Bruce A. Cohen, MD

Bruce A. Cohen, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology

Secondary Specialty

  • Neurology
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1978
Residency:
Advocate Health Care (Advocate Lutheran General Hospital) - 1981
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1984

Board Certifications

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

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4.9
4.9 

527 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 29, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and I trust him.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Everyone was very helpful & Dr. Cohen is extremely a phenomenal doctor. He listens to his patient & how they feel, he doesn’t disregard anything you say. We are greatly appreciated to a friend of a friend who is & still is under his care for multiple sclerosis.I also have multiple sclerosis too

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Smart SincereIntelligent

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cohen takes time to help me understand my MS. I never get the feeling of being rushed - the opposite. My questions are answered, options are discussed, and a plan is formed.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and reassuring

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Trust and respect

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Passionate and reassuring. Took time explaining my results and my possible treatment plan

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Attentive to all his patients needs.

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July 24, 2022

5.0

Very thorough analysis and answered all my questions

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Wonderful care & answers all questions

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable doctor and cares about his patients

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July 15, 2022

5.0

He cares for his patients . His expertise and knowledge make you comfortable with his decisions. As a doctor, I trust him completely

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July 14, 2022

5.0

He is a top provider in his area of expertise, I’m confident in his care and advice.

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July 10, 2022

5.0

He cares for his patients

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July 07, 2022

5.0

Dr Cohen is patient, and thorough. He really cares about his patients. I thank God for him!

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Listen’s to your concerns.

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July 03, 2022

5.0

Long time doctor for me who has worked with me through many challenges.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Very good care and communication. Listens to the patient.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

He is the best. Extremely knowledgeable. Communicates very well and spends time with each patient

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June 29, 2022

5.0

He did all checks in the first visit.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Expert medical knowledge, care for the individual and understanding of personal situations.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cohen is so kind and compassionate. He always takes his time and answers all my questions.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Trust.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable about MS and applies knowledge to my condition

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June 20, 2022

5.0

I’ve been with Dr Cohen since 2000. He has kept me walking and functional through many hard times. Wouldn’t trade him. Trust is important to me and I do trust him

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Expert in treatment of MS, caring, compassionate

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Genuine conversation with him did not feel rushed

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May 22, 2022

5.0

We loved Dr Cohen. We were apprehensive about how much time he would spend with us or answer all of our. We figured since he is so busy and such an amazing doctor/ teacher we would feel rushed. It was the total opposite..He was with us for a full hour and answered all of our questions and brought up advice to treat my MS. We would definitely recommend Dr Cohen and Northwestern.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Caring physician.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

He treats me with great courtesy and is very thorough in his care during my appointment.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

I’ll sing it from the rooftop: Dr. Cohen is the GOAT (greatest of all time) and Nurse Chris is an absolute rockstar. Please do everything you can to keep them forever, they are irreplaceable humans.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, Professional, Personable and Caring

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable regarding MS and very kind and compassionate.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Very Knowledgeable about MS

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Been going to him for years always gives me great advice

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Cohen is very articulate

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April 25, 2022

5.0

He is the best.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable about MS, listens to his patients concerns, provides good recommendations

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk with.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Able to accommodate me rapidly. Comprehensive workup. He answered my many questions.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cohen is experienced, extremely knowledgeable, and takes his time to explain things clearly. I recommended him to my son.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cohen is awesome. He listens and answers all your questions.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

I did not feel rushed. All my questions were welcomed and answered in detail.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Very thorough, thoughtful, easy to talk to and professional.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Shows empathy and very knowledgeable

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April 07, 2022

5.0

Good Doctor

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April 06, 2022

5.0

My questions and concerns are always addressed. If I need further clarification it is provided.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

excellent care and communication

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Excellence

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March 25, 2022

5.0

He is the best of the best.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Good doctor

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Smart kind leader in the field

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March 20, 2022

5.0

Interested in all aspects of my care

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Good dr.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

I trust DrcCohen. Trying to determine reasons for my chronic pain

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Cohen is the best really listens and easy to communicate with takes time to access your problems and makes you feel very comfortable

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March 14, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, thorough, takes his time with exam and answers your questions and explained everything as he does exams and tests!

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Highly skilled with a great way of translating my situation into layman's terms

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March 10, 2022

5.0

He takes his time to explain everything and makes sure yuou understand

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Awesome,caring and professional

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Very patient. Listened to answers. Never felt rushed.

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March 03, 2022

5.0

He is very professional and thorough.

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February 22, 2022

5.0

He is a good person. A great doctor. Gives you a complete check up.

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February 20, 2022

5.0

There is no one better for MS care

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February 18, 2022

5.0

He shows me that he cares and I know if I ever need anything I can come to him.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

I feel Dr Cohan understands MS

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February 16, 2022

5.0

One of the best MS doctors out there

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cohen is a great medical doctor. I have been seeing him for 10 years and would recommend him to anyone diagnosed with MS. He is very conservative in his approach which is great in the right situation.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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February 11, 2022

5.0

I have been with Dr Cohen since 1994. He is smart, professional and always makes sure my questions are answered and explained and my disease management is specific to my needs. He is compassionate and easy to talk to.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

Dr Cohen is smart, he knows about MS and talks to his patients with knowledge and facts. he's kind and considerate

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February 05, 2022

5.0

He is smart, considerate and gives me all the time and answers all my questions.

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February 04, 2022

5.0

He is very attentive and gives vital information to me

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February 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cohen is very professional, kind, attentive, and is extremely knowledgeable concerning MS and MS therapies.

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February 02, 2022

5.0

Provides Great Care

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Dr Cohen was a good listener and answered all of my questions. He was informed and knowledgeable. He spoke so that I understood him. I was not rushed.

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January 26, 2022

5.0

Love how Dr Cohen listens to all my symptoms and attacks the main surce of my health issue. He is an excellent doctor the best neurologist I have had.

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January 25, 2022

5.0

Takes time to listen and explain things throughout exam.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

Clear and thoughtful guidance

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January 21, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable of my situation

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January 21, 2022

5.0

Trust himExperienced

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January 21, 2022

5.0

He is just the best. He’s an expert in MS. He is very thorough and cared about my overall health.

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January 19, 2022

5.0

Extremely attentive to everything Total confidence with my care

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January 19, 2022

5.0

Excellent bedside manner, genuine concern for patient, accurate diagnosis of problem.

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January 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cohen and his team did a series of tests and spent a good amount of time with me. He was kind and honest, and is clearly taking care and detail with this diagnosis.

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January 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cohen is why I will always continue to come back to Northwestern. I feel so confident in his care and have deep trust in him. I feel tremendously grateful and appreciative for his guidance and insight and feel lucky to have him as my provider. If human cloning existed I would recommend he be short-listed.

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January 09, 2022

5.0

I believe Dr. Cohen is one of the best MS specialist

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Awesome!

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January 05, 2022

5.0

Expert and reasonable

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December 17, 2021

5.0

Keeps o. Top of latest developments in MS

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December 17, 2021

5.0

He is extremely experienced, skillful and supportive in the way he interacts with me as both an individual and an MS patient.

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December 16, 2021

5.0

Dr. Cohen's takes time to listen and develop a plan to fight my MS. His expertise is clear.

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December 09, 2021

5.0

knowledgeable, patient

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December 05, 2021

5.0

Goes above and beyond to making sure has the right diagnosis and just taking time to listen to my daughter

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December 01, 2021

5.0

Profesional and knowledgeable

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December 01, 2021

5.0

Expertise treating MS, attentive care

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November 29, 2021

5.0

He’s a great Dr

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November 28, 2021

5.0

Expert in MS care.

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November 24, 2021

5.0

At no point did I feel he was minimizing what I was going through.

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

  • Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
  • AbbVie, Inc.
  • CVS Caremark

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