Yvonne M. Curran, MD

Yvonne M. Curran, MD

4.7 
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Primary Specialty

Vascular Neurology and Stroke

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine - 1998
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 1995
Fellowships:
Rush University Medical Center - 1996

Media

Meet The Doctor 1:59
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May 19, 2017

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 Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.7
4.7 

91 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

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88 Reviews

November 09, 2020

5.0

great doctor

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November 09, 2020

5.0

great care

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November 05, 2020

5.0

Dr. Curran is fantastic.

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November 02, 2020

5.0

In addition to her outstanding clinical skills very caring, supportive and helpful .

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November 02, 2020

5.0

Excellent care and outstanding physician.

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October 30, 2020

5.0

Exceptional ability with excellent bedside manner

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October 30, 2020

5.0

Quality

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October 29, 2020

5.0

Down to earth. Has really helped me with the ways to help keep my headaches under control and manageable.

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October 29, 2020

5.0

All of the neurologists that I work with at Northwestern are fantastic, easy to work with, and always make themselves available to answer all of my questions, and address all of my medical needs.

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October 28, 2020

5.0

Dr. Curran is caring, intelligent and knowledgeable. She is an excellent doctor.

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October 28, 2020

5.0

Dr. Curran is an excellent doctor.

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October 28, 2020

3.0

I scheduled the appointment months ago and chose Dr Curran specifically from the NM website because of her qualifications. I spent maybe 40+ minutes with a student on his first day. I'm happy to work the student and be a part of the education process, but I also made an appointment with an experienced expert for a reason. I spent maybe 20 minutes with Dr Curran out of a 2+ hour appointment. I'm also not sure why I was there for 2 hours. I work in a field where I diagnose problems for others. I know the expertise that I apply to my diagnosis after 20+ years of experience is far more developed, nuanced, and valuable than what someone in my field could do with even a few years of experience. I've had chronic migraines most of my life. How much pain do I need to experience to get the full attention of an experienced doctor? The student did a great job, my problem is that I have a serious problem that profoundly effects my life and I waited months for the full attention of an experienced doctor that I chose. I'm not sure I had enough of an experience with Dr Curran to recommend her.

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October 19, 2020

5.0

Very caring person

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October 19, 2020

5.0

They care

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October 19, 2020

4.0

She was nice gave helpful information.

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October 15, 2020

5.0

Dr Curran and staff key to my recommendations

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October 13, 2020

5.0

Great service, shirt wait time, outstanding physician and staff.

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October 12, 2020

5.0

Neurology at NW is above and beyond on caring for their patients,,care concern for their patients is amazing!!

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October 06, 2020

5.0

Felt confident in the care. Things were clearly communicated

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October 06, 2020

5.0

Because she answered all of my questions to the best of her ability.

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October 06, 2020

5.0

All of my concerns were answered.

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October 06, 2020

5.0

Dr. Curran is a very understanding physician who wants her patients to have the best care. The staff is also very friendly and professional.

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October 06, 2020

5.0

Dr. Curran was wonderful, she was extremely knowledgeable and thorough answering my questions, ensuring I understood. Dr. Curran made me feel comfortable and took her time as if I was her only patient.

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October 06, 2020

5.0

It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Curran, she was very thorough and knowledgeable. Took here time answering the questions I had, ensuring I felt comfortable understanding.

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October 06, 2020

5.0

I felt heard and respected and I was happy to hear she has a strategy to help me going forward that I feel good about.

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October 06, 2020

5.0

I was able to express my circumstances and be heard by the doctor and her resident, and felt like an active participant collaborating in my care, with the promise of additional help I need going forward being available to me.

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October 05, 2020

5.0

listens

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October 05, 2020

5.0

listens and thinks through your medical situation

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October 01, 2020

5.0

Friendly and prompt

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September 30, 2020

1.0

I literally got no answers at all. 99% of my visit time and my entire exam was with a second year medical student.

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September 29, 2020

5.0

Dr Curran listened to me closely and examined my history and previous test records and was able to put together a treatment plan that has significantly improved my functioning and well-being. She has my trust! I drive three hours to see her and am happy to do so.

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September 29, 2020

5.0

I have experienced compassionate and highly skilled care from the physicians at NW Neurology. Also, the staff in the department from check-in to nurses, to med students, to residents, etc. have all extended kind and top notch care.

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September 28, 2020

5.0

Dr Yvonne Curran listens to each detail of my experiences and encourages me with suggestions. I just felt really heard by her!

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September 25, 2020

3.0

I will recommend her for someone with migraines or stroke concerns, as she mentioned she specializes in those. But I'm having peripheral neuropathy issues- even she said she'd pass me along to someone else.

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September 13, 2020

5.0

Very professional

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September 13, 2020

5.0

Both doctors I have seen there were very professional and listened to my concerns and answered all questions.

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September 10, 2020

5.0

She is knowledgeable and a good person.

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September 10, 2020

5.0

She is very likable because she can empathize with what is going . She is knowledgeable about strokes and how they effect people.

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September 10, 2020

3.0

This is my first encounter with Dr. Curran so I don't yet know how effective my treatment will be and how working with her will be.

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September 10, 2020

3.0

I've been happy with the doctors seeking the best treatment options for me.

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September 08, 2020

5.0

She has really helped me.

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September 08, 2020

5.0

They are very nice and always explain everything thorough.

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September 05, 2020

5.0

Dr. Curran is a very good doctor.

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September 01, 2020

5.0

Easy to work with. Smart. Reassuring.

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September 01, 2020

5.0

Very reassuring in a time of stress. Perfect testing and care. Great doctors and support staff.

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August 29, 2020

5.0

The expertise of the Dr. and the fact that she listened.

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August 26, 2020

5.0

Professional.Competent.Compassionate

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August 24, 2020

5.0

She is a very nice and helpful Doctor.

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August 24, 2020

5.0

She was competent and caring.

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August 21, 2020

5.0

Caring and thorough appointment. Results from last appointment to this appointment are outstanding.

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August 20, 2020

5.0

She is an excellent physician, I cannot say enough good things about her.

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August 09, 2020

5.0

attention to detail and willingness during my last visit to spend the necessary time to answer all of my questions and to explain everything

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August 08, 2020

5.0

Dr. Curran has been able to provide effective management solutions for my migraines which allow me to lead a normal life.

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August 01, 2020

5.0

Excellent, perceptive, knowledgable

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August 01, 2020

5.0

We were able to cover issues pertaining to my problem. Answers to later concerns prompted replied to.

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July 31, 2020

5.0

Excellent care ...thank you!

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July 30, 2020

5.0

Great "bedside" manner.

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July 30, 2020

5.0

Positive experiences overall.

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July 30, 2020

5.0

I can see that Dr Curran does her best for her patients and wants them to feel better. She's not as outgoing and warm as some people want their doctors to be. That's not a necessity for me, I just want someone smart who can understand my health situation and help me figure out how to improve it. She is great at that. If I had a really sensitive friend visiting her for the first time, I would probably warn them to expect her to be really clinical and straightforward in interactions. I love that about her, but some people might prefer more figurative hand holding. Dr Curran is an A+ in my book.

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July 20, 2020

5.0

I like her alot, I have have previous contact with her years ago for back and body pain issues

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July 16, 2020

5.0

Excellent care

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July 14, 2020

5.0

Highly knowlegeable at treating my ailment and has the best demeanor of listening and making my medical treatment effective. Has the best personality of being relatable. I would highly recommend Dr. Curran to others.

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July 14, 2020

5.0

Dr. Curran never rushes in visits with me and is always running on time. She is kind and empathetic without sugar coating things. She is open to my suggestions and talks me through my options thoroughly at each visit, making me feel heard.

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July 09, 2020

5.0

In my opinion she is the best.

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July 09, 2020

5.0

My Doctor is very excellent in understanding my medical condition and needs and provides me with treatment and information related to me. Her knowledge is exceptional and I trust her and respect her.

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July 07, 2020

5.0

Today was our first pleasant visit at Northwestern. This was our final attempt to see if things would go well and it did. Our past visit didn't go very well. Dr Curran was amazing. She talked to my daughter and I and explained her diagnosis with expertise. She answered all of our questions and helped us understand my daughters condition. Thank you Dr Curran.

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July 04, 2020

5.0

Caring Doctor, very knowledgeable and up on her practice.

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July 04, 2020

5.0

Would recommend to peers.

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July 04, 2020

5.0

She is just a great doctor overall. I love having her as a resource.

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July 01, 2020

5.0

She is helpful and understanding. Gives us options and ways to help

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July 01, 2020

5.0

Very good

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June 18, 2020

5.0

Dr. Curran spent a considerable amount of time with me discussing my history and symptoms.

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June 16, 2020

5.0

She takes the time to listen & find out what the problem is if she doesn't know right away. She doesn't just prescribe some medication & say try this & see me in 2 weeks. She is very understanding & will go above & beyond if she doesn't think she can help you or if she thinks you need help in another areas that she's not in.

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June 16, 2020

5.0

She has been patient, listens carefully and professionally offers the advice I need.

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June 16, 2020

5.0

Dr Curran and her nurse practitioner have always been able to address my issues and offer advice.

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June 13, 2020

5.0

Helps make sure I get take of with excellent work.

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June 11, 2020

5.0

She is excellent and so is the staff that works with her

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June 11, 2020

5.0

Great bedside manner, smart as a whip and a patient advocate.

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June 11, 2020

5.0

I've been a patient with Dr Curran for 18 years and she has saved my life. I recommend her to everyone!

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June 09, 2020

5.0

She is awesome but extremely busy!

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June 04, 2020

5.0

I had a good interaction with her. She listened to me. I felt there was a collaborative approach to the treatment plan. She took the time to explain her thought process.

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June 04, 2020

5.0

I have had good experiences with the physician and all support staff.

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June 04, 2020

5.0

She's a good listener. Expertise.

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June 04, 2020

5.0

Doctors are knowledgeable and caring

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June 04, 2020

5.0

Listens well and explains things well

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June 04, 2020

5.0

Personable and straightforward

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June 03, 2020

5.0

She's attentive, makes sure you understand your visit. Makes you feel comfortable.

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June 02, 2020

5.0

She always cares about my well-being. She provides me with great care. Very courteous.

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