Mark K. Eskandari, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Vascular Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Michigan Medical School - 1993
Residency:
UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) - 1999
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2001

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Surgery/Vascular Surgery - Vascular 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
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1815 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Very professional and caring

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February 24, 2026

5.0

A very good vascular surgeon.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Exeland doctor and scientist, with a great bedside manner. I am very lucky to have him as my doctor.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Dr Eskandari is brilliant and professional.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

I was very comfortable with him

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February 18, 2026

4.0

His demeanor was pleasant.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr.Eskandari took the time to thoroughly explain my diagnosis and treatment options, answering all of my questions with patience and clarity. He answered all my concerns with genuine care and attention. I never felt rushed, and every question I had was addressed thoughtfully, which gave me confidence and peace of mind. Dr.Eskandari's professionalism, knowledge, and calm approach immediately made me feel I am in safe hands.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Very good bedside manner, and takes time to let you know he cares about you and knows your condition

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February 16, 2026

5.0

He explained everything that I wanted to know about my condition.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Honest straightforward and thorough.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

just did

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February 15, 2026

5.0

excellent, knowledgeable physician, friendly, takes time to ensure I am comforatable with my care

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February 14, 2026

5.0

On time, knowledgeable staff, pleasant ready to answer questions

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February 13, 2026

5.0

I trust doctor Eskandari with my care. He explains the whys and treatment and procedures very clearly. Great bedside manner.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Great physician Great bedside manners Keeps patient well informed

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Good doctor. Was reccomended by 2 of my other doctors

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February 02, 2026

5.0

A wonderful doctor

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Extremely kind bright and caring. Didn't ouch medications.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr. Eskandari continues to be a compassionate and caring provider and has helped me immensely in treating my PAD and understanding how to move forward in my life with the disease.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Excellent bed side manner.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

The best man to get the job done right

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Professional and gives you an assurance that he knows what you need

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Eskandari explained my situation well.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Highly recomended

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January 17, 2026

5.0

He is good and very nice and caring

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Because of his experience it was highly recommended by my previous vascular Dr. Dr. [last name]. Thought the doctor had a great bedside manner and I like him.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Friendly and explained results of ultrasound clearly

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Awesome doctor.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Hi is Very good doctor

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Amazing surgeon, extremely pleasant with phenomenal bedside manner.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

He was attentive and precise

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January 04, 2026

5.0

friendly, professional and skilled surgeon

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Eskandari gave me confidence about my diagnosis, and also suggestions on how to deal with my concerns about trying to walk farther

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Dr Eskandari is wonderful- a skilled surgeon and takes the time to explain things.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

He is knowledgeable, personable and professional.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Clear explanations and a feeling that he really cares. Very interesting.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Did a wonderful job!

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December 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eskandari explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Courteous, professional, and on time.

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eskandari is an outstanding doctor who is extremely knowledgeable and always takes the time to speak with me in depth about the diagnosis and next steps.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Recommend from my previous dr. Hoel.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

He is a dedicated doctor, who genuinely is interested in the well-being of his patients.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eskandari took time to clearly explain.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Eskandari is a very caring and people person. He has his patients care frist .

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Eskandari is fantastic.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor (Dr. Eskandari) who provided great results with my AAA surgery and follow-up!

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Eskandari was very knowledgeable, thorough and explained everything really well! He did come highly recommended from several doctors and I can absolutely see why!

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Professional in every way treats you as friend and makes sure that you understand the procedures that concern you

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December 02, 2025

5.0

He explains things very well and very clearly. I appreciate that...

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December 02, 2025

5.0

He gave me options -having me get a CT scan -communication is the key -I felt he cared for his patient

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Very clear and complete discussion

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Eskandari is very personable, kind and caring. He takes a genuine interest in his patients.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

This Dr. is very personal explains what to expect . Very caring can't say enough about him and his team.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Very kind and personable. Explained at level I understood.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

He's the best and very pleasant to work with,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Wonderful Dr. ,listens to your concerns and needs. Great communication in direction of treatment

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November 15, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk with. Personable. Answers that I can easily understand. And I'm still alive :)

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November 12, 2025

5.0

I personally think Doctor Eskandari is very knowledgeable in his field and is a credit to your Hospital, and if someone was in my situation and ask me if I knew a Doctor that I could recommend, his name would be first on my list.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Eskandari has all the qualities of a great surgeon. He is very experienced as well as explains in terms I can understand. He shows me empathy. Dr gives me great confidence in him. My cardio Dr says Dr Eskandari is the best vascular surgeon in all of Chicago. The person I went to for a CTA also said he was the best. I feel so blessed to have him as my Dr.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He is wonderful to work with

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Likeable amd very capable.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He is very calm and serene in his disposition, which translates to personal and attentive care. He is able to answer all questions simple to complex. He earned my trust and confidence.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Listened intently and discussed my concerns completely.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, personable

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November 10, 2025

5.0

He is the best

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor. I have the utmost confidence in him.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Did very good surgeries

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Kind Listened

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Really appreciate that Dr. Eskandari read a previous CT of the abdomen and pelvis (ordered for another medical condition) to determine the iliac artery aneurysm was stable. He was not prompted by me to do this.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Professional Easy to speak with Makes you feel comfortable

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Good results, no issues from either surgery.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Eskandari is the best in his field. He treats his patients with care and compassion.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

I am formerly a Dr. Hoel patient but am even more pleased with Dr. Eskandari.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Eskandari is excellent.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

He pays attention to my questions is very knowledgeable and a wonderful man

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Top notch surgeon. Explains things in ways that you can understand. Awesome man.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

he's a passionate dr.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Good Doctor

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Reputation as one of the best vascular surgeons in the field.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

The doctor and his team are excellent. They take time to explain results and answer any questions

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October 08, 2025

5.0

My surgery was successful with him, He is confident and pleasant .

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Very likable and decent doctor

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October 05, 2025

5.0

Very professional, kind, listened and addressed all my concerns.

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October 05, 2025

5.0

He was very impressive with his knowledge, communication, and compassion.

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October 05, 2025

5.0

Very intelligent and extremely knowledgeable of his profession. He explains everything about your problems with certainty and kindness.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Extremely thorough and easy mannerism. Exudes confidence!

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Smart, precise, personable, kind.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

He explained everything well and took time to listen. Very caring and made me feel at ease and not just another number.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

From the handshake to all the information, he explained all my questions. Extremely informative.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable he put my mind at ease. I had a list of questions and clarifications, but I thought I would wait until the end of the visit. When he was done explaining there was nothing I needed to ask, he covered everything.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Very personable and explains everything really well!

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Extremely impressed with my first visit. He exudes confidence, knowledge, easy to understand diagnosis and he put us at ease with his professional and amiable manner

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eskandari is top of the line in all aspects of care-knowledge, relatability, and communication.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor willing to perform very difficult surgery.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

He is the best

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Eskandari is very experienced and knowledgeable and patient and kind. He took the time to explain my condition and possible treatment plans.

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