Douglas M. Sidle, MD

Douglas M. Sidle, MD

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Primary Specialty

Facial Plastic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1999
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2000
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2004

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidle is very engaged and makes every effort to make the patient feel comfortable and cared for. He is obviously very skilled too. Gave me his cell phone and the PA's cell phone with instructions to call if I had any problems or worries. I did so and received the same caring response.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidle is personable, experienced, and provides a thorough consultation. He takes the extra time to ensure all of your questions get answered and covers the surgery process in detail.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Sidle was able to answer all questions and made me feel at ease. Very pleased so far with the result!

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August 25, 2022

5.0

My procedure completed by Dr. Sidle demonstrated his excellent surgical skills.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

One of the best doctors I’ve ever had. Dr. Sidle Pairs good bedside manners with high quality surgical skills. Add in that his staff that are responsive to questions, friendly and proficient at their jobs and the whole experience was great!

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Takes his time explaining.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Again I’ll say for the way he made us feel, the way he explained things to us and handled it, and his confidence in things.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

We have recommended Dr Sidle and staff many times as we use to with Dr Foody!North Western has always been a cornerstone in our health care!!!

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August 19, 2022

5.0

He's the best! He listens carefully and is honest about what he can and cannot do but the results showed how carefully he listened to me. I couldn't be more pleased! I'm excited to heal and see the final results!

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August 18, 2022

5.0

See above + kind, experienced, excellent care, Erin, his assistant is a terrific team member—they work so well together

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Great Doctor. He did everything it needed to be done for a success surgery

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Thoroughness, and perfection to detail

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Best doctor I've ever had

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August 16, 2022

5.0

He was amazing. Kind and professional and talented. I trusted him with my face and I feel he did a great job. I would 100% recommended him to others.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

He's true professional.he doesn't have that complex like most doctors...that believe they can do no wrong.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Answered all my questions and concerns.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidle is the best!! I truly appreciate everything he does.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

He was utterly incredibly spectacular.Talented. Well trained. Personable.He wins the prize for ALL of NMH. And you should quote me on that.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

professional

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Thorough and patient

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Took his time with consultation. Very honest with surgery outcome expectations. Very nice doctor. Looked at his recent work and I was very impressed with his surgery outcomes

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Honest assessment of my situation. Used very helpful metaphors to get point across.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Extremely kind doctor. And outstanding plastic surgeon. Great manors .

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July 29, 2022

5.0

He is the best. If you want it done right. Go to Doug.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

He was FANTASTIC! Could not ask for someone who was so caring and passionate about what he does to make us feel so good about ourselves. I had Botox, and he explained everything from start to finish!

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidle is an excellent surgeon and communicator

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Professional and great at what he does

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and professional. The best there is.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

I would recommend Dr Sidle and Erin to anyone seeking care for nasal obstruction.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidle and his PA were wonderful, and very thorough. They were both very easy to talk to as well. I enjoyed meeting with them. They were very honest too.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Excellent care

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July 08, 2022

5.0

In addition to the above he is candid and explains in detail my situation concerns and doing so in a warm personable demeanor.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

He came highly recommended from staff that work At Northwestern . I met him when i was taking care of one of his post op patients. He was extremely pleasant, and friendly. His results were excellent of the patients that I saw. He was very knowledgeable and explained things in easy to understand terms .

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidle is wonderful. I refer others to him every chance I get.

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July 04, 2022

5.0

The doctors and nurses were very supportive and informative.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

He reviewed all my documentation beforehand so was well-prepared to diagnose my case and recommend next steps.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Great skills great communication great personality

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Took the time to explain everything to me. Very knowledgeable.

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June 26, 2022

5.0

I googled him and saw high rating after high rating and now I know why! I had only had the first impression of him in his office, which was like most doctor visits. He and his Physician Assistant, Erin, were very friendly, explained everything, and made me feel as confident as possible in the treatment. He walked through how he could do the surgery without leaving scars on my face and also be minimally invasive, which I appreciated! Erin scheduled me for the surgery but let me know there might be a spot a few months earlier, and that she’d check and let me know. Most of the time, no one really follows up with that kind of stuff because they get busy and small things get pushed to the back. But Erin messaged me the next day saying a spot had opened up! The surgery itself went really smoothly! He was able to get to the bone tumors on my forehead through incisions in my hair. The staples are covered totally by my hair so there will be no visible scarring. Now that the swelling is down, I can see he was able to get the full bumps off and my forehead is smooth! Facial surgery is pretty scary because if something doesn’t go right, it’s your face and there’s no hiding it. But I would definitely trust him with any further work I need! Dr Sidle is an awesome surgeon and his PA, Erin is on top of everything!

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June 26, 2022

5.0

He is a talented perfectionist.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Amazing experience overall.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

I absolutely love Dr. Sidle and his PA, Erin! They are very personable and knowledgeable.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Attentive and caring. Insightful and professional. Takes the time to do things right.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

I feel that Dr. Sidle is at top in the medical field of surgeons and related professional, he and his team are extremely thorough, explaining procedures with realistic outcomes in a way in which you understand. Any procedure that has been performed has been with the utmost care and attention to detail.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

He took time to talk with me, learn a bit about me and my history. He was thorough and real, and clearly never compromises. You can tell he’s professional and maintains extremely high standards for himself and those who work with him.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidle is the best! Definitely a 'top doc' in the nation

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June 14, 2022

5.0

He was amazing at what he did for me. I’ve been to many plastic surgeons for various reasons. Had a bad orbital blowout 12 years ago when I lived in NYC that left my cheek area very bumpy because of scar tissue. He was able to even it out with filler. No one else was able to do what he did. He is extremely kind and quite the artistic talent! To have skill plus that is a gift.

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June 14, 2022

5.0

Top level provider and person

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June 13, 2022

5.0

He wants to make his patients happy, and make sure the procedure he is doing is right for you. I think Dr. Sidle loves his work.

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June 11, 2022

5.0

I have not yet received treatment from Dr. Sidle, but I plan to schedule surgery with him.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

He took the time to explain the procedure and did not rush through any of his explanations. He was kind and compassionate.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

I’ve been seeing Dr. Sidle for many years. His expertise is always on point. Dr. Sidle always takes time to listen with genuine caring concern for his patients. His medical skills are awesome. Actually I can’t say enough about what a wonderful concerned skilled doctor he is.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Thoughtful, kind, and readily available to answer any questions

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Provider takes time to listen to patient and gives clear opinion on medical questions.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

His skills and bedside manner are excellent. I viewed many photos and was extremely impressed and booked my surgery

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidle is the best! Awesome patient care and communicator.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Personable Intelligent honest and a great sense of humor

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr Sidle is truly an amazing doctor. Great bedside manner. He cares and helps in any way possible.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Personal and Professional

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Sidle, Erin Hoke, and the rest of the team are superb. They are always very caring and I'm grateful for their expertise.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

he cares about me as a patient and a human being and clearly takes his work and the outcome seriously. He is a master of his art and his staff works well in concert with him

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May 25, 2022

5.0

He greeted us happy new his stuff. Me and my wife thought his mannerisms was great and trust him to make me better.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

He’s awesome

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidle is an amazing surgeon. He’s kind, highly skilled, spends quality time with you, is very honest & intelligent.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidle and Erin, PA, are great!

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May 23, 2022

5.0

I honestly think that the is one of the best doctors in the word at what he does, and he is a great person as well

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May 18, 2022

5.0

He really listens to what you need and is interested in you as a person as well as a patient.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

He is a kind and gifted surgeon. Recommend him as the best for facial care

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May 15, 2022

5.0

The best of the best. Professional. Gifted. Kind. Caring.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Very nice professional explain all my questions clear I will recommend the doctor to my family and friends

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, honest, understanding of my concerns and frustrations. An easy Doctor to talk to.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

So thorough. Clearly knows what he’s doing.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

See previous comment.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Sidle has all of my confidence. I wouldn’t choose anyone else. He has repaired all 4 of my MOHS surgeries.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

He is an excellent doctor. Good at what he does. He is caring and competent!

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable Honest Compassionate Solid person as well as a great Dr.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

professional excellence, personable

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Very insightful with clear communication.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

He’s kind, compassionate, thoughtful.

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April 30, 2022

5.0

Kind. Professional. Excellent credentials

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April 30, 2022

5.0

He was informative, helpful and allowed sufficient time for questions. Honestly and genuinely helpful.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidle was wonderful.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

He is an excellent doctor, I trust him with whatever he recommends for me to do to make me look my best.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Cares about his patients and does excellent work.

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Dr Sidle is the best ever

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Competent care, great “bedside manner”, efficient process

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Dr Sidle has performed surgery twice on me. He is a very good doctor. He is friendly, knowledgeable and a great surgeon.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sidel and Erin are amazing. Their bedside manner is second to none and everything is totally transparent. Dr. Sidel went above and beyond my expectations for a procedure I had on my lower jaw. I couldn’t be happier! Thank you!

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April 19, 2022

5.0

His work is masterful. I cannot say enough about the results I have seen, And his bedside manner is just what a patient dreams of.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Sidle knows his business and has an excellent patient doctor rapport I won't ever go see anybody else ever again

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April 09, 2022

5.0

Excellent dr. Honest. Cares !!! Dr truly cares.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

He did a great job. Can’t thank him enough.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Care,compassion, technical skills and knowledge, listens to you

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April 02, 2022

5.0

great doctor

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Professional, kind, upfront with how everything was going to go. Dr. Sidle’s assistants Erin and Victoria were phenomenal! They made me so comfortable and calm. I felt like we were friends!

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Great care. Thanks!

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Always personable, professional and meticulous and trustworthy.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

He is kind and caring and exceptional

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Personable, patient and fully explained what he was going to do

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March 25, 2022

5.0

An excellent physician with a great personality and terrific socks! He and his PA, Erin, are very professional.

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