Ikuo Hirano, MD

Ikuo Hirano, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Esophageal Gastroenterology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - 1990
Residency:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - 1992
Fellowships:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - 1995

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

299 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

95 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

95 Reviews

August 26, 2022

5.0

He listens and sets up good treatment plan.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

He’s an expert in his field and yet still patiently listens to all my questions. I never feel like my concerns are dismissed. He explains all options for care, so I am well informed to make decisions on care.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Very nice explained everything to me was awesome

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August 15, 2022

5.0

He is the best! There is no other.

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August 14, 2022

4.0

Very attentive

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August 11, 2022

5.0

He is top of his field and has incredible comforting bedside manner

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August 09, 2022

5.0

He was kind, a great listener and very professional.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

patient and careful

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Great Doctor

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August 08, 2022

5.0

In addition to all of the reasons above, Dr. Hirano has outstanding technical skills. I trust him more than any other doctor when it comes to endoscopies and diagnoses. He has also provided excellent care to my friends' children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis. He is renowned in this field and easily lives up to his reputation!

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August 05, 2022

3.0

Not enough explanation given, otherwise excellent. Should have met with my wife right after procedure, when I was still woozy, not really on my poor memory and generic paper handout.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Has been my doctor for more than 20 years and has my utmost respect. Very knowledgeable and patient friendly. Answers all my questions.One of my favorite doctors.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

He's awesome

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Took time to explain things and next steps to take moving forward

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgable and accommodating.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

great care

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June 30, 2022

5.0

He and his team spent a long time explaining things to me and my options and answered any questions I had kindly and thoughtfully.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Listen to all of my questions and concerns. And answered To the best of his ability.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

My entire visit was a pleasant experience. Dr Hirano is very knowledgeable, personable and caring.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

High trustExcellent care

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Very good attentive service and some of the best doctors

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June 06, 2022

5.0

MD amazing to work with. Kind, thorough and explains well.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

While Dr. Hirano's reputation in the research community is well established for good reason, he brings an equal measure of expertise to patient care. He demonstrates warmth and empathy during visits and, importantly, recalls personalized previous medical history details with accuracy, astute observations, and proactive recommendations. That's to say, he does more than recommend 'active surveillance' or watching for symptoms. He thinks outside the 'medical box' and is willing to imagine possibilities that are outside the current standard of care.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Hes a very good dr.

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May 30, 2022

5.0

He explains my condition well to me. He is calming and reassuring.

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May 30, 2022

5.0

Very pleasant bedside manner coupled with excellent knowledge of his field.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

He is excellent. His staff is not.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

the rx he gave me working ok.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Professional and thorough and friendly

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May 16, 2022

5.0

He is kind and understanding... takes the time to consider all issues and concerns and I feel confident in his understanding & treatments for my still undetermined condition.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

He has been giving good care.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

He was highly recommended to me and lived up to my high expectations.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

He easy to connect, knowledgeable, excellent service!

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgable and detail oriented. Great listener. Pleasant experience

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, calm and kind.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

He has a wonderful manner with patients. He is attentive and has great communication skills….

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April 25, 2022

5.0

He is awesome! he is super knowledgeable and SO glad that I switched to him.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

He is an amazing doctor who has tremendous experience.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

The Doctor does the best in our lifes

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April 09, 2022

5.0

Patient, a good listener and really tries to help in all ways.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Outstanding Physician. Dr. Hirano goes back in my family, treating and healing my elderly Mother, when he was a very young doctor. He was on the top of his game with my surgical procedure.One of my favorite Doctors.

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April 04, 2022

5.0

He’s the best doc for my condition. Under his care I’m doing very well. I have great confidence in him.

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Professionalism and patient first mindset. Dr. Hirano was very thorough pre and post procedural information, he was very genuine and caring.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Professional, patient, thorough.

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March 28, 2022

5.0

He is the most kindest gentle that’s what I’ve come across in a long time he listens and answers is down to worse I don’t go with the technical explanations thank you

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March 24, 2022

5.0

He really took the time to listen to me, and answered all my questions very thoroughly. He was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. I will highly recommend him.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Listen to me and addressed my concerns.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

He really got down to the nitty gritty and made sure he had all of the information from me he needed

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March 08, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable expert, compassionate

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March 07, 2022

5.0

He is compassionate, friendly and a good listener in addition to being a great and effective physician. Listened to all my health issues besides the one he treats.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

He is the most patient, compassionate, and knowledgeable doctor to whom I have ever entrusted my health.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable, analytical, caring and efficient. He's kind and thorough. He conversed with me on an appropriate level, knowing I had some medical knowledge. I think he's brilliant.

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February 14, 2022

5.0

I suffered with my condition for decades, he was able to find the cause and treat the condition. I am now on a maintenance program to keep the condition in check.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

He has kept my GERD under control.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

What a wonderful doctor. His bedside manner is top notch!

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February 07, 2022

5.0

He is the best at what he does and he changed my life.

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February 02, 2022

5.0

Very talented and helpful and caring doctor.

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January 31, 2022

5.0

He explained things clearly, and was professional and kind.

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January 27, 2022

5.0

He’s the best!!

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January 25, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner. Nice guy.

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January 18, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable

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January 16, 2022

5.0

Good bedside manners. A very good doctor i

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January 06, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, friendly, respectful, does a lot of research, and is the best in the field of EOE

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December 24, 2021

5.0

Knows his stuff! He’s fabulous!!

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December 24, 2021

4.0

I like Dr. Hirano and have seen him for years, but too difficult to talk or see him! I shouldn’t have to wait weeks for any response or months for an appointment if I have issues.

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December 20, 2021

5.0

He was kind, patient, listened well, explained things clearly, and had a reasonable plan for my care.

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December 19, 2021

5.0

Great listener and explained everything very well. He was running late that day and apologized many times for it. It's hospital time...I understand things happen.

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December 18, 2021

5.0

He listened to my concerns and positive with his responses.

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December 15, 2021

5.0

He’s the best!

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December 07, 2021

5.0

He's extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

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December 02, 2021

5.0

He is kind and listens carefully to the patient.

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November 29, 2021

5.0

great communication

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November 20, 2021

5.0

I feel like Dr. Hirano really cares about helping me figure out what to do about my issues.

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November 16, 2021

5.0

He’s fantastic, very detailed and top notch

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November 15, 2021

5.0

He's present. He's empathetic. He has time to talk. He generates confidence. I've been completely satisfied with the two procedures I've experienced at his hands.

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November 11, 2021

5.0

He is outstanding and has helped me greatly.

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November 08, 2021

5.0

Wonderful and caring doctor

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November 01, 2021

5.0

I absolutely love Dr Hirano. Very practical, very approachable yet consummately professional.

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November 01, 2021

5.0

Provides coherent explanations, doesn’t rush patient, knwlwdgeable and compassionate care.

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October 26, 2021

5.0

I've been seeing Dr Hirano since 2009. He is the best doctor I've ever encountered. He has the best bed side manor, very professional, very smart, and makes sure his patients are well cared for. He not only treats his patients well but I observe how much he respects his staff.

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October 12, 2021

5.0

He was wonderful

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October 11, 2021

5.0

Very nice and spent a lot of time discussing my health

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October 07, 2021

5.0

Smart, caring, nice, takes his time with you

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October 05, 2021

5.0

Great bedside manner. Very thorough

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October 04, 2021

5.0

I felt like he spent time with me and listened to me.

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October 01, 2021

5.0

He took a whole hour and really focused on me and my ongoing problems . He immediately figured out one test was done incorrect and came up with a plan of tests that will help accurately diagnosis abs see if I need surgery . Very personable and cares

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September 24, 2021

5.0

He studied my chart before I came and asked and answered all my questions.

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September 20, 2021

5.0

The doctor's demeanor is warm and friendly, responsive to questions and exudes confident knowledgeable intelligence

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September 20, 2021

5.0

Very good listener and explains what needs to be done very efficiently.Kyle

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September 17, 2021

5.0

Has been our GI doctor for decades. He is very caring and listenings to us.

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September 11, 2021

5.0

He was very thorough and eased a lot of my fears.

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August 13, 2021

5.0

I have already referred at least 5 people to his care. Dr. Hirano is the best!

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August 09, 2021

5.0

Highly recommended doctor

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August 05, 2021

5.0

The man is a genius and so kind and caring.

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July 25, 2021

5.0

He listens exceptionally well and has brought me great relief for my esophogitus

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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

  • American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
  • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
  • BGB Communications, Inc.
  • DWA Healthcare Communications Group, Inc.
  • Focus Medical Communications, LLC
  • GI Reviewers
  • HMP Education (formerly known as NACCME)
  • Integritas Communications
  • Integrity Continuing Education, Inc.
  • Med Learning Group, LLC
  • Medical Education Speakers Network, Inc. (MESN)
  • Meeting Protocol Worldwide
  • Orlando Health
  • Peer Education Limited
  • Peerview Operation Services America, LLC
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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