David B. Conley, MD

4.9 
390 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Complex Sinonasal and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1989
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1991
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1994

Board Certifications

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

390 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley is knowledgable and patient. He explains things clearly and answers questions.

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August 28, 2022

5.0

Kind. Caring explains all.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley was extremely thorough in explaining the procedure to me from my first visit with him through and including the surgery.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

He is wonderful! Great surgeon

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Super kind, thoughtful, answered my questions, efficient.

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August 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley treated me with respect, listened to my concerns, and provided the correct treatment accordingly.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Dr Conley is thorough and takes the time to listen and explain everything about care and procedures used.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Takes the time to explain and offers insight into my auto immune disease and how it affects my nose and sinuses

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Very good dialogue to the point (contray to the administration!!!)

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Clear, solid information

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August 02, 2022

5.0

He is one of the most genuine, kind, understanding and thorough doctors I’ve ever seen.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Great communication

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July 20, 2022

5.0

He was very nice and put me at ease by explaining things clearly.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley is amazing, one of the few doctors who truly values your opinion on your personal care that I have visited.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner. Very upfront and honest.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Conley is very caring and always spends time explaining everything clearly.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Great patient communication, helped me feel at ease and worked to understand my concerns and explore every option.

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July 10, 2022

5.0

Doctor was nice and helpful.

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July 10, 2022

5.0

He was great in communication and friendliness and thoughts on my condition.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley is the best doctor. He is thorough, caring, efficient, and brilliant.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Very personable, kind and knowledgeable.

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June 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley is a true master of his craft. He cares about the patient and makes sure you get the proper care and treatment. He’s a gem!

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley was ver nice, put me at ease, and was very thorough in explaining what was happening with my ears.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Good bedside manner.

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June 12, 2022

5.0

Dr Conley is great. Honest, direct, compassionate.

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June 12, 2022

5.0

Straightforward and complete explanation of procedures, friendly care.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Nice manner, good surgeon, considerate and professional

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Outstanding physician. No dispute!

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Very informative and professional

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June 01, 2022

5.0

He's likeable, extremely proactive and knowledgeable.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

He goes above and beyond

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June 01, 2022

5.0

he’s very knowledgeable he’s very friendly and he explains everything very well that he’s prescribing and I would just want a little more assistance with the details. Maybe some of it is on the my chart so I have to go in there and look it up because I’m not sure what’s over there

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Was very thorough.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

I felt at ease and in good care and hands. He is a wonderful Dr and a fabulous human being. You can tell he has knowledge and the heart to go along with that knowledge.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable.Great patient interaction

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Explained everything and surgery was a success

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Keep up the good work.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Good listener, cordial and friendly.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Wonderful physician. Very genuine, friendly, explained everything & included me in action plan for my diagnosis.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley took the time to answer all questions, explain the procedure and calm my anxieties about the surgery. I felt very comfortable with his knowledge and experience.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

First meeting so saving the 10.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Great demeanor and very knowledgeable

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May 10, 2022

5.0

He is an excellent ENT doctor. He has also performed a surgery on me which I am very happy about.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Very personable and takes the time to explain tests, results, preventative care, side effects, etc.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Soft spoken comforting sort of person who listens and is clearly well respected in the community.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Excellent listener, took his time and made sure he answered my questions. I appreciated his knowledge and concern in helping me.l am thankful for his advice.

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April 30, 2022

5.0

Very friendly and knowledgeable

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April 26, 2022

5.0

He was personable and professional. I felt very comfortable.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Pleasant, professional, efficient and extremely caring about the smaller of issues brought to him. Takes sufficient time to listen and advise solutions to problem.

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April 23, 2022

4.0

He answered all questions. Took his time.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley is beyond amazing and informative! I really appreciated that he provided me all the information and involved me in my care plan.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Conley is skilled, patient, and a great communicator

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Capable, friendly, Answers all my questions, did an excellent surgery on my sinuses se wrap years ba k

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April 12, 2022

5.0

So knowledgeable, professional and kind. I have known him for 16 years I think.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and calming presence.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Great attention to detail and communicated well

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Great doctor. Wish he would treat me as more knowledgeable

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April 02, 2022

5.0

One-on-one consultation and thorough exams.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Creates confidence o

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April 01, 2022

5.0

He’s so kind, knowledgeable and a wonderful surgeon

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April 01, 2022

4.0

He was recommended by another doctor of mine and he seems very experienced and knowledgeable

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Partnered with me to look at various options in terms of my treatment. Respectful of my viewpoints. Thorough in terms of examination. Turned an unpleasant procedure into a tolerable experience.

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March 29, 2022

4.0

Dr. Conley was extremely kind and showed that he cared about my health.

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March 27, 2022

5.0

In addition to Dr Conley being amazing ...from check in to check out everyone was amazing.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Always cheerful! Explains what he is doing * why.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

He shows genuine concern, not just moving me through the system.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Extremely competent, explains everything very thoroughly.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Dr Conley was very through

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March 23, 2022

5.0

The doctors are very respectful, patient and well diagnosed me.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Professionalism, knowledgeable, Answers all questions.

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March 13, 2022

5.0

Dr Conley seems very knowledgeable.

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Very thorough wanting least invasive treatment possible is a big plus for me.

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March 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley was very personable and friendly.

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March 02, 2022

5.0

He’s the best!

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February 27, 2022

5.0

Drs. Conley and Grammer were amazing! Dr. Conley had great energy, he helped me in pinpointing when my left nasal drainage started and had already reviewed my scans. He took his time to learn about me, explain my diagnosis and what the next steps would be. I left the visit feeling empowered and knowledgeable.

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February 26, 2022

5.0

Very professional.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Very friendly and caring. Explained everything throughly. Did not rush through.

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February 24, 2022

5.0

Excellent clinical skills. Great bedside manner. Cautious Patient Kind Intelligent.

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February 19, 2022

5.0

Very personable, but also transparent and effective at communicating and involving patient in care decisions

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February 15, 2022

5.0

He’s amazing and nice

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February 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley shows great concern for the care of the patient. The surgery was way less painful this time and it is easy to talk to him.

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January 31, 2022

5.0

One of the most sincere and compassionate physicians I have ever encountered. He is kind to the patients and you can tell he is great to work with due to staff interactions.

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January 28, 2022

5.0

Kind, patient, and gave me step by step knowledge of the procedure as he was doing it. Dr. Lu also great….

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January 27, 2022

5.0

Spent a lot of time answering my questions

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January 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Conley’s easy demeanor , thorough exams and explanations make the visit seamless and effective.

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January 19, 2022

5.0

Goes above and beyond to find the cause of the underlying problem

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January 14, 2022

5.0

He has taken care of me very well and listen to all my concerns.

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January 11, 2022

5.0

Great listener.

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January 06, 2022

5.0

Excellent care.

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January 05, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable. Explained & treated me well. I’m confident in him. Thorough & caring.

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December 22, 2021

5.0

He did minor procedure on me which was painless, well explained and he has calming manner.

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December 15, 2021

5.0

Dr. Conley works at trying to resolve my medical issues in a forthright and thoughtful manner.

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December 14, 2021

5.0

I appreciated his time , he’s give his all attention to what you are there for.

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December 14, 2021

5.0

Very nice, kind, informative!

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December 12, 2021

5.0

Thoughtful and knowledgeable doctor

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December 07, 2021

5.0

I feel like the Dr actually cares about my condition and communicates with me clearly in ways that makes it easy to understand what’s going on and what the next step is.

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December 02, 2021

5.0

Explained all thoroughly & gave me options.

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November 30, 2021

5.0

Excellent care.

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November 24, 2021

5.0

He was incredibly patient, kind and good at his job.

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  • Intersect ENT, Inc.

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