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Drew A. Spencer, MD

4.9

627 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Benign Brain Tumor
Brain Lesions
Glioma
Malignant Brain Tumor
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Spine Degenerative Disease
Spine Surgery
Spine Tumors

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - 2010
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2017

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological 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

Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

627 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

41 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

41 Reviews

April 20, 2025

5.0

He is very patient answering all your questions and does not rush you to move on...He is very pleasant and thouroughly explains every aspect of your proceedure.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

He is very professional and knowledgeable.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, excellent communication, respectful and strong team.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

Excellente Neurocirujano

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. spencer is very thorough. He answered all my questions patiently. He's also is very nice and puts you at ease .

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Very detailed and great personality, very easy to talk to.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Spencer was very informative. He made certain I understood what was involved as a treatment plan for me.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Good demeanor.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Highly recommended by other Doctors downtown.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Drew A. Spencer, MD is a very knowledgeable and caring Doctor.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spencer spent a lot of time with me and answered all my questions.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

I felt he was very knowledgeable and explained my problem and a possible solution I a way that I could understand and explain it to my family.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Doctor Spencer took the time to learn about my condition and provide a detailed explanation of my treatment options as well as the risks and benefits of them. He was also very patient for my many and varied questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing a Neurosurgeon.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spencer takes his time to explain everything from test results to ongoing care, found that very professional.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Dr explained and was pleasant very helpful.

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spencer is extremely competent and caring. After my fusion L2-L5, I went to my 3-month post-surgery appointment with concerns about ongoing pain in a specific area. He listened patiently, did some strength tests, and then discussed steps moving forward as we continue to improve on my quality of life goals. I highly recommend this outstanding surgeon!

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December 28, 2024

5.0

Has a good presence in office very descriptive and informative.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Spencer was patient, thorough and professional with me. After examining me, he explained my condition and what my options are. I really appreciate his affable manner as well.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Best Surgeon ever. Has helped me out of 2 very bad situations !!

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Recommend the team of Spencer

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Spencer and his staff are amazing and really take the time to answer all questions and allow you time to ask questions and understand everything.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

very informative

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Excellent surgeon. Has helped me 2 years ago, when I broke my neck at C-2 to C-4. Will never be able to thank him enough. Was so dangerous but thanks to him, I'm up and walking.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

He's very patient an takes his time explaining things to you.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Always asks if any concerns or questions. Great comfort before a surgery and checks in after.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Very careing

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October 25, 2024

5.0

Caring professional.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

very thorough and his explanation great bedside manner

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Wonderful care. Very compassionate.

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October 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Spencer is AMAZING! He listens to his patients and is able to put complex findings together to give you a true diagnosis. He is compassionate and highly intelligent. My father feels very safe in his care....FINALLY!

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Spencer addressed all my spinal injury concerns and I'm feeling much better!

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October 08, 2024

5.0

see above, and ordered further x-rays

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Spencer is an excellent doctor. He is very caring, listens and answers all questions.

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Spencer asks questions of the patient and had me touch my nose and had me move my arms and legs to see I did not have pain, and follow his finger with my eyes.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Professional, courteous, and explained test results and treatment plan thoroughly. I was given the opportunity to ask questions and he took his time answering all my questions.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

I've worked with neurosurgeons- they aren't known for their bedside manner. He is kind, explains things thoroughly, and is honest.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Very caring and giving.

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September 15, 2024

5.0

He seems quite competent and was very informative. I have not yet had the surgery.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent doctor that obviously cares and listens to all concerns.

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September 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Spencer listened to my concerns, showed and explained my MRI results. I almost cried because someone finally listened and explained my healthcare options.

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Disclosures

Drew A. Spencer, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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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