Stephen W. Ganshirt, MD

Stephen W. Ganshirt, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

General Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1989
Residency:
Ascension Providence/MSUCHM - 1994

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - 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
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

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4.9
4.9 

1661 Ratings

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Doctor Ganshirt is a very skilled physician who carefully works with his patients

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April 26, 2025

5.0

As above. Excellent and Caring

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Would recommend him to anyone having similar issues. Excellent!!!!!

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April 24, 2025

5.0

He explained every thing for the surgery! Everything was timely and he listened to me as a patient.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Great Dr personality!

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Great communication throughout The procedure from start to finish!

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April 17, 2025

5.0

On time, informative, friendly and knowledgeable.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor, easy to talk to

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April 17, 2025

5.0

He took enough time to explain the surgery and answer all of my questions without making me feel rushed. Very knowledgeable and calming.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

All around good experience

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April 17, 2025

5.0

He is thorough, patient and very kind.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Understanding and explaining everything to me. Answered all my questions.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt was very pleasant, easy to understand, patient. I really liked that he showed me my PET scan image to explain the procedure.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon and great bedside manner

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April 10, 2025

5.0

He's an expert in his field. Great attitude. Listens to you and explains everything to you. Always a pleasure to talk to.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Thorough, gave me all the time necessary, didn't feel rushed. I was given very complete instructions. and feel completely comfortable calling should any further questions arise.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Ganshirt explained the procedure clearly. He told all the time he needed. I could not be more pleased with him.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Gave him a 9 because I he hasn't performed surgery yet.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

He made sure everything was understood before the surgery and had good bedside manner.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Competent, friendly

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Seems caring and knowledgeable and he did a great job on my surgery on my leg

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt and his team provided exceptional care from start to finish. They were thorough, compassionate, and highly professional. The entire staff at NM Surgery made me feel comfortable, informed, and genuinely cared for throughout the entire process. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

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March 28, 2025

5.0

He is excellent

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March 27, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent surgeon

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Ganshirt was very kind and helpful. I appreciated his patience and thorough explanations.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt was very caring and easy to talk with. I valued having a surgeon with so much experience, and appreciated how he connected his own experiences as a musician with my profession as a music teacher.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

He's friendly, kind, professional, takes time to listen and has a great sense of humor.

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March 22, 2025

5.0

The doctor was always very efficient and always gave me very good care.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

I trust him! He did a great job with my surgery and care.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

He was of the most excellent calibre of surgeon and was helpful throughout my recover giving me the confidence to a speedy recover when telling me I can return to normal exercise, had an appropriately great sense of humor suggested avenues of treatment for my hiatal hernia as is given me some ampunt if sleeplessness. All in all a genuinely concerned and skilled man

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and informative- thank you to everyone we met that day!

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March 14, 2025

5.0

surgery was exactly as he said it would be -

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March 13, 2025

5.0

As stated above. Great bedside manner!

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March 10, 2025

5.0

He was thorough and took time to explain risks and answer questions.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Dr was very nice.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Very informative and calmed my nerves about having my first surgery ever. Thanks a million!

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant human being and great personality made me feel very comfortable

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March 04, 2025

5.0

See above Great surgeon and patient care.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

It was easy to get an appointment with him, he was easy to talk to and didn't make me feel rushed.

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt was recommended to me by another doctor, and I have friends who have had him as their surgeon and they had nothing but positive things to say about him. He is very professional, and has a very human side, too...He is kind and compassionate and put me completely at ease.

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Great doctor!!! Thank youu Dr. Ganshirt:)

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Excellent work in my surgery

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Every part of the office was professional and well run

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Patience

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Competent, easy to talk to, respectful of the questions I asked with a full response given to each one. And I was somewhat surprised to have him call personally several times during the process to inform me of results and care decisions. The main goal of any surgery is good results, but having a surgeon with the communication style of Dr. Ganshirt eased the stress of the process significantly for me.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon. Great bedside manner.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Highly skilled and experienced surgeon.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

He is kind and listens to what is going on with you. Excellent bedside manner.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Explains diagnosis and proposed treatment in a confident & reassuring manner. Listened to and fully answered all my questions before & after surgery, advised my wife of my status post-surgery & was able to easily schedule a follow-up appointment. Approachable and easy to talk to.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

He seemed to go thru everything to make sure there was not any questions.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Great doctor!!on time!! I trust him!!

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Mr. Ganshirt was extremely helpful. Answered all my questions before I even asked them! Reviewed my CT scan before the visit and was well prepared!

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Did phenomenal

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January 26, 2025

5.0

Overall goddess impression

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt was very knowledgeable and pleasant. He diagnosed my issue quickly and provided a very easy fix to my issue

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Very understanding and patient with his patients.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

He was very easy to talk to and he explained my condition thoroughly.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon, I'm still living and genuinely caring about you

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January 19, 2025

5.0

Explained everything

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Ganshirt was friendly, addressed my concerns and answered my questions

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January 16, 2025

5.0

He was so kind and comforting.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Ganshirt ensures I understand his observations and future plans. He has great patient skills and excellent surgical expertise.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Very caring doctor

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt is great. Personable, gives relevant information and makes sure you understand everything and your concerns are addressed

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Because I got recommended to y'all

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January 11, 2025

5.0

instructional communication that gives me a peace of mind

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January 06, 2025

5.0

He answered my questions, and listens to concerns

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Very good at what he does and nice

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December 29, 2024

5.0

He did not rush and took the time to answer my questions. I felt comfortable during exam.

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December 28, 2024

5.0

Solid and very professional

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt communicated all the information regarding my procedure in an understandable, clear manner. He answered all my questions and made the experience as stress-free as possible.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Ganshirt was nice informative and put me at ease for surgery. I felt like I was in good hands.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt completed a successful operation. The operation and aftercare was to the highest medical standard.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Told you everything that would happen and took his time with you

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December 23, 2024

5.0

He had great bedside manner, common sense and skill!! I had almost no discomfort following my Gaul bladder surgery.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

He is friendly and never condescending. This isn't always the case with surgeons. I had no problems after surgery.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt is extremely professional, taking the time to listen and explain everything clearly. My experience was excellent, and I'm completely satisfied with both him and his support team. His work has also been highly praised by my other doctors. I highly recommend Dr. Ganshirt to anyone seeking a skilled and compassionate surgeon.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt provide a clear explanation of the procedure and completed the operation successfully.

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December 14, 2024

5.0

Dr was kind. And explained everything in detail made having surgery much less stressful

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December 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Ganshirt knew exactly what was very kind, understanding.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

He is the best

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December 07, 2024

5.0

He exhibits a nice bedside manner and will take the time to explain the procedure and answer all your questions.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt is a wonderful doctor. He explains everything thoroughly so that I understand. He's very knowledgeable and professional, and is very kind.

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December 01, 2024

5.0

Patient caring and great care

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Amazing doctor! Very kind, comparing and compassionate, and did an outstanding job with surgery. Messaged me to check in and just a really impressive surgeon. Highly recommend!

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November 25, 2024

5.0

I have heard from my sister-in-law that he is a top-notch surgeon and I liked his bedside manner as well. He appeared very professional and I felt very confident with him as my surgeon.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Awesome surgeon. Good sense of humor. And, most importantly, "Ganshirt," in some languge, translates to "Goose Herder"

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and comforting

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Good communication and disposition.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Friendly, explained procedure.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Ganshirt is informative and thorough I felt well cared for.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

Very personable.

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November 17, 2024

5.0

The doctor was friendly and caring. He answered all my questions and addressed my concerns in a professional manner.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Ganshirt explain procedure. He answered all my questions.

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November 09, 2024

5.0

Great bed side manner

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November 06, 2024

5.0

He did excellent procedure.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Steve's easy-going manner inspires confidence. He is easy to talk to and an excellent communicator. I would recommend him without any hesitation.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

He's nice

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Took the time to explain and answer all questions. Very personable.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Ganshirt is a wonderful Doctor

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