Daniel R. Ganger, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Transplant Hepatology

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Practice Website

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Celebrating a Longtime Patient-Physician Relationship

More than 30 years after a successful liver transplant, the patient and physician have a special bond built on support and trust.

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Practice Focus Areas

Cirrhosis
Liver Transplant

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Buenos Aires University Faculty of Medicine - 1977
Residency:: St Louis University School of Medicine - 1983

St Louis University School of Medicine - 1984

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1986

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology (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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

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427 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

83 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

83 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

Thorough, welcoming, reassuring

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Even itâ€™s only our first meeting, he seems to be very nice and polite. I could feel that he have concerns on his patient, wanting to make sure before giving any indication or advice and not scare the patient.

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July 13, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable man!

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July 12, 2023

5.0

He is: Extremely wise. Current on advances in medicine. He is direct, explains his thoughts on what is best for me. He listens. I am safe under his care and direction.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

I understood what he was explaining to me.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

We have a history, and for five years now, post-transplant, he has kept a careful watch over my health and well-being.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

He is attentive to me and informs me of my plan of care .

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June 18, 2023

5.0

No one ever paid more attention to my concern and answer my question better than this Dr in my lifetime of care

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Wonderful doctor kind and knowledgeable.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Ganger has expertly managed and stabilized my liver disease over the past year. I was previously told I would need a transplant and Dr Gangerâ€™s medication management and changes made all the difference in my life. He also has been extremely careful to order imaging studies to monitor my liver for cancer and other complications. I shudder to think what would happen to me without him.

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May 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Ganger has treated me like one of his family. He is great.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Ganger is a superb doctor!

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May 18, 2023

5.0

I know Dr. Ganger been in practice for awhile.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

I have great confidence in Dr Ganger. Heâ€™s very thorough and I have never felt rushed with him. He has helped get my symptoms under better control whereas a previous Dr didnâ€™t seem to want to explain much or even help

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Doctor Ganger answered questions I had and scheduled me for any procedures he felt necessary.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

His experience , knowledge , and personality.

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May 11, 2023

5.0

Doctor was very informative and spoke to me so I can understand him

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May 09, 2023

5.0

He is kind, caring, and responds to my online questions very quickly. During visits he takes time to ask how Iâ€™m doing, not only with my disease, but also with everything in my life. He also keeps up on the current research aspect of my disease which shows how much he cares about his patients.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Helpful and willing to answer questions

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Looked at my history and was very thorough

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Ganger was friendly and caring and took the time to explain my health care issues.

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April 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganger is a very good doctor. He seems to care fire the patient. I have been seeing him for 10 years. He seemed very concerned about my current condition. He advised me on what to do about my condition. It is usually detected in patients the first year post transplant. He lessened one of my anti rejection Ion drugs. I need it .so hopefully it will not interfere with theejj no take. chemotherapy if and when I need it.Dr. Ganger is very gentle, and he explains how your liver is doing. I like having him as hepattolgist.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Wonderful doctor

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April 20, 2023

5.0

HE IS A VERY DOCTOR BUT HE TALKS TO US LIKE A VERY GOOD FREIND GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Patient, thourough, thoughtful and detail oriented

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Dr explained clearly and understood my case

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable, and caring physician who knows who I am and my health condition. He keeps me informed and tells me about my choices.

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganger takes time to listens, advises and responds to your best wellbeing.

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March 31, 2023

5.0

He is extremely knowledgeable and caring.

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganger is one of the nicest doctors I have. He has read everything about whatâ€™s going on with me before my visit.

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Thorough, caring

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Knowledgable and caring doctor.

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Ganger was informative and immediately put me at ease

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Ganger discusses my care , findings/test results to me and my wife . Responds to our questions and concerns ASAP, gives excellent care , very knowledgeable and professional.

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March 17, 2023

5.0

How many times that I have seen the doctor Daniel Ganger he answers our questions and heâ€™s very upfront about what we need to do. I have a lot of trust in him and his team.

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March 16, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s very experienced and always provides reassuring that all is going to plan even when there are some minor concerns.

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March 03, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Because he saved my life with the transplant and also, he is very friendly and caring about his patients and is very thorough with the bloodwork reports and he goes over it and explains what you have to improve. What youâ€™re doing good heâ€™s a great doctor thank you.

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February 14, 2023

5.0

Very compassionate and caring

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February 13, 2023

5.0

He understands my issues.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Ganger has from day one responded to my needs and I really like his personal touch.

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February 07, 2023

5.0

He is extremely attentive, knowledgeable, caring, personable, and efficient.

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February 04, 2023

5.0

He has a sympathetic bed side manner.

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February 03, 2023

5.0

Very to the point

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Great doctor, cares for the well being of his patients. Listens to patients needs

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Cause heâ€™s the best

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February 02, 2023

5.0

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January 20, 2023

5.0

He is the very best Doctor . Always lets you know what is going on with your health !

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January 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganger went beyond his rotating hospital doctor requirements to teach my daughter (my caretaker) how to support the many hospital challenges of my liver disease. She appreciate the education and requested that Dr. Ganger be my hospital doctor during my many hospital admittances over the eight years prior to the transplant. After the transplant when Dr. [ ] was not available to be the post-transplant doctor, Dr. Ganger was asked to be the post-transplant doctor, a role he has played for most of the 9 years ever since. I have appreciated that Dr. Ganger has been my advocate for wellness.

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January 06, 2023

5.0

Direct to the point

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January 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ganger , took the time to explain to me in layman terms what I have , the reason for his treatment recommendations and when I should follow up with him. Plus he did do a physical exam.

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December 27, 2022

5.0

He is and AWESOME Doctor and I love his bed side mannerisms. He truly cares about his patients

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December 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Ganger shows concern and care for his patients . After all these years it is still evident in his care for me.

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December 15, 2022

5.0

If he's in the NW, it's because he knows about his profession.

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December 06, 2022

5.0

Kind man with great bedside manner

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November 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ganger has always been friendly and has always been available to call me back if I had a questionâ€”I have always felt secure and confident in his knowledge of transplantation and post trans patientsâ€”

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November 16, 2022

5.0

Solid knowledge, genuine kindness, even keeled, relaxed and calm nature, yet very engaged, trustworthy, approachable, empathetic, winning smile these are a few of his very notable traits. Having a congenital heart defect brings many healthcare professionals from very prestigious institutions across our path and Dr Ganger shines.

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November 06, 2022

5.0

knowledgeable, trustworthy, compassionate, takes his time to answer questions, always available on mychart.

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October 27, 2022

5.0

He's very nice and professional. Thank you because he talk Spanish too.

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October 27, 2022

5.0

Very professional, smart, kind doctor. Dr. Ganger really cares about his patients.

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October 27, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable explained everything

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October 27, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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October 26, 2022

5.0

He"s a great one on one doctor caring with honest answers

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October 26, 2022

5.0

While reviewing my medical history, his conversation created a calmness, relaxed atmosphere.

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October 26, 2022

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Ganger since 2018. Dr. Ganger has managed my case and improved my overall health and quality of life since then. He is thorough, intelligent, encouraging, personable, and caring. Dr. Ganger involves me in the series of process steps necessary to extend my life through the ultimate goal of a successful transplant. I have the utmost trust in Dr. Ganger.

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October 21, 2022

5.0

The very kind doctor, he speaks my Spanish language, we communicate very well, he explained me well about the blood tests, the high and low levels and what follows after this.

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October 20, 2022

5.0

His professionalism / service makes Me grateful to be under his care

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October 20, 2022

5.0

I am a patient of Dr Ganger for several years and he is one of the best doctors I have had, he is very dedicated to his patients and a very good doctor

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October 13, 2022

5.0

He seems to actually care. Heâ€™s good at listening to concerns and cares.

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October 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ganger is very personable and makes it easy to explain concerns.

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October 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ganger is always thorough and takes his time . He seems to genuine ly care about his patients. Iâ€™ve been seeing him for 4 years and he was my motherâ€™s doctor as well. I trust him.

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October 03, 2022

5.0

very personable and knowledgeable good demeanor

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September 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ganger is one of the best doctors at NW. He is very compassionate to his patients, and he always listen to you and is ready to answer your questions , he is always with a smile and a good mood and that makes patient to feel good and positive. He is my favorite doctor.

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September 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ganger goes above and beyond with providing the best care in the world for dealing with his patients.

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September 26, 2022

5.0

very professional and to the point.

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September 26, 2022

5.0

Calming, attentive, supportive, good listener

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September 23, 2022

5.0

He communicate immediately after any procedures and visits.

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September 22, 2022

5.0

Awesome

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September 22, 2022

5.0

He took his time and very attentive and informative, explained things in a way you understood.

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September 20, 2022

5.0

Very communicative. Stays in close contact.

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September 16, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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September 08, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring doctor

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September 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Ganger is wounderful

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