Paul E. Later, MD

Paul E. Later, MD

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rush University Medical College - 1987
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1988
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 1991
Fellowships:
Rush University Medical Center - 1992

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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 Lake Forest Hospital

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4.8
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737 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later is great at educating patients on cause/effect of condition and meds. Very patient!

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Later is wonderful, he is a good listener and tries to get to the bottom of your issues. He is thoughtful, helpful and thorough.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

He very take time to ask you a question and listen what you have to say

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Wonderful physician, caring, very learned.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

kind and knowledgeable

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August 25, 2022

5.0

He takes his valuable time to explain things in plain English,. not Dr talk

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August 25, 2022

5.0

reputation of Lake Forest Hospital and for Dr. Later

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Explained everything. Seemed thorough, calm and informative.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Good experience for me.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

He explained the test as he did each step

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August 15, 2022

5.0

He is kind, caring and knowledgeable!

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Por que es amable y contesta todas las preguntas de la mejor manera

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August 12, 2022

5.0

He is an attentive listener, considers any potential changes to my treatment that will ultimately lead to even better outcome. Very relatable physician.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Later was kind, patient, respectful, and very responsive to my questions.He was easy to talk to and was great about explaining my medical situation.I truly appreciate what a good guy he seems to be.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Paul E. Later took the time to answer all of my questions thoughtfully.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Explains well

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Using doctors at northwestern for the last 50 years or more Never had a issue with anyone and always we get the care we are expect .

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later was very thorough and patient. You can tell that he is a deep thinker and adept problem solver.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Doctor Later explained everything was he was doing and how it was going to work

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Later explained procedure and took the time to answer all my questions and made sure I understood my situation.Didn’t feel like I was just a number.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Through, knowledgeable and excellent people skills.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Very efficient

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July 21, 2022

5.0

It’s blatantly obvious…he knows what he’s doing. Very professional and reassuring.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Later was professional, kind, patient and thorough in his assessment of my problems

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Experienced, excellent Physician.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Very helpful, very caring.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, kind and patient.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Genuine concern for me.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Personable and helpful

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later's professionalism, patience and caring.

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July 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Paul Later cares and has excellent knowledge.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

He is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and understanding.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Later is an excellent listener and looks after the whole patient

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Muy buen doctor

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July 03, 2022

5.0

Dr later was so kind and helpful to me . He spend a long time with me explaining .

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Listens to concerns, suggests options.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later is wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about him. I am so glad I found him.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Patient and gentle demeanor.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Concerned, caring

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Later is always kind and listens to my concerns. He has really helped me manage my pain in my occipital neuralgia .

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Listens very well

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Explains things well, thoughtful, extremely knowledgeable

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Excellent care

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Just very good

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Very informative

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June 18, 2022

5.0

He is an excellent Doctor

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Took his time. Explaining to me

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later is the BEST

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June 14, 2022

5.0

He is sincerely interested in the issues I was having. He went through my whole medical history to figure where things could have started. Even though I may never see him again because my issue may not be neurologic but if I ever need his expertise I will go to him, and tell others.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

For the reasons stated above. I was also very pleased with the visit b/c Dr. Later came up with a possibility of what was going on, that made a lot of sense to me. He also suggested a treatment for my issue, which hadn't been suggested before. I have some hope that some of my health issues can be mitigated. For me, that's pretty exciting news.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr Laiter gave me a good deal of time and listened to me and I suspect he understood my fear

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May 31, 2022

5.0

He’s a true professional who cares about his patients.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Explained in a way that is easy to understand and complete.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, helpful

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Listened to my concerns, had the 'right' questions. Took his time with my visit.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Me explico muy vien todo lo que yo le pregunté

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Takes the time to listen. You don’t feel like he is rushed to see the next patient

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Pleasant and patient

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May 15, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, listens to you, friendly

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May 15, 2022

5.0

I think he is the best.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Patient, listens, caring, intelligent!

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later took his time and shared each slides with me. He explained everything in a very kind and caring manner. He was very responsive to my questions and did not talk down to me.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

He is kind, efficient, and thorough!

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Muy atento y Toma su tiempo para escuchar al paciente como debe ser

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Takes his time to understand any changes in medical history and symptoms to adjust care as necessary.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

The treatment is professional and I have a confidence of being cared well.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Excellent communication skills and patience.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

He explained the symptoms of my illness

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May 03, 2022

5.0

He is a friendly, caring professional doctor!

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April 29, 2022

5.0

He was great!

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Very good bed side manner

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April 23, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and really cares

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Even though it means his practice is super busy, I still would highly recommend Dr Later. He has excellent listening skills and is able to make sure we understand what he is conveying.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Spent time talking through my history and an action plan. Thorough and didn’t feel rushed at all.

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April 17, 2022

5.0

Sincere personal attention

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April 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later is thoughtful, thorough, and an excellent communicator. I have multiple conditions with a fair amount of complexity, and he cares about the details and cares about communicating well to me and to my other physicians. It means a lot.

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April 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later is very attentive and takes his time to ask questions and learn and understand his patients as well as explains his recommendations and treatment plan with great detail. He is an excellent Dr!

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Took his time. Really considered all my options

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April 13, 2022

4.0

He listens and explains well.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Dr.Later is great doctor I trust that he will provide me the best care possible.

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April 07, 2022

5.0

Takes time to listen and to explain

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Again his thoroughness was wonderful.

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April 04, 2022

5.0

First visit very thorough.

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April 04, 2022

5.0

I loved Dr. Later. He was kind, asked lots of questions, made me feel like what I had to say was important and followed through with what he said.

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April 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later showed genuine concern and recommendations for care.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with a complicated medical condition/history.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Very intelligent doctor, helpMe understand the issue and explain everything each test as he was doing .

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Such a awesome sweet person

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Later listens and answers questions.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later is very knowledgeable and spends adequate time each visit to discuss history, meds, etc. Not just a quick in and out, he takes the time to evaluate, listen, and discuss options.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

He was kind and compassionate. He asked lots of questions and gave me some great answers to my condition!

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March 28, 2022

4.0

He has great concern for his patients.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

He is caring and thoughtful in his approach and truthful about the possible outcomes of treatment.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later was very thorough and honest with the care he provided for me.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Later was very attentive to all my questions and took the time to explain the EMG step by step. Very appreciative of his attentiveness!

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March 18, 2022

5.0

He is the most knowledgeable neurologist i have ever known., and takes time to listen to his patients.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable

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March 17, 2022

5.0

He carries himself in a manner you expect from a doctor but most importantly is he gives you explanation about what is going on with your case

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Toma su tiempo para explicar su passinte

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March 12, 2022

5.0

Dr Later was very through and he explained everything he was doing.

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