Michael Awad, MD

Michael Awad, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Sleep Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Nottingham Medical School - 2013
Residency:
University of Toronto - 2018
Fellowships:
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University - 2019

Board Certifications

  • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada* - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (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

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

145 Ratings

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August 10, 2022

5.0

He’s on it. Smart and straight forward and skilled.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Easy to understand and answered all my questions

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Very smart and professional. Patient with questions.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Professional, great manners, was able to find a solution to my health issue.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Excellent bedside manner.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Discovered the problem and suggested the best care

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Awad was obviously knowledgeable and provided the time required to answer all my questions.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Professional & knowedgable

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July 08, 2022

3.0

When he introduced himself he didn’t address me by my name.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Awad answered every question I had. I went into this visit extremely frustrated regarding my struggles with sleep apnea. The condition spans multiple disciplines and I was personally looking into orthodontic treatment before my OSA diagnosis. Dr. Awad referred me to another specialist in sleep orthodontics and gave me a solid plan to treating the sleep apnea without having to try to find individual doctors knowledgeable in this area on my own. Seeing Dr. Awad was a huge time saver and answered every concern I had before this visit.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Awad quickly and efficiently explained his thoughts and next steps, and got me going on my way to complete them very quickly, with a minimum of fuss.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

The doctor listened to my concerns, addressed them.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Friendly, informative and confident.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Nice guy. Professional and because of drcawad I can breathe through my nose

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June 19, 2022

4.0

As my procedure took 45 minutes less than was scheduled, I was hoping this would afford the surgeon an opportunity to briefly visit with me after. I did not see him, though.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Awad is direct and to the point. He put me at ease and comfortable. I would recommend him to the person that need work done.

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May 01, 2022

5.0

If they have issues with ear, nose and throat

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Awad explained issues clearly.

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April 02, 2022

4.0

Man's knows what he's talking about

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Dr Awad is very professional and kind

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Nice, knowledgeable man

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Professional and timely

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March 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Awad was great and answered all of my questions and addressed all of my concerns. I’m really happy post-surgery and feel much better!

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February 15, 2022

5.0

He listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions and helped me breathe.

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February 14, 2022

5.0

explained everything and willing to try this route before recommending any surgery

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December 18, 2021

5.0

Dr. Awad is a leader in the procedure I needed. I had come to him, interested in a more invasive, out of date procedure, and he informed me that the less invasive, more contemporary procedure would be more appropriate. There are other doctors who still perform the more invasive procedure and it would have resulted in a less positive outcome for me. I was very fortunate to be referred to Dr. Awad.

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December 18, 2021

5.0

I enjoyed my visits with Dr. Awad. He’s professional and caring. Most importantly, it’s because of him that I am able to breath again! Thank you Dr. Awad!!

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November 27, 2021

5.0

Professional

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November 16, 2021

5.0

Definitely one of the best physicians I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.

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November 16, 2021

5.0

He listened and took the time to answer all my questions

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November 13, 2021

5.0

Dr. Awad listened to all of my questions and answered them without rushing or under or overexplaining.

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November 11, 2021

4.0

Attentive

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November 06, 2021

5.0

Extremely professional, empathetic and knowledgeable

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November 06, 2021

5.0

Good listening skills.

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November 02, 2021

4.0

Personable and on time

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October 30, 2021

5.0

Thorough and professional.

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October 29, 2021

5.0

Dr Awad’s experience and reputation.

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October 28, 2021

5.0

Dr is patient and explains everything.

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October 11, 2021

5.0

very kind

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October 07, 2021

5.0

Dr. Awad is a thought leader in the procedure I’m interested in. What more can a patient want?

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October 01, 2021

5.0

Great bedside manner, answers all questions.

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September 22, 2021

5.0

As always with NW, easy and courteous team! Doctor was approachable and knowledgeable.

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September 21, 2021

5.0

Great, smart, warm Doctor

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September 16, 2021

5.0

Kind, likable, patient and answers all my questions.

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September 14, 2021

5.0

Dr.Awad is changing my life with great care. Soon I will be getting a great night sleep Life changing!

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September 14, 2021

5.0

Again, very professional, very knowledgeable, very pleasant.

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September 07, 2021

5.0

Dr. Awad was very professional and helpful and explained everything and all of my options

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September 01, 2021

5.0

He is very professional and right away knew what my problem was and how to address it. I felt he truly cared

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August 31, 2021

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable And very detailed explanation Seems like a Doctor Who cares about his patients

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August 26, 2021

5.0

Very complete and patient

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August 24, 2021

5.0

Professional. Competent. Explained everything thoroughly and completely. Listened to my issues and adapted to them.

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August 02, 2021

5.0

His recommendation seemed appropriate but still need to follow up.

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July 20, 2021

5.0

He is helping me to see my availability for Inspire. I hope I'm a candidate

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July 20, 2021

5.0

Very personal, not pushy at all. Dry refreshing.

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July 13, 2021

5.0

Professional, good communication, knowledgeable, and kind

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July 12, 2021

5.0

Very professional in his approach. Explained the possible reasons for my symptoms and each step of the imaging work done. Great experience.

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July 09, 2021

5.0

Prompt and knowledgeable

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July 09, 2021

5.0

Detail oriented, listens to patient, up to date in field, willing to collaborate with other doctor

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July 01, 2021

5.0

I only met with him briefly, but very nicely tells it like it is. I could deal with that.

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June 02, 2021

5.0

Very thorough, and couldn’t be any nicer.

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June 01, 2021

5.0

I think people are looking for sincere doctors who will be honest with them. He has a pleasing personality, very easy to talk to and answer questions about your medical needs.

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May 15, 2021

4.0

He is friendly but not overly so. Just right for a Doctor. The only thing that I was not happy with is when he was using his tools inside my nose my sinuses drained and it caused a sore throat, I tried his fix and it worked, just wish I understood what the sore throats were caused by,

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May 12, 2021

5.0

Explained everything regarding my procedure and progress afterward. Excellent team

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May 11, 2021

5.0

Dr. Awad is up front and informs of risks and wants to know questions. He listens intently and answers all questions.

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April 22, 2021

5.0

One of the best physicians I’ve ever seen!

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April 20, 2021

5.0

He is competent, personable, caring and provides the information that the patient needs.

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April 15, 2021

5.0

very nice and very easy to talk to made it a great visit

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April 13, 2021

5.0

He explain things and then ask you if you have questions.And he answers them

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April 10, 2021

4.0

Dr. Awad was extremely professional and was sympathetic to my nervernous.

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April 08, 2021

5.0

He is a good Doctor explain everything to you as to where you can understand

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April 07, 2021

5.0

He was professional.

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April 06, 2021

5.0

Dr. Awad is always thorough and really helps me understand the reasons behind my health issues and how to alleviate them.

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March 31, 2021

5.0

He’s the sleep apnea guy.

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March 31, 2021

5.0

I love dr awad’s enthusiasm and personality. He truly loves what he does.

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March 26, 2021

5.0

He have a lot of knowledge he looks for the best a the patient health

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March 16, 2021

5.0

Dr. Awad provided me with all the information I was looking for in a very professional maneur and helped me scheduled needed procedure.

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March 10, 2021

5.0

Easy to make appointment, smooth checkin, great staff, I really liked Dr Awad and his PA Madelyn (sp)

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March 09, 2021

5.0

Dr. Awad was thorough and patient

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February 24, 2021

5.0

He took his time, explained clearly what he was doing, what he’s looking for and various options for treatment.

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February 23, 2021

4.0

He gave me different points of views And options and steps that are possible

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February 17, 2021

5.0

DR AWAD KNOWS IS PROFESSION WELL AND EXPLAIN WELL WATH IS GOING ON WITH THE PATIENT

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February 09, 2021

5.0

Es un gran tipo y un excellente Doctor. Es muy atento y respetuoso

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January 28, 2021

5.0

Best in the business of sleep apnea

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January 27, 2021

5.0

He was great.

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January 27, 2021

5.0

The doctor is extremely knowledgeable, approachable, and has empathy.

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January 26, 2021

5.0

Good conversation and plan.

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January 26, 2021

5.0

Thoughtfully explained condition and clearly made recommendation of plan foward

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January 26, 2021

5.0

Personable and knowledgeable in his field. Also, he talks to you not down to you

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January 20, 2021

3.0

Dr. Awad told me results of my test though when he was finished telling me options, made me feel kind of rushed.

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January 19, 2021

5.0

He was very informative and pleasant and showed compassion for why I was there.

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January 15, 2021

4.0

Todo saldrá muy bien !!!

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January 14, 2021

5.0

He listened to me

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January 14, 2021

5.0

Just met I will see when I see the bill. My insurance recommended his practice because he met my needs and was taking in new patients.

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January 09, 2021

5.0

Dr Awad was friendly and inclusive. He was very thorough and explain everything in detail.

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January 09, 2021

5.0

Extremely competent

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January 09, 2021

5.0

Michael Awad is a smart / competent / conservative doctor. I have not had surgery with him but maybe will and hope would be in good hands

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December 22, 2020

5.0

He is not only a world leading sleep surgeon, but he is also kind and personable.

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December 22, 2020

5.0

He is genuinely kind and seems to care.

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December 21, 2020

5.0

He explained my options thoroughly, which allowed me to make an informed decision.

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December 20, 2020

3.0

so far so good, but until after a procedure I don't really know enough to provide a full/accurate answer

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Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • PEAK Sleep Clinic

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  • Zennea Technologies

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  • PEAK Sleep Clinic

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