Kevin Swong, MD

4.6 
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Primary Specialty

Spine Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.6
4.6 

433 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

45 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

45 Reviews

April 24, 2024

5.0

Clear, concise and confident discussion of plan forward.

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April 22, 2024

4.0

Good explanation

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April 08, 2024

5.0

My doctor make sure that I understand everything that shows me my x-rays

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and professional.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He took the time to speak with me on Zoom twice before the surgery and the surgery went exceptionally well.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Fantastic doctor cares about your health

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Vert professional, direct, and willing to answer all my questions

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Logical and informative diagnosis

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough & knowledgeable.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

He explains everything but think he needs to have more feelings for the patients .

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Kind and caring I felt I am in good hands

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Explained everything to me where I could understand it, and make sure that I was aware of what the procedure that he was going to perform.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

dr. Kevin Swong is very professional and is the best doctor for the surgery. He’s very polite.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and the very best in care! My surgery was done with perfection.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Swong, k. is an excellent doctor and a neurosurgeon.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Katherine is the best , returns call quickly .

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Explained my options.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

I feel great, and he explained things well

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Swong was clear and informative. He provided a logical diagnosis for my condition, and outlined a possible intervention and its limitation. I left with confidence that I'm in good hands.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Swong did an outstanding job on my artificial cervical disc replacement. I feel much better because of his surgical expertise. He addressed all my spine concerns too. He listens to his patients and suggests the best plan of action.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kevin Swong was very professional and thorough. He reviewed my MRI and ordered additional tests. I was immediately able to complete the tests in-house and meet with him later that day to review the results. He discussed with me the options and his recommendation. I am extremely confident in him as a surgeon and have scheduled surgery.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Huge fan of Dr. swong. Very professional, and I appreciate his generally conservative approach. I’m very pleased with my surgery recovery so far.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He is very professional and personable

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January 22, 2024

5.0

He listened to me and my concerns and explained things in a way I could understand. He did not make me feel rushed.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Prepared and knew how he wanted to treat

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgable.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Made sure I understood my problem by informing me verbally and pointing out my scan. Made sure I fully understood my options. Was not in a rush to dismiss me

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Kind, explained complex information well, readily answered questions and scheduled appointments and a surgery date quickly.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

He was straightforward and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain why he was making the recommendation that he made. I felt safe in his care and trust his assessment.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Highly competent

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January 08, 2024

5.0

He is an amazing surgeon and he is so caring.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and believable.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Took time to answer all questions.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Answered all my questions.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kevin Swong answered my questions and reviewed my studies

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Articulate, Professional, and individual patient oriented.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Prompt Explained what was going on with my problem Answered all my questions in detail

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Great listener. No pressure to do surgery.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Very thorough explanations

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Swong is very personable and very knowledgeable on the surgery to be performed.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

I believe he is very down to earth and will tell you how it is.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

My doctor explains everything to me make sure that I understand everything and stay within my guidelines

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Very detailed and answered my questions

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Patient centered care. Detailed explanation on different treatment options. Knowledgeable and kind.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Eliminated the leg issue i complained of

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Disclosures

Kevin Swong, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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.