Sheri Dewan, MD

Sheri Dewan, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

Secondary Specialty

  • Spine Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 2005
Internship:
Brown University - 2006
Residency:
Brown University - 2012

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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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
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

203 Ratings

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August 23, 2021

5.0

She is very nice, caring, listens & explains things to you where you understand what is going on.

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August 16, 2021

5.0

The best

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August 12, 2021

5.0

Very quick and informative took the time to listen to my answers and were able to repeat them.

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August 01, 2021

5.0

Dr DeWan takes time to listen to concerns. Not just read a report and make a canned response.

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August 01, 2021

5.0

Dr Dewan is honest, straightforward, and exceptional at listening to her patients concerns. She takes the time and puts in the effort to ensure you understand fully your options and their subsequent results.

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July 21, 2021

5.0

She is amazing and she actually listen to her patients

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July 15, 2021

5.0

She is the best there is

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July 01, 2021

5.0

Profesionalismo.

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June 10, 2021

5.0

The doctor and p.a. were absolutely great! She took the time to listen and explain everything to me, ensuring I understood and was comfortable with the recomended treatments.

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June 10, 2021

5.0

She is so knowledgeable she understands what you’re trying to tell her she’s just a sweetheart

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May 13, 2021

5.0

Very intelligent.

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May 12, 2021

5.0

Dr. Dewan is so wonderful. Super nice, easy to talk to, explains things very well. Really makes you feel like she truly cares about you.

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May 09, 2021

5.0

Very thorough, good listener.

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April 21, 2021

5.0

Dr. Dewan is excellent! Takes all the time needed with her patients.

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April 20, 2021

5.0

Dr. Dewan is always personable and professional. I have the utmost confidence in her expertise.

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April 14, 2021

0.0

I asked about her success rate for back surgery and her reply was 50/50. I find that really depressing. I was sad when I got off the phone with her and cried.

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April 11, 2021

3.0

I've only had one appointment with her so I really don't know her.

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April 06, 2021

5.0

She’s caring about how I feel,so I can get my life back to normal

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March 24, 2021

4.0

Doctor clearly explained my medical problem and was patient answering questions.

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March 20, 2021

5.0

I need to have an additional visit with the staff to assess my decisions in regards to my condition and therefore it is too early in the process to make a proper assessment.

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March 08, 2021

4.0

She listened attentively.

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March 08, 2021

5.0

Very concern, professional with you, let you know what's next.

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March 07, 2021

5.0

Dr Dewan is not only a consummate professional; she is a caring, warm human and treats her patients as people, not medical problems.

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March 04, 2021

5.0

Very thorough with exams and explanations!

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March 01, 2021

5.0

Dr Dewan took plenty of time to listen to all my symptoms and the various actions/treatments I’ve tried to date. Then she explained in detail my challenges, and together we came up with a healthcare plan that works for me. I appreciate the time spent and willingness to work with me and the other NWM doctors I’m seeing.

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February 28, 2021

5.0

She’s been very helpful and informative

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February 18, 2021

4.0

Prompt response to medical questions and concerns

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February 16, 2021

5.0

Caring and clear

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February 13, 2021

5.0

She professional

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February 12, 2021

5.0

Dr. Dewan is competent, patient, and caring. She explains everything in terms l can understand and shows me my CT scan and X-ray on the computer pointing to my injury. She always asks a few times if l have any questions.

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February 11, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheri was straight to the topic, explained everything in detail and suggested other methods that are less invasive to try out first. I really liked that. Besides she is very compasionate and a people's person.

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February 10, 2021

5.0

She does a great job explaining every aspect of the surgery to be performed.

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February 07, 2021

5.0

She explains things well, cares, is patient, is competent.

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February 04, 2021

5.0

Took time and did research on my case.

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February 04, 2021

5.0

Remembered me and very thorough

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January 31, 2021

5.0

Dr. Dewan answered all my questions and gave me lots of info about my condition so I would make an informed decision about my treatment options

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January 31, 2021

5.0

She is the best

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January 21, 2021

5.0

Questions addressed. Clear answers.

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January 17, 2021

5.0

Dr.Dewan is interested in your questions.

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January 13, 2021

5.0

Polite and made my visit comfortable.

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December 13, 2020

3.0

Only 1 phone visit.waiting on results

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December 03, 2020

5.0

Surgery/care all around from cdh was excellent. No complaints at all

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December 02, 2020

5.0

She explained my situation thoroughly

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November 18, 2020

5.0

She makes me feel like she really cares about me as a person. She is very this theral.

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November 13, 2020

5.0

They listen, have compassion, and are knowledgeable

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November 10, 2020

5.0

She amazing only does what's needed

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November 09, 2020

5.0

Dr. Dewan was professional and compassionate. Every part of the procedure was explained thoroughly and all questions were answered to satisfaction. I was placed at ease from step one.

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November 09, 2020

5.0

They were swift, with attention to details. According to those around me, no stone was left unturned.

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November 02, 2020

5.0

Super friendly and very informative.

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November 02, 2020

5.0

I can't use half my body and they were made everything about as simple as possible.

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October 31, 2020

5.0

She was Great! Helped me navigate through options that would best work for me for my situation. And was not afraid to tell me she need assistance for a special part of the Sugerey That Dr Lee performed. Thank you to all involved in this process

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October 29, 2020

5.0

Very professional and compassionate

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October 28, 2020

5.0

Dr. Dewan was great! Thank you

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October 28, 2020

5.0

Dr. Dewan was great. Took the time to listen, was very knowledgeable in her advice.

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October 28, 2020

5.0

Extremely kind, listens and shows compassion

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October 28, 2020

5.0

Very thorough and efficient

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October 15, 2020

5.0

Dr Dewan and her PA were very knowledgeable and explained everything regarding my health and follow up care. Very caring people!

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October 11, 2020

5.0

Friendly and knows her stuff

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October 11, 2020

5.0

Good care and all are knowledgeable and friendly

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October 09, 2020

5.0

She listened to me and answered my questions

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October 07, 2020

5.0

Dr.Dewan is great, knows her stuff, explains well and is conservative in her care.

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October 07, 2020

5.0

I have confidence in North western

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October 06, 2020

5.0

She is professional, knowledgeable and personable.

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October 06, 2020

5.0

Central DuPage Hospital is top notch. I have been cared for by CDH my whole life, I would not go to any other hospital in Illinois.

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October 01, 2020

5.0

Again, Dr Dewan and her staff have been very attentive and compassionate.

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October 01, 2020

5.0

I recently had surgery on my back and from the very beginning of the process everyone I have interacted with has been professional, caring and compassionate.

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September 24, 2020

5.0

Took time to answer any questions I had. Caring and confident attitude. Affable as a person, approachable.

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September 24, 2020

5.0

Confidence when treating me. Felt concerned for me as both patient and person.

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September 24, 2020

5.0

Compassionate and detailed care

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September 24, 2020

5.0

Dr Dewan is always thorough and listens

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September 16, 2020

5.0

I still have more treatment to do also possibly surgery so this may change but am happy so far

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September 16, 2020

5.0

They took their time and explained things to me. I didn't feel part of the 5 minute assembly line mentality where we “cattle” are rushed in and out as quickly as possible

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September 06, 2020

5.0

Great communication and explanation. Great follow up and highly recommended by others.

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September 06, 2020

5.0

Great doctor. But communication with staff was inconsistent. All other aspects were great.

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September 02, 2020

5.0

See my previous comments

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September 02, 2020

5.0

Expertise, took the time to genuinely listen and answer all my questions, honesty, optimism and giving me some guidance on next steps

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September 01, 2020

5.0

Dr Dewan made me feel comfortable having the operation. She explained everything so I could understand it. She did an outstanding job and my back pain is now gone. A true success story!

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August 26, 2020

5.0

Dr Dewan is amazing has found many things wrong no one could figure out. She does an amazing job in surgeries

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August 17, 2020

5.0

Excellent care and outcome achieved

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August 17, 2020

5.0

Good care and process

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August 06, 2020

5.0

Concerned and effective.

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August 06, 2020

5.0

She referred me to another Dr. Who is better equipped for my needs. She has my care in mind.

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August 05, 2020

5.0

Easy to talk to. Asked all the right questions on my first visit and asked again of any recurring symptoms .

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July 27, 2020

5.0

Very informative!

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July 27, 2020

5.0

Dr Dewan is friendly, knowledgeable and very up front. She was highly recommended and I am thankful I had the opportunity to deal with her.

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July 23, 2020

5.0

Dr. Dewan is and extremely talented neurosurgeon. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family

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July 20, 2020

5.0

Dr. Dewan listens very closely and is extremely skilled at what she does! She is also VERY personable with the BEST bedside manner EVER!!!

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July 05, 2020

5.0

Dr. Dewan is very caring & efficient, precise in explaining diagnosis, & possible treatment.

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July 01, 2020

5.0

Very thorough. Reviewed my images in detail and discussed findings and treatment options with me. I appreciate that she doesn't rush surgical options. She gave me a lot of recommendations for more conservative measures. I will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future if I need any sort of further work up or treatment. Excellent bedside manner.

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June 30, 2020

5.0

She was a very nice person. Very knowledgeable of this Procedure. I think are personality clicked

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June 30, 2020

5.0

She is thorough and offers options.

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June 29, 2020

4.0

Very brief

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June 25, 2020

5.0

I like Dr Dewan and her continued care

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June 17, 2020

5.0

I really like my neurologist and she makes you feel relaxed about what going to happen

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June 15, 2020

5.0

She takes her time and answers all questions

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June 15, 2020

5.0

Dr. Dewan is the best

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June 11, 2020

5.0

She made me feel at ease with her bedside manner and have extreme confidence in her capabilities. She has been extremely responsive with my after-care as well. I am extremely grateful that she was recommended to me.

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June 07, 2020

5.0

Dr. Sheri Dewan is extremely knowledgable in her field and I trust her completely.

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June 05, 2020

5.0

Very helpful

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June 05, 2020

5.0

Very pleased

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