Micheal P. Macken, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy

Secondary Specialty

Clinical Neurophysiology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Epilepsy Surgery
Intraoperative Monitoring
Seizure Disorders
Stereo EEG
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Video EEG

Education

Medical Education:: MD, National University of Ireland Galway - 1990
Residency:: Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 1998
Fellowships:: Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2000

Board Certifications

American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified)
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified)
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Epilepsy - Epilepsy (Certified)
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Adjunct Lecturer, 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

Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9

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561 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

38 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

38 Reviews

February 17, 2026

5.0

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT and He is Genuinely Kind He cares deeply about each patient

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Thoughtful, kind, thorough

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Doctor Macken always listens and considers the person's point of view and how to treat them with medication or suggested alternatives. He has an amazing advice especially since my family has seen multiple doctors for the last 27 years for seizure disorder.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

He is wonderful!!

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr Macken was personable, thorough & answered all questions.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Kind doctor who I felt like he understood me

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January 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Macken is attentive, exhibits compassion and care, and attempts to find problems that are difficult. I think he is an excellent epileptologist and would recommend him to others with epilepsy.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr Macken explained in detail what my problem is and made a diagnosis. I was very nervous before talking to Dr Macken. He assured me a new medication would help me.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Dr Macken is an excellent neurologist. He is a very caring, knowledgeable physician.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Macken is great. Factual to the point and listens to my concern.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent Neurologist

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring

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November 23, 2025

5.0

I have been his patient since he started at Loyola and followed him to Northwestern. I like and respect him. He worked hard to find a solution to my medical issues, some he handled and the ones he could not he found someone who could. He was kind and persistent and did not give up when treatments failed.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

He is timely, listens with gravity, outlines the possibilities and is realistic about our options. I would definitely recommend him. Being a medical doctor myself i really appreciate a thoughtful, honest answer to my situation

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Macken is awesome.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

He is kind, knowledgeable and genuine!

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November 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Macken took the time to listen to my history, concerns, and questions regarding my focal seizures and brain tumor. He explained everything clearly and developed a plan to move forward. This is the best neuro care I've had since my surgery 21 years ago. Thank you!

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November 08, 2025

5.0

The individualized care that he gives me

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Very diligent about your symptoms and always works with his team to give the best care possible. As a specialist I feel he treats me like I matter in my care not just his knowledge of the illness he treats.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring doctor who focuses sharply on the patient's condition, explains his diagnosis in a very understandable manner and is open to answering questions from the patient or his family.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Macken always listens to my issues and provides practical help.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

figured out my problem

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Macken is a great doctor.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

He was excellent in our discussion, answering my questions I had. I felt covered with my health issues.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

Dr macken is great to talk to

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August 22, 2025

5.0

He talks with me and ask how I feel not he thinks

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Macken is very patient and understanding. He listens carefully before deciding next steps. It's our privilege to have him as a neurologist. He is also thorough and detail oriented when you ask the questions you need answered.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

I'm so happy......and how blessed to have a doctor that knows exactly what I'm going through. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He just knows what I'm going through.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Macken was friendly, knowledgeable and patient, he answered all of my questions throughly and was very understanding about my situation. My first appointment with him was great and I look forward to continuing with him..

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable regarding neurological epilepsy. He diagnosed I had right frontal lobe epilepsy in 2008. He's been managing my disorder since diagnosis. When I was having difficulty functioning he knew an Epilepsy surgeon who specializes in brain surgery to help those with severe issues. I had the brain surgery in 2020 and I have been 4 years seizure free.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Macken is patient and easy and the reason why I am thriving while living with Epilepsy. He is why I am 24 years seizure free...

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Macken took time and listened to me. I am confident that he will find the answers I'm looking for and find an appropriate medication if needed.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Macken is excellent. Very professional, knowledgeable, personable and caring. He has the reputation of being the best of the best and he certainly has lived up to that reputation in the continuing care he provides.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Does a great job with me

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May 14, 2025

5.0

He keeps looking for ways to improve quality of life. He is very caring and professional

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May 01, 2025

5.0

He explains everything I need to know

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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

Decibel Strategic Group (21GRAMS)
Interactive Forums, Inc.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
L&M Healthcare Communications
LivaNova, PLC
SciMed, LLC
SK Life Science, Inc.
UCB Pharma (UCB S.A., Belgium)

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