Maha H. Hussain, MD

Maha H. Hussain, MD

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Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Baghdad College of Medicine - 1980
Residency:
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University - 1986
Fellowships:
Wayne State University School of Medicine - 1989

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
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August 27, 2021

5.0

Strong reputation for excellence and innovation throughout the prostate cancer community.

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August 26, 2021

5.0

She is very thorough and knowledgeable

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August 23, 2021

5.0

The competence, thoroughness, caring--"positive bed side manner" of Dr. Hussain and her staff.

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August 21, 2021

5.0

Dr. Hussain took extensive time to assess my concerns

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August 17, 2021

5.0

Dr Hussain is a truly compassionate and caring physician. She is also very intelligent and thoughtful with her approach on how to treat our father in his battle with cancer.

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August 12, 2021

5.0

She is caring and very knowledgeable.

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August 12, 2021

5.0

Vigilant about my health, clear in explaining choices.

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August 11, 2021

5.0

Feel my care is excellent

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Hussein had reviewed history and had several recommendations. Felt very confident that she had our interests at heart.

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July 22, 2021

5.0

Very informative

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July 22, 2021

5.0

Expertise, professionalism, team approach

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Quality of care and concern of general patient well being

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Again, excellent communications. We are starting on a complicated treatment plan that will take our concerns and wishes into consideration. She brings a great deal of experience into developing the best plan for us.

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July 16, 2021

5.0

Caring. Very knowledgeable.

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July 15, 2021

5.0

She is experienced and seems well qualified

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July 13, 2021

5.0

good listener and solid recommendations on treatment options

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July 08, 2021

5.0

Although I just met her, she was highly recommended by Dr Meeks and Brenda Martone who have a lot of trust in.

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July 08, 2021

5.0

Straight up. Calm. Data driven. Firm. Experienced. Interested. No pulled punches. Stays within the Art. Unafraid to state what has to be done. No speculation. Need facts. Let’s get going with the investigation. We will meet when data is here.

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June 29, 2021

5.0

Es.experta.en.la.materia

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June 24, 2021

5.0

Great Doctor

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June 18, 2021

5.0

Well experienced doctor

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June 17, 2021

5.0

Caring and informative doctor. Good listener

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June 17, 2021

5.0

Concerned, gave details, spoke with her mask so I could hear and understand ….Dr Hussain made me feel comfortable and that she was going do everything possible to treat my cancer. Very impressed

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June 17, 2021

5.0

Caring. gives time to help make tough decisions

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June 16, 2021

5.0

Dr Hussain is not just a wonderful doctor but also a caring individual. Her knowledge and comfort has inspired me in my battle with my cancer.

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June 15, 2021

5.0

She is friendly and professional. I trust her knowledge and prescribed treatment.

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June 05, 2021

3.0

Not sure of her seriousness with me.

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June 01, 2021

5.0

She is awesome and patient centered.

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May 27, 2021

5.0

Top doctor

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May 23, 2021

5.0

She was very detailed and straight forward. Extremely professional .

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May 20, 2021

5.0

Strong field of expertise and professionalism across team. Access to resources and Doctors beyond oncology. Dr Hussain is recognized as being the best in her field.

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May 18, 2021

5.0

Professional and concerning

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May 15, 2021

5.0

Their competence met the recommendations of the doctors who recommended them.

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May 14, 2021

5.0

Excellent Encologist doctor

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May 13, 2021

5.0

Answers my questions very well.

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May 12, 2021

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable

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May 11, 2021

5.0

Compassionate, thorough, and she made me feel comfortable with my care and treatment options! She is amazing!!!!

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May 04, 2021

5.0

Very compassionate and very knowledgeable.

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April 30, 2021

5.0

Best in field

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April 29, 2021

5.0

She is professional and you feel she is very caring about your treatment

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April 27, 2021

5.0

She's very personable. And she takes time to answer any & all your questions.

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April 20, 2021

5.0

Very informative with information

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April 17, 2021

5.0

I find that most often professional credentials are the drivers to selection of medical specialists. They are the least subjective and most people seem less interested in human qualities.

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April 13, 2021

5.0

She is outstanding among her peers

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April 08, 2021

5.0

Professionalism

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March 30, 2021

5.0

Recognized leaders in field and demonstrated during my visits.

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March 26, 2021

5.0

She is both knowledgeable and human. I think she cares.

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March 23, 2021

5.0

Excellent clinician and communicator. Really looking after my imminent relocation from Chicago to another part of the continent.

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March 23, 2021

5.0

Maha Hussain is very knowledgeable and explained to me in detail about prostate and cancer. She also mentioned about importance of PSA test as my number is very high.

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March 22, 2021

5.0

Dr Hussain, besides being one of the world's leading experts in prostate cancer, also has a warm, caring, empathetic manner and that is a rare combination in oncology.

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March 18, 2021

5.0

She checked everything with accurate details and explain to you all the options and let you ask anything you wanna ask about your case, she is excellent doctor

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March 16, 2021

5.0

200% trust in her opinions and recommendations for care. She’s also very much a common person and easy to talk to.

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March 16, 2021

5.0

Apparently she’s perceived by her peers to be the best in the world. Numero uno. I’m not kidding.

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March 13, 2021

5.0

Impeccable professionalism.

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March 11, 2021

5.0

Very thorough and inquisitive. Strong linkage and leadership across medical field.

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March 10, 2021

5.0

She takes the time to go over the entire medical record, make corrections to treatment as necessary and very thorough.

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March 09, 2021

5.0

Accomplished in her field Relates well Empathetic

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March 04, 2021

5.0

Great doctor!!!

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March 03, 2021

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, considerate of your time, expertise in field.

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February 27, 2021

5.0

A caring and affable person, with a wealth, of knowledge and experience in this area of medicine.

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February 25, 2021

4.0

Short phone visit

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February 23, 2021

5.0

She is a leading expert in the field of prostate cancer.

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February 22, 2021

5.0

She looks professional with a lot of knowledge explaining to patient the plan of treating

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February 18, 2021

5.0

Dr Hussain is amazing, she's saved my life and also manages to be the nicest person you can ever meet.

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February 15, 2021

5.0

Could be higher but I've only had two appts

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February 13, 2021

5.0

100% satisfied with Dr. Hussain's services, etc.

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February 11, 2021

5.0

Well experienced and knowledgeable doctor

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February 09, 2021

5.0

Dr. Hussain has taken good care of me. And has always answered all my questions. And she always takes time to discuss treatment options.

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February 09, 2021

5.0

Explains my care, involves me in decisions. Responds back to questions I have

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February 09, 2021

5.0

She looks very professional, explain in details, listen to you, nice

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February 02, 2021

5.0

Under Dr Hussain's watchful care I feel confident I'm getting the best treatment for my cancer. She is thorough and makes sure all needed tests are given to keep me in my best health. Her knowledge is extensive and she takes time to make sure I understand treatments and outcomes.

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February 01, 2021

5.0

Very passionate in her field, and experienced nationwide!!!

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February 01, 2021

5.0

Prostate cancer

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January 30, 2021

5.0

Dr Maha always listens to your concerns address them with explanations and does not rush you.

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January 28, 2021

5.0

Brilliant doctor who makes me feel comfortable every time I'm there.

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January 25, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable and explains everything

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January 25, 2021

5.0

Friendly and answer questions directly and give appropriate follow up .

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January 19, 2021

5.0

Serious and good treatment medical group

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January 19, 2021

5.0

Very attentive to my situation.

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January 16, 2021

5.0

Both brilliant and caring.

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January 12, 2021

5.0

very caring

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January 10, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable interaction while discussing my condition

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January 06, 2021

5.0

She highly professional. I know l’m In the right place that meets all my needs.

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December 22, 2020

5.0

She is up to date on all aspects of care and potential new treatments for my cancer.

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December 22, 2020

5.0

She is probably one of the more knowledgeable oncologist in the prostate world And she is very concerned about her patients Excuse my language— but she knows her s- - - -😊

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December 05, 2020

5.0

Dr. Husain was informative.

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December 02, 2020

5.0

Competency and perseverance...

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December 01, 2020

5.0

Dr. Hussain and Brenda are a great team. They discuss with you - lab results, current medical concerns and future procedures to be done. I feel they are genuinely interested in my recovery future health.

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December 01, 2020

5.0

She took lots of time to go over and explain my scans and answered all my questions

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November 28, 2020

5.0

dexpetrtc;]lear and experienced

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November 18, 2020

5.0

I have received life saving care from Dr Hussain. She is so concerned for every aspect of my health. The team she has put together is just amazing

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November 12, 2020

5.0

Great.

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November 09, 2020

5.0

She's an amazing, very knowledgeable doctor.

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November 09, 2020

5.0

My health care team is a tight-knit group that I feel does absolutely everything they can to ease my pain and provide me with the the very highest level of care.

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November 05, 2020

5.0

KnowledgeEmpathy Research (Evidence) based care

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November 05, 2020

5.0

She is so great!!!She never makes you feel rushed and answers every question. She has a way of making you feel at ease because of her experience and how she explains everything so you can understand it fully

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November 05, 2020

5.0

It is the very best care that you could ever wish for. Everyone is so friendly.

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November 02, 2020

5.0

Competency, compassion, and she cares

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November 02, 2020

5.0

Reputation, availability of services, quality of medical and administrative staff. Everyone is on the same page.

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November 02, 2020

5.0

Dr. Hussain is a consummate professional doctor because she knows her stuff, has an excellent bedside manner and takes the time necessary to explain everything and answer all questions. She is one of the best of the doctors at Northwestern Medicine.

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