Sandeep Samant, MD

Sandeep Samant, MD

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Head and Neck Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, All India Institute of Medical Sciences - 1987
Fellowships:
Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System - 1995
University of Tennessee - 1996

Languages Spoken

  • Hindi

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

756 Ratings

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Samant is great. But he’s repeatedly overbooked

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August 29, 2022

5.0

The best. An incredible surgeon and a superlative human being

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August 19, 2022

5.0

He's a great Doctor and Surgeon.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

He explained everything in laymen terms and made us feel as comfortable as possible at such bad times.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Doctor Samant is an excellent surgeon and has great customer service skills.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Good doctor for my cancer checkups.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Very professional and compassionate

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Samant is professional, knowledgeable and communicated very well with me. Dr. Samant patiently explained the 3 treatment options in my particular case and was willing to explain until I understood the options. Dr. Samant was very collaborative in his approach, he waited for me to make a decision before proceeding. I felt Dr Samant had my best interests as his highest priority.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Samant is a wonderful doctor and surgeon. He always seems to take genuine concern in my welfare. He is very knowledgeable and always makes sure that I understand what he is telling me about my treatment.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Samant was very kind and pleasant to work with. My questions were answered and if the need arises, I would not hesitate to see Dr. Samant again. I now consider him my otolaryngologist.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Direct and explained his thoughts

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Our long acquaintance reassures this patient.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Knows his stuff!

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Very patient aknowledgeable

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Very skilled and extremely professional

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August 07, 2022

5.0

No one better 😎

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Examined and made very clear the next step in the process. Dr Sammant made me feel that is familiar with my condition

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Highly professional, great at explaining and listening to concerns

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August 05, 2022

5.0

The Doctor good at what he do. He listens to everything you say, answer all questions. He is a very surgent.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Real healer

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August 01, 2022

5.0

I have already referred patients that also had goreat care.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Top physician

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July 29, 2022

5.0

I think he is an excellent doctor and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

EXCELLENT DOCTOR. HE DID A SURGERY ON ME 2019 🙏🏼

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Samant and fellow Dr. Kamen created a calm environment for our appointment, answering all of our questions and giving hope for future medical options.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Made the process of evaluation thru surgery very easy!

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July 20, 2022

5.0

He listens to your concerns and is a very good doctor

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Very professional and understanding Listens to concerns Patient

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Satisfied

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July 15, 2022

5.0

I appreciated his bedside manner. He took time with me & explained the steps and etc. And I truly felt comfortable ~ thank goodness for the referral. Plus, his staff was very kind and caring. This is very appreciated more than you know.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Amazing surgery performed along with the post surgery care.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

I only saw quickly but know he is top physician with skilled staffs

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July 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Samant very knowledgeable professional and compassionate!

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July 01, 2022

5.0

He’s the best - pleasant - knowledgeable - did a terrific job on me.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

he presented the options and was honest about different scenarios.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

I feel very fortunate to have had Dr. Samant guide me through the last six years since my original diagnosis of cancerous lymph node. His knowledge, experience, and manner have been the best I have experienced, giving me a great level of confidence in him. He presented the options to me and provided the answers I needed.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Samant is friendly, efficient and smart. Great physician and surgeon

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June 25, 2022

5.0

I am 5+ years stage 4 cancer survivor and living a good life with my family because of the care I received from Dr Samant, my oncologist at Northwestern, and my faith in God.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

I know he is a world class physician due to the reasons stated above.

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June 18, 2022

5.0

Good advice and care instructions

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June 18, 2022

5.0

He is such a kind hearted man that takes the time to acknowledge his patients concerns. He fully explains and answers all questions. You never feel rushed. He’s sweet soft spoken and has such good bed side manners to his patients.

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June 18, 2022

5.0

He does a excellent job with me

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Samant is very caring, he explaines in detail how to proceed with the adequate treatment

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Great surgeon

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June 17, 2022

5.0

PatienceClearCompassionate

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June 14, 2022

5.0

DR Samant is very caring and listens to my needs.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Have know Dr. Samant for several years and I have complete confidence in his expertise. He always takes time to answer and questions I may have.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, very personal

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Great explanation of medical options.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Very compassionate and professional.

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June 04, 2022

5.0

He is excellent dr

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Explains well.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

EXCELLENT AND KNOWLEDGABLE SURGEON. GREAT BEDSIDE MANNER.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

He knows what he is doing

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, compassionate and didn’t rush.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Friendly, straightforward conversation and medical plans

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Right on time and has provided deep and convincing diagnosis.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Took excellent care of me and very kind to family

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Very professional, thorough and knowledgeable.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Samante is top notch!! He is professional, knowledgeable, kind and always reassuring! He is definitely one of Northwestern’s finest!!!

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Loves his patients caring man takes time to explain everything

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Calming bedside manner and very smart and knowledgeable

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Caring, concerned man for his patients. Spends time with his patients explaining his plan and expertise and answers all your questions. There should be more physicians and specialists with his caring concerned bedside manners. I was in good hands with Dr Samant.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and experienced

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May 09, 2022

4.0

Dr. Samant is a brilliant surgeon. His bedside manner leaves a little to be desired, but I’ll take that in exchange for his skill and expertise.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Explained everything

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Samant is the BEST!!!

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Great surgeon and a great person. Caring and explains procedure very thoroughly

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Highly qualified doctor who is also caring and informative.

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April 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Samant is an EXCELLENT physician, BEST OF THE BEST! and I'm blessed to be in his care! after God, and my gynecologist, he helped save my life, and I'm forever grateful! THANK YOU!

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April 29, 2022

5.0

dr, samant is the best in all ; ed kray

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Compassionate, explains well. Very likeable and kind.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

He is extremely through

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April 29, 2022

5.0

good doctor

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April 26, 2022

5.0

He reviewed my test results and listened to my concerns and provided confident caring recommendations.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Excellent in his field and personable.

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April 22, 2022

5.0

He has always been happy to spend time with me - clear in his explanations- I gave complete trust in him

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Skilled, compassionate surgeon. He could teach bedside manners to trainees

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April 19, 2022

5.0

He is the best!!!!! I know I am receiving the best care possible He is not good He is very, very good

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor

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April 18, 2022

5.0

He is simply the best!!!! Very caring and reassuring!

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Professional, spends time with his patients, always caring for my feelings prior to surgery

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April 15, 2022

5.0

He is the BEST !

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Super competent and understanding.Great surgeon.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Dr Samant is excellent at what he does and has my complete trust

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April 12, 2022

5.0

He is very patient and understanding

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Excellent professional treatment.

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April 03, 2022

5.0

He is kind, personal, takes an appropriate amount of time with me, answers all questions, is intelligent and examines the information about me (CT SCANS, MRI’s etc.) before he sees me and is prepared to answer my questions and to plan for surgery. Is humble and gracious.

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April 02, 2022

5.0

Excellent in this field.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

He explains what treatment I will be needing and what he will be doing to provide this treatment. He encourages our questions addresses our concerns. He gave us a long range explanation of how the treatment will progress and what to expect.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

He cured my mom’s cancer. What more needs to be said?

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Compassionate, skilled and bedside manner many surgeons could learn from

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Satisfied.

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March 28, 2022

5.0

I have complete confidence in him and he takes time to listen

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Amazing doctor - wonderful bedside manner. Always takes the time and goes above and beyond

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Because he helps me out with anything I ask about

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March 22, 2022

5.0

He is thorough, knowledgeable & compassionate.

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