Sam U. Ho, MD

4.7

731 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurology

Secondary Specialty

Clinical Neurophysiology
Headache

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Practice Focus Areas

General Neurology
Headache
Numbness
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
Weakness

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1973
Internship:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1974
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1977

Languages Spoken

Chinese

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Associate 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

4.7

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731 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

82 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

82 Reviews

April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ho listens to my concerns and offers appropriate responses.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

He gave an answer to the questions that had not been answered in 10 years

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ho was wonderful! Very attentive and gave me a good plan for my migraines.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough and competent. He is looking for solutions. Answered my questions and asked great ones.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Years of care from Dr. Ho

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April 18, 2024

5.0

He clearly had my records and was referencing them during our conversation. Prevented me from having to repeat an entire history. He also recommended a medication and then said now letâ€™s discuss without the expectation that I would take his recommendation at face value. Well, Iâ€™m may consider the medication in the future, I will try to lifestyle changes that he suggested first. I appreciated the chance to have a discussion about this and not feel but a medication was being imposed.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

I would recommend Dr. Ho because he is concerned about his patients as people rather than conditions. He listens and responds with understanding and compassion.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ho was excellent. He was very attentive. Asked alot of questions and answered alot of questions. He has very hospitable personality and welcoming. As a new patient I was very pleased. I wish more doctors were like him. It would make coming to the doctor easier and more stress free.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Thoughtful and asks a ton of questions. Great care!

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Asked questions, good listener, helpful work a plan moving forward.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Great listening and understanding of my health issues, and clear communications of treatment.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ho gives plenty of time to his patient and is very thorough in his examination. Also he explains things clearly.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ho is a fantastic Dr. He listens to the patient and knows exactly what needs to be done. AAA+ all around .

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Kind, patient and knowledgeable! Listened to my daughter and included her in her treatment plan!

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March 15, 2024

5.0

He gave me a thorough examination.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Understood my problem

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ho is an understanding listener, as well as top notch diagnostician.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Ho is a great doctor who communicates clearly with great empathy!

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He is the only doctor Iâ€™ve had in 40 years that advocates for me and my health

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March 01, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent, kind doctor with a good personality.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent provider.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Felt though and very good at what he does

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ho is very knowledgeable. I'm grateful to be in his care.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

I like the Dr. Ho, he has been my over twenty years.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He is always so helpful

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and great demeanor

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ho listened when I persisted with my concern. He asks pertinent questions and offers relevant medical solutions.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

I find Dr. Ho very efficient and knowledgeable. He assessed my whole health in relation to my neurological concerns. He did seem a little judgmental about my life choices, but his kind nature reassured me that he is coming from a place of concern for my health. I actually appreciate that he presses me a bit about my choices, so that I understand that I should change my habits for my health and be responsible.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

I have been Dr Hoâ€™s patient for almost 20 years. He is so knowledgeable and caring

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Confident and friendly, answers questions asked

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January 29, 2024

5.0

I feel Do Ho is the BEST, and I would want Others to have what I have, THE BEST DOCTOR~

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Highly competent and compassionate physician

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Good listener Good clinician

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Ho is fantastic. He explains everything clearly and takes time to get to know his patients and their symptoms.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ho was able to present me with a plan to help me achieve my goals.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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January 16, 2024

5.0

He cares for his patients. He will go the extra mile to help the patient.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Great person

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Excellent; I always look forward to appointments with him because heâ€™s so good at assessing issues and solving problems.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

See remarks above. He also has a gentle sense of humor and rÃ©ponds to patients in a friendly and personal way.

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December 08, 2023

4.0

He talked to me about my problem, and helped me understand what he can be done

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Pleasant, patient, not in a hurry, listen to our concerns, gave us suggestions and directions on how to proceed.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Ho is a fantastic Dr. He knows what he is talking about, he is always right on the mark, great diagnostician

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November 19, 2023

5.0

He is connected to me and is always ready to attend to my needs. Very professional

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Ho is very thorough and communicates well. I feel I am with a friend. He is very knowledgeable.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable care with patient centered approach and shared decision making

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ho is an excellent doctor. He had read notes and knew about my case before I came. He was thorough, polite and professional and listened. He was caring in his recommendations.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Ho is exceptional in his attitude and attention and communication and time. I feel secure in his care Nema is very good

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Ho took a holistic approach to my health care. Everything was considered to address my neurological issues.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, great analyses of my problems and detailed explanations of my problems

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Very responsive and informative.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Showed a genuine interest in me and my heath. Offered suggestions regarding my health status now.

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October 29, 2023

5.0

His intelligence, understanding of my symptoms and guidance for treatment

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Ho is professional, kind, thoughtful, asks good questions, and listens. He answers any and all questions. He is a compassionate care physician. I am proud to have him be my doctor for over 3 decades.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

As above. Took his time and explored my medical history. Knowledgeable and thoughtful. Discussed treatment plan in detail.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Terrific attention and quality of care. Accessible too. Dr Sam Ho and his team have been game changers for us.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and very professional

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Nowadays it is rare to find a doctor like Dr Sam Ho, very knowledgeable and caring at the same time.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

I remember my initial visit with Dr. Sam Ho was very exhaustive. He is excellent with responding to my questions.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Love dr ho

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Dr Ho is an excellent doctor. He asks a ton of questions and makes you feel confident in his analysis. Heâ€™s also very friendly. He gives you the time needed to get all your questions answered as well. I also enjoyed having a student there with him to see how he teaches.

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Ho spent a good amount of time listening to me describe my symptoms and then examining my leg strength in order to diagnose the source of my weakness.

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s so smart and is the best.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Very methodical in his application

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September 29, 2023

5.0

In simple words, his fantastic

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September 25, 2023

1.0

I give him a score of 1, because he is friendly and has a sense of humor. Otherwise, it would have been a 0, since the visit ended up not listening to my concerns and politely dismissing me.

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September 20, 2023

3.0

I found him both engaging and off-putting.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Extremely competent and compassionate physician.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hoâ€™s bedside manner is unmatched.

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September 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ho described details of my diagnosis & future treatment in terms I could understand. He also listened & responded well to my new concerns.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Great expertise.

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September 02, 2023

5.0

Very dedicated to patient condition

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Disclosures

Sam U. Ho, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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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