Aruna Ganju, MD

Aruna Ganju, MD

4.8 
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Spine Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Craniovertebral Junction Disorders
  • Spinal Congenital Disease
  • Spinal Deformities
  • Spine Degenerative Disease
  • Spine Revision Surgery
  • Spine Surgery
  • Spine Trauma
  • Spine Tumors

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine - 1993
Residency:
Henry Ford Hospital/ Wayne State University - 1999
Fellowships:
Henry Ford Hospital/ Wayne State University - 1999
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2001

Languages Spoken

  • Hindi
  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (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
Delnor Hospital
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

443 Ratings

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Logical and clear. Does not rush to surgery

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August 30, 2023

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and explained things very thoroughly.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Showing care and concerns about me and health of injury.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

One of the best doctors that I've ever seen

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August 11, 2023

5.0

I trust her judgment.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Responds in a timely fashion

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August 10, 2023

5.0

As above. She is competent, compassionate, and I feel like she truly cares how I am doing!

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Very professional, compassionate, explains things very well.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganju is so thoughtful and listens to my needs. She always remembers me and my health history. She is my most caring provider!

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Excellent treatment

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August 04, 2023

5.0

As above. Thank you for your service.

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August 03, 2023

4.0

She has very good expertise in her field.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

She listens to you and gives her opinion and kets you decide on the course to take

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July 26, 2023

5.0

She looked at My MRI’s Results and gave Me information about different things that needed to be none. She sent Me for different X-rays that could Pen Point the Problem. I feel confident that my problem is finally being looked at, and hopefully to give me some relief from the pain.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Ganju has the best bedside manner She is so kind , caring and has a calm demeanor. She explains things thoroughly so both patient and family are included.

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July 25, 2023

4.0

She did give me all the time I wanted so didn’t feel rushed but for a post surgical visit I would have thought there would have been some more observation of me in motion or at least look at the incision region.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

She was very insightful. Gave me a referral for something I didn’t know about that existed that can and hopefully will help me heal all my damaged muscles and function better for now. Maybe be able to prolong having surgery. I have been needing this help for 12 long exhausting years. I hope it works out.

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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July 13, 2023

2.0

This Dr. Ganju should consider working on her bedside manner, and determine how she really feels about people!

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July 13, 2023

5.0

She explains everything and suggests options. Well prepared for the appointment.

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July 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganju and her staff were great. Professional, respectful, competent, confident, and friendly. I feel confident that I received good care and advice.

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July 03, 2023

3.0

The doctor has excellent expertise but spends very little time with her patient and is rather terse.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Ganju is a consummate professional who considers all aspects of her patient’s needs as to prognosis, alternatives and decision process. She inspires confidence.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganju's daily schedule is busy, like most, but she did an amazing job answering questions in a way that were helpful and empathetic to our situation. She's always been open to conversation and provides thoughts and recommendations that are beneficial and easy to understand to the patient.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

She seems really nice and care

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganju listens to her patients and gives the best care and treatment. Her PA Karen is fantastic too! I leave the office feeling like they care about not only my spine health but my overall health. I really appreciate that!

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Very nice person

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June 06, 2023

5.0

So far, so good. Ask me again after the surgery.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Entire process and medical staff were very efficient, professional, and inspired confidence.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

My first time seeing her. She was nice.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough.

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May 29, 2023

5.0

Passionate about what she does. Honest, straight up and to the point. Good Dr. who cares what's best for her patients.

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May 18, 2023

1.0

I had a Emg test done ordered by her came in fo the results. And the 5 minutes she spent with me she couldn’t explain them to me she said she was going to talk with th pA and the dr never came back she sent the pa in with a order for a mri an pt I asked is the dr coming back to a so my questions and talk to me I was told no awful experience!!

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May 17, 2023

5.0

She was really nice and helpful person and she answered all the questions that I had.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional.

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Very attentive towards pt

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May 10, 2023

5.0

She listened to me.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganju was very compassionate and knowledgeable! I was very impressed with her care. She took time to answer all of my questions!

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April 27, 2023

1.0

Can not explain , she does not help at all , no truth

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Very engaging doctor

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April 25, 2023

4.0

Told me things that I didn't know before, Hope she can make me better.

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April 24, 2023

3.0

Doctor was rushing. She didn’t allow me to speak very much. She quickly dismissed any potential treatments at Northwestern and referred me to Shirley Ryan to see if they might have some treatment for me. She left the room and said was coming back but instead sent her PA. I felt hopeless

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganju is an excellent surgeon and clinician. She cares and she listens so well.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Spent plenty of time with me, explained things thoroughly, asked if I had any questions.

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April 03, 2023

2.0

I was very disappointed with the outcome of my visit. There were long intervals when no one was in the exam room with me and my wife, and when Dr. Ganju was there, she received a telephone call and left the exam room and never returned. All I received was a referral for physical therapy and a request to see a neurologist, which I found out the quickest I could see a neurologist in my south suburban area was in July 2023.

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Very caring. Did great job on my surgery

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March 30, 2023

5.0

She's awesome doctor has great follow-up. I'm very confident in her abilities.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Explains things, allows for patient voice, isn't in a rush to operate.

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Compatient and thorough. She performed surgery on me 13 years ago that gave me back the ability to enjoy years of activites. Today she ordered tests to identify the cause oof my current com.plaints

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March 22, 2023

5.0

She is very forthcoming and doesn't mince her words. [ ]

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March 08, 2023

5.0

Thorough, explained issues and provided options

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Excellent surgeon. Compassionate and knowledgable

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March 06, 2023

5.0

The doctor explained things in layman's terms which I could understand. She also brought the visual structure to demonstrate her points. She was caring and compassionate.

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February 09, 2023

5.0

The Dr. was Extremely enlightening, thorough and pleasantly warm & engageing!

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February 06, 2023

4.0

She wants to be thorough, but she suggested a test that I have already been told I shouldn't have.

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February 01, 2023

5.0

Empathy and understanding

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January 27, 2023

5.0

The best in her field. We feel blessed that she did surgery on Steve.

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January 27, 2023

5.0

Highly recommended, Personable.

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January 27, 2023

5.0

She takes the time to understand. She comes prepared, having read your treatment history. She’s kind, smart, practical, with a conservative approach to treatment.

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January 16, 2023

5.0

Very professional, great Doctor.

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January 12, 2023

5.0

My experiences with Dr. ganju have always been extremely positive!

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January 12, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable empathetic .she listens and gets it.

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January 12, 2023

5.0

Very personable.

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January 12, 2023

1.0

Completely dismissed my concerns, did not even entertain alternative solutions. Told me to "tough it out" despite the fact that I can't work or even stand on my own. She minimized my pain and refused to discuss any kind of surgery.

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January 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganju paid attention to detail. Her advice and treatment plan made me feel like family

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January 05, 2023

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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January 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganju exhibits professional and true concerns for my healthcare. She is compassionate and caring. She seeks to find solutions to alleviate my pain.

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December 26, 2022

5.0

Compassionate, caring, empathy are words to describe Dr. Ganju

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December 16, 2022

5.0

Very good doctor

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December 09, 2022

5.0

She’s experienced straight to the point!

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December 08, 2022

5.0

Like Dr Ganju a lot, but again don’t know anyone from this area

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December 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ganju was professional. She put us at ease. She gas a great "bedside" manner. She installed confidence in us. Never felt rushed. We are very pleased with her care and expertise.

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November 30, 2022

5.0

She is so educated, so experienced and so personable. A really accomplished surgeon.

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November 10, 2022

5.0

She presented her assessment and then listened to our questions. We appreciate her time and interest. She even came to see [ ] in therapy.

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November 09, 2022

5.0

She seems to be a thorough and thoughtful doctor.

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November 08, 2022

5.0

She is respectful, compassionate and sympathetic to my health concerns.

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October 27, 2022

5.0

She has the experience that goes beyond just knowledge.

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October 17, 2022

5.0

Competent

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October 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ganju is remarkable as a person, doctor and a surgeon. She cares greatly and she listens.

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October 17, 2022

5.0

My Dr. Ganju is so personable and honest

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October 14, 2022

5.0

Excellence

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October 10, 2022

1.0

She didn't listen to our concerns. I left feeling more confused about what is going on with my health than when I first got there. I feel she rushed through the appointment and didn't take the time to listen to us.

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October 06, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, yet down to earth. It was great to touch base with her again.

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October 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ganju is Super smart and very caring and empathetic. I have a most confidence in her surgical abilities

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September 29, 2022

5.0

Appreciated that messaging her last weekend brought the response of offering an appt Thursday. Grateful to be seen quickly for a recurrence.

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September 29, 2022

2.0

She was useless

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September 28, 2022

5.0

She is very patient and explain in details about any problems

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September 26, 2022

5.0

Excellent surgeon, knowledgeable,kind, understanding, caring, answers questions well.

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September 24, 2022

5.0

Very confident in understanding

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September 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ganju, appears to be an excellent doctor, she is highly recommended

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