
Yvonne M. Curran, MD

Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Migraine headache
- Pregnancy and Stroke
- Stroke
- Stroke Diagnosis/Treatment
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine - 1998
- Residency:
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Rush University Medical Center - 1995
- Fellowships:
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Rush University Medical Center - 1996
Media

Languages Spoken
- French
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Vascular Neurology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalNorthwestern Memorial HospitalPalos Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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293 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 21, 2022
5.0 star star star star starMy PCP, Dr. Engman, referred me to Dr. Curran for a neurology consult. Dr. Curran’s consult was comprehensive and she included me in her evaluation. As a result of our collaboration, I feel that Dr. Curran is an important member of my health care team.
February 28, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Curran is a good listener. She evaluated my condition thoroughly. She understood my condition. Her bedside manner made my visit very comforting and produced confidence and trust in the improvement of my condition. Her recommendations were also given after she listened and got a sense of the type of patient that I am.
February 14, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Curran is amazing. She always makes me feel heard and genuinely cared for. She had no problems accomodating my busy schedule and worked with me to be sure we could still me despite several work meetings I had immediately following our appointment. The world would be a much better place if every were as kind as her.
October 19, 2021
5.0 star star star star starShe is a brilliant, kind and personable physician. I never feel rushed asking a question, I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Curran, I highly recommend her, I am very grateful for her care.
October 05, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Curran has taken care of me for over 16 years. I suffered a stroke at that time I was assigned Dr. Curran to be my neurologist. The care that she has given me has been instrumental Do you my fantastical for recovery. She is always on top of everything and truly cares for her patients. I feel very fortunate to have her as my neurologist.
September 27, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr.Curran is the most caring and trusting doctor . She listens to help not just to response confirming that she hears you. Allowing for the best treatments and prescription to improve her patients life and health
September 27, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Curran is a great doctor, I was a patient in her previous practice and I will wait longer to see her because of that. I don't need neurology often but when I do I want someone who understands I do not necessarily respond as expected.
September 26, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI appreciate Dr Curran and her team. I feel like she is working to help me get to a diagnosis and treatment. It is apparent that she cares about me as a person, both Dr Curran and her team are empathetic and compassionate.
September 07, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Curran is very courteous, willing to take all the time it takes for you to explain to her your problems. Takes every effort to explain everything to you so that you understand your problem. And how she will help you address the solution to the problem.
August 10, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Curran is a kind, welcoming physician who listens openly to all of my concerns. I never feel rushed or dismissed when seeing her. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field and is ready to discuss the newest treatments available.
June 30, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Curran had many insightful things to say about my case although I did do research after our visit and Lamotrigine can also contribute to Parkinsonism and she let me know it does not. I believe I was using a credible source.
May 04, 2021
5.0 star star star star starThis was my first time meeting Dr. Curran. I appreciated her quick response and action on my next steps. I am looking forward to new medication and hoping it makes the difference that she’s stated.
April 29, 2021
2.0 star star star_border star_border star_borderI lost my job because of my migraines and inability to work and the migraines became more frequent than they originally started up. (Instead of 1-3/month they increased to about 2-4/week). I needed the doctor to update my medical forms for FMLA coverage to reflect the increase in frequency and Dr. Curran would not change the forms, even after knowing and acknowledging I was going to the ER and calling when I had so many of the migraines each week. Very saddened that a simple statement of truth about the increase in the frequency of migraines could have saved my job.
April 28, 2021
5.0 star star star star starShe is intelligent, compassionate, and very helpful. This is my first visit so that’s all I can say for now, but I really appreciated that she took the time to answer all of my questions patiently and carefully, and showed real interest in my overall health.
March 23, 2021
1.0 star star_border star_border star_border star_borderAfter expressing concern with her recommended treatment (medication) side effects to the nurse who came in after I spoke to Dr. Curran and requesting to follow-up with Dr. Curran on alternatives, she refused to come back to the examination room to discuss. Dr. Curran sent the nurse to let me know there were no other options. I was very dissatisfied with her behavior and lack of concern for me as her patients. I will continue my search for a neurologist who listens to my concerns.
February 09, 2021
0.0 star_border star_border star_border star_border star_borderThe dr came in the room for literally 1.5 minutes, the entire history and exam was completed by the medial student and she seemed completely disinterested in me and my visit and in a rush.
February 09, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Curran is caring, open to new ideas, and always willing to try to work around insurance etc to make things work. Wish the migraine program was a bit more cutting edge and integrated/multidisciplinary but I feel like I’m in very good hands with Dr Curran.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Consulting / Related Activities
Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Teva Neuroscience, Inc.
External Professional Relationships
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