Bruce K. Tan, MD

Bruce K. Tan, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Otolaryngology

Secondary Specialty

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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

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

653 Ratings

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42 Reviews

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42 Reviews

April 14, 2025

5.0

Great doctor. Takes his time. Explains everything. Extremely competent

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April 10, 2025

5.0

The best EMT I seen to date

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Feels like he is trying to give me the best outcome possible.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Took time to listen, explain, answer my questions and outline next steps.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Tan was very thorough and explained every key part of his examination. In addition to his thorough examination, he drew from my entire file to help inform his understanding of me. I respect his intelligent, scientific thought process and I trust his conclusions and advice. He also showed me kindness and honesty while I'm in a stressful period of understanding my condition. I'm grateful for his time and attention.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

I know any referral I would send him Wild be very happy with the care.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

He is the best. Professional, good bed side manner and explained everything. I had surgery but I was never in any pain. This is unheard of after a major surgery. I tip my hat to Dr. Tan over that fact alone.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

A great physician

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March 13, 2025

5.0

I couldn't breathe for years went to 2 different ENTs no results Dr Tan preformed a 7 hour surgery to repair my sinus and I couldn't be happier

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Dr.Tan made sure that I was aware of what caused may have my condition and the medication or treatment needed to take care of my condition, And he has a easy manner.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Down to earth and easy to understand. Efficient.....highly recommend

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February 06, 2025

5.0

He gave me valued information and answered my questions and reassured me about my condition after some contradictory information I had been given weeks earlier.

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February 03, 2025

4.0

He did a great job of explaining the issues I experienced and my options moving forward.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Tan took plenty of time to examine me, as well as listening to my medical issues.

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January 26, 2025

5.0

He was precise, poised, caring and honest.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

I will always recommend Dr. TAN he is the best doctor I have ever seen in my life.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

He was very honest and did exceptional work.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

I would recommend him 100 percent.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Personable and it was very important for him to go over all our paths and strategies.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

I have not had anyone have a complete command of a patient's condition before he even entered the examination room.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Highly recommend Dr.Tan. - he is knowledgeable and a good Listener.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Fantastic bedside manner, thorough examination, very detailed discussion about my issues.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

So good! He explained everything that was going on, the possible outcomes, and made me feel very comfortable during the procedure. I also appreciated that despite someone walking in to inform him of a meeting, he did not rush my appointment.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Tan was very knowledgeable and provided all necessary information needed regarding my issue, he took his time & didn't seem rushed, answered all my questions

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November 07, 2024

5.0

He took a common sense approach to my treatment, he took his time to make sure I understood the course of treatment and he was very kind.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

He is the best

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October 31, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough & takes the extra step to look into the notes from previous providers. I leave the office with every question answered & feel reassured about how to handle my current health issue. Kudos to Dr. Tan!

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Took his time, did what was needed. good beside manner

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October 18, 2024

5.0

Quick fix

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Thank you for taking time with me and offering insights and advice that made me feel heard!

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Tan is an excellent physician. He explained things well and was very friendly.

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October 13, 2024

5.0

He is a great person and an excellent professional, very pleasant and with a lot of experience and attention to his patients.

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October 10, 2024

5.0

He proved to be extremely knowledgeable & was able to resolve the problem. His demeanor calmed a nervous patient.

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Took time to answer all my questions

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Dr.Bruce Tan is one of the best Physicians i have had and I was fortunate that he Performed my Surgery,and my after care was exellent.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

I've been seeing Dr. Tan for many years and he always answers my questions and explains his findings in ways that I can understand.

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September 22, 2024

5.0

Kind, and answered all my questions after listening to my concerns and why I was there

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September 20, 2024

5.0

Quality visit with a wealth of current information.

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September 20, 2024

5.0

Because Dr.Bruce Tan is the very best Docter I have had,I trust him and his knowledge and care is superb.I am so very lucky,that Dr.Bruce Tan is the Surgeon who is taking so very good care of me. Thank you to a wonderful highly,kind experienced Surgeon.

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Because I am greatful to this Top Notch Surgeon,his knowledge and care is the very best,any patient can receive. I like and respect Dr.Bruce Tan very much!

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September 05, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and excellent at explaining conditions and procedures. Very caring, and outstanding practitioner.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interest

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

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

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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