Mohammad Ali Abbass, MD

Mohammad Ali Abbass, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Damascus School of Medicine - 2009
Internship:
University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center - 2014
Residency:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2018
Fellowships:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2019
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2020

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Surgery - 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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

183 Ratings

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August 30, 2022

5.0

He was very thorough and considerate of possible discomfort the procedure might cause.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Same as above. Let's you know the best scenario for the patient.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbass is very knowledgeable and compassionate. He communicates clearly and takes time to answer my questions thoroughly.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Professional, personable, answered questions clearly and explained the process thoroughly.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

After surgery follow up.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Abbass was very understanding and kind. He provided helpful suggestions for dealing with the issues I came in for.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

He saved me life!

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Looks out for the best outcome for the patient.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Experience

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Always patient and cheerful. He dialogs with me and puts me at especially when I might appear nervous or tense.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbass has done an excellent job treating me.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbass is literally my lifesaver!

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Abbas has great bedside manner, and is very thorough. I did not feel rushed at all, he listened to my concerns and reiterated information that I needed clarification on. I drove 1.5hrs to see Dr Abbas based on the reviews I read, and my visit with him was worth the drive.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Made me feel extremely comfortable

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July 12, 2022

5.0

He not only is he an outstanding surgeon, but he is a person that truly cares about his patients! He is the nicest Person that I have ever met!

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Dr abbas is very professional and he new what he was saying. He talked to me like a family.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Explained everything well so we could understand.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Excellent care

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June 25, 2022

5.0

Excellent surgeon & doctor! Dr. Abbass has provided outstanding care and continues to keep me under his care to ensure long term health & limit any reoccurring issues

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Able to explain things in an easy and understandable way. Very knowledgeable and has a good bedside manner.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

I’m a retired LCSW who worked a total of 40 years in two major medical centers in Chicago. Having some medical knowledge, I was impressed with how he explained my concerns & wasn’t condescending.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Dr is very warm and honestly cares about me. He is willing to spend the time to explain the details of my health.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

I always think that compassion and knowledge explaining all the issues is very important; that’s how I can describe Dr. Abbas and the nurses and the other employees.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

He is so nice and kind and answer my questions and concerns Thanks for your help and support

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbass has great bedside manner. He spend a lot of time explaining what was going on with me, answering my questions, and sharing the plan to address the issue. I left the consultation feeling reassured that I was in good hands.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

My 2nd appt with Dr. Abbass. He has excellent bedside manner...explained everything and asked if I had any questions, then he provided me with next steps and timing. Thorough.

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May 29, 2022

5.0

I would recommend Dr. Abbass because he is knowledgeable and a skilled surgeon.

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May 28, 2022

5.0

He is calm, brilliant, empathetic, and wonderful bed side manners!

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Dr.Abbass was personable and made me feel at ease even though I have a cancerous tumor, he provided me with the detail of next steps and explained everything to my husand and I. Honestly, he put me at ease and i know I am in the best place for my treatment whatever that will be. THANK YOU!

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Excellent patient service, thorough exam and questions pursuant to the same.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

He is smart, personable and great at what he does.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

He’s very to the point of things

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Explains everything thoroughly

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April 01, 2022

5.0

The doctor has excellent bed manners, and he seemed thorough and careful in his examination.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbass has provided exceptional healthcare and treatment to me. He continues to work on preventing any type of health issue from reoccurring and has provided outstanding attention to me on a very close basis.

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March 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Abbas was great! Showed concern, made me feel like a human being instead of just a patient, talked in terms I could understand, addressed all my questions/concerns, gave me the feeling that I was in great hands.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

His bed side manor is wonderful. He treats like friend not a patient.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbas is very personable and always willing to spend as much time as needed answering questions and providing information regarding care.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbass is unbelievably intelligent, kind, empathetic, and just an amazing doctor!

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Outstanding care & treatment! Dr. Abbass has made me feel comfortable & always at ease, providing medical explanations in an easy way to understand. He has also provided continued care to determine cause of condition to prevent issue from reoccurring

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March 04, 2022

5.0

I know I’m in the absolute best hands with Dr. Abbass!

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March 04, 2022

5.0

The professionalism, compassion, and expertise of Dr Abbass is exceptional! I couldn’t ask for a finer colorectal surgeon!

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbass is, without doubt, the kindest, most thoughtful, and most understanding doctor I have ever encountered. Although being a cancer surgeon, his priority is to treat and care for the entire patient - ie the patient’s physical and mental health: both pre-op and post-op. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

He is a good doctor and explained everything to me that I asked about.

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February 08, 2022

5.0

He is very personable and kind. He explained everything well and was very informative.

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January 28, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and great patient relations

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January 21, 2022

5.0

He’s the man

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January 21, 2022

5.0

He is kind, attentive, authoritative on the topic of Lynch Syndrome surveillance

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January 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbas was thorough in explaining the procedure and providing reasons for that,. Excellent bed-side manners. A very friendly and boozing attitude.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Abbass is an excellent specialist and takes great care of his patients. He is an expert in his field and ensures his patients are well-informed and at ease. Furthermore, his surgical talents resolved my health issues and I am back to leading a healthy life.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Wonderful doctor! Making me feel at ease, supported and concern to help treatment condition but also working to identify causes.

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December 21, 2021

5.0

He nice

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November 25, 2021

5.0

Great clinical disposition. Kind, thoughtful, patient-centric.

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November 09, 2021

5.0

He is awesome!

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November 05, 2021

5.0

Always cordial and professional. Tells you what can be done for you.

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November 03, 2021

5.0

Easy to talk to. Explains everything.

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November 02, 2021

5.0

Dr. Abbass addressed all of my dad’s concerns with compassion and professionalism. His bedside manner is phenomenal and he is one of the nicest surgeons I had the pleasure of meeting. He went above and beyond the call of duty to assist my dad, who needs full assistance.

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October 29, 2021

5.0

Pretty easy— Dr. Abbass saved my life. He is my hero!

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October 29, 2021

5.0

Took time to explain what was happening

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October 10, 2021

5.0

Explained every step as the procedure progressed.

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October 01, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable about my history, the disease, and treatment. Answered my questions and made a plan for care.

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September 17, 2021

5.0

Great bed side manners. Answered all my questions. Very communicative.

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September 17, 2021

0.0

He is not a respectful of his patients time or health.

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September 14, 2021

5.0

Thorough

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September 03, 2021

5.0

He was very thorough and friendly

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August 31, 2021

5.0

Dr Abbass is the best !

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August 27, 2021

5.0

Professional, explained everything in detail, clear recommendation and next steps; on time

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August 27, 2021

5.0

Not an alarmist.

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August 20, 2021

5.0

Very kind, calm physician with excellent empathy, clear explanations.

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August 06, 2021

5.0

I trust Dr Abbass

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July 27, 2021

5.0

I have already recommended Dr. Abbass to several of my friends. He is a great doctor. He is very personable and friendly. He provides a straightforward and comprehensive explanation of his findings and all options available for treatment. I'm very comfortable discussing my symptoms with him. His home care instructions are concise and clear.

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July 24, 2021

5.0

Dr. Abbass takes time to answer all questions. He is friendly and puts me completely at my ease so I am able to discuss my health concerns and my care.

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July 20, 2021

5.0

For what I would call as an "awkward" exam, Dr. Abbass made me feel incredibly comfortable and heard. He was patient and answered all of my questions and genuinely addressed all of my concerns.

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June 18, 2021

5.0

He is warm, knowledgeable and cares about the patient's total welfare.

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June 07, 2021

5.0

He took good care of my partner, I expect he will do the same for me.

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June 04, 2021

5.0

He Seems very knowledgeable. Dr Abbasa answered all of my questions and gave me a plan of action.

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May 29, 2021

5.0

I hate going to the doctor. I have horrible anxiety that leaves me unable to eat and with a racing heart every time I have to go to the doctor. Dr. Abbass was the the most gentle and patient doctor that I've ever encountered at Northwestern. He was the first doctor I've ever had introduce himself by his first name and this simple gesture meant so much to me. It felt like I was talking to another human that wanted the best for me instead of a medical conversation. He answered my questions in a way that made me feel fully informed and never once spoke at a level that I couldn't understand. I would absolutely feel confident in recommending him and having him care for my loved ones.

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May 11, 2021

5.0

Dr Abbaas is one of the great Drs

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May 07, 2021

5.0

Very friendly and professional, and explained things well.

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May 02, 2021

5.0

Good explanation, including spontaneous descriptive drawings, to explain my colonoscopy in terms of possible/probable follow-up surgery.

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April 30, 2021

5.0

Dr. Abbass has a very warm manner. He's an excellent communicator and explained everything he was doing and had a plan and a backup plan moving forward. I have confidence in him and his skills.

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April 30, 2021

5.0

Amazing

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April 23, 2021

5.0

He made me feel immediately comfortable and was happy to include my daughter remotely. He was very frank about my condition but made me feel I was not without hope. He explained the different (and unexpected) problem thoroughly.

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April 20, 2021

5.0

I appreciate that he gave his time to educate me about Lynch Syndrome and to answer any and all questions.

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April 16, 2021

5.0

Down to earth and clear/easy to talk to.

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April 06, 2021

5.0

Right in track with healing. Listens to concerns. Is great to work with.

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March 27, 2021

5.0

Good conversationalist with good bedside manor. He explained everything about the exam before, during, and after.

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March 26, 2021

5.0

He was so personable.

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February 19, 2021

5.0

Same reason as above. Not much to go on, but very pleased with today's meeting.

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February 16, 2021

5.0

Excellent bed side manner

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February 05, 2021

5.0

I thought the Dr and nurse were very helpful and patient with my situation.

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February 05, 2021

5.0

very patient, explains everything, thorough, everything you would want in a doctor

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January 29, 2021

5.0

His patience, knowledge and compassion and skill

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January 24, 2021

5.0

He shared specific details of my scan and gave me some great advice for keeping healthy, helping me understand what type of diet I should use and set expectations for the colonoscopy procedure.

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January 22, 2021

5.0

Dr Abbas listens carefully and spends the time needed to explain things.

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January 14, 2021

5.0

My doctor (Dr. Abbass) is amazing!! So attentive, explains everything, and I never feel rushed during appointments. He cares and it shows!

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January 08, 2021

5.0

very knowledgeable

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January 08, 2021

5.0

I feel that Dr Abbass is empathetic and listens to what I have to say. I think he's very good at treating my case specific to me and my symptoms - he recognizes each patient is different. I feel that I can be honest and talk to him about a somewhat embarrassing topic like a rectal fissure, which is not really easy to talk about.

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December 22, 2020

5.0

Great bedside manner. Makes me feel reassured. Responsive to questions.

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