did the procedure and explained the results very soon after. She has a calm professional manner.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Pleasant relations with her ideas to follow to solve the problem area

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Transparent, thorough, but not particularly inclined to being excessively invasive. Communicated at a good pace (i.e. briskly). Seemed tolerant of nuance.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Very efficient and pleasant to deal with.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spaho is very thorough, makes it easy to understand your health issues, takes time with you.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

She listens to you and respects your opinions. She is kind, never makes you feel rushed

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October 22, 2025

5.0

She fully explained procedure and prep.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to. Straight to the point.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

She was gracious with her time, patient with all my questions, and provided a well-rounded course of treatment options.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

She was very informative and her bedside manner was second to none.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spaho is a caring professional. She take the time to explain the procedure and results.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and returned an answer to my question very promptly

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September 30, 2025

5.0

New patient visit - saw physician briefly

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September 29, 2025

5.0

She explained what she was going to do. She couldn't see me after the procedure but explained much before the procedure and had written post procedure infomation.

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September 28, 2025

5.0

very nice and a good listener

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September 26, 2025

5.0

She was attentive and very knowledgeable. I did not realize that my liver numbers were up from my last visit at Northwestern in McHenry in May. I'm curious as to why that was never brought to my attention. I'm thankful that Dr. Spaho did.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

She filled in for Dr [last name] at the last minute and was terrific. She continues to available as my biopsy had cancer cells.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spaho listened and was attentive to my medical concerns.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

She was very kind and told me everything that i should expect with the procedure and after a woke up in recovery was promptly there to tell what she found and posted and explained my results as soon as they were available.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

She's thorough/ great beside manner and obviously has the credentials.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Very professional and great communication.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Very clear instructions.

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August 24, 2025

5.0

Satisfied with surgery.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Doctor Spaho was attentive and caring.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

I really think that Dr. Spaho is one of the best GI doctors I ever met. She is very considerate, Patient and explains thinks in detail

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Very communicative. Felt like you are in great hands. Listens to concerns. Includes you in future plans and why she suggests your Options

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August 08, 2025

5.0

She is kind and understanding

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Excelente Doctora

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August 04, 2025

5.0

I thought she did a good job

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August 02, 2025

5.0

very thorough and quick to respond

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July 31, 2025

5.0

I barely met her, so I didn't give her the highest score since I don't know her. But the two times she popped her head in to say hello and goodbye, she was great!

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July 28, 2025

5.0

She took time to listen to concerns. She clearly explained everything

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Excelente gastroenterologa

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July 20, 2025

5.0

She is what a good Doctor exemplifies - caring, understanding and determined to help me feel better

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Just amazing at what she does

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July 14, 2025

5.0

She is professional yet approachable I felt very well cared for and respected

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July 11, 2025

5.0

Dr was polite and efficient. I don't think I had any side effects from procedure

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Seems attentive and shares all results

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June 27, 2025

5.0

She was always very attentive and the results of the medical evaluation were given immediately.

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June 27, 2025

5.0

She was very personable and thorough

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June 27, 2025

5.0

I really liked her. Very confident and personable

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and took time to explain things

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June 20, 2025

5.0

She was pleasant and knowledgeable regarding the procedure. The results were detailed and were received in a timely manner.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

All good, good coms, smart, trustworthy

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant and informative regarding surgery.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

She informed me of my results in a very timely manner.

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June 04, 2025

5.0

She is awesome!!!

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Very nice and they may be feel very comfortable

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May 30, 2025

5.0

She was very kind and explained the procedure

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May 27, 2025

5.0

She is very approachable and honest.Really listened to my concerns and answered all my questions carefully

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Very caring and excellent followup

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May 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spaho was willing to work with me as a patient and listen to my concerns. She offered me alternative solutions for my prep and she seems genuinely interested in my well being. I feel that she and her office have gone above and beyond to look out for my health.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Personable and spent time

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May 19, 2025

5.0

It was only my first meeting, but she seems very knowledgeable and explains things in language a layman can comprehend.

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Explains everything in detail

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May 12, 2025

5.0

She did my colonoscopy, it went quickly, she explained things before and my results after.

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May 07, 2025

5.0

My only experience is a 5 minute consult, not sure I'm qualified to recommend anyone.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

She took the time with me.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Great communication.

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May 01, 2025

5.0

I appreciate Dr. Spaho very much. Thank you

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Disclosures

Lidia Spaho, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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