Micheal P. Macken, MD

Micheal P. Macken, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy

Secondary Specialty

  • Clinical Neurophysiology

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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 (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Epilepsy (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

419 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

49 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

49 Reviews

April 23, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent doctor

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April 22, 2024

5.0

He was a second opinion. He was very knowledgeable in my condition. I look forward for him to continue my medical care.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Takes time to listen and really cares about his patients

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He is one of the greatest doctors I’ve encountered at Northwestern. (Dr [ ] is another one). He’s an expert in his field, extremely knowledgeable and current, grounded, curious and passionate about his field and compassionate with his patients. His thorough, collaborative and down to earth approach is always a breath of fresh air. He gets his patients - something you don’t see doctors bother doing very often, if at all.. I’ve had other doctors that are just interested in checking the boxes on their checklists and rushing through their appointments. I’ve often walked away without many takeaways from such appointments. And I get billed for them nonetheless..Dr Macken is the real deal. I trust and respect him and wish more doctors were like him.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He does pay attention to me and understands my problems.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

-handle on meds, -brings forth professional urging when needed, -allows for discussion of meds and his reasons. -wiling to get in the weeds. -will always try to talk to [first name] first (though she doesn't always respond back)

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Your attention is very good

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Macken is very easy to talk with and is quite knowledgeable regarding my husband’s reaction to medication.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He's kind and understanding in addition to being an expert in his specialty

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April 02, 2024

5.0

The doctor is so thorough and explaining everything throughout the entire visit. He really went above and beyond to make sure I understood everything before I left.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Amazing professional and knowledge of his field

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Very kind, careful and detail oriented professional.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

He quickly understood what we were describing, he didn’t stop us from talking and we felt heard.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

He is new to this doctor but in the visits I have had with him he is very kind, friendly and answers all our questions.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Very professional. Answered all of my health concerns.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He takes the time to listen and then provide expert advice

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Honestly Doctor is one of the best out here in this practice in his job.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Macken is the best. He helped with savivg my husband's life with his professional knowledge of medicine and after care. Wouldn't trade him for nothing, thank you

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Well informed excellent doctor

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He listens to what you have knows exactly what to do with the situation and resolves it highly recommend great doctor one that really loves his job you could tell.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

As I said before, he is personable, caring, knowledgeable, kind, and humorous. He was very concerned about my feelings and did everything possible to put my mind at ease. A++.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

He explained to us in detail and was very professional.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

I've been under Dr. Macken's care for years, and have the utmost confidence in his treatment suggestions.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Because he’s the best doctor I’ve had in 50 years dealing with my epilepsy

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He takes the time to listen and then offers such professional advice and explores all options

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Highly knowledgeable, clear detailed explanations, puts patient at ease

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He is a great doctor he listens to you and has the best bedside manner of any doctor I have ever met. He gets right to the point and answers all questions.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr Macken is not only highly knowledgable but also takes time to listen patiently and answer questions

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January 29, 2024

5.0

I have known Dr Macken for almost 20 years. I followed him from Loyola Medical center to Northwestern Medicine. I have been seizure free for 18 of those years. I cannot stress how important he has been during this journey.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Very patient. Asked good questions. Very knowledgeable. Explained in great detail what he thought my diagnosis was.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

He is a very kind, patient doctor.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Felt like I mattered and was listened to. Thank you.

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December 23, 2023

5.0

Because he’s one of 2 doctors that’s taken me away from being frustrated depressed, and after 7 years of double vision because of all the medication that they had me on and since I’ve been with Dr Macken after 2 visits he’s reduced my medications and now my double vision is gone, I wish I could have known about Dr Macken along time ago lol

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December 23, 2023

5.0

I know he cares about my health and I'm not just a number to him

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, good communicator

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December 13, 2023

5.0

His care and professionalism are outstanding

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November 28, 2023

5.0

His dedication to detail and caring personality

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November 18, 2023

5.0

He explained everything

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November 17, 2023

5.0

He's very professional, caring, warm and very personable

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November 12, 2023

5.0

After multiple years of being ignored with Dupage Medical Group, I was close to giving up but decided to try something different one last time and went to Northwestern… with every single person I talked to at Northwestern Medicine, I have felt heard and taken care of. They have empathy, they listen, and they truly want to help. Dr. Macken was so kind that I left his office crying with relief.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

I just met with Dr. Macken and I feel I understand my sons [ ] diagnosis and his EEG reading SO much better now. Dr. Macken really took time to go thru the various test results and explain how it manifests and what he is trying to do with the prescribed drugs. I never felt rushed and left feeling much better than before.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Like I stated before he cares about his patients.

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October 29, 2023

5.0

He is very caring. He listens to your concerns and symptoms. Even if they don’t match up to the normal, he will look ok into them. Best neurologist I have had in the past 25 years or so.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

He understands what patients ask and need.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

He is one of your best doctors he has helped my son get so much better he knows what he is doing would not go to another doctor

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September 25, 2023

5.0

He is a great doctor always explains everything in detailed

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September 19, 2023

5.0

He actually talks to you not at you

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September 12, 2023

5.0

I have been his patient for a long time and he really knows his stuff

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  • LivaNova
  • SK Life Science, Inc.

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