David J. Bentrem, MD

David J. Bentrem, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine - 1996
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2003
Fellowships:
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - 2005

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
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

258 Ratings

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April 14, 2025

4.0

He seems very competent and was very thorough in his explanation of the surgery!

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bentrem was superb! He explained in details what my health situation is now and outlined a specific plan for me to help me heal as soon as possible. I'm glad I met Dr. Bentrem.

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and Personable.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

He had a different opinion about my case.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bentrem and his staff are both efficient AND caring, which I truly appreciate. He explained the situation clearly and offered options for me to consider. He truly listened to my concerns, and worked with me to find an answer that addresses them. I left feeling a great deal of trust for Dr. Bentrem and a genuine comfort level in the next steps we are taking.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

I appreciated the timely opportunity to meet with Dr. Bentrem. He was kind, patient and thorough in explaining my diagnosis, in spite of the late time of day.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Bentrem is everything that we have heard about him. He is the expert in this field of Bile Duct Cancers. He takes the time to explain what we will be going through during the surgery and afterwards.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

He sits down with you and listen to his patient with great concern, by opening up himself to questions which makes you feel so good , indeed Dr.Bentrem make you feel that he is confident about the work he is doing. Great doctor.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Bentrem was professional and personable. He gave us all of the time WE needed to understand the surgery. We left the office with hope.

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November 28, 2024

5.0

Straight to the point.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

First time to meet and talk with Dr Bentrem. He was polite, informative, and professional. We had a good conversation and made plans to follow up In 5-6 months.

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Listens. Is candid and speaks in terms lay people understand

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October 07, 2024

5.0

He seems like an awesome doctor wants to get things done for me wants to make me feel better

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September 30, 2024

5.0

They are an experience and competent team that earned our family's trust.

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Outstanding doctor.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner; thoroughly explains things; considers other via options

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and good "bed-side" manner.

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