Christopher S. Ahuja, MD, PhD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Queens University School of Medicine - 2012
Professional Education:
PhD, Institute of Medical Science - University of Toronto - 2023
Residency:
University of Toronto - 2022
Fellowships:
Johns Hopkins University - 2023

Languages Spoken

  • Hindi

Board Certifications

  • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada* - Neurological 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:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Kishwaukee Hospital
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

152 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

25 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

25 Reviews

April 22, 2025

5.0

I have a very unusual...difficult issue and he is one of the few surgeons that is skilled with my condition. My prior neuro doc Dr [ ] at Delnor recommended him.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Professional, nice and straight to the point

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March 12, 2025

5.0

A very skilled and dedicated surgeon.

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Took time to understand and explain. very professional

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March 02, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent physician. He is personable and friendly.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Very professional And informational

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February 21, 2025

5.0

He works with the patients as a team and listens to all of my concerns

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Reviewed MRI, explained findings and recommendations well. Advised conservative treatment while also explaining what symptoms to watch for that could lead to surgery.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent spine surgeon! Personable and listens well!

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

When he asks questions he actually listens to what have to say. Then he tells you what he thinks. He's great!

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ahuja was very professional and friendly.

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November 16, 2024

5.0

He shows empathy and compassion while speaking with the patient. He is very knowledgeable and during the discussion, he'll bring up the images from a ct scan or MRI as a tool to show examples of what he is talking about to the patient.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

He really worked hard to find out what was causing my issues.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Very personable and explained everything well

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Informative and open

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ahuja is very personable and thorough. He answered all my questions completely.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

He was well informed on my history, listened to my symptoms answered all my questions. We made decisions as a team

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October 22, 2024

5.0

I have seen Dr. Ahuja twice. He is knowledgeable and I felt comfortable talking with him.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Informative first visit for me. But very knowledgeable

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Ahuja is very knowledgeable and great bedside manor

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October 13, 2024

5.0

I am just beginning diagnostic tests and treatments but his explanation of my condition and the reason's for tests was patient and complete.

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Explain reason for pain and recommended various options.

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September 13, 2024

5.0

He took the time to look for the cause of my husbands issues

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September 13, 2024

5.0

A very caring, hones person who explains everything.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interest

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • Inteligex, Inc.
  • Spinal Resources, Inc.

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Capvision
  • DePuy Spine, Inc. (a Johnson and Johnson Company)

Board of Directors

Faculty member and/or their immediate family served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities

  • Inteligex, Inc.

External Professional Relationships

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