Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
- Bone Tumors
- Hip Replacement Surgery
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Prosthetic Device Infections
- Prosthetic Hip Revision
- Prosthetic Knee Revision
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2002
- Residency:
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University of Chicago - 2007
- Fellowships:
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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Arizona) - 2008University of Chicago - 2009
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Associate 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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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 29, 2022
5.0 star star star star starBased on my experience with other orthopedic doctors I have to say , Dr Attar Is incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate, and I feel very fortunate to have been referred to him. In addition to his great credentials, He is genuine and truly cares about his patients and their families.
July 28, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe was kind and patient and expressed gratitude that we chose and trusted him with my care. He was up front with treatment options and I felt no pressure to make any decisions immediately. Or any pressure to see him again unless I have another issue.
July 21, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI was very very impressed with the Dr Attar. Smart guy, obviously knowledgeable and communicated/engaged with me very well. He explained everything thoroughly and put me at ease about the issue. Nice guy
June 20, 2022
5.0 star star star star starVery professional and very easy to talk to. He carefully considered all aspects of my situation and helped weigh the pros and cons of my options. I truly appreciated that he weighed in with a recommendation—so many physicians totally leave it up to the patient. Felt he really had my best interests in mind.
April 28, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr.Attar is PHENOMENAL. Not only is he a brilliant doctor, he is down to earth and extremely personable with kids. His decision-making process is confident, well thought-out and logical. He does a fantasy job of explaining everything to the patient and parents and answers ample questions. I have never once felt rushed. Additionally, he is a profoundly GOOD humanitarian. We feel blessed to have him heading up our son’s plan of care.
January 10, 2022
5.0 star star star star starTook time to explain the riskiness of the procedure, detailed the procedure as well as the recovery timeline and managed expectations re: not providing full pain relief. Also explained the current COVID protocol and projected surgical window. Even expressed empathy for number of doctors I had seen to date.
January 06, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Attar is a wonderful doctor. He always listens to his patients. You can tell he truly cares about his patients. My daughter has been having pain in her foot for many years and Dr. Attar is the reason my daughter can walk today and be active today. So grateful to have him as my daughter’s doctor.
January 06, 2022
5.0 star star star star starVery timely. Friendly, professional, down to earth personality, made me feel comfortable. Succinct diagnosis with follow up planned. Answered questions with detail. Great nurse clinician working with Dr Attar.
December 23, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHe is utterly ridiculous in how much he cares. He explains everything thoroughly. He makes sure I understand and consent to everything happening. He is so kind and caring. I always feel like nothing to worry about when he explains things to me.
December 06, 2021
5.0 star star star star starWe felt like Dr Attar listened to our concerns and was very attentive and explained everything well. He also followed up immediately after our appointment with a radiologist to review the MRI we brought and called us with the report. We were very satisfied with our care. He stressed that we can come back and see him at anytime if we have new concerns.
November 19, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Attar is an amazing communicator. He listens, clearly cares about his patients and is easy to talk to. He is clearly knowledgeable. He tells things straight while being good humored. Trustworthy. Dr Attar gave me inspiration and hope about how to deal with my condition.
November 08, 2021
5.0 star star star star starBoth Dr Attar and his fellow were so kind, and patient. They took the time to explain what was going on, what the options are, and help me figure out what I am comfortable with and set a follow up date.
Disclosures
Samer Attar, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
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.