Bruce K. Tan, MD

4.9

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Otolaryngology

Secondary Specialty

Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2004
Internship:: Johns Hopkins University - 2005
Residency:: Johns Hopkins University - 2009
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2010

Languages Spoken

Mandarin Chinese

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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4.9

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573 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

49 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

49 Reviews

April 27, 2024

5.0

He's a great Doctor

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April 26, 2024

5.0

helpful Doctor and staff

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April 22, 2024

5.0

He explains everything clearly And gives the patient an opportunity to ask questions.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

He explained to me what some of the procedures to follow were, he clarified any doubts I had about my nasal condition, he made me feel very safe with the care he gave me. Excellent, very good Recommended

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April 18, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent doctor. He performed my [ ] surgery. There is no pain and he answered all my questions at the follow up appt.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

I appreciated that Dr. Tan was sympathetic to my symptoms and gave me person-centered care. I left my appointment with resources in hand and the choice about how to proceed and that felt very affirming to be informed about my own treatment.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He's a fantastic provider, honest direct, and honors his words.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tan addressed my issues and answered my questions. I did not feel rushed.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bruce Tan truly knows how to care for his patient. He is the type of doctor who would do and check first what needs to be done based on the feedback his patient.He went deeper checking where and what is causing my complaint before having a C-SCAN to determine as to whether it is necessary or applicable to use. As far as I am concern he does a very thorough job and I hold him high in terms of trustworthiness because I trust him. To me I put his practice at par on the scale of The Code of Medical Ethics and Professionalism, if there is ever as such. If there is any I hold him high for that matter. I hope he continues doing a great job. In my opinion his patients matters to him the most.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Took. Long time to educate me

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March 04, 2024

5.0

I went in for a consultation today and he explained the entire procedure for installing tubes in my nose. I was very happy to have my many questions answered.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

He was very patient with me.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

He is very informative and answers questions and listens.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Bruce tan has spent so much time with me and is so wonderful he is among the best doctors I have ever had

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Solid knowledge base, very sympathetic, develops a clear plan and acts on it. Responds to all questions.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tan was very competent and nice to work with. He explained options and choices for treatment, and surgically did a great job.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tan did a great job with my [procedure]. He diagnosed the problem, and then he performed the procedure with great skill. He also was very kind and knowledgeable. I had a lot of questions and he fielded them all with ease.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tan's approach is perfect: he aims for the best patient outcome with the least intervention (ie surgery) possible. His bedside manner is wonderful and he is clearly brilliant. Highly recommend!

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tan was thorough and helpful, explaining his conclusions and recommendations in a way I understood and trusted.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

Doctor explained my options very well and coordinated it with my sleep apnea.

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December 31, 2023

5.0

procedure from first diagnosis to operation and follow up was professional, friendly and very efficient.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

He really takes tie with you.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Dr.Tan is so understanding and such a nice doctor. Doctors like him are the reason I love this hospital. He is amazing.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tan is wonderful. He does not rush you. He explains things clearly and concisely. He is readily available and the turnaround time for questions is amazing.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tan is understanding and patient. He throughly explains everything until you understand. He is so nice and knowledgeable.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Tan researched my history before I even walked in the door - very thorough.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

He is smart careful and good

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November 30, 2023

5.0

great "bedside manner," very helpful and encouraging. smart, too!

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tan is amazing! After giving up on my chronic nasal issues for decades, I finally decided to give it one more try. After searching ENT doctors extensively, I found Dr. Tan. I am very pleased with my first visit today. He was super knowledgeable, thorough and explained my options and his recommendations in details. Above all, he is a very nice! I highly recommend him.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Explained all the medical jargon for me to understand. Gave me options.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and great bedside manner

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tan is approachable and conversational. He explains and demonstrates to you, the patient, your illness. He showed me the CT Scan and explained my condition. I appreciated his approach. He even lightened the experience with a little levity.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Tan is very professional. He is a very kind person. He did the surgery for me. Now I feel breathe much easier through my nose! Dr. Tan helps improve my life quality.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

He explains the diagnosis & treatment very clearly with diagrams, etc. Very patient with answering my questions.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Tan did an exceptional job. He is very professional. I was not able to breathe through my nose for many years. With Dr Tan's treatments, I can breath through my nose and feel so good!! No word can express my gratitude to Dr Tan.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Good listener, answered my questions

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October 09, 2023

5.0

He explained options and medication in a very understanding way.

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October 07, 2023

5.0

He listens carefully to the patient, clearly explains the treatment options and reasons for his recommendations.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Patient and explained what he saw and what he was doing.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

He figured out what was wrong when [ ] could not. I could not breathe for 2 years. He did a biopsy and found the problem right away. He listens, great at following up. I would give him 5 stars.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Like I said above I have never had a more dedicated doctor than Bruce Tan and that is a reason enough to go to northwestern

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September 26, 2023

4.0

He's a good doctor, gives good explanations

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September 25, 2023

5.0

He made me feel comfortable and took great care of me.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tan is knowledgeable, patient centered, friendly and listens well

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Extremely capable and skilled doctor with equally fantastic personality.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor care

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tan was very thorough. He was extremely gentle using the nasal scope and was responsive to the issue I was having. He took the time to answer all of my questions and I felt better after the treatment.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough & explains everything

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner.

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Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interests

Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

Allakos, Inc.
Medtronic, Inc.
Novo Nordisk A/S
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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