James P. Chandler, MD

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Primary Specialty

Neurosurgical Oncology

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine - 1990
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1996

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological 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:
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

4.8
4.8 

473 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

69 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

69 Reviews

April 16, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable caring

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Direct, compassion, and listens.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

He was well prepared and knew all about my diagnosis! Caring and professional! Follow up next steps were made very clear!

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chandler, was EXTREMELY ATTENTIVE. Dr. Chandler, is the Absolute Best in his field. This also is my 2nd encounter with him. Dr. Chandler, was AWESOME then and now!!!

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Smart and thorough . Took time to listen and explain things. I trusted him .

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Excellent communication and clarity of information regarding surgery. Wonderful patient "bedside" manner.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and good !

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and insightful . Well prepared for my appointment and provided a thoughtful plan approach to address my issues.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

He is thorough, quick, to the point & I finally have an answer to get to the next point!! Thank You so much Dr Chandler!

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March 12, 2024

5.0

So refined. I was impressed the moment he walked in the room. Great at making a person feel at ease. Brain tumors and surgery are scary, but he made me feel so at ease and confident that I was making the right decision.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Good people

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March 09, 2024

5.0

He is very skilled.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He did a very good job of removing my tumor! I have had no complications since I had the surgery!

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Awesome caring Dr. The best!!

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Kind, thoughtful, explained all aspects and possibilities of the problem

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February 27, 2024

5.0

He is amazing. He changed my life through surgery

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He's an empathetic doctor which you don't see these days

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable. Has years of experience.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chandler is an outstanding and very impressive Doctor. From the minute you meet him, his commanding, but welcoming presence lets you know you are in the best of care. He is prepared, thorough in his questioning, and a superb listener. Any documentation or imaging (CDs) you've brought, he examines and explains everything to you. Dr. Chandler creates an atmosphere in which you feel comfortable to ask questions and provide information regarding your condition and symptoms. Dr. Chandler explains the medical plan he believes is necessary and answers any questions you have so you can fully understand. Dr. Chandler is clear, direct and to-the-point in his discussions and extremely well-organized. From the minute you meet Dr. Chandler, you can feel his intelligence, competency and ability. As I listened to Dr. Chandler, I knew, for the very first time since my condition had been diagnosed, that I was in the BEST of care with Dr. Chandler and his Team. I feel so very, very grateful and, for the first time, peaceful, knowing I am now under such excellent care.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Professional , straight to the point

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He’s the best doctor at northwestern

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January 26, 2024

5.0

I felt very confident about using him. He listens really well. Has created a great team!!

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chandler was patient and very knowledgeable. The doctor was not intimidating and immediately put me at ease so a conversation between the two of us could take place.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Very personable, I felt I could ask questions, entire team was very nice, respond to questions in a timely manner

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Very good and answered all my questions

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January 18, 2024

5.0

I had a great experience with Dr. Chandler as well as the resident Dr. [ ]. Both were kind, compassionate and made me feel comfortable. Dr. [ ] will be an incredible attending. His patients will be lucky to have him as a doctor just like I feel lucky to have Dr. Chandler as my doctor.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Good recommendation from my primary care.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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January 11, 2024

5.0

The besst in the field in the U.S.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

He is convincingly expert. He gave me his full attention and answered my questions thoroughly.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He’s the best!

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Very reputable

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chandler was professional and every practical way. He maintain a friendly but very professional demeanor throughout my visit. Additionally, he was very patient with my questions and explain them in detail using language that, and every day person could follow.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

He is skilled, kind and answers questions. I appreciate his honesty, smiles and follow-up!

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December 28, 2023

5.0

I am very please with Dr Chandler and his sense of urgency an expertise.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

He is very professional, and explains the procedure in a way that you can understand!

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December 04, 2023

4.0

He knows just what needs to be done.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

This is an extension on my comments from the first question. Dr. Chandler is very patient with questions, and makes it very clear they want to explain things in terms that the average layman can’t understand when you meet with Dr. Chandler you get to feeling that you are in excellent hands.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

He listens to his patients and explains issues.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Confidence inspiring from initial conversation through successful surgery and his team additionally amazing in their roles and ongoing care

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November 13, 2023

5.0

He has been amazing since he started taking care of me. He is excellent and caring. I highly recommend!

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and great surgeon

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November 09, 2023

5.0

One of the best surgeon's in the world!!!!

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Chandler explained everything I needed to know, he answered all my questions, was very attentive and respectful of my concerns.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

Took time to answer questions and explained options.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

He explained every thing well to me and i felt confident going to surgery

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Chandler made me feel very secure with his knowledge of my priblem. He talks to me and not at me. He answered every question so that I could understand it and is willing to work with other doctors to get me back to normal. Thank you Dr. Chandler.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

He is the best doctor, and perhaps professional, I have encountered

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Chandler was very professional, but he made us feel very comfortable. He He answered all of our questions in detail, but the detail was easy to understand.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Well for one, he’s a jazz bass player an instrument I’m learning to play myself, and he was the only doctor after I did research with two other prominent hospitals that made me feel confident about the medical decision on my neck

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Again, for the same reasons as the above, Dr. Chandler was extremely compassionate, and clear on what I should expect, come my surgery date. Looking forward to receiving care by him and his team come December.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

He listens carefully and responds with a high level of expertise.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Very professional and went over every detail about my diagnosis and the direction it should take

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and easy to understand!

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October 19, 2023

5.0

He is a good doctor and I feel very good having him as a surgeon. I haven't had surgery yet but I would recommend him on how he has handled my case so far.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Good doc

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October 07, 2023

5.0

explained to us what we are dealing with and gave us peace of mind.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

He is clear and concise in his messaging. He is thoughtful and kind.

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Doctor exudes competence, confidence, and calmness...

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Always takes time to answer questions.

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September 30, 2023

5.0

I wouldn’t trust anyone else as my neurosurgeon.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Chandler is very professional. He made sure I understood the test which had been ordered prior to my visit. Upon discharge from the visit I had a great understanding of his plan for me. Additionally, Dr. Chandler is a superb and highly intellegent doctor.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

His confidence and he took the time to answer our questions. He was kind and honest which i appreciate. Dr was honest about the possible side effects after surgery and wanted me to be prepared.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

He is the best! Knowledgeable, personable and honest!

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and empathetic.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Great doctor. Listened well and explained very well Very knowledgeable and made a future plan of action. His residents and nurse were very compassionate and took time. Thank you

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September 08, 2023

4.0

He does thorough work.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Again, his skill set is amazing. Very confident.

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Disclosures

James P. Chandler, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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