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Matthew C. Tate, MD, PhD

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516 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Emory University School of Medicine - 2006
Professional Education:: PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology - 2002
Internship:: University of California (San Francisco) - 2007
Residency:: University of California (San Francisco) - 2012

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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

Delnor Hospital

Huntley Hospital

McHenry Hospital

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

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516 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

92 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

92 Reviews

August 24, 2023

5.0

Relatable and friendly, explains complicated procedure clearly and thoroughly

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August 24, 2023

5.0

Communicates well and is personable. Explains what heâ€™s doing well.

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August 21, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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August 17, 2023

5.0

extensive experience, personable

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate is wonderful! He cares, really listens and takes the time to answer questions and explain things. He's wants to help when others didn't seem to want to and just shrugged their shoulders like they didn't know what to do. HIs staff is great as well. Very caring and responsive.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

He is a very professional doctor.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Very friendly, explained things clearly

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Good

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August 10, 2023

5.0

DoctorTate is the Best

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August 09, 2023

5.0

See previous answer. He is very thorough, he listens to u.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

He saved my life.

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August 03, 2023

4.0

Took the time to explain everything clearly. Answered all questions

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Can't say anything bad he's a great Dr awesome job, thank you Dr.Tate

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Lots of reasons Patient Answers all questions Caring â€¦â€¦.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Personable, detailed, patient, professional

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July 27, 2023

5.0

He has provided outstanding care and is surrounded by a top-notch team. Reps are always on top of his care plan and provide quick feedback to any questions.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Very down to earth, patient and informative

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July 18, 2023

5.0

I trust him - what he know about neuro-structures and his experience as a neuro-surgeon.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

His personality and experience.

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July 13, 2023

5.0

Compassionate, serious, Responsive.

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July 06, 2023

5.0

So informative

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July 05, 2023

5.0

He is caring and compassionate but also incredibly professional and talented. He is great at follow-up care and empowering the patent to advocate for themselves. He never rushes me when I ask a lot of questions either. He is awesome!

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July 03, 2023

5.0

Excellent job on the surgery.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

He seems very compassionate and answers all your questions.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

He is a doctor who listens to you.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate continues to provide great insight and care.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

The best that I know of.

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June 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate spent a lot of time with us explaining everything and answering our questions. I know he is rated as one of the top neuro surgeons in the country. We felt very comfortable and feel we're in best hands. We made our decision quickly and are proceeding with a [ ] awake surgery.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Explains everything incredibly well

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Good follow-up.

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May 18, 2023

4.0

I confident and humble

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May 15, 2023

5.0

He spent time with me answering all my questions.

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May 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate is a very knowledgeable doctor who cares for his patients and takes the time to listen and speak to his patients about thier concerns.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Tate is awesome. He explains the issue, talks about treatment, and discusses post op issues. He is a great surgeon and a wonderful human being!!

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Excellent and Angelica, the nurse was excellent too.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Very personable and helpful.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

I was so impressed with Dr. Tate

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April 18, 2023

5.0

Professional and proficient

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April 13, 2023

5.0

He saved my life.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

Always thoughtful and answers questions

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Dr.Tate is very caring person.Answering every question.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

They listened and gave a lot of info.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

The best we know. He is very nice, and professional

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April 09, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and caring doctor.

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Bedside manner

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April 06, 2023

5.0

He is genuinely concerned about each of his patients and will answer your questions without ever rushing you.

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s very personable and thorough in his explanations. He is kind in answering any and all questions.

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April 06, 2023

5.0

attends very well

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April 05, 2023

5.0

Same as above. We couldn't find the help that my sister needs closer to home. The 3 hour trip is worth it!

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March 27, 2023

5.0

He was very informative and explained procedures and medical issues so I could understand what would happen

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March 07, 2023

5.0

takes time to explain the case and not in a rush - pleasant manner in the the explanation

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March 02, 2023

5.0

Good communicator and good surgical results.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate is an excellent doctor! He is caring and takes time to speak with you. He explains everything. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to follow up.

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March 01, 2023

5.0

I felt very comfortable with Dr. Tate. Listened and answered all of my questions.

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February 24, 2023

5.0

Clearly explains things and works well with the other doctors so things are clear and answers to any questions get covered across all NW docs too

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February 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate is very kind and compassionate. He is very thorough with his exams and really helped ease my concerns. A very good doctor

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February 23, 2023

5.0

Fantastic Doctor!

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February 22, 2023

5.0

Thorough, compassionate, notable humility and commitment to his work

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February 22, 2023

5.0

Brilliant, just brilliant, also caring, honest, excellent bedside manners, easiness of consultations and second opinion. Absolutely the best. I will travel anywhere to see him!

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February 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate took the time to explain things to me, and gave me a better understanding of my situation

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February 14, 2023

5.0

Made us feel comfortable from the moment we met. Very thorough with information and answering our questions. Impressed with the length of time he spent with myself and family at our first meeting.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate is a truly kind and compassionate physician.

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February 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate was very kind and patient. He answered all of my questions in a way that I could understand. I feel confident that my issue will be monitored.

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February 09, 2023

5.0

Excellent care. They go above and beyond. Dr. Tate and his team are very attentive, positive and they truly do care about their patients. I am not just a number nor simply another case. I greatly appreciate their excellence in all areas of care. Thank you.

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February 09, 2023

5.0

Really cares about the patient. Such a good doctor.

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tate was very friendly and personable. He made me feel heard and I felt comfortable speaking with him. His staff informed me of the delays and offered water. It was a great experience!

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Lots of info

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Very patient kind and caring

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Consistently excellent care and attention. I couldnâ€™t trust him more with my neurological health.

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January 26, 2023

5.0

Listens to my concerns and explains the results of my imaging so I understand.

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January 17, 2023

5.0

I have had very positive experiences at northwestern

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January 16, 2023

5.0

Same as above. We were unable to find the help we needed on our home town. Dr. Tate is awesome!

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January 16, 2023

1.0

Iâ€™m sure heâ€™s very knowledgeable and perhaps a good surgeon but my possible cancer diagnosis was thrown at me with extreme casualness. This was without any convincing data or images to show for it when there were a ton of other possibilities in my case. Bedside manners and scientific integrity does and should matter.

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January 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Tate is the most caring dr & does superior work feel safe with him

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January 11, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough, knowledgeable , and an excellent surgeon.

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January 11, 2023

5.0

Very good experience.

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December 27, 2022

5.0

He provided all information that helped me understand my situation & what to expect.Very reassuring & yet professional in all respects.

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December 23, 2022

5.0

Dr Tate answered all the questions my daughters and I asked. He took the time to actually listen and did not side step on the answers.

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December 22, 2022

5.0

He works with you and makes sure you understand everything.

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December 22, 2022

5.0

Surgery done well healing well no deficits

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December 21, 2022

5.0

Dr Tate is the best! He performed my surgery to remove the meningioma. He thoroughly explained the illness & procedure to me my family, putting us at ease. He continues to show great care in my health and the prevention of tumors reoccurring.

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December 15, 2022

5.0

Caring doctor and hes a saints fan & I am 2

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December 12, 2022

5.0

He explains what he sees as the best option for your case. And discusses it with his team and others, he is straight forward and up front with your specific needs.

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December 11, 2022

5.0

He exceeded expectations

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December 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tate is excellent. He truly cares about his patients and their family. He and his team not only extended my husband's life but gave him the best possible outcome. We are forever grateful.

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December 08, 2022

5.0

Heâ€™s a life saver!! Great man and great Doctor!!

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December 07, 2022

5.0

Very informative, never rushed, great care!

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December 01, 2022

5.0

He seems to genuinely care about his patients and listens to my concerns without interrupting me or interjecting. He seems to love what he does and you can tell he is passionate about it which makes me feel comfortable and secure in his care. he put in a new VP shunt for me and he seemed so elated that it was working well for me which is always great to see as a patient. He is also very thorough and a member of his staff responds very quickly to my mychart messages which is important when dealing with a vital organ.

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December 01, 2022

5.0

Just met him but he gave me the impression that he cared about my condition and made recommendations based on whatâ€™s in my best interest.

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November 16, 2022

5.0

Did my surgery, answered all my questions very patient Thank you!!!

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November 15, 2022

5.0

Explains things in an understandable way.

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