Senda Ajroud-Driss, MD

Senda Ajroud-Driss, MD

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Neuromuscular Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Medicine School of Tunis - 1996
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2001
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2004
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2005

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • French

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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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4.9
4.9 

378 Ratings

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54 Reviews

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54 Reviews

August 30, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and compassionate physician

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Kind. Smart.

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August 25, 2023

4.0

She wasOK. Her fellow was wonderful.

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August 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Driss is thorough, personable and answered all of my questions. I am comfortable with our treatment plan and happy with my medical care.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

She is supportive, seems to be an excellent neurologist and seems to have a lot of knowledge on my disease. She is also always on time which is nice.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Because it's Northwestern.

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July 28, 2023

5.0

Such a wonderful doctor

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July 26, 2023

5.0

She is always friendly and she takes time with me as well as very thorough with her exams.

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July 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Driss is very knowledgeable regarding approved and experimental treatments. She makes me optimistic.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

First time meeting with Dr Driss. She spent plenty of time with me. Answered all questions and recommended I try a Clinical Trial

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June 22, 2023

3.0

She could have been a lot more helpful and educated me more on my condition as someone newly diagnosed. Instead she kept asking what I want from her.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

She understood my issue and was ve y helpful. First neurologist at Northwestern familiar with my disease.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Obvious competence and care.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Very understanding She knows exactly what she's doing

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May 26, 2023

5.0

They are on time and through.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Love Dr. Senda Ajroud-Driss she is very compasion with her patients and she knows the Neurogology Department ver well. She treats her patients with respect and listens to the probl ems. Am extremely happy with Northwestern and Dr. Driss.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Personal experience

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May 16, 2023

1.0

She always appears hurried and uninterested. When I was first referred to her four years ago I was told if she couldn't figure out the cause of my neuropathy no one could. She still hasn't, but there is, and I need to know, since it is getting worse.

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April 23, 2023

5.0

She was on time, thorough and very efficient with the time spent and evaluation.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

She was very informative and answered all my questions

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Adore her Very professional Excellent care from her and her team

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April 10, 2023

5.0

I have ALS and she works on the ALS research team

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March 29, 2023

5.0

She was very kind, approachable, thorough, knowledgeable, patient and respectful. She did not rush anything and answered all our questions thoroughly.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

We’ve been searching for answers and she cared to listen and help us

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February 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ajroud-Driss was genuinely concerned, listened and was proactive in positive directions for my future.

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February 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Driss is very caring and detailed.

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February 10, 2023

5.0

This is my first time at Northwestern and to a Neurologist. Dr. Driss was very professional. She asked all the necessary questions. She conducted the necessary tests and I hope she can help me figure out what is going on. She was very nice overall.

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February 10, 2023

5.0

Doctor Senda Ajroud-Driss is an amazing doctor who cares for her patients, explains everything, answers questions that you ask. Highly recommend.

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January 14, 2023

5.0

Thorough

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January 11, 2023

5.0

Professional and Caring

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December 20, 2022

5.0

Professional and caring.Determined to provide an answer

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December 14, 2022

3.0

Not very thorough

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December 01, 2022

5.0

She was thorough in her assessment of my condition and I feel comfortable with her as well. I feel that I will be have my best interest as my condition progresses.

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November 17, 2022

5.0

She’s the best neurologist ever!

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November 15, 2022

5.0

Very Pleased

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November 13, 2022

5.0

Same reasons as above and additionally she answers questions honestly and with compassion. Cares for the patient and their outcome.

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November 10, 2022

5.0

Personal, listens well, doesn’t rush concerned intelligent

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October 22, 2022

5.0

Doctor is thorough and compassionate and warm.

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October 20, 2022

5.0

All questions are answered. Dr. Driss is thorough with exam and test ordered. No stone is left unturned when diagnosing the disease you’re dealing with. She is thorough in her explanation of the diagnosis.

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October 19, 2022

5.0

She took time to read my test results and go over my history. She listened.

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October 16, 2022

5.0

I feel she truly cares about my condition

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October 12, 2022

5.0

Her evaluations are thorough and comprehensive.

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October 12, 2022

5.0

She listens to what I have to say and gives me great advice.

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October 09, 2022

5.0

She is very nice

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September 27, 2022

5.0

knowledgeable, compassionate and thorough

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September 25, 2022

5.0

I really like Dr. Driss and her team for all the above reasons.

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September 18, 2022

5.0

She is the best, what can I say…

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September 14, 2022

5.0

Attentive care clear and focused advice

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September 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Driss is a experience and caring doctor in her field. She is very instrumentable in getting our visits through our video visits.

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September 12, 2022

5.0

Doctor very good with patience and understanding

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September 11, 2022

5.0

She has terrific empathy and understanding

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September 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ajroud-Driss is so professional, , and courteous. She is thorough and is willing to answer any of your questions.

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September 07, 2022

5.0

Great doctor.

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September 04, 2022

5.0

She was thorough and comprehensive in her assessment.

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  • Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc

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