
Primary Specialty
Neurology
Insurance
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Commercial Payors
Government Payors
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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
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Health System Clinician, 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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Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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606 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
February 21, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Later was very analytical and careful about listening to my headaches/migraines background, and then he devised a good plan for my treatment. He game me samples of some of the medicines to get started right away, and his team got my prescriptions right on with special pharmacies that can help get incredible discounts for some of the meds.
January 17, 2022
5.0 star star star star starIt is so hard to find a Dr now a days that listens & hears, asks questions from a place of curiosity with the desire to actually help &?resolve your questions & concerns. That uses his KSA to interpret how you are feeling & your body is feeling not just checking off a box that a “particle basic blood test” was done so moving on. If every visit is like my first, I wish I could clone him for my pcp. Wow!
January 07, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr.Later has greatly improved the quality of my life. I’ve had debilitating headaches for decades & his treatment has decreased the frequency and severity of them. He listens, thinks about my ailments, and engages in a collaborative approach to care.
December 11, 2021
5.0 star star star star starafter a careful review of my test and medical history he advised what I can and can not do and how he thought I should deal with my medical issues. he answered all my questions and did not appear to rush me out.
November 22, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Later is the first physician who has taken the time to explore and listen to the concerns I have had for years. He was incredibly kind, patient, caring, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough.
November 14, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI really appreciated the frankness and professionalism of Dr.Later. I also appreciated the time he spent with explaining to my husband my daughter and myself about my condition and giving us a list of options and resources
November 05, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Later is a great physician. After many years as his patient he still takes the time to understand whether anything in my migraines condition has changed. He is also very knowledgeable about any new FDA medications!
October 22, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Later manages Parkinsons Disease care as well as therapeutic botox injections for patient's equinus contracture. Dr. Later's background as an athlete himself contributes to extremely useful discussions about biomechanics and PT/OT/SLP therapies, exercises, and brace designs.
October 20, 2021
0.0 star_border star_border star_border star_border star_borderDr. Later still tries to be warm but the whole process was very mechanical. I think he means well but unless he's got a clear diagnosis he doesn't give you the time of day. I'm dealing with a serious and unnerving health issue and there is no direction for what to do next, nor compassion for dealing with it.
October 18, 2021
5.0 star star star star starThis was my first time seeing Dr. Later and he was so thorough with my exam, listened intently and explained so much to me about different options to better help my migraines. I haven't had a Dr. visit like this in such a long time. He was patient, kind, caring, encouraging and extremely helpful in designing a new plan for me. I feel so much better already on the new medication he gave me. I highly recommend Dr Later for anyone experiencing migraines.
October 03, 2021
0.0 star_border star_border star_border star_border star_borderLike the first question he was rude, rushed and wouldn’t/couldn’t my questions. I feel he had attitude because I was upset about waiting over an hour to be seen.
September 28, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Later did a better job of diagnosing my problem and devising a treatment. He is always totally focused on us, taking time to ask questions to best understand the problem, before beginning treatment.
Disclosures
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
- AbbVie, Inc.
- Biogen Idec
- Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
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.