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Gyu Gang, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiac Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - 1997
Residency:: University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine - 2004

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2007

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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:: Central DuPage Hospital

Huntley Hospital

McHenry Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

320 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

88 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

88 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

He was very informative and helpful and funny

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Excellent service and timely.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Gyu Gang is very straightforward doctor, and he is very good listener inspite of his very busy schedule.

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August 24, 2023

5.0

See above message. He explained that if he ever had to open me up for a major cardiac procedure, he could also do the one that he canâ€™t and wonâ€™t do at this time because of the extreme risk.

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August 24, 2023

5.0

My consultation was very informative Everything explained with terms I could understand. Dr truly loves what he does and wants his patients to feel the same.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Skillful, knowledgeable, informative, caring, detailed, and prompt surgeon

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Read complaints he didnâ€™t have time for questions. They were very wrong. He was very friendly, confident and answered all my questions. The NP was also great. I work in hospitals and have met very unfriendly people. Gives me more confidence.

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August 17, 2023

4.0

No surgery has been done yet the doctor and I met for the first time today and talked. He answered all my questions. He also informed me about things I didn't know about I thought it was very good.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Very efficient surgeon with knowledgeable staff & team members

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Explained the reasons behind the surgery. Answered all my questions. Has a great reputation

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Dr Gang takes his time with you and actually gets to know you and cares about you

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s very helpful, professional, personable, inspires confidence, good sense of humour, answered our questions, and clearly told us what to expect. Clearly loves what he does.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Professional and caring. No surprises, awesome results

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August 08, 2023

5.0

felt he talked straight to me in a way I could understand.So Far

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August 05, 2023

5.0

Wonderful staff

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Show professionalism and came across as a great physician

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Great attitude. Explains everything.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

He did a fantastic job and was very upbeat through the entire process. Confidence is what I like to see.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Explained things well

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gang was outstanding in every way. His bedside manner was excellent, his skill and experience repaired my mitral valve, and his follow-up appt. answered my questions and concerns.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Answered all our questions and kept it light

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July 24, 2023

4.0

I think he will do a good job

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July 24, 2023

1.0

Dr. Gang never even came into the room. He sent an assistant to see me so I was never â€œprivilegedâ€ to see Dr. Gang. It would be nice if you wait for an appointment to see him that he would at least show up and talk to you.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

He's the best at what he does.

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July 15, 2023

4.0

My heart Surger was a great gift. The aftercare was left up to his staff.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Doctor Gang, treated with the utmost respect, made me feel that he was the person I needed to get through my situation, and most important explained my options like I was family.

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July 04, 2023

5.0

Appreciated his honesty

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Personable and understood my situation right off the bat.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

The best heart surgeon I know, he gave me a second life

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June 09, 2023

5.0

As a Heart Dr I would recommend Dr. Gang to anyone with a heart problem. Especially if surgery would be need!! I think very highly of Dr. Gang period! As for his team as well!! Thank you

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June 08, 2023

5.0

First time meeting Dr. G. Nice, professional presence. Discussed my tests, health, etc clearly and with positive empathy.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gang was very thorough explaining the procedure and gave me confidence in his level of expertise.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Gyu Gang is by far the best - made me feel comfortable from start to finish.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Successful bypass surgery.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

He knows what he is doing and does it well.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and thoughtful

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Gyu Gang, MD extraordinary skilled surgeon. He saves and extends lives.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

He took my problem seriously, clearly explained the condition and offered practical medical advice.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

very friendly and knowledgeable; put me and my wife at ease.

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May 16, 2023

5.0

My recovery from surgery has been exceptional due to Dr. Gangâ€™s skills. Dr. Gang really cares about his patients and was genuinely so happy to see how well I was doing. Dr Gang also took the time to explain all procedures and options in language I could understand and made sure I was a part of all the decision making regarding how we were going to resolve my heart issues.

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May 13, 2023

5.0

He came in to check on me before and after. Gave me information before and after surgery that helped me greatly to understand and prepare. More importantly, helped me to relax!

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May 05, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and took time to go over my situation. He listened to and addressed my concerns.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Good asistente

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Very nice Dr.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

He was very informative on what I should expect

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April 29, 2023

5.0

Very precise in his explanations.

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Very precise and to the point

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April 24, 2023

5.0

The best!

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April 20, 2023

5.0

He explain briefly about my surgery. He gave all answer my questions still I satisfied.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Extremely Inspirational and Motivating !

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Very nice and attentive, he cared about my well being.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

Amazing surgeon who makes you feel at ease. Has an excellent report with patients and their families.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and very helpful knows what heâ€™s doing.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

He was very pleasant and very eager to answer every question I had, He has a very calm way about so I felt very comfortable and in good hands. Thank you Dr. Gang.

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April 07, 2023

5.0

He performed my surgery and I feel great. He and his staff are the best

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Competent, professional, friendly, and humorous.

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March 21, 2023

5.0

I have been very worried about who will do my surgery when the time comes. I think I have found that person in Dr. Gang and helps put my mind at ease that when the times comes i will not be searching for a surgeon.

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March 16, 2023

5.0

He did what he said I wish the wait from [ ] to [ ] wasnâ€™t so long But I heard he and the staff were good and he did what he said I am feeling good and recovery is going well

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March 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Gang is wonderful, approachable and personable. He did an excellent job with my surgery.

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March 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Gang was great. He was friendly informative and very professional.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gang did a terrific job explaining to us my test results and the present condition of my heart and how hile and his staff would go about treating the problems.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

He saved my life

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March 02, 2023

5.0

He performed my surgery with no complications.

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February 28, 2023

5.0

A leader in his field!

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Dr Gang is an extremely intelligent, caring professional who has changed my life for ever. I would recommend my own family and anyone else to him without any reservation.

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February 23, 2023

5.0

Very competent. Answered all questions and concerns in a manner I could understand

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February 16, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and ability expressing his concerns.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

He really cares about making my life better!

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February 06, 2023

5.0

He was thorough, professional, and very easy to relate with.

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January 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Gang is direct, and communicates information in a clear understandable manner.

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January 26, 2023

5.0

Terrific work on quad bypass. Explained expectations & recovery has been on or ahead of expectations

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January 16, 2023

5.0

Excellent explanations and clearly he is a highly skilled surgeon

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January 13, 2023

5.0

Kind and very skilled

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January 12, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s great-good personality excellent surgeon

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January 09, 2023

5.0

Great bed side manor down to earth and willing to spend as much time as needed to answer questions

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January 05, 2023

5.0

Doctor Gang is amazing he made feel like I mattered.he talked to my whole family and they all thought he was amazing. I canâ€™t say enough about him he is my angel everyday I wake up I think of him I am so great full he did my surgery.

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January 05, 2023

5.0

From the beginning he put me at ease. I'm grateful

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December 27, 2022

5.0

He is top notch, great bedside manner, compassionate, kind, patient, and he explains everything in laymanâ€™s terms. He puts you at ease so you are able to comprehend the conversation. He patiently answers questions. As a post op patient, I can speak first hand to his truthfulness in what to expect. His Team mirrors everything stated here. They always listened to me, spoke to me, not at me, and answered all of my questionsâ€”never making me feel like it was a bother.

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December 22, 2022

5.0

Comforting...very knowledgeable... Personable to talk to.

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December 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gang is an excellent surgeon in my opinion. He seemed very confident in his ability to perform my high risk surgery which made me feel comfortable. He explained the procedure in great detail and answered all of my questions. Dr. Gang was very personable and involved in my recovery.

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December 16, 2022

5.0

He is the best!

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December 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gang is one of the best cardiothoracic surgeons in Illinois if not the country. He is very well known throughout NM and his staff have all the confidence and respect a renowned surgeon is due.

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December 01, 2022

5.0

Great surgeon

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December 01, 2022

5.0

He was very knowledgable, worked with precision, most pleasant and cared about us as a patient and spouse!

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November 12, 2022

5.0

Very personable and straightforward

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November 10, 2022

5.0

An impressive man, offers a feeling of confidence

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November 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gang is the best. Very thorough caring and talented. He took the time to explain everything he did in my surgery

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