Daniela P. Ladner, MD, MPH

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Transplantation Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Hepatobiliary Surgery
Kidney Transplant
Laparoscopic Bilateral Nephrectomies for Polycystic Kidney Disease
Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
Live-Donor Kidney Transplant
Live-Donor Liver Transplant
Liver Cancer
Liver Transplant

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Zurich Faculty of Medicine - 1996
Professional Education:: MPH, Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health - 2008
Residency:: Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University - 2006
Fellowships:: Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University - 2008

Languages Spoken

French
German

Board Certifications

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:: Central DuPage Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

95 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

15 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

15 Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Easy to speak with. explains things in easy to understand terms.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Amazing skilled professional good listener patient and caring

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ladner performed several of my studies when my bowel twisted. If it weren't for Dr. Ladner, I would not be here today. She is not only an amazing surgeon but also the kindest most compassionate person!

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Good listener, willing to take time to understand my concerns and help me understand the procedures. Assistant Pat the complete package also

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She's a very kind doctor; she clearly explains the problem and gives suggestions, including the patient in the decision-making process. I felt valued in every way, even at my appointment time; I was seen promptly. I would always recommend it.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

First meeting professional good listener set out easy to understand initial information assistant Patti wonderful

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November 22, 2025

5.0

She helped me understand my health issues and was extremely patient.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Thorough and reassuring

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November 18, 2025

5.0

She always informs me of all procedures and answers all my questions

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September 09, 2025

5.0

She's the best!

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August 12, 2025

5.0

She took her time to discuss her management plans.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Blend of intelligence and kindness

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July 31, 2025

5.0

She really knows her stuff and is passionate about what she does. Her knowledge and confidence is reassuring.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Ladner has been very thorough and professional throughout my whole procedure, including updating my emergency contact during the surgery.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

She explains things thoroughly to me and has done a good job successful surgeries both times

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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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