Amy L. Halverson, MD

Amy L. Halverson, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Education

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

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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4.8
4.8 

385 Ratings

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67 Reviews

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August 19, 2023

5.0

Great physician. She knows her field.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Halverson is an amazing and very talented Doctor.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

The doctor was great. She explained the procedure and what to expect. She made me feel at ease and gave me confidence.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Halverson took the time with me to explain and discuss my health concern. I had great confidence in her.

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July 22, 2023

3.0

I’m upset about the lack of communication from Dr Halverson. I had an MRI on Thursday and do not know my plan of care because she is on vacation until Monday and didn’t make plans to get my MRI results before she left or have someone else review and talk with me. I understand people have days off. I just would expect planning ahead of time so that I am not waiting an extra 4 days to know if I need surgery again. I realize this may not be an emergency but my life has been on hold for over 8 months dealing with this and the delay impacts my life greatly.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Takes her time and is thorough

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July 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Halverson is an excellent surgeon and I like her frank communication style.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Very compassionate and thorough.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Halverson is not only an excellent physician but she is also a warm and caring woman

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June 27, 2023

5.0

He cares about his patients

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June 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Halverson and her assistant listened and Were very understanding of my issues Made some observations and recommendations

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Pls see above. Dr. Halverson's acumen, sensitivity and delicacy are just a pleasure to encounter, especially in a surgeon. She is also a marvelous human being.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

She seemed competent and confident and gave me hope for a possible positive outcome.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

She gives excellent patient care and is an excellent surgeon.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Very good explanation

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May 01, 2023

5.0

She takes into consideration more than just the physical part of the patient. She also cares about their emotional well being.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

I have confidence in her - feel she was very thorough with her exam. Explained process clearly.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Extraordinary knowledge and professionalism. Dr. Halverson exemplifies a physician who treats the whole patient, and not only illness.

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, and friendly

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April 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Halverson is kind, efficient, and effective. She answers any and all questions and is keen to address any concerns. I couldn’t ask for a better doctor.

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March 15, 2023

5.0

I like Dr. Halverson very much. She takes her time in office; she even returned my call herself. She is an impressive PhysicisiansDermatology.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Very compassionate. Answers questions.

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February 24, 2023

5.0

A very skilled physician and a warm and caring woman

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February 21, 2023

5.0

I trust Dr. Halverson with my life--and I already have! She explained to bith my wife and me the problems and solutions. She did the surgical repairs about six weeks ago and I am well on the road to complete recovery.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Only thing the Dr needs to know all patients are different from each other. I'm me and they're them. If I tell you I'm hurting, I'm hurting. I don't like for people to make me feel like I'm lying just to get medicine.

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February 14, 2023

5.0

She is the most amazing doctor I have ever met. What she has done for and continues to do for me is beyond words.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Excellent surgeon.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Able to identify and treat my rare condition.

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February 12, 2023

5.0

I can't deny having an excellent outcome from my surgery influences me greatly. But in addition, Dr. Halverson keeping me informed of my condition and then my result helped to make me feel very cared for and gave me a positive outlook.

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February 06, 2023

5.0

She takes the time to help me understand my issues.

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February 03, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, caring, and is an excellent surgeon.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Halverson was very personable

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January 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Halverson was very kind and explained everything to me. So when I gave a score of 4 it's because of all the waiting I did in waiting room. Not any thing to do with Dr.

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January 27, 2023

5.0

She performed a successful surgery, she spoke with us before and after and answered our questions.

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January 24, 2023

5.0

She has been responsive, willing to listen to concerns, and has provide clear answers to my questions regarding the conditions that may have led to my required surgeries. I have had no problems due to the those performed, which I do understand can present new issues in many cases.

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January 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Halverson spent a long time explaining my upcoming surgery, was friendly and answered all my questions

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January 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Halverson was very intelligent, personable and explained options very well.

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January 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Halverson is wonderful professionally and personally. Very informative and caring.

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January 17, 2023

5.0

Very professional and gets right to the point. Knows her area of expertise well

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January 09, 2023

4.0

Dr. Halverson was very professional and answered all my questions.

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January 09, 2023

5.0

She did a great job with my surgery and was extremely nice.

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December 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Halverson is very responsive, helpful, kind.

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December 15, 2022

2.0

The doctor is okay. Not the friendliest out of all the doctors I’ve met with at Northwestern. Additionally, I needed to make a follow-up appointment but the nurse was with another patient. I was told she would call me to make the appointment. I waited over a week and received no call. I called and left a message. I was told I would be called within two business days and still have not received a call.

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December 10, 2022

5.0

Attentive to detail, friendly, and inspired confidence in her.

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December 09, 2022

5.0

Very informative !!!

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December 03, 2022

5.0

Professional, respectful

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November 29, 2022

5.0

Cares about the patient's well-being and looks for ways to help with the medical problem

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November 29, 2022

5.0

One of the best doctors in that specialty in that hospital

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November 26, 2022

4.0

So far things have gone as she said. I appreciate her candor

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November 21, 2022

5.0

She gave great explanation of choices and options to me. She also kept me at ease of a cancer worry. She removed the growth I had and told me to not worry!!! I appreciate that so so much!!!

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November 21, 2022

5.0

Explained clear and understanding of the procedure.

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November 16, 2022

5.0

Amy is the best top rated surgeon in her field

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November 14, 2022

5.0

Weighed the info and made a sound decision

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November 14, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and talented with a rare condition.

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November 14, 2022

5.0

Dr, Halverson is the best doctor and absolutely great person.

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November 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Halverson is a great surgeon and truly cares about her patients.

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November 04, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable / Professional / Personable

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November 03, 2022

1.0

Indifference and refused to see me.

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October 28, 2022

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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October 24, 2022

5.0

She is professional and explains every detail of what's happening and what to expect afterwards.

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October 24, 2022

4.0

The practice seems very efficient and a knowledgeable staff. When I booked my appointment originally, it was a 6 month wait and I had to reschedule which then added an additional 6 months. I really wanted to see someone immediately but no one seemed to be able to refer me to anyone sooner than that.

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October 03, 2022

5.0

Amy is a great doctor and a wonderful person. Always quick to respond when i have an issue.

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October 03, 2022

5.0

Very nice doctor. Appreciated her expertise!

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September 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Halverson is knowledgeable, to the point and provides options. She made herself available. I would have understood if she rescheduled my appointment , was my misunderstanding.

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September 12, 2022

5.0

Very caring physician

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September 07, 2022

5.0

Showed concern as I was explaining my problem. She got on the ball to give me ph # for a test that she recommended so she can further evaluate me.

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September 05, 2022

5.0

She is very compassionate

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Disclosures

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

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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