Allan D. Wu, MD

Allan D. Wu, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Movement Disorders

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - 1995
Internship:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - 1996
Residency:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - 1999
Fellowships:
Lahey Clinic - 2000
University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center - 2001

Languages Spoken

  • Mandarin

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Preventive Medicine - Clinical Informatics (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (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:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

156 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

44 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

44 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

Experiences and thoroughness

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Nice guy willing to discuss treatment options and no medical gaslighting…

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable, quality time

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August 19, 2023

5.0

Understands the issues and deals with them directly.

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August 05, 2023

5.0

First time meeting him but was very helpful and understanding

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August 01, 2023

4.0

He did a great job explaining everything. Very comfortable with him.

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July 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wu was very good. I highly recommend Dr. Wu.

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Intelligent, kind and thoughtful about my issues

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Intelligent, easy to talk to, willing to answer all questions.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Wu is very thorough and a very good communicator.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Reception was very kind. Dr. Allen Wu was very knowledgeable, listened, patient, and cared.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

All patients wish to be "listened to." I think that Dr. Wu does an excellent job in this catagory

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Always tries to make me feel better.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

As I said above Dr. Wu was incredibly helpful with his knowledge and direction. I also thought he really cared about me.

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May 27, 2023

5.0

Did not rush us. Asked questions. Outlined a treatment plan. We felt very comfortable with Dr. Wu. He has a very nice personality also.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

He is the first doctor to be able to correct my condition.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Wu is thorough and explains his conclusions.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

He is extremely attentive and takes the time to ask questions and provudes very detailed answers

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May 13, 2023

5.0

Thorough, caring, transparent, engaged listener, great communicator

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Knowledge Competence

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wu is very thorough. He explains every concise detail. Talks to his patients, does an excellent job in finding the cause of any neuro problems. COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY TO MY. OTHER DOCTORS.

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April 18, 2023

5.0

Patient, answered all my questions

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March 21, 2023

5.0

He knows what's best for me.

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February 21, 2023

5.0

Dr.Wu is very Thorough very concerned for his patience takes his time and execute the best plan of care for his patients

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February 19, 2023

5.0

They were all very kind. They took time to explain in details what might be happening to me and the procedures that I need to have.

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February 14, 2023

5.0

His knowledge and expertise are unsurpassed.

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January 23, 2023

5.0

Competency of Dr. Wu

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January 21, 2023

5.0

He is smart, thoughtful and patient.

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January 18, 2023

5.0

Intelligent compassionate doctor!!

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January 16, 2023

5.0

He's great at explaining the reasons for my symptoms

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January 14, 2023

5.0

He listens. Doesn’t dismiss. And you can almost see him think!

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January 08, 2023

5.0

He is an excellent physician

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December 21, 2022

5.0

Listens and explains in English

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December 16, 2022

5.0

Tries to help me as much as possible.

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December 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wu is an amazing, intellegent and listen to his patient. The devotion, passion and dedication to help his patients get better. He deserve alot of recognition and praise. The best neurologist in chicago area! Highly recommendable to anyone!

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December 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Wu is very thorough and compassionate. Great bedside manner.

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November 29, 2022

5.0

He is brilliant and explains everything in detail.

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November 22, 2022

5.0

Dr Wu is thorough and kind.

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November 14, 2022

5.0

He knows his stuff.

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October 31, 2022

5.0

He listens and gives a plan that makes sense.

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October 23, 2022

5.0

He took a lot of time to explain his diagnosis and communicate his thoughts on how to proceed in the future. His knowledge was impressive, and he sought my thoughts.

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October 04, 2022

5.0

He’s smart, caring and doesn’t rush through his explanations and answers to my questions.

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September 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wu was; thorough, knowledgeable, clear in his communication, and he dedicated a lot of time to our conversation. Not to mention, he was a super nice guy.

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September 29, 2022

5.0

He is a good doctor

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Royalty Payments and Inventor Share

Faculty member has the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities

  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Service on Board of Directors

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

  • American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
  • Epic Systems Corporation
  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

External Professional Relationships

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