Ryan D. Donaghy, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neuromuscular Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Hereditary Neuropathy
Inflammatory Neuropathy
Motor neuron disease
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
Neuropathy
Weakness

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College - 2020
Internship:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2021
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2024
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2025

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Neurology - Neurology (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

5.0

5.0

73 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

37 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

37 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

I am a physician of over 40 years. In my opinion, Dr. Donaghy is one of the best physicians I have known. His clinical knowledge is outstanding. And his compassion for his patients is so greatly appreciated. I recommend him without any reservation.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Professional, humane, thorough, compassionate.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Excellent physician

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Efficient service, quality care

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February 19, 2026

5.0

He's the best!

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February 18, 2026

5.0

He welcomes any questions and he answers them or finds someone who e

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February 14, 2026

5.0

He spent the time to explain my diagnosis and my care. He is a highly competent, warm clinician

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Communicates well.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Compassionate, thorough, explained each process and why he was doing a specific test or measure.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

He is very well informed and is willing to spend the time to help me control my disease and feel better

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January 15, 2026

5.0

I would also like to express my appreciation for Dr. Donaghy. He is an intelligent, thorough neurologist who conducted a comprehensive evaluation of my neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Donaghy is a professional clinician who skillfully assesses, evaluates, and diagnoses neurological conditions. I feel very fortunate to be under his care.

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Excellent and courteous clinician

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January 10, 2026

5.0

I went to my appt. clinging to the tiniest piece of hope I have left. Dr. Donaghy has given me reason to hope and have faith that I will have answers to some serious health challenges and that there might be a treatment plan for me.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Dr. Donaghy listened to me and I left his office feeling very optimistic. I had a list of questions and he responded to each one.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Excellent with the patient

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable

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December 12, 2025

5.0

He listened well to my concerns, thoroughly explained all of his conclusions and each test he ordered.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

very imformative

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Very thorough very professional , he knows his medicine

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November 14, 2025

5.0

He is kind and listened to me, on top of giving high quality care and expertise

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Great visit

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October 24, 2025

5.0

He really listened to my symptoms.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Excellent comprehensive, courteous clinician

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October 07, 2025

5.0

He took his time and we talked about a lot of options for care

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Even though it was the first time that I met Dr R Donaghy his ability to make me feel at ease was recognized by me immediately. I have faith in him that he can help me with my health issues.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Donaghy was extremely professional. He did an exceptional examination. He asked questions and listened to my answers. He made sure I understood things he was sharing with me. I look forward to my next appointment in 4 months.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

He knows what he's doing, explains options clearly and is pleasant to work with. Thoughtful and intelligent

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September 30, 2025

5.0

He was very generous with with us and very friendly he was very nice guy and very patient with us

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September 26, 2025

5.0

He was fantastic. Have had this issue for almost a year, seen many specialists, he is the first one that has actually listened and been direct about helping to find possible solutions.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

First time seeing him. Very impressed Very though

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Donaghy is great. Very thorough, a good listener, and caring. Complete exam.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Donaghy is an outstanding physician! He is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, kind and compassionate!! I am a physician and would recommend him without any hesitation!!

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Donaghy, was very kind, knowledgeable, talked to me in layman's terms, explained things so I could understand more about my disease.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Donaghy was extremely personable and professional. He made me feel comfortable and heard all of my concerns. He listened carefully and clearly outlined next steps for my care.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Thorough, explained things well.

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August 22, 2025

4.0

He was caring and took his time explaining what was going to happen next

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Very kind, good listener, very thorough in his exam. Treatment plan clearly laid out, and timely follow up appointments have been made.

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