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Leonard Verhagen Metman, MD, PhD

4.9

296 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Movement Disorders

Secondary Specialty

Neurology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Leiden Medical School - 1983
Professional Education:: PhD, University of Leiden - 2002
Internship:: Yale-New Haven Medical Center (Waterbury) - 1989
Residency:: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH - 1992

Languages Spoken

Dutch
French
German

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (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:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

4.9

296 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

35 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

35 Reviews

April 23, 2025

5.0

Very personable, knowledgeable and appears to be a great physician

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April 23, 2025

5.0

He explained all the details about the situation

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April 16, 2025

5.0

For his professionalism and wisdom

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April 12, 2025

5.0

The very best at explaining, listening, and being clear about patient status.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

He always listens. He always adjusts the injection spots if needed. He trusts my input.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Explains what's going on and what the next steps are

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Verhagen is neurologist who is very good doctor. I like him. I was his patient in Rush University medical center. He's an amazing person.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Very professional, listens intently to your concerns.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

He's very thorough, and knowledgeable in his field.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Very thoughtful, knowledgeable and kind

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Leonard Verhagen Metman, PhD is really kind, considerate and incredible. He always listens, finds time to help you with your issue and never talks down to me.

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February 09, 2025

5.0

Kind, brilliant, Excellent practitioner Listens

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr explain how important is physical therapy and prescribed Medision work together to improve my quality of of life

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January 30, 2025

5.0

He put me at is and helped me feel confident

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Thorough, thoughtful, professional, smart, caring

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January 20, 2025

5.0

I find his depth of knowledge to be quite extensive and up to date on any current therapies. Especially the time and extent given with the in office examination. As well, his legitimate concerns with any questions one may have be it nuerologically related or general mental and physical well being .

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January 08, 2025

5.0

wonderful to work with: caring and compassionate

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Metman did not talk down to me. He maintained a back-and-forth,conversation

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Positive experience

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November 29, 2024

5.0

He's intelligent, considering, easy to talk to. Also, I'm strange. Even to a movement disorder specialist. De Verhagen listened to my history, and my recent medication success, and he's been willing to continue what's finally working, while also suggesting a few things that could build on it.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

See above. Extremely knowledgeable and compassionate

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Metman, was very kind. And help to make me feel more comfortable. And gave complete explanations about next course of actions.

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Knowledge and interest in analyzing what is best for my case

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Understanding of the DBS and its capabilities and how these benefits can benefit my life and situation.

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October 20, 2024

5.0

I have been going to this doctor for many years. He cares about the patient and family, not some "number" as some doctors do. He listens to my concerns and answers my questions.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Verhagen and Dr [name] were very knowledgeable and helpful. They listened to my issues and were honest in their assessment. I'm very thankful I went to this team.

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Helps me understand

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Was referred to Dr Verhagen by Dr Simuni, who was my doc for many years. I felt comfortable with him right away.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Took time with me.

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September 27, 2024

5.0

He actually seemed to care, wasn't in a hurry, and was extremely relatable. Great bedside manner. Came across extremely knowledgeable!

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough

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September 12, 2024

5.0

See above. Plus, I sensed he was genuinely concerned about me. That made me feel comfortable with him, and trusting of him.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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