Alexander Louis Schneider, MD

Alexander Louis Schneider, MD

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Primary Specialty

Otolaryngology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Indiana University School of Medicine - 2015
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2020
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2022

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital

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4.9
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April 28, 2025

5.0

Very clear, very understanding.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

his knowledge and his ability to explain things

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor. He explained test results well and answered all questions. He is kind and very helpful.

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April 12, 2025

5.0

I highly recommend him.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

He takes his time and explains everything. He runs behind schedule but most doctors who give their patients enough time usually do. I like him.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Caring, listens and explains things

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April 08, 2025

5.0

He cares about his patience.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

A very knowledgeable doctor who listens and is compassionate.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and excellent care

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April 03, 2025

5.0

He did cleaning very good and he took care of everything

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March 31, 2025

5.0

I am satisfied and I recommend the doctor A.l Schneider very well. - attentive, explains well about the disease and problems related to the disease. Lots of advice...

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March 31, 2025

5.0

So patient, thorough,and explained everything in terms I could understand.

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March 30, 2025

5.0

Dr Schneider was so friendly and kind. Very honest and upfront about my medical issue and put me at ease regarding surgery and recovery time.

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March 28, 2025

5.0

He is so very patience, explains everything very clearly. Does not rush.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Schneider is a great person. Very kind and knowledgeable.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

He listens, explains procedures and takes time to answer any questions

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Same as above.... He is thorough, he listens, he answered all my questions and gave me great confidence in the recovery plan he outlined.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

He took his time with me. I needed a very I comfort table procedure ( he needed to go up my nose to look inside my sinuses). Dr. Schneider explained the procedure and talked to me the entire time it was being done. He has a very calming effect on you. I went thru the procedure with no problems! He is a very caring physician and you are lucky to have him in your staff.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Personable, attentive and professional

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Friendly and answered my questions and concerns. Thanks

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March 14, 2025

5.0

I don't even want to think about how awful my daily life would be if I hadn't found Dr. Schneider. He listens, gives great explanations for possible causes/outcomes, answers questions, but mostly, you can tell he genuinely cares about his patients getting better.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Schneider explains what is needed and includes me in decisions about my treatment. He acts like he has known me for years. A terrific doctor.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schneider was very personable and very thorough in addressing my issues and provided me with a better understanding of what diagnoses were possible and how the exam and subsequent tests would provide necessary information.

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schneider gives excellent care and is accommodating with my schedule.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schneider squeezed me in even as new patient with bad symptoms and in need of an ENT. He immediately did a scope and took blood and culture to figure out what kind of bacteria I had developed after my sinus surgery. He put me on an antibiotic that actually helped then to unconventional method of use as nasal wash. If he had not had the expertise and desire to help me my sinus infection could have gone to blindness or sepsis or even death. I am extremely grateful! I had previous ENT who actually said not to take antibiotics and so I left it to be untreated for months. He listens and answers all questions and when me bring obsessive worrier ask things he could not possibly know he didn't play games. He told me he didn't know. He had me going through immunology to see why this infection is so bad. He is kind and patient. I think he is the best I've ever found!

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Care and concern

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March 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Schneider is very professional. Very patient and explains everything very well. Does not rush you. Would highly recommend.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Great great Doctor,amazing kind listens and very concern about your health helpful to get your needs met.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Excellent Communications and Very thorough , Surgery went well

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Schneider is awesome. He takes his time, answers all your questions and really listens and cares about you

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Very personable and friendly. Did a great job with explanation of care.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

DR Alex is caring, compassionate and competent.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Was fantastic. Listen to what I had to say and responded promptly to it.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

He appears well educated in his field and current for the experience.

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February 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Schneider is very professional and explains the process of his services calmly and thoroughly before he begins; his approach is gentle. He is great!

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Gentle skillful accommodating. Patience answered all my questions and kept me informed throughout visit

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Takes his time and listens to you

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Good patient care

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January 27, 2025

5.0

I liked the preparation into the endoscope with the decongestant strips.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

He explains everything! He also goes the extra mile to help is patients.

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January 18, 2025

5.0

He had wonderful bedside manner. Was very through. Explained everything in layman's talk. Was very patient and understanding. Would highly recommend him.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

He is a great doctor. He explained everything from A-to-Z. And he spent time with the patient talk about everything.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

He is very personable and easy to talk to

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January 11, 2025

5.0

He was pleasant, professional and informative.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Explaining procedures. Caring

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Schneider explained everything he was doing and took the time to explain and made sure I understood what my scan showed. I feel very confident that I am being treated by the best.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

very good

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January 08, 2025

5.0

He is always listening to you!

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December 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schneider was kind, patient, listened well and addressed all my questions.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

He has the knowledge needed to provide care. He was always eager to share what he was doing related to my surgery.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

He was an excellent communicator and explained things well. His skillset is unmatched for the procedure I had.

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December 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Schneider is kind and takes time to discuss my care

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December 13, 2024

5.0

I have an excellent relationship with Dr Schneider, I trust him, and have had no significant issues with the sinus and tear-duct surgery. This fixed problems from previous surgery, which did not work.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Caring. Seems to be very knowledgeable

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December 09, 2024

5.0

I have been a patient at Northwestern for many years, and never have I felt so thoroughly cared for as I did under the expertise of Dr. Schnieder's care over the course of the last month. While I was filled with anxiety and fear about the issues I was having for over 3 months, which included a great deal of pain and discomfort, Dr. Schnieder immediately had a magical way of melting those fears away as he made me feel confident he would help me get better. His soft-spoken manner, coupled with his empathy and thoughtfulness, immediately put me at ease. He takes the time to explain every step with such clarity and patience that you feel truly seen and understood. He speaks with humility and sincerity, treating you as an equal, yet conveys such confidence in his skill that you know you can trust him completely. Dr. Schnieder is more than a skilled surgeon_he is a kind, gentle, and genuine human being who goes above and beyond to make you feel cared for. His compassion and ability to connect with patients make him stand out in ways that words can barely capture. If you are fortunate enough to have him as your doctor, know that you are in the best possible hands. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

First time seeing Dr.Alex! I appreciated his bed side manner the most. He was very humble and honest. He made my appointment enjoyable. He is a very knowledgeable and good at what he does

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Explain everything

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Thorough and answered all my questions.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

See above. Skill. Results. Great communication with me & my family.

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November 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Schneider is friendly and engaging. He listens carefully to my concerns. He is thorough during his examinations.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Caring

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November 20, 2024

5.0

I am comfortable and I am sure others will be as well.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

For all the reasons I like him and the kind of care I receive in his office.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Talented and caring treatment

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schneider takes the time to explain the options and then carefully listens to your questions and concerns.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Impressed with the level of care and professionalism I received. Dr Schneider took the time explaining everything.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Very skilled and understanding

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Same as above as well as made me feel at ease

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Felicia & Tanya at the front desk were wonderful, and the Dr & his nurse were fantastic.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schneider is phenomenal! So patient, knowledgeable and relatable. You feel comfortable and safe in his care. Thank you!

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October 22, 2024

5.0

I feel Dr Schneider went above and beyond! Explained everything, came up with a plan and listened to my concerns. Very thorough and professional!

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schneider reviewed my medical history before he saw me and arrived prepared and knowledgeable about my previous and current issues.

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October 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Schneider is always attentive to anything that is necessary for my care. He listens to my concerns and spends the time to explain the options to solve my issues. His personality and professionalism is impeccable

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October 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Alex is ++

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October 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Schneider is concerned, attentive, personable and knowledgeable. I could not ask for more.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Makes you feel comfortable

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October 17, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and caring .

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Very empathetic and caring for the patient.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

He cares about you and everyone he sees.

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Explains everything and answers questions.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Knows his stuff

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Very professional. Down to earth. Gentle when I was scared the most.

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September 23, 2024

5.0

He is the best !!!

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September 18, 2024

5.0

He was super nice and super thorough and efficient

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Total progressional with compassion and amazing skills.

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September 15, 2024

5.0

He listened, and he really thought through what could be my problem. But I really appreciate that he listened to all of my symptoms.

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September 14, 2024

5.0

He was fabulous

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September 13, 2024

5.0

Provided a clear explanation of surgical options.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Very professional and thoughtful concern

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Dr explains diagnosis and follows through with your understanding of prognosis....

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September 11, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent doctor, easy to talk with and he obviously knows his "stuff"!

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schneider is very knowledgeable and cares for his patients.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Same as above. Really liked Dr Schneider's bedside manner.

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September 08, 2024

5.0

Took plenty of time with my daughter and myself, explaining everything in ways both she and I could understand. He has a special talent with children, and answered all of our questions thoroughly and thoughtfully.

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September 06, 2024

5.0

patient to explain things. Genuine concern for patient

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Very thorough. Clearly, he had read my chart. He let me look at the video of my throat which was very interesting. He explained it to me as I watched. He also looked interested

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September 04, 2024

5.0

He was through

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schneider did a thorough examination and did an excellent job of explaining what he found. He patiently answered my questions.

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September 04, 2024

5.0

I felt well cared for.

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Alexander Louis Schneider, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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