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David B. Conley, MD

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768 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Otolaryngology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Complex Sinonasal and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Inverted Papilloma
Nasal Polyps
Sinus Surgery
Sinus Tumors
Sinusitis
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

768 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

61 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

61 Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Super nice. Friendly Took time to explain.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Doctor is so careful, listen, great personality, and has a great bedside manner

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February 23, 2026

5.0

I've had many ENT throughout my life and none compare to Dr. Conley.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

He is an excellent surgeon and his attention to detail is awesome!

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February 17, 2026

5.0

He is extremely knowledgeable, a very skilled surgeon, compassionate and professional, and very reassuring about every aspect of my care.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

He was very friendly and listen to what I had to say. He gave me a couple of reasons why I have this issue. Also gave me a couple of ways to help relieve the issue.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

His knowledge of sinus issues and his personality are reasons for me to recommend Dr. Conley to those who have chronic nasal and sinus difficulties. I know he wil give them the excellent care he's given me.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Conley kept me very informed about what was going on with my surgical needs. He answered every question that I asked and explained everything that I didn't understand. I would recommend him to anyone who needs surgical needs in particularly anyone who has complicated surgical needs like I had.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr Conley and his team went above and beyond expectations for my visit

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Top-level ENT surgeon

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Listening, showing care for my problems, explainingned everything

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Dr. Conley is a great doctor that cares!

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Very nice doctor and person

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Knowledge and demeanor

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Individualized attention.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Very kind and concerned Dr ... made me feel like he'd like to see a resolution to my loss of smell too !

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January 13, 2026

5.0

He is engaging, patient, committed to solving and anticipating issues.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

I really like Dr. Conley a lot. I was nervous about finding a sinus specialist at NW, but felt at ease within the first ten seconds of meeting him. He has a great personality and he's very knowledgeable. He was very patient with me, despite how anxious I had been that morning.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Very poignant, and a good listener.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

He explained the surgical procedure I will hopefully be having soon. I appreciated that he ordered the additional MRI testing because just as he would like to know exactly what he's facing, I would like to know as well. His professionalism is incredible. I feel I am in very good hands.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Personable and explains everything in detail and encourages questions. Calming personality.

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December 27, 2025

5.0

He was very accommodating and nice over the entire visit.

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December 21, 2025

5.0

I think I had a good evaluation of my health situation. Hopefully with his help I I will be able to resolve my chronic health issues.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Responsive, accommodating, knowledgeable, compassionate. professional

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Was easy to talk to, spent enough time with me to try and put me at ease regarding my new condition

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Conley is a well-known expert in the field with an approachable and caring style.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

The entire team is a reflection of Dr. Conley and I can't begin to express how communicative and helpful they are.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

He is a fabulous doctor. Extremely respectful, extremely knowledgeable, very good listener. Explains all processes well! I wish all of my doctors were like him.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Explained things thoroughly about what has to be and what was done listens to u and makes sure no questions not answered

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Very simple: the patient was included in the treatment process after an appointment was rapidly set up (I already wrote that above).

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Effective communication and explanation of treatments, causes etc

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Conley is consistently upbeat, positive, optimistic, and an exceptional physician.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Conley is caring, goes over options, and answers all questions without feeling rushed.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Conley explained my problem very well.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

"Dr. Conley is very knowledgeable, clever, humble, and attentive, answering all questions thoroughly."

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Doctor Conley and assistant/student doctor (forgot his name, but he was tall, brown hair, & had a light beard) were both super professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. They explained their thoughts well, asked my opinion several times. I wish all of my doctors were this thorough in their questioning & knowledge.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Conley takes his time to explain. He listens generously. He is thoughtful. And he is NOT an alarmist. I give him the highest score!!

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September 09, 2025

5.0

He is a good dr always helping me and teaching me new ways to help my nose from bleeding

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September 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Conley was attentive, friendly, listened to my concerns, and thorough.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Very thorough.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

I know whoever I refer to Dr. Conley would get top rated medical service.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

He treated me to recovery after several years of constant sinus infections.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

The doctor was not only knowledgeable and skilled, but also quite caring in regard to my feelings and comfort during my visit with him.

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July 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Conley is the top ENT specialist, no doubt about it.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

"He is very intelligent, listens well, and answers all questions."

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and professional

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Conley genuinely cares about my condition and is proactively handling my treatment. I feel very fortunate to have him as my treating physician.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

See above efficiently went through questions and procedures and answered all to my satisfaction

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor!

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Kind, caring, and listened.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Thorough and caring. Even cared that I'd had a prior bad experience in this department, with a different provider. Explained things clearly. Presented me with options and recommendations.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Super doctor

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June 16, 2025

4.0

Pleasant demeanor

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Conley is an extremely kind and knowledgeable ENT! He has excellent bedside manners and took his time explaining my diagnosis. He allowed me to ask questions and answered them thoroughly. I would highly recommend him!

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June 02, 2025

5.0

He is everything I was looking for in an ENT professional. Superior knowledge, great communication, totally confident, professional , and undeniably competent.

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May 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Conley was very professional and thorough and I appreciate his expertise. He was very thorough in finding a diagnosis on treating my medical problem. He made sure I let him know if I had any discomfort during the procedure. He answered all my questions.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Above+ seems through

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May 22, 2025

5.0

Great care

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May 18, 2025

5.0

Caring physician

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May 18, 2025

5.0

I find that Dr. Conley gives me full information with options for decisions about my care.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

I've seen Dr. Conley twice now for chronic sinus issues and possible sinus surgery, and honestly_he's a gem. His bedside manner is impeccable: calm, confident, and genuinely kind. He somehow balances being deeply knowledgeable with having a great sense of humor, which makes the whole process feel less clinical and more human. What really stands out is how much time he takes to explain everything. He lays out all your options clearly, answers every question with patience (and zero eye rolls!), and works with you to come up with a smart, logical plan. You never feel rushed, dismissed, or like you're taking up too much time_he's just fully present. A friend recommended him after two failed sinus surgeries elsewhere; Dr. Conley finally got it right and changed her life. I'm currently trying a conservative plan for a few months, and if that doesn't work, I feel completely confident moving forward with surgery in his care. If you're looking for an ENT surgeon who's not only skilled but also warm, attentive, and collaborative, Dr. Conley's your guy. Total win.

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Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

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