Gyu Gang, MD

Gyu Gang, MD

4.9 
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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 Medicine Regional Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
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 

214 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 30, 2021

5.0

Dr. Gang literally saved my life. I would not be here if not for him.

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August 26, 2021

5.0

Truly cares about his patients

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August 19, 2021

5.0

Made feel confident and reassuring by answering our questions.

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August 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. Gang had a remarkable and rare ability to communicate as an expert, while exuding compassion, maintaining sensitivity to my possible apprehension, listening actively, and supporting my decision making.

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August 09, 2021

5.0

He is an extremely competent surgeon.

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August 05, 2021

4.0

Very personable,answered all the questions I had.

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August 05, 2021

5.0

His very professional and really take good cre of his patient

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August 05, 2021

5.0

A wonderfully successful surgical outcome as well as a very responsive and helpful approach to post surgery care. He has agreat staff.

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July 29, 2021

5.0

Very practical.

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July 08, 2021

5.0

Very detailed and friendly! He did a brilliant job on my heart surgery.

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July 08, 2021

5.0

Extremely caring and very concerned about your well-being. The best

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June 25, 2021

5.0

Great guy and excellent surgeon. Did a fine job on my bypass.

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June 17, 2021

5.0

Excellent, highly skilled cardio thoracic surgeon. Very thorough, kind and compassionate. Demonstrates he really cares for his patients.

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June 11, 2021

5.0

Great communicator.

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June 10, 2021

5.0

Great

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June 10, 2021

5.0

Dr. Gang did a great job explaining the aortic valve replacement process before the surgery. He answered all of my questions.

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May 24, 2021

5.0

Accomplished what he set out to do with no mysteries involved. Kept me informed every step of the way.

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May 20, 2021

5.0

Highly competent surgeon with good people skills. Made me feel comfortable for my heart valve replacement.

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May 13, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable and makes me feel comfortable and confident in his abilities.

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May 13, 2021

5.0

The best .did a great job.i would recommend him and NW to evert one.

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May 13, 2021

5.0

Knowledgable and friendly. Dr Gang was very open and answered all my questions, plus he very was very obviously extremely knowledgeable. He made me feel very comfortable with my treatment and my choices.

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May 13, 2021

5.0

He explained it very well Happy with what he told me

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May 10, 2021

5.0

Very easy to talk to. Explains in lay terms what is going to be done. Makes you feel very comfortable.

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May 06, 2021

5.0

Great at follow up

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May 03, 2021

5.0

Highly competent doctor, with excellent people skills.

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April 30, 2021

2.0

I apparently said the wrong thing when I referred to his field as more invasive. This is not to reflect on his skill which is probably exelant

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April 26, 2021

5.0

He could not have been better at everything. I am the 2nd of our family to use your cardio facility in the past two years. A lot of that had to do with Dr. Gang's professionalism and personal touch,

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April 22, 2021

5.0

He explains everything in simple terms and with him, he takes his time to answer any questions that I might have. He is a great doctor!

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April 20, 2021

5.0

Knew a lot about the heart and my upcoming surgery even through he would not be preforming my TAVR.

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April 15, 2021

5.0

His honest communication with me reference my options and his reputation with the hospital and colleagues!

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April 15, 2021

5.0

He makes his patients feel comfortable and explains procedures so that its understandable. He is so very nice

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April 09, 2021

5.0

Thorough tells you the truth

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April 08, 2021

5.0

He saved my life

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April 08, 2021

5.0

Best surgeon, assistants, and care!!

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April 01, 2021

5.0

He is the reason I am able to live an active life. He is beyond capable, clear, & humble. There is simply non better than he.

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March 22, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgable and easy to talk to, Brings his discussion to your level.

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March 22, 2021

5.0

Knows what he is doing & open and honest with procedure & answered all my questions. Very easy to talk too. We felt comfortable with whole process & experience.

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March 22, 2021

5.0

I liked Dr. Gang. He took time to answer my questions, and I never felt rushed.

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March 11, 2021

5.0

I can only say Dr. Gang and his team rocks! I always felt taken care of like a family member. Thank you very much team!

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March 11, 2021

5.0

Dr Gang is a good and gentle personality. He is a very talented and meticulous in his specialty. His post operative follow up and care is extra ordinary good. He explains to the patient and his family all the steps he intend to do and answer all their questions.

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March 04, 2021

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable. Excellent reputation. I feel comfortable that Dr. Gang and team will perform a successful surgery on me.

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February 22, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable professional & straight to the point

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February 22, 2021

5.0

Again, I can't stress enough how wonderful Dr. Gang is. I feel truly blessed that he was my surgeon.

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February 13, 2021

5.0

I was very impressed with my first meeting with Dr. Gang. He took the time to answer all of my questions and make sure I understood my condition & treatment options. I left feeling I would be in very capable hands!

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February 11, 2021

5.0

He was very thorough and explained everything well

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February 09, 2021

5.0

Caring and thoroughly

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February 04, 2021

5.0

He explain to me the procedure in simple understandable terms. He got the experience and showed proven result during our conversation

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January 26, 2021

5.0

Explains everything very well, is not arrogant and inspires confidence.

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January 26, 2021

5.0

Dr.Gang made me feel very safe and reduced my fears about surgery. My outcome was very good. I feel so lucky I chose Dr. Gang and he was able to do my surgery.

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January 21, 2021

5.0

All I can say is if it wasnt for him I wouldnt be alive, him and his staff are the best

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January 14, 2021

5.0

Very quick and professional.

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January 11, 2021

5.0

Results of the surgery so far and his willingness to make time for my surgery which was a last minute request.

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January 11, 2021

5.0

Dr Gang Knows exactly what he is doing and spends the time to explain everything. Plus he likes Golf. ha

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January 07, 2021

5.0

Expect him to be the best surgeon around for this procedure.

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January 07, 2021

5.0

Excellent cardiac surgeon.explained my options. I havent felt this good in a long time

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December 28, 2020

5.0

He was great in explaining all of my questions. He also put me at ease during out visit. He has a great sense of humor. I really have confidence in him doing my surgery.

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December 15, 2020

5.0

Dr Gang explains what my problem is and then explains with complete confidents what needs to be done so i can understand.

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December 14, 2020

5.0

The doctor and his staff are kind and explain down to the T what is involved in the open heart procedure and come and check on you every day while in the hospital

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December 14, 2020

3.0

Based on above reply, same. No real basis for comments

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December 11, 2020

5.0

Again,Dr Gang and his staff are fantastic. I have put my life in their hands and have never regretted my decision. My recovery has been great and it is because of Dr. Gang and his wonderful staff.

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December 10, 2020

5.0

Took excellent care of me. Great staff.

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December 04, 2020

5.0

Very knowledgeable and skilled surgeon. Great bed side manners and had absence of humor. Although it was a serious surgery he gave you the confidence everything would be fine.

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December 03, 2020

5.0

Por la cirugia que tuve .y el cuidado que me ofrecen es de lo mejor

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December 03, 2020

5.0

He cares, and never appears to be in a rush to get on the next patient.

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November 19, 2020

5.0

Very helpful.

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November 19, 2020

5.0

Very easy to understand . Explained my condition

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November 12, 2020

5.0

To the point and very nice person

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November 12, 2020

5.0

All that works in office was very nice and very helpful. All make you feel good

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November 09, 2020

5.0

No surgery as of yet

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November 02, 2020

5.0

Very smart, experienced, and direct in explaining what my problem is and how he will fix my problem. Very confident that Dr. Gang knows exactly what is he doing and how he will go about my surgery.

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November 02, 2020

5.0

A Nice clean efficient office and hospital.

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October 23, 2020

5.0

He saved my life. He is very professional, but also friendly and direct. He has my complete trust.

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October 23, 2020

5.0

The doctors and nursing staff in the cardiac surgery unit were excellent-very professional, yet caring and compassionate. I always felt that I was in good hands.

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October 23, 2020

5.0

Efficient, Professional, on time as much as possible!! Entire staff very friendly and helpful...

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October 13, 2020

5.0

They explained the procedure to a t

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October 08, 2020

5.0

Everyone was genuinely nice - especially Dr. Gang. He took the time to explain to me what my ailment was and what it meant. Very nice visit.

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October 08, 2020

5.0

Excellent bedside manner, very informative, really cares about his patients.

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October 08, 2020

5.0

Excellent care and communication.

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October 01, 2020

5.0

Dr Gang is highly recommended and made me feel very comfortable.

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October 01, 2020

5.0

A very Professional team that gives me very high confidence.

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September 28, 2020

5.0

Because he is so easy to discuss the issues with him

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September 28, 2020

5.0

He was honest in his assessment of my ailments. And did what he thought was necessary .

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September 21, 2020

5.0

Dr. Gang is very definitive and fact-based, and his recommendations were all fully explained, with concrete rationales. I felt he was looking out for my long-term survival as much as to resolve my immediate issue. My surgery went very smoothly, everything as expected. I felt very comfortable with Dr. Gang in both his personal and surgical skills.

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September 21, 2020

5.0

Dr. Gang and the entire team provided excellent care, pre, post, and throughout my surgery. They communicated fully and effectively such that I always knew what to expect and where I stood. I felt the standard of care was top notch and would whole-heartedly recommend them.

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September 17, 2020

5.0

Very attentive, caring and imparts wisdom.

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September 17, 2020

5.0

He explained what was going to happen. He was respectful of my concerns.

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September 17, 2020

5.0

Good care from all.

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September 14, 2020

5.0

Dr. Gang was great to work with, He was caring and highly skilled. His entire team was great to work with. Very responsive.

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September 14, 2020

5.0

Dr. Gang was excellent. Very nice to work with. Highly skilled and professional. His entire team was superb. They were all very caring, sensitive, responsive, supportive, professional and a pleasure to work with. The nursing staff and everyone at Central DuPage was great. All of the Cardiologists were great to work with.

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September 11, 2020

5.0

Dr. Gang, his PA and nurse were extremely professional, helpful and pleasant to deal with. They made a stressfull experience a little bit easier to deal with and reconcile.

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September 10, 2020

5.0

Very informative about everything, and you can tell he is genuinely interested in providing the best possible care. He goes above and beyond!

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September 10, 2020

5.0

Superb care!

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September 07, 2020

5.0

He saved my life, what else can you add!!!!

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September 07, 2020

5.0

All very attentive to needs and listen to what you have to say. Could not ask for better care.

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September 03, 2020

5.0

The doctor explained things thoroughly was very friendly and made me feel really comfortable

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September 03, 2020

5.0

Everybody was very professional

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August 27, 2020

5.0

Very confident very friendly very knowledgeable

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August 27, 2020

5.0

Great dr

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August 10, 2020

5.0

Very thorough and accomodating.

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August 06, 2020

5.0

Very friendly, straight forward approach explaining what and how the valve replacement process would happen.

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