Andrew J. Fishman, MD

Andrew J. Fishman, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Neurotology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Boston University School of Medicine - 1989
Residency:
NYU Grossman School of Medicine - 1996
Fellowships:
NYU Grossman School of Medicine - 1998

Media

Meet The Doctor 1:08
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April 01, 2016

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Neurotology (Certified)
  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

140 Ratings

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113 Reviews

November 12, 2020

5.0

Extremely detailed in what to expect from surgery, recovery time, answered all questions thoroughly

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November 12, 2020

5.0

Staff and doctor was very helpful and informative.

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November 11, 2020

5.0

Great doctor

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November 11, 2020

5.0

He is kind, takes time with you tells you your options.

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November 11, 2020

5.0

He is super

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November 11, 2020

5.0

It's rare to find that combination of knowledge and personal skills. The best and still takes time to explain the process as he sees my best options.

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November 11, 2020

5.0

The nursing staff are friendly and Dr Fishman really knows his specialty. He always takes time to explain things and options going forward.

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November 09, 2020

3.0

My doctors nice, but I'm feeling like I'm not getting the help that I need. I'm never gonna hear again. I'm always in pain! And I'm always sad because I can't hear and I can't go out with family and friends cause I can't hear, so what's the point of going!!! I'm too young to not hear and I'm so tired of dealing with the pain!!!! It's so sad!!!

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November 06, 2020

5.0

I had previously been treated by two doctors (otolaryngologists) over the past several years for the very ailment which Dr. Fishman is presently treating me and has been for close to a year now. The prior two doctors II no longer see, besides being incredibly arrogant, apparently indifferent, and so it seemed to me at the time (convincingly) that both were most interested in the treatment that would dispose of my case as quickly as possible, neither offered nor even informed me that there were any alternative treatments other than a procedure (the name of which escapes me at the moment) that would essentially deafen and destroy any practical use of my left ear. As a lifelong accomplished musician that was not an option. Though it is substantially debilitated, my left ear is still very useful and necessary even in its severely diminished capacity. Dr. Fishman gets it. He has a well-honed skill rarely observed in physicians in our day. In my opinion, has perfected the art of \LISTENING\"! and he should be awarded a Black Belt immediately! Too bad there isn't more of a demand for that kind of skill in the medical profession. He'd make a great Sensai!"

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November 06, 2020

5.0

Because Dr. Fishman is the most skilled, the most talented, knowledgeable, patient, and down to earth doctor I have ever had the good pleasure of knowing. He's what we today call "A Rock Star" in his field."

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November 05, 2020

5.0

Dr Fishman really cares about his patients and makes you feel really at ease.

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November 05, 2020

5.0

Everyone there is so nice to work with and they work very hard at making you feel comfortable.

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November 04, 2020

5.0

Dr. Fishman has a great bedside manner—easygoing, efficient and reassuring.

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November 04, 2020

5.0

Fantastic patient service prior to the appointment (speaking with the nurse and appointment & insurance personnel was wonderful—everyone kind and professional), wonderful service during appointment (appointment started on time and nurse and doctors were prompt and professional)

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November 01, 2020

1.0

Doctor was rushed and did not take time to discuss why I was there.

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October 29, 2020

5.0

His friendly concerned for your health

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October 29, 2020

5.0

Professional friendly service

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October 28, 2020

4.0

Knowledgeable physician, but visit felt rushed.

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October 28, 2020

4.0

Efficient office, from check in to check out. Pleasant desk staff.

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October 26, 2020

5.0

My surgery was not painful at all and helped my hearing.

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October 26, 2020

5.0

Surgery helped my hearing

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October 26, 2020

5.0

he has a strong positive reputation, and deservedly so.

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October 26, 2020

5.0

This was my first visit, and I found it to be a very positive experience. The facility seems top quality, staff very professional and personable, and my physician visit was great. Dr. Fishman was engaging and explained everything fully, and I look forward to working with him in the future.

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October 25, 2020

5.0

He was easy to talk to

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October 25, 2020

5.0

The receptionist greeted me and included her name with a smile. The staff where very friendly as well

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October 21, 2020

5.0

Helpful and thorough

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October 21, 2020

5.0

He is the best , he clearly loves his specialty

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October 21, 2020

5.0

Dr Fishman and staff somehow manage personal attention, friendliness and extreme professionalism

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October 21, 2020

5.0

He is very informative, takes time to explain things and makes sure your questions are answered

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October 18, 2020

5.0

Doctor & Nurses were very informative

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October 18, 2020

5.0

Great care Doctor & nurses were very informative

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October 16, 2020

4.0

Dr. Fishman is so efficient with his time, that one could conclude that he lacks empathy. I felt compelled to ask a staff member to affirm his expertise, received the right answer, so choose to focus on the results. So far, so very good. And he was a little more attentive in our second visit...

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October 12, 2020

1.0

Very abrupt, verging on rude.

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October 08, 2020

5.0

If Dr. Fishman spent a quality 10 minutes in follow-up visits, id rate him a 10. He always seems as if he has no time. Always. It's disheartening when I have questions, but am not given a moment to ask or recall what they are. I find it best to ask questions through the My Chart App.

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October 08, 2020

5.0

I believe Dr. Fishman is a gifted surgeon.

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October 07, 2020

5.0

He knew what I had, and quickly acted accordingly. It turns out he was 100% correct, which is really all you can ask for.. an incurable disease is random, but he put my mind to ease on options for symptoms.

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October 07, 2020

5.0

Top notch care and availability from Dr Fishman and the entire staff.

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October 07, 2020

5.0

Very knowledgeable, reassured me, but really felt like he was in a hurry and it wasn't easy to ask a question.

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October 04, 2020

5.0

Dr. Fishman was very thorough on explaining the procedure and making sure I understood everything.

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October 04, 2020

5.0

Everyone was super friendly and kind. And the whole office was extremely clean.

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October 02, 2020

5.0

Helpful and caring

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September 28, 2020

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Fishman for a number of years and he truly cares for the over all well being of his patients.

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September 28, 2020

5.0

Dr Fishman and his staff of nurses always offer the best care. Dr. Fishman always takes his time and explaining what's going on with your diagnosis.

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September 28, 2020

4.0

He is very professional

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September 28, 2020

4.0

Very nice doctor n his staff

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September 25, 2020

5.0

He gave us a lot of information, took time to answer our questions and made sure we had a good understanding of what he will be doing for our son

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September 25, 2020

5.0

Everyone was wonderful and made sure we understood everything that was going on before we left and made sure all our questions were answered

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September 23, 2020

5.0

I've known Dr. Fishman over a decade.

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September 23, 2020

5.0

Personable. Very efficient with his exams and honest with his prognosis and diagnosis.I liked the fact that I could do the hearing test and his exam all in one trip.

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September 23, 2020

5.0

Staff was helpful an straight forward.

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September 23, 2020

5.0

Very detailed explanations

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September 23, 2020

5.0

Very kind service

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September 21, 2020

5.0

Dr Fishman and Dr Chenelle are excellent

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September 20, 2020

5.0

He was pleasant.

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September 20, 2020

5.0

Doctor was okay.

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September 20, 2020

5.0

He is genuinely concerned and proactive about a solution

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September 20, 2020

5.0

A great experience all around

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September 16, 2020

5.0

Provides excellence car and service. Describes the problem thoroughly and all possible solutions.

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September 16, 2020

5.0

Great care of patients and great explanation of procedures.

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September 16, 2020

5.0

He Spent time explaining everything to me even though he was busy. Dr Fishman has a pleasant personality

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September 16, 2020

5.0

They were able to fit me in on short notice.

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September 16, 2020

5.0

Friendly and informative. Discusses alternative treatments and gives patient the decision making.

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September 16, 2020

5.0

Excellent service

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September 14, 2020

5.0

Excellent doctor

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September 14, 2020

5.0

top notch staff and doctors

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September 14, 2020

4.0

Didn't get to talk to him much

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September 09, 2020

5.0

Knowledgeable and trustworthy.

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September 09, 2020

5.0

Great care overall!

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September 03, 2020

5.0

Dr. Fishman is a very smart doctor and is very positive in his surgical skills.

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September 03, 2020

5.0

Very nice facility, friendly employees, excellent doctors

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September 02, 2020

5.0

Excellent doctor

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September 02, 2020

4.0

He is friendly, and very patient on tele-appointments. I would prefer less-rushed in-person appointments and more details in care.

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September 02, 2020

4.0

I appreciate the use of the patient portal and early check-in for appointments, which speeds along the visit.

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September 01, 2020

5.0

Quick, professional, thorough and great results

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August 26, 2020

5.0

A very propessional and efficient

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August 24, 2020

4.0

Medical condition promptly addressed.

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August 21, 2020

5.0

Dr. FIshman is very knowledgeable of his profession, so he reflects confidence and trust in his patients.

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August 19, 2020

5.0

Personable. Understanding. Explain clearly.

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August 19, 2020

5.0

Excellent patient experience. Very easy to talk to.

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August 18, 2020

5.0

Dr. Fishman is the best.

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August 14, 2020

5.0

Hes an excellent, a very good and professional

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August 10, 2020

5.0

Excellent service

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August 10, 2020

5.0

Professional yet pleasant experience

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August 03, 2020

5.0

Excellent MD. Great bedside manner.

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July 29, 2020

5.0

Quick and explains every clearly

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July 20, 2020

5.0

Dr. Fishman is an outstanding surgeon with excellent bedside manner. He can explain everything to his patients in layman's terms so one has the confidence and the faith to proceed with surgery, when required... Thanks Dr. Fishman for bringing back my hearing to my right ear.

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July 19, 2020

5.0

Very professional

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July 14, 2020

5.0

Very informative on what to expect and quick to resolve any issues.

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July 13, 2020

5.0

Dr. Fishman is an excellent surgeon with a very supportive and caring staff.

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July 13, 2020

5.0

Professional, kind, felt extremely confident in Dr. Fishmans care.

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July 12, 2020

5.0

Great bed side manner. I love how he runs on time for his patients. Just an all around extremely knowledge doctor.

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July 08, 2020

5.0

He has been kind and patient. Takes time to listen to you, the patient.

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July 08, 2020

5.0

Very professional and efficient, keeps you well informed and provided surgery ASAP considering pandemic

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July 07, 2020

5.0

They are accommodating with appointments and Dr Fishman is a great doctor..very thorough and he listens to my concerns and takes time to explain things.

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July 05, 2020

5.0

Dr Fishman explained to me what was going on with me and what he was going to do to help me be out of severe pain. I appreciated his honesty.

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July 01, 2020

5.0

First class care and Dr. Fishman is a great doctor and gentleman.

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July 01, 2020

5.0

Excellent patient care.

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July 01, 2020

5.0

He was very personable and knowledgeable regarding my daughters condition and took time to answer my questions. For the first time since she was diagnosed with SSHL in 2019 I finally feel like I've found a doctor I can trust!

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June 24, 2020

5.0

Dr Fishman found the true cause of my ear problems and solved it. I have had many ear surgeries and will hopefully never need another after the two he did.

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June 22, 2020

5.0

He is an excellent doctor and surgeon..

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June 19, 2020

5.0

Dr. Fishman was friendly, but very professional. His diagnosis, treatment and follow up were as good as any I've received and better than most. I should know as I have has more than a dozen surgeries in my adult life.

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June 19, 2020

5.0

Dr Fishman treated me like a person - not a procedure.

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June 17, 2020

5.0

Great doctor , get to trust him a lot , if have to donthe surgery, want him to be my doctor

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June 17, 2020

5.0

He is a very good doctor and attentive to his patients.

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June 15, 2020

5.0

Excellent treatment

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June 14, 2020

5.0

Very friendly and explains very well.

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June 08, 2020

5.0

Dr. Fishman is very knowledgeable and he answers questions straight forward. He was able to correct my daughter's eardrum. We were referred to him from another ENT doctor, and we are so thankful to have found him.

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June 08, 2020

5.0

Appointment is follow up to a surgery that has healed extremely well so far. Very satisfied with Dr. Fishman's medical care.

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June 07, 2020

5.0

No problems always very professional and caring

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June 07, 2020

5.0

I Liked everything about Dr Fishman. Good bedside manners.

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June 03, 2020

5.0

The staff and Dr Fishman accommodated me so I wouldn't have to wait over hour and a half .They are always so friendly .Dr Fishman is awesome

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June 03, 2020

5.0

Felt valued as a patient and received very good advice along with valuable information

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June 03, 2020

5.0

I highly recommend Dr. Fishman for his knowledge, expertise, compassion, and ability to resolve my pain in minimal time. The staff were extremely nice, helpful, and efficient as well.

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