Kevin N. Swong, MD

Kevin N. Swong, MD

4.7 
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Primary Specialty

Spine Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - 2012
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2019
Fellowships:
University of Michigan Health System - 2020

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (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:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.7
4.7 

687 Ratings

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February 27, 2026

5.0

He is professional, kind, and very skilled

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable, took the time to show me my cervical spine and explain issues, and answer my questions and concerns. He did not hurry me along. He allowed me to ask questions and clarify my understanding. He was patient with me.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

His is a fantastic doctor and really listen's to his patients

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Dr and PA were super nice and listened. They took their time and we did not feel rushed

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Very personable and informative

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Patiently listened and answered my concerns and questions. Reassuring

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January 31, 2026

5.0

He is very caring

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Explained clearly the condition of my previous neck fracture and current condition of my neck after a second accident. A follow up appointment to watch healing process.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Ur Word Is Everything 2 Me, Doc Gave Me His Word, & He Deliver Period ,.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Good doctor

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January 17, 2026

5.0

I feel that I have received very good follow up care from him. At last appointment, received a clear explanation about my prognosis.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

He embodies all of the above

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Very efficient and answered questions.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Very nice man

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January 09, 2026

4.0

I've only had an initial appointment with him. He does seem very knowledgeable and capable.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

He was very friendly and understanding and took the time to explain everything to where I understood my issues and what the best things were for me to do and the reasons why I shouldn't do more extreme procedures. Some surgeons will not take extra time to explain things in detail whereas Dr Swong took that extra time.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

I liked his personality.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Dr swong was caring and answered all my questions. I have great confidence in him as my physician.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

I love his work and he's good at what he does

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December 29, 2025

5.0

I really liked how he explained my issues

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Procedure was performed professionally.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swong is an amazing physician. My surgery went extremely well and I completely trust him.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

I just met him for a few minutes. Dr.Swong was very engaged, and very helpful to me. If I must get spinal surgery, Northwestern Memorial is the hospital I trust.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Swong really listened to what I needed and will be actually helping me

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Swong addressed all my concerns. Had I not previously planned my surgery with a different doctor, I would have gone with dr Swong. Very friend, made me feel

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Kevin was very helpful and professional and did a good job

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December 05, 2025

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and make you feel comfortable and he made me like if I had to have the surgery I would be in good hands

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Very informative, was a wonderful experience considering the sercomestandes.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swong was an active listener and did a good job explaining my imaging and what he thought could be causes of my pain. He did a good job going through next steps and made sure all my questions were answered and that I felt good with the plan of action. Great overall vibe!

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November 23, 2025

5.0

He listens to his patients, answers their questions and in kind and professional. He is an outstanding neurosurgeon and understands his patients concerns. He is understanding and explains things in terms his patient understands.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

He addressed the issue and solved my problem. This is the best I have felt in seven months.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Met every expectation for a competent professional; apparently knowledgeable, listener, easily understood answers to inquiries.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Courteous and caring

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November 18, 2025

5.0

He was straight to the point, but did an awesome job. I have no more nerve pain where he performed surgery

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November 15, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon. Explained procedure in detail with prognosis for healing and recovery. Good follow through.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable in his field. He explained every details about what is about our concern for the spine and other related matters..

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November 10, 2025

5.0

I really liked him. Patient.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

His expertise is abundantly clear

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Care, competence, interest in patient. Good listener. Asks good questions.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Swong is fabulous. He did a great job replacing my cervical disks. Now I'm back for him to handle my lumbar issues. Very gentle, professional with a great manner of explaining the process, discussing possible procedures including pros/cons great surgeon

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Everything explained in advance. He wears bow ties. I'm walking again .

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October 27, 2025

5.0

From the first meeting he exuded confidence in his ability which made me relaxed.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

He was very thorough and compassionate

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Very thoughtful and professional

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swong is very respectful, professional and will take the time necessary to explain things and answer questions.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

Personable,excellent work, compassionate,wonderful results

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Me and my wife find Dr Swong very professional he explained my ailments in a very simple term that we easily understand . He likewise told us how he will perform the surgery. I am happy with the encounter with Dr Swong

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October 03, 2025

5.0

He is very good and has the best of knowledge. My surgery was very well done...

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September 27, 2025

5.0

He's good at what he practices

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September 25, 2025

5.0

He took the time to listen. Clearly was knowledgeable and really set my mind at ease.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Explained upcoming procedure thoroughly.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

He was great. He explained everything to me and ordered more testing and I've made my decision to go with him he was very understanding

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Swong is a great surgeon

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September 17, 2025

5.0

He listened to my wife and I. Answered all questions.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swong answers questions with care and is compassionate. Fast response.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Very professional. Explained procedure and took questions.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Same as above and his expertise.

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August 24, 2025

5.0

He supervised my surgery and everything proceeded as expected

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August 19, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable...

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August 19, 2025

5.0

If you want a friendly environment where u don't just feel like another patient AND I Dr that is willing to spend the time with one in need this is the place for me (I can only speak this to the Dr I had)

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swong is knowledgeable and communicates well, making sure the patient understands and answers any questions or concerns. Dr. Swong is also friendly and relaxed, which made me feel relaxed, comfortable and valued. I felt he was interested not only in my specific medical issue but also my background and family. I am grateful that Dr. [ ] referred me to Dr. Swong when he retired from practice.

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August 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Kevin Swong was very professional and sympathetic to my issues. He took time with me that was necessary for a proposed diagnosis and laid out a plan to help me. I felt like he genuinely cared and was very down to earth and easy to talk to. He's very knowledgeable and his bedside manner was great.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Professional.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

His skills gave me relief after years of other doctors could not.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

He's a pro.

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July 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Swong and his team are the best. After several surgeries with this team I am still amazed how quickly whatever pain and symptoms I was experiencing disappears. I cannot say enough great things about him and his entire team.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swong was very helpful with information I was asking and very thorough with answers.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Swong is an accomplished professional with the skills of a master surgeon and the heart of a lion. His dedication to his patients and his kind bedside manner make him special. Dr Swong is the best.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

He is an expert and made a plan for my care after our first visit. He was friendly and approachable.

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June 15, 2025

5.0

Cirujano excellent

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Swong and his team just performed a ulnar nerve decompression on my elbow. There was a significant amount of pain from my neck to my fingers that would come and go without warning. When I woke from anesthesia after surgery, to my surprise there was no more pain, discomfort or tingling in my fingers. I was amazed as I figured there would be some sign(s) of what I was feeling before surgery, but I experienced none of that. I highly recommend Dr Swong and his team! You guys are awesome!!

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May 23, 2025

5.0

Listens and responds so you understand

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Swong- professional, educated, experienced, relatable, honest, genuine care for the patients.

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May 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Swong exceeded our expectations. He spent more time with us than I have experienced with any doctor in quite some time, was very thorough and explained my condition in great detail. He is obviously extremely knowledgeable, but had a great personality and was easy to connect with. He even shared some helpful information with my wife, who has a spinal condition and is being seen by someone else. Dr Swong pulled up her MyChart, showed us some video diagrams inside the office, and explained more about the condition to her, to provide more context about what she was experiencing. That's next level attention, especially for a specialist. I hope this condition heals, and I don't have to see him too frequently, but if I had to get further treatment, I would not hesitate to see him again. Just a great experience all the way around. His nurse practitioner, Will, also was Super friendly, very knowledgeable and helpful. Even went into detail about a trigger finger issue I am having, which I'm not even seeing them about. Spent 10 minutes with us, and was detailed and thorough. World class experience that day.

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Kevin N. Swong, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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