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Duc T. Pham, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiac Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of North Carolina School of Medicine - 1997
Residency:: University of North Carolina Hospitals - 2002

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2005
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2006

Languages Spoken

French
Vietnamese

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

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

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Kishwaukee Hospital

Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8

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345 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

38 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

38 Reviews

February 21, 2026

5.0

At this time I have had only had video conversation with him. That was excellent

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Very clear communication and chairside manner. Easy to chat with and very good sense of humor.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

I liked his approach to my care.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He is exceptional so kind patient and thorough

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February 06, 2026

5.0

High skill level and personable.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

He immediately explained the condition of my aortic valve and showed me what would replace it. He explained the process in detail. I found him to be very intelligent and helpful.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Dr Pham had a pleasant, professional, confident and reassuring demeanor.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Pham is very knowledgeable and explains everything in a way you can understand.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Attention to detail

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and friendly

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December 23, 2025

5.0

He explained what was coming up in my up coming procedure and asked multiple times if I had any questions. Questions asked were thoroughly answered.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Pham was informative and explained the procedure in a easy to understand process

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Very thorough Doctor

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Explains procedure and possible side effects thoroughly. Great personality!

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Doctor is pleasant and makes sure all of my questions are answered during my visits.

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October 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Pham is a bright and true professional heart surgeon with a very friendly personality. He is also acknowledged very highly by other heart surgeons at different hospitals. I would highly recommend Dr Pham to my family and friends.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

This is my second time round with Dr Pham. The first surgery was more emergent so I didn't have as much time to talk with him. In the current situation, he has taken all the time necessary to discuss my case, go over the decisions, answer my questions and my family's questions.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

He came in to talk with us and was informed with what Dr. Asgar said. She and Dr. Pham were informative. Still need tests done but know what to expect. Great care from everyone.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Explained the procedure to me to my understanding.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

I have received excellent care from Dr Pham. I appreciate that he takes the necessary time to explain and discuss my upcoming procedures presenting the options, his recommendations and his reasoning. He answered our questions patiently & thoroughly.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Very friendly, professional, answered all my questions. Got a surgery date.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

He really listens and answers all questions clearly and concisely. His credentials are impeccable and he has had a lot of experience.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

My experience with Dr. Pham was very positive. He took the time to explain my medical conditions in easily understandable terms. He offered me both his expert professional opinion and my surgical options. He listened to my questions and addressed any concerns I had regarding my upcoming surgery. I found him to be very professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and respectful. I look forward to working with him and his staff during my upcoming surgery in September.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Serious and Knowledgeable. Among the best in the world, I am told by knowledgeable physicians.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

He was knowledgeable and willing to hear my concerns and was willing to spend all time I needed -advising me of pros and cons of possible procedures

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July 09, 2025

5.0

very personable, listens to questions, clear and understandable explanations.

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June 29, 2025

5.0

Very professional and informative. Easy to talk to.

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June 29, 2025

5.0

He is respectful and takes the necessary time to discuss my health needs.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

I believe Dr. Pham is a very fine surgeon. He described all aspects of how he could repair my heart valves. If i was significantly younger I'd be inclined to have him do the surgery on me.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Very thorough explaining All aspects of the surgical process, allowing for questions. A very comfortable conversation with him.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Doctor Duc Thinh Pham really brokedown complicated things so we could understand them and that what's important. He knew what I had been through at Froedtert hospital in Wisconsin and really understood my case. My family and I are all relived and thankful to have come to North Western hospital to see such outstanding doctors. i hope to continue my healthcare at North Western hospital.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Very professional and nice doctor

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June 10, 2025

5.0

I understand what he is saying.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Because of the manner in which he was thorough in my case, and he talked with respect to my questions

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May 24, 2025

5.0

Only met once but I found him very understanding and caring

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May 14, 2025

5.0

He portrayed a confident demeanor.

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May 12, 2025

5.0

I would recommend people seek him out for a consultation, like I did

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May 10, 2025

5.0

Dr had all my info at his fingertips

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

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

Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
ABIOMED, Inc.
Medtronic, Inc.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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