Hrayr P. Attarian, MD

Hrayr P. Attarian, MD

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine - 1992
Internship:
SUNY Upstate Medical University - 1993
Residency:
SUNY Upstate Medical University - 1996
Fellowships:
University of Rochester - 1998
Hennepin County Medical Center - 1999

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • Armenian
  • French

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Sleep Medicine (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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4.8
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April 15, 2024

5.0

He is practical, caring and attentive. Very smart too!

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Attarian has provided exceptional medical care to me for over 5 years. Last year, at this time, when I was having a very difficult time sleeping through the night, he recommended a treatment that has really helped me and turned things around. He is a very attentive listener and a caring doctor. I do not believe that I could have a better neurologist and I am very grateful for his care.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor, explains everything well. Dr At. does not rush you and I feel very at ease with him.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

He very caring physician, and a kind person. He is one of the very few doctors I've had who has a understand and acceptance of the role of certain foods in particular neurological disorders.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

See above. He is the 100% reason I would recommend the department.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

He really cared.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

He has also been great!!

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March 25, 2024

5.0

He is Dr that whats to help you .

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March 13, 2024

5.0

He will test you give you good advice on what your treatment will be best for you

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March 12, 2024

5.0

He spent a lot of time with me and was very interested in solving my problem

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Listens Understands the issue. And looks for solutions

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March 07, 2024

5.0

His knowledge and personality.

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March 05, 2024

4.0

He's a good doctor. He answered my questions and filled in the gaps that were missed during our telemedicine call on 17-Jan.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Caring Patient Understanding

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Thorough and listens to patients

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He is proactive about my medical care. He is an excellent listener. He seeks to treat the whole person

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Attarian patiently addressed my many questions, providing good perspectives and enhancing my understanding of the issues I was dealing with and next steps.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Wonderful dr and great human being

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Knowledge, professionalism, effective care.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Listens well. Made suggestions not directives

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Seems like he has a lot of experience with sleep disorders and is making educated treatment recommendations and treatment plans.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

He listens carefully. He doesn't rush you out the door. He addresses medical issus efficiently and capably

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February 18, 2024

5.0

He is an active listener, has excellent history recall, and compassionate care. Especially, likes that he's a teaching doctor and his clinical rotation residents are engaging in their training under his guidance. Good team collaboration regarding patients care.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable!

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February 14, 2024

5.0

He is very direct and clear. And his resident is excellent.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Information given

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He is approachable and I trust him

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Expertise

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Excellent care, education and response to messages.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He is very positive and all my questions were answered.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Professional, polite and listens.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Attarian has been treating me for narcolepsy, and my quality of life is better since finding the right medication.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

His professional knowledge and thorough colloquial

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Great Service

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Great knowledge

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Seems confident and knowledgeable about the sleep issues

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January 18, 2024

5.0

I'm too sick to type more than: Dr. Attarian is an exemplary neurologist

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January 09, 2024

5.0

I been to many specialists with my health problem. I have never had a Dr. who took the time to listen to my issues and was concerned with finding a way to make me feel better.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Informative, personable.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Attarian is very good, listens to the patient and answers all the questions

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December 11, 2023

5.0

I have relied on Dr. Attarian for many years for expert guidance to handle my sleep problems

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, kind, patient, answers questions thououghly, takes his time, friendly

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Explained everything very well. Took his time.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Systematic to the point and proactive.

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December 03, 2023

5.0

Then I saw Dr. Attarian for maybe 10 minutes; possibly 15. He was friendly and personable. So far, so good! (I would like to have been able to take the home sleep study device that day, or earlier.)

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Professional, attentive, knowledgeable

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November 29, 2023

5.0

He has a solution for every CPAP concern I've had.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Professionalism and friendliness.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Good recall of my last visit more than 10 yrs ago. Very easy to speak with to help me

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Perfect balance of research, student mentoring, clinical practice, and friendly manner.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

He seemed very nice to me.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Great doctor!

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Attarian is an excellent doctor. He is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and really listens. He is my doctor, as well as my husband's and daughter's. I trust him to care for us with any neurological issues. He has diagnosed and treated me for a condition that I suffered with for over twenty years. He also ordered an MRI, which showed a mass that had to be removed. He is responsible for finding something before it may have gotten worse. I highly recommend Dr. Attarian as a doctor.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

He explained my plan of action clearly and respectfully and didn't rush to end the appointment. He listened to my questions and said I could contact him anytime.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

He was pleasant and attentive.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Attarian is a fine physician who communicates with great clarity and listens keenly -- and trains others to do the same. Dr. Attarian is also personable and has a sense of humor, which I value.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Professionalism and Patience.

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November 12, 2023

5.0

Excellent Asks the right questions Listens understands and finds a solution

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Attarian has a straightforward yet caring manner. He asks good questions. He is not rushed and is attentive,.His goal is to work together, patient and physician, to achieve optimum, effective treatment. I like him more and more and have utter confidence in his skill as my neurologist.

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November 05, 2023

5.0

Has a very positive attitude.

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November 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Attarian is a highly capable neurologist who has demonstrated his expertise and experience treating my sleep apnea over the past eleven years.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Attarian communicates very well, patiently answering my questions in a way I can understand, and is very responsive to my communications to him through MyChart.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Attarian was thorough, efficient, articulate; and expert.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

He's a very compassionate and professional Doctor.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Very informative

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October 09, 2023

5.0

All good

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October 06, 2023

5.0

Good communication

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Superior knowledge and care. Responsive.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

He took a lot of time on my appointment and was very well prepared and efficient. He was completely informative and helpful.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

I feel he was responsible for me getting great care that I needed. He is a wonderful, caring doctor with enormous ability.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Not all doctors are equal in their ability to both provide skilled professional care as well as foster a comfortable rapport based on trust & confidence. I feel that I've received all this from Dr. Attarian.

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September 24, 2023

5.0

He always answers questions and explains how things work and offers suggestions.

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September 23, 2023

3.0

He answered questions but I had to do background research to know what questions I should ask regarding both the results and the recommendations. It shouldn't be assumed that patients have a full understanding of the area of sleep medicine.

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September 17, 2023

4.0

HE IS EXPERIENCED, IS PATIENT AND LISTENS WELL.

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September 14, 2023

5.0

He takes his time with his patients and listens to them Efficient organizaton

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September 13, 2023

3.0

Communication seemed strained.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Always easy to talk to

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September 10, 2023

5.0

He's very attentive and listens to my concerns.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable about my condition and answered all my questions. Willing to spend time with me to have a thorough discussion.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

He included me in the treatment plan. He was the only MD who could help me. He is the best!!

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September 06, 2023

5.0

For your attention, capacity and courtesy.

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September 01, 2023

5.0

Super attentive Dr. Answers portal msgs not just assistant. Patient and really listens

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