Primary Specialty
Neurology
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Practice Focus Areas
This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:
- Botox Injections
- Memory Loss
- Migraine
- Neuropathy
- Occipital neuralgia
- Seizure Disorders
- Stroke
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Rush University Medical College - 1987
- Internship:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1988
- Residency:
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Rush University Medical Center - 1991
- Fellowships:
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Rush University Medical Center - 1992
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
April 27, 2025
5.0 star star star star starHe was kind and extremely generous with his time. I need to know I'm not just a number to a doctor but a human patient that's looking for help to get better. He made me feel like I was important to his day.
April 25, 2025
5.0 star star star star starHe listened, observed, asked many questions Took lots of time with me. Went over relevant older and recent records about my headaches. He diagnosed and gave me a relieving treatment. Some testing and modifications ahead. Appointments made.
April 16, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr, Later, never, ever quits! He finds a way to get you FREE from migraines, through knowledge, experience, persistence, and most of all, caring. Caring about you. He is Lazor focused on you, and what new maddens are out there that will relieve your pain! Thanks' Doc!
February 22, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr Later review my chart before come to the room , that was very helpful. He has plenty of knowledge of what he is doing. Explained me everything and answer all my questions. Had no rush and make me feel listening.
February 10, 2025
5.0 star star star star starMy experience with Dr. Later has been beyond better than any other experience I've had with a neurologist (I've seen a few) or any doctor. He is always patient, thorough, actually listens, explanatory and considers all options and what is best. My experience is that he tries to work with the patient to accomplish what is best. He is not hurried at appointments. Dr. Later provides care the way it should be especially for neurology.
February 07, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr Paul E. Later, explained and care for patients. He makes you feel better just by talking to you and telling you about your condition in a way that you understand and learn about your own health.
January 10, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr. Later was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He made sure to explain to me what was going on using terms I understood. This is a confusing scary situation and Dr. Later did not seem to mind me asking the same questions over and over again. I am looking forward to working closer with him and learning more about my epilepsy.
November 26, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. Later is a model for all MDs. He is knowledgeable, professional,a great listener and very kind. As a nurse for over 45 years, he is exceptional. I also want to acknowledge Winston at the front desk for his professionalism and kindness.
November 14, 2024
5.0 star star star star starHe has helped me much more than other neurologists whom I've seen, he took time to explain the migraine cycle to me and has optimized medications to control them. It's been getting better and better over the last year.
September 29, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr Later is a wonderful Doctor and pleasant to speak with. He really listened to my experiences, asked questions and gave me detail and information in diagnosing my issue. I would definitely recommend him and hold him in my highest regard.
September 18, 2024
5.0 star star star star starI suffered with severe migraines for over 10 years and not one doctor was able to diagnose the type of headache I was experiencing and the correct treatment until Dr. Later. I am so grateful to have such a knowledgeable, personable, and caring doctor.
Disclosures
Paul E. Later, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.
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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