Amy L. Halverson, MD

Amy L. Halverson, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Colorectal Surgery

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons - 1993
Residency:
George Washington University - 1999
Fellowships:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2000

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August 28, 2013

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (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

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

98 Ratings

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64 Reviews

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64 Reviews

August 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Halverson had been my surgeon since Dr. Vanagunas referred me to her back in 2010. She is a fantastic surgeon who saved my life. She is my hero.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

She’s kind, thoughtful about my concerns, and personable.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Halverson is an excellent surgeon with a no nonsense bedside manner but takes the time to explain any questions that are asked. She is a wonderful doctor!

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August 22, 2022

5.0

She listens. She has a good reputation, even from my docs at other places.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

She took the time to figure out my diagnosis

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August 05, 2022

5.0

She listens & pleased with my surgery outcome

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August 01, 2022

5.0

This was my first visit with this doctor and I was very pleased.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

I got what I needed. She was patient, polite and professional. I felt respected

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Her thoroughness and compassionate approach leads to an extraordinary patient experience.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Ask many questions and seemed genuinely concerned for my care and treatment.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

She is very understanding and offered hope even tho I had failed this therapy.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Thorough. Informs me. Asks about my questions Attentive.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Very thorough. Very professional.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

She listens and teaches

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June 24, 2022

5.0

So far she has been honest, valued my wishes, and was willing to try a solution.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

She is a constant professional and explains her treatment. She is caring and friendly and I trust her.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Halverson is very down to earth , personable and knowledgeable. She makes me feel like she listens to what I’m saying.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

She was highly recommended considering I have a very rare condition.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Por la amabilidad que tienen con sus pacientes

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and speaks to you in a way you can understand easily

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June 11, 2022

2.0

I was rushed out the door in this meeting with little to no mention about me as a patient or getting to know me as a patient.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

I have surgery June 14. Will know more after that

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Dr H elicits confidence in me. She is a skillful professional, kind and informative

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Top-tier expertise and bedside manner

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May 26, 2022

5.0

She is willing to work with me when making decision, made me feel at ease Caring physician

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Dr Amy Halverson has fantastic bedside manner. She is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to speak and explain in an easy to understand manner. I will recommend Dr Halverson to anyone seeking this type of care. I feel fortunate to be in her care. I feel safe with her amidst the uncomfortable medical topics we have to discuss. A++

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May 21, 2022

5.0

Thanks for your help and support You are the best of the best You were so patient and nice and listen to all my concerns

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May 11, 2022

5.0

I would give a 20 if I could,She is outstanding in every sense of the word.I am lucky to have her as my Surgeon,She is as good as it gets.God bless her

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May 09, 2022

5.0

She explained everything very carefully and listened carefully when I had questions and answered them so I would understand them!!

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Dr Halverson - Professional / Compassionate

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May 02, 2022

3.0

Don't feel that she is emphathetic enough.

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April 30, 2022

5.0

She cares about her patients and she was very thorough

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Halverson is thoughtful, careful and competent.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Listened to my concerns, did thorough exam, followed up with treatment plan

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Recommended as person to treat my issues.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Excellent bedside manner, knowledgeable, kind.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Halverson is the best in her field. Has been a big help to me.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Very friendly

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April 18, 2022

5.0

She listens well. She has good suggestions. She explained options. She gave me hope.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

She is very a good and caring physician

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Dr Halverson has been instrumental in my healing and positive outlook despite some minor bodily set backs. She is soft spoken. And truly listens to the concerns of her pts.

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April 09, 2022

4.0

A good doctor. Though I don’t understand why two people examine me for an embarrassing examination. I wish I could get a procedure to see if my condition improves.

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April 03, 2022

5.0

I appreciated having a female doctor.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Very professional

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, understanding, gentle and patient

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Very kind manner. I felt she was direct and honest but also comprehensive in considering all different therapeutic options available

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March 07, 2022

5.0

I am a returning patient, Dr Halverson is caring and professional.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Halverson, is an excellent Doctor! She was very caring and through! Let you ask as many questions as you wanted. I felt very good about working with her. Or needing surgery in the future!

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Very little pain with the procedure.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Best Dr.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

Interaction with Dr Halverson.

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February 14, 2022

4.0

Friendly knowledge of procedure

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February 08, 2022

5.0

Great explanation of my problem and my treatment options

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February 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Halverson was thorough patient understanding explained everything to me asked the appropriate questions and made me feel very comfortable

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January 31, 2022

5.0

She is the best at what she does and explains things very well.Kind and courteous and answers all your questions.

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Excellent service

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January 21, 2022

5.0

She is very complete and informative. Takes time to be sure that you understand what you need to know.

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January 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Halverson is thorough and explains everything in detail. She's always stays in the room until I've asked and she's answered all of my questions. She's a straight shooter and I really like that.

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January 10, 2022

5.0

Very attentive and informative

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January 05, 2022

5.0

after having crohs / ulcerative colitis for 20 years and multiple hospital stays I was faced with a tough decision to have my colon removed. Doctor Halverson was amazing before the surgery. Her and her team continue to support my Stome care / needs 3 year later. they are all the best.

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January 03, 2022

5.0

I found her to be very professional, kind, and offered a suggestion to get rid of my hemorrhoids which I took her up on, using rubber bands.

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December 17, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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December 11, 2021

5.0

Profesionalidad estricta y calidad humana

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December 10, 2021

5.0

She is the best!

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December 01, 2021

5.0

Explains everything in complete detail

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November 19, 2021

5.0

Listened to all of my concerns. Very intelligent, made me feel she knew what she was doing. Spent a lot of time trying to convince me to have much needed surgery. This was a surgery follow-up visit. I am healing very well.

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November 16, 2021

4.0

She very thorough and lets you know exactly what’s going to be happening.

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November 08, 2021

5.0

Dr. Halverson seems very knowledgeable of colorectal treatment methods. She is also very attentive and addressed my concerns. She has ordered records from all the doctors I visited and who have performed rectal are a procedures, so perhaps there is more to come. She seems very thorough.

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November 05, 2021

5.0

Dr H has all the qualities I would want in a doctor: attentive, responsive, kind, informative, patient and respectful.

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October 22, 2021

5.0

Great bedside manner, lots of info

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September 29, 2021

5.0

Listens to your problem and comes up with a plan to fix it.

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September 27, 2021

5.0

She was clear on the problem and next steps

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September 24, 2021

5.0

She provides excellent medical care

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September 20, 2021

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, efficient, friendly.

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September 17, 2021

5.0

She’s the best

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September 14, 2021

5.0

She is a great doctor

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August 16, 2021

5.0

very nice and understands the problem and gives me a choice about a resolution for the problem

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July 31, 2021

5.0

She is knowledge about her profession

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Dr Halverson, explained in detail my surgical options. She is very thorough. She is very intelligent, kind and soft hearted. She is the only doctor I would trust to do this surgery.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. Halverson is amazing! Her approach encompasses the medical aspect but she provided me with care in answering numerous questions, supporting me with the emotional side of surgery, a long recovery & serious issue. Dr. Halverson was excellent in explaining things & keeping me on a positive path to recovery

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July 18, 2021

5.0

She ie frank and right to the point

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July 17, 2021

5.0

Dr. H. Is a just what I appreciate in a doctor. Excellent listener, answers questions thoroughly, works as a partner in forming medical plans, and a kind friendly person.

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June 28, 2021

5.0

Personable, caring, knowledgable, thorough.

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June 24, 2021

5.0

She was taking her time and listen to all the concerns. She answered all questions and explained everything that she was doing and that she was planning to do

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June 21, 2021

5.0

She was extremely thorough. She emphasized everything I needed to do. She told me what she was going to do, did what she said, and explained everything she did.

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June 09, 2021

5.0

Dr. Halverson has provided exceptional medical care since March 2021. She has a wonderful personality, comforting me as a patient and taking time to explain condition & plan of care. She's made a tough condition bearable and provided great support

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June 07, 2021

5.0

She goes above and beyond. She is the only dr I trust

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May 25, 2021

5.0

She has the patients interest as the priority. Shes a listener and provides the best options for decision making.

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May 18, 2021

5.0

Dr. Halverson helped address a serious medical issue (surgery) and provided support & guidance post surgery.

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May 17, 2021

5.0

patient. Answered my questions and created a plan.

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May 17, 2021

5.0

Aggressive and positive and very nice

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May 10, 2021

5.0

She comes highly recommended

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May 10, 2021

5.0

If I went to another surg today they might have said œsure lets do the surg?. But Dr. Amy took the time to explain all my options, and there were a few. And surg isnt my best option for now, and Im glad Im in the best hands possible.

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May 10, 2021

5.0

Gentle with her approach, great and clear communicator

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April 09, 2021

5.0

Dr.Halverson explained what she doing as she preformed the procedure Which was comforting.

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April 05, 2021

5.0

Caring kind cared about me as a person

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March 15, 2021

5.0

The Best. A Miracle Worker. Substantially improved my quality of life. Plus a wonderful person

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March 08, 2021

4.0

While I seldom recommend doctors, I really liked her. But people seldom discuss colorectal issues.

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March 01, 2021

5.0

She was very professional and a kind person.

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Amy L. Halverson, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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