Stephen W. Ganshirt, MD

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1447 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

General Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Breast Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

Abdominal Surgery
Breast Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Hernia
Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Tumors

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:: Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

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1447 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Very skilful doctor

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April 29, 2024

5.0

He is a good doctor.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

He comes highly recommended by so many of his patients.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Doctor Ganshirt is an excellent physician who makes a patient feel comfortable and confident.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Very caring and professional providing Excellent care.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

He is kind, compassionate, explains in detail and precise.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Successful operation in all respects

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Ganshirt was very kind & knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly & answered all my questions. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Fast, confident and efficient

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Competent and efficient, very nice

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Based only on a consultation, so far excellent!

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Very personable.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable about my condition

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April 04, 2024

5.0

He was informative and eased my concerns.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Kind and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions, did not feel rushed.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Running ahead of schedule, very nice bedside manner, projects competency. Was very pleased with this doctor!

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April 04, 2024

5.0

I was impressed by his confidence and competence. The staff were equally trust inspiring.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He cares about the whole person

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Top doctor!

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt is a very good doctor and the surgery went well.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

He listens

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Very nice to work with. Explained everything to me clearly. Nice follow up as well.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt did a very good job on my [ ] surgery.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

He is a very experienced and kind doctor.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Super easy to understand, very positive, did a great job.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Pleasant demeanor, explained thoroughly and answered my questions.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to and knowledgeable

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Professional and knowledgable

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He was very professional, kind and courteous. He shared all the results with me and even answered questions I had.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Ganshirt helped get me in for an appointment very quickly, and kept me informed throughout the process.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

because I like every body that take care me. Thank you.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

It was easy to get an initial appointment and my subsequent surgery was scheduled in a timely manner. Dr. Ganshirt was pleasant, professional and took time to explain everything clearly.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Doctor Ganshirt was so informative and skilled in the time spent together. He fully covered the treatment that is needed

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March 12, 2024

5.0

He is a good doctor

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Ganshirt explains everything to you and answers all your questions. You are never rush doing your appointment.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt reassured me that it would be an easy surgery and he was right. He did a great job, was super kind, and even called me himself with the pathology results. That was incredible as I've never had a doctor call me directly, especially not with good news, which this was.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

I like his thoroughness on explaining procedure and follow up. Great at setting expectations.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He made you feel safe by being confident in his work with a warming smile.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Great doctor.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt is great. Always, on time an explains everything in a way that I understand. This was my third surgery in 2 years. I trust him!

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Ganshirt is a fantastic surgeon and great with his patients

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Most impressed with his knowledge and concerns.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt calmed my husband's fears. I am extremely grateful .

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Talented, informative and comforting

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February 27, 2024

5.0

He was nice and knowledgeable and helpful with the information I need he seemed professional

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Because the doctor help me with my issues I'm feeling much better now thank you doctor

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Met my expectations regarding follow up.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Very comforting and very nice

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Seasoned, smart, great "bedside manner"!!

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February 20, 2024

5.0

I'd give him a 20...professional, kind caring, detail explanation

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, very thorough, explained everything in a way I could understand.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He was very nice, he explained the procedure and answered all my questions. He was not in a hurry to get rid of me. TY!

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt. He has a calming approach when you get some bad news about surgery again. He is professional yet personal in his explanations. Both myself and husband are patient's and he remembers your names.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

He was informative. He listened to my concerns and answered my questions. He expletives step by step the next possible steps.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Very pleasant to talk with.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

The absolute best surgeon. Knowledgeable, professional, and kind. His optimism encouraged and reassured me throughout the scary journey of diagnosis, treatment, and followup. He saved my life, and I am forever grateful.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Very good experience and results

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February 01, 2024

5.0

All of the above reasons. He is and will be my first choice for a surgeon.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Competent. Doctor explained health concerns so that I could understand

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Thorough Pre and Post appointments

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Experienced and knowledgeable

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He is very proactive in dealing with my situation

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January 28, 2024

5.0

He seemed personable and competent

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Ganshirt is a DOCTOR every patient is looking for: knowledge, attitude, detailed explanations... Thank you, doctor

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Personable and skilled at his trade

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Trusting

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January 22, 2024

5.0

He was a great doctor

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January 22, 2024

5.0

He's a good doctor

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Great surgeon, Great bedside manner.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Attentive, knowledgeable and a pleasant bedside manner.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Professional. Experienced. Takes time to answer your questions. Ensures you understand your path of treatment and care afterwards.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Seems highly competent with concern for his patients

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January 16, 2024

5.0

This man is a true professional and excellent at his craft. My surgery went perfectly and his demeanor inspired confidence through the entire process. Hope to not have to see him again, but if necessary, I trust him totally.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

He is a caring doctor and excellent surgeon.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Excellent customer service and car for his patients! I'm very grateful to have had Dr. Ganshirt as my surgeon.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Knowledge personality

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December 30, 2023

5.0

Dr was very kind & explained everything well

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December 30, 2023

5.0

I was totally pleased with every aspect of my experience with Dr. Ganshirt.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt answered my questions with ease and made sure I understood the next steps after my procedure. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly and acted in a very friendly and compassionate manner.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt was very polite and handled by procedure with relative ease. I'd be happy to have him as a provider moving forward.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Professional

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December 26, 2023

5.0

He's simply down to earth, honest, and appears to take a conservative approach before just cutting.

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December 24, 2023

5.0

Very good treatment, and doctor-patient relationship, recovery was very fast and painless thanks to the doctor's skill

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Took the time needed to explain.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Exceptional care

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December 19, 2023

5.0

His ability to explain symptoms in plain words.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

He takes the time to explain what is happening to me in terms I can understand.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Surgery and recovery went very well. Very good bedside manner.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Listens to your concerns and accommodates them. Great personality. Easy to relate to and takes the time to get to know you which is hard to find today. Definitely knows what he is doing. Great staff.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

He was through

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December 05, 2023

5.0

He was very care

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December 05, 2023

5.0

He truly showed me in a short visit that he cared

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December 04, 2023

5.0

I have extremely high confidence in Dr. Ganshirt. He is knowledgeable and friendly.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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November 28, 2023

5.0

He's very present and available

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganshirt is an excellent surgeon. He's always very professional and thorough. He is kind and puts me at ease. He answers all of my questions. I'm very pleased with his work.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

He seemed like a serious, responsible doctor who knows what he is doing, he gave me confidence.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Eye contact, "real person" feel

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Good bedside manner excellent surgeon

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