Allan D. Wu, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Blepharospasm
Botox Injections (Botulinum Toxin)
Dystonia
Essential Tremor
Hemifacial Spasm
Parkinsonism
Parkinson's Disease
Torticollis

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 Chinese

Board Certifications

American Board of Preventive Medicine/Clinical Informatics - Clinical Informatics (Certified)
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/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

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420 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

43 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

43 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

He is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He is detailed and wants to find a solution to your issue.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

I am just starting to get to know him. So far so good.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr Wu explained what probably causes my situation and I appreciated his exploring another diagnosis while also reassuring me that he would follow me.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

High recommendable and excellent Doctor.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Professional, through and compassionate

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Dr. Wu listens carefully to everything I say, and he explains everything in detail.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Thorough examination, listen to the patient and explain very clearly.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable . Listens to your concerns,provides practical advice and timeline to evaluate, decisive, good bedside manner, calm and I never feel rushed, empathetic and solution oriented, recruits excellent fellows to support his work

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Friendly and attention. Good assessment.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Patient intelligent and kind

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December 23, 2025

5.0

This was a first contact. More time and contact is needed to determine how likely I would be to recommend Dr Wu

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring

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December 08, 2025

5.0

He is wonderful: Knowledgeable Thoughtful Takes time Very warm and friendly

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November 29, 2025

5.0

He listened to what I had to say. Asked good questions about my problems.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

He listened ! That's an amazing trait in a medical professional.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He is brilliant.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

His experience

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October 21, 2025

5.0

He is smart and a great communicator. My questions are answered completely and in words that I understand

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October 20, 2025

5.0

I appreciated all the time he and his colleagues spent with us.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

He was engaged in my issue and showed both a good amount of knowledge and concern

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wu is thorough and professional. He really cares about his patients.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

He took the time to answer all of my questions and feel validated with my diagnosis.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

Thorough and good at diagnosis and giving overview of condition, outcomes of treatments etc.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Wu is an excellent doctor. He was highly recommended to me. He's very patient so I was able to ask any questions or concerns I had, and was satisfied with his answers.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

see above highly knowledgeable and kind. Dr. Wu takes time to understand my concerns, but the follow up and coordination is problematic.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wu and his staff take very good care of me.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Explained everything in detail

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August 06, 2025

5.0

In addition to being a highly qualified professional, he has many personal qualities that make him very special. He is an outstanding listener. He is vey through. He clearly cares about his patients. He is so compassionate.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

He is an amazing doctor with incredible knowledge.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Dr.Wu is very thorough and an excellent communicator. I am pleased to have him as my doctor.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, manner is about paying careful attention to my condition and if I have any questions and giving good medical advice. Confident I am getting best care possible.

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July 12, 2025

5.0

Very careful in all points

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July 08, 2025

5.0

He is knowledgeable and engages you in your care. He has great Fellows working with him.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

He's very knowledgeable, excellent bedside manners and his fellows never stop impressing me. Thank you for always trying to make my Parkinson's more manageable!

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Dr. Wu is a fantastic physician who really understands the issues I have & helps me

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, very professional and caring person.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

I liked him a lot. rey clear communications, showed care for me, and gave me a next steps plan

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May 27, 2025

5.0

He is so smart and very personable and collaborative

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May 24, 2025

5.0

Works with me to get the best result.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wu is smart, patient, thoughtful and considerate.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Very competent and engaging

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May 05, 2025

5.0

His knowledge never ceases to amaze me.

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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

Clearview Healthcare Partners, LLC
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Association

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

American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
Epic Systems Corporation

External Professional Relationships

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