Alan G. Micco, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Neurotology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1987
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1989
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1993
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1994

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Neurotology (Certified)
  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1864 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Great guy who happens to be expert in his specialty.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Friendly and professional.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

He was prompt and pleasant. He resolved my issue and kept me informed as we progressed.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Listened to my problems and offered Good solutions

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Excellant care and communicatio, smart and knows his patients medical issues

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Doctor Micco area and is a genuine person in his profession.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mico is an ENT expert and is very well informed.

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April 12, 2025

5.0

Great

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and friendly.. He makes the patient feel comfortable with concise step by step explanation.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Competent

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Dr . Micco is an excellent doctor

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April 02, 2025

5.0

He's very knowledgeable.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Alan is professional and responsible

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Micco saved my hearing. I'm so very grateful to him!

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Very personable, explained everything very Thoroughly.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Micco is an exceptional doctor and is fantastic with his patients- very easy to talk to, explains everything thoroughly and is very fast at getting back to the patient when contacted with concerns/questions.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Personable & knowledgeable.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor

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March 16, 2025

5.0

went over my best options.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. MICCO is very pleasant and very knowledgeable physician

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Micco is on top of his specialty in my opinion. He always does a great job with any issue I'm having! He is great with the patient and explains everything.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Micco took the time to make sure I understood my condition and options.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Great Doc!

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Great!

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March 10, 2025

4.0

With an appointment made over 3 months ago, it seems more time would be allotted for this patient by the doctor.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Answered my questions, explained results of testing thoroughly

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Personable Knowledgeable

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March 05, 2025

5.0

He listens and explains

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March 04, 2025

5.0

He was pleasant, very easy to talk to, and up front about my audiology issues. I felt that I would receive a "bad" report on my ENT/hearing status but after visit, my hearing is within normal for my age

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Micco is fast, efficient, easy to discuss things with, and knowledgeable.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

He was very respectful. Knowledgeable. His team is very kind and polite. It was a good experience.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Always attentive and listen what his patients say

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February 23, 2025

5.0

He is caring and kind.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

competence, intelligence, holistic approach

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Clear and concise

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Dr and staff do a good job.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable and personable

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Micco listens to his patients. This is key to good diagnosis and care.

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January 30, 2025

4.0

Ok

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January 30, 2025

5.0

He's been so good and only person I want to get a cochlear implant from.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Micco is awesome

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor!!!

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January 16, 2025

5.0

As usual, I had a very good experience with Dr. Micco during my ear cleaning procedure, which can be very daunting. Dr. Micco puts me at ease throughout the entire procedure. I am always very impressed with the way he trains the students he is responsible for.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Great dr

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January 11, 2025

5.0

I know my referrals would be very happy with this clinic.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Kind and caring attentive doctor, very professional and proficient!

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January 09, 2025

5.0

thoughtful approach and detailed explanation

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January 09, 2025

5.0

He is very caring and knows what he's talking about

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January 07, 2025

5.0

most professional doctor in his field

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Best bedside manner

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January 06, 2025

5.0

He gets me in if a problem persist.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Wonderful

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December 19, 2024

5.0

thorough

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December 14, 2024

5.0

I trusted Dr Micco to do my surgery that is why I came here to get it done.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Better job closing the wound

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December 12, 2024

5.0

He is always on time or early. He is efficient and friendly.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

he knows stuff

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December 06, 2024

5.0

I recommend him to all my friends who need an ENT specialist, because he is a highly qualified professional in his profession.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Micco is very thorough and informative.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Micco is the best. He performed multiple surgeries on my ear and now continues to check up to make sure my ear remains healthy. He is extremely competent and kind and caring.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

He was interested in trying to regain my natural hearing when physicians at other facilities were not. I appreciate him exploring my options and working with me on this journey.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

He is kind and helpful; his assistant was able to get me an appointment quickly for an issue-called me back within a few minutes of my request for an expedited visit.

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December 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Micco won me over my first appointment, when he explained things in a way I could understand and laid out my options for me. I'm sure he's recited this information hundreds of times, but you couldn't tell. He wasn't rushing out of the room and was relaxed and personable.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

Very professional and excellent surgeon.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

From the time first saw him before my first ear surgery in 1994 till today he has taken care of my ear issue .

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November 19, 2024

5.0

He was highly recommended and conducted a through exam.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Great

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November 18, 2024

5.0

He provides excellent care.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

I saw him for a consultative visit. He reviewed my recent test, listened to my questions, and explained the pros and cons of Cochlear Implants. Then, set me up for the next step. He also talks really loud.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

See my previous answer. Dr. Micco is an excellent doctor.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Again, excellence

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November 06, 2024

5.0

So knowledgeable. Very thorough!

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Obviously very knowledgeable in his field

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Honest easy conversation

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October 24, 2024

5.0

It's always nice to see Dr. Micco. He's always pleasant and works extremely hard to minimize any discomfort.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Knows his stuff

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Excellence all around

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Smart, direct, prepared for exam communicates

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October 22, 2024

4.0

Explained my situation very well

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October 21, 2024

5.0

I wish there were even higher numbers on the rating scale! Dr. Micco is very professional and kind, and I am so grateful for his expert attention to my health!

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October 16, 2024

5.0

very caring and attentive. treated me like a human

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Very professional and caring provider and staff

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Exceptional and practical

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October 12, 2024

5.0

Efficient, Knowledge and Personable

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Micco was very knowledgeable, provided good information and answered all of my questions.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Spends the time to talk to you and answer your questions

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Terrific person great doc.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

I've seen this doctor for over 20 years.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

He answers all my questions

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October 04, 2024

5.0

I have been to Mayo as well as other world class health institutions for chronic ear problems and Dr Micco is the best of them all

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Micco is great.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

We was today with my doctor Micco very pations explain everything step by step,He is very professional .Thank you so much.

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Micco is great. He's helped me deal with some ear damage due to radiation. He's honest with me and listens to me as well. He's also careful with my damaged ear.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and compassionate

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September 19, 2024

5.0

wonderful knowledgeable MD. Great bedside manner

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September 19, 2024

5.0

I always recommend him, for his quality as a specialist and for his kindness.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

He's friendly, concerned, asks questions. Remembers my earlier surgery and care.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

I've had many ear doctors throughout my life and he is the best

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