Shishir K. Maithel, MD

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95 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Surgical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2000
Residency:: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - 2007
Fellowships:: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - 2009

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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.8

4.8

95 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

30 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

30 Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

Dr shows a lot of care for patient.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Really like Dr M. He's very good about explaining things and asking if I have any questions!!

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February 19, 2026

5.0

amazing surgeon.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Very professional

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Excellent surgeon. A physician who is easy to talk to and shows concern for me as a patient.

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January 01, 2026

5.0

Dr. Maithel seemed to have really studied my medical situation and did his best to give me an accurate prognosis.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Trustworthy; places patient's best interests first.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Maithel is a talented surgeon who also has a great bedside manner. I would highly recommend him.

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November 27, 2025

5.0

Has all the attributes of a good doctor. I feel like when I have my surgery I well be in good hands.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

The hospital and his team appeared to be among the top 10 best in the country.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Maithel saved my life! I immediately felt his confidence and put all my trust in him from day one, If I could give him a million stars I would! I thank God for having him as my surgeon, I am forever grateful Thank you!

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September 28, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Very skilled and knowledgeable surgeon.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Very direct, honest, and respectful, I would highly recommend him. I left feeling very confidant about his diagnosis. I also felt having the other doctors and assistants in the room was outstanding for their learning.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Maithel is very intelligent , smart, very knowledgeable and approachable.He patiently listened and ask me questions & he cares about my concerns . I left from the appointment with very good spirits & I knew I'm in the best hands .Dr Maithel is the Best of the Best.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

He's the only doctor and his staff, that said to me I'm sorry you're going through this.

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August 10, 2025

5.0

Top Doctor, nice hospital, service is excellent.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon. Great communicator. Listened well and answered questions.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Obviously, an excellent surgery. He's easy to talke to and has been very good about communicating with my doctor here.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Reputation; careful explanations; attention to patient concerns.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Friendly, professional, explained everything in detail so you understood everything, from conditions to next steps everything in an extremely, friendly, professional manner...

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July 09, 2025

5.0

I love the man! His thorough and open approach to his patients and surgical knowledge, skills, and training, set him apart from others. He explains the entire surgical experience and lets you know all pros and cons of the procedure.

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June 16, 2025

4.0

I just met Dr. Maithel and this was an initial comsultation for a surgical procedure and he seemed experienced and had an understanding of how to treat my issue.

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Very impressive doctor!

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Maithel was wonderful. He patiently answered all my questions without rushing and explained all options regarding the planned surgery. His expertise with surgery was remarkable and it led to a speedy recovery.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

He exudes confidence and is knowledgeable in his surgical field of medicine.

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May 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Maithel is a great surgeon. I feel he truly cares about my health and giving me the best possible treatment.

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May 22, 2025

5.0

Ease of discussing treatment & the details the doctor discussed

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May 11, 2025

5.0

He saved my life

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May 07, 2025

5.0

All of the reasons noted above. He and his staff were great. Really made me feel good about a lousy situation. So confident yet not cocky or arrogant. Made me feel I was in the best of hands. Gave me hope!!!

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May 04, 2025

5.0

He took the time to look over all my imaging and reports and came up with a treatment plan. He also had a video chat with me and took time to explain everything to me. He then followed up with my Doctor.

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