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James P. Chandler, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurosurgical Oncology

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Benign Brain Tumor
Glioma
Malignant Brain Tumor
Pituitary Disorders
Skull Base Surgery
Spine Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Trigeminal Neuralgia

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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

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684 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

63 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

63 Reviews

February 12, 2026

5.0

He is a down to earth excellent Dr. And he has a great staff.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Chandler, his Resident & his nurse made me feel comfortable, was patient answering my questions & explained everything in detail.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Dr Chandler explained my tumor and the need for surgery with such clarity and precision, and described his surgical plan concisely and effectively. My husband and I are pianists, not neuro-specialists, abut we left feeling like we had been given a clear path that describes the best way forward. I'm so thankful for his expertise and experience, and we feel I'm in the best hands possible. We appreciated how he listened to our questions and answered them with great consideration, and how he left room for questions. I appreciated his question, "Is this what you were expecting to hear in this appointment?" It has given me some food for thought as we prayerfully move forward in this situation. We also really enjoyed laughing together, and we're glad Dr Chandler and his resident now know that you can get a doctorate in piano!!

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January 20, 2026

5.0

very personable compationate

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Great Doctor and very professional.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Listened

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January 09, 2026

5.0

He explained the procedure clearly and answered all questions

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Seems highly knowledgeable, very concerned about patients and getting them the care they need quickly

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable available for questions it is very calming

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Answered all my questions.

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December 27, 2025

5.0

He's honest, personal and professional.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Competent and compassionate

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December 19, 2025

5.0

He is extremely talented and knowledgeable. His personality is great as well.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

He seemed extremely knowledgeable and compassionate.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

As you can imagine, it is an incredibly scaring time for me and my family. Dr Chandler gave me the confidence that his team was the best! He spent his valuable time to give that confidence.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler listened intently, and treated me with thoughtful care. He is smart, knowledgeable, patient, and realistic. I was very grateful to get an appointment to see Dr. Chandler. He's the expert you pray to see!

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December 08, 2025

5.0

In addition to what I wrote above, Dr. Chandler's staff was wonderful, helpful and reassured me that I was in the proper hands if this condition went south.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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December 02, 2025

5.0

His explanations are thorough and he has patience.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

How can I express my profound gratitude to Dr. Chandler for saving my life? He always listens attentively to my concerns, providing thoughtful and well-researched answers. His calm and composed demeanor instills a sense of peace, even when he delivers distressing news. He offers clear and concise information, avoiding unnecessary details that might frighten me. Dr. Chandler is always eager to answer any questions we may have. I am particularly proud of the decision he made during my tumor removal surgery, which kept my quality of life. Every time I think about it, I can't help but feel a surge of emotion. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Chandler; he is truly exceptional.

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November 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler is highly professional and inspires confidence

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon. Very thorough and excellent communicator.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Takes his time to explain my concerns Weighs pros & cons Tailors recommendations based on me as an individual Excellent

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Excellent care and surgeon. Procedure he did is working

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November 20, 2025

4.0

He seems smart and I like his demeanor.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

He appears to be serious about what he does therefore, I have trust in him

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Very competent. I hope I can tell him Muslim women are not comfortable shaking hand, but I feel bad turning his hand back when he offers for a handshake, He is a through gentleman.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Unbelievably smart. Fully explains all options.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Wonderful Doctor to speak to!

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October 30, 2025

5.0

He is detail oriented. He's the Michael Jordan of nero surgery. You're extremely lucky if you get him as your surgeon. I've known him in almost 8 years. His attention to detail has made my neurons safe so all myabilities are unchanged. It is so clear how much he cares about his patients.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

He is an expert in his field!

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler is amazing, he's compassionate and knowledgeable. He took time to make sure I understood everything. I felt comfortable and well cared for.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

In his humble professional manner he explains clearly. I am very happy that I choose him as my doctor. He gives me peace.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

The best Neuro surgeon

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Have full confidence with Dr. James Chandler. He is very professional and answered all my questions so I could understand them. Impressed with his nurse too.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Doctor Chandler is honest, humorous and respectful. Excellent surgeon.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Chandler is extremely knowledgeable, confident, and it's very professional. He was very informative and answered each and every one of my questions.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler is fantastic. Explains everything. Personable, easy to talk to!

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September 13, 2025

5.0

I felt so confident that Dr. Chandler was a great doctor for me. He was highly recommended by my own PCP. He has a presence and a professionalism that is remarkable. He analyzed my situation and instead of plunging in to operate, decided to be prudent and see if my particular problem could resolve itself. He made a tentative date for surgery but another appointment to see me two weeks before. I happened that my situation resolved enough to avoid immediate surgery. Now we will track the problem and see if it continues improving. What a great approach to medicine.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

He was so very thorough and took the time to listen to our concerns and answer any and all questions we head. He did a phenomenal job of validating us as a patient and making sure that he was fully present during our appointment.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler has been my surgeon _ and friend _ for 16 years. His professionalism is unparalleled and, more importantly, his friendship is cherished.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

highly recommend you seek care from Dr. Chandler and his team. Their professionalism and compassionate approach to patient care are exemplary. I am confident that they possess the expertise and dedication to provide you with the highest quality of surgical care and support throughout your treatment journey. Sincerely, [Patient's Name]

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August 09, 2025

5.0

Makes you feel comfortable with your health

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and has impressive credentials. I was very impressed with him.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Expertise, straight shooter, kindness, compassion.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

He was great! He treated me well and made me feel comfortable and at ease.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Outstanding

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler, was very professional explaining what I need to do. He has hi social skills and communication abilities.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

As I said, Dr. Chandler was thorough and personable and professional.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

A world class Dr!!!!!

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July 19, 2025

5.0

Explained everything well and gave me options

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July 08, 2025

4.0

Still getting to know Dr Chandler. This was first visit

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July 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. dr. Chandler is a Chicago boy and I'm a Chicago girl and I just felt Chicago the love the Chicago people have is compassionate and that's true. I like to smile and he promised to wake me up. Take care of me.

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July 03, 2025

5.0

The best Dr. Ever.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

He seems very knowledgeable & good at what he does & he's very kind.

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June 15, 2025

5.0

The team was focused, compassionate. I felt my quality of life was the most important factor.

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June 12, 2025

5.0

He is the best!!

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Chandler is very competent. He has a very pedagogical style. He is clear and very explicit in explaining the diagnostic and how the follow up should be processed... plus his empathy

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Chandler is very professional and demonstrates expertise.

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler is not just a leading physician in his field but a gentleman who wants to hear what are my symptoms. Are you stronger, weaker how are you mentally and physically. You have family or friends for support. He is not just my doctor, but someone I admire and call friend. He and his entire staff are "Amazing."

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler provides clear and concise information. His team is thorough and professional.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

He's great and setting and meeting expectation

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May 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Chandler is world Class! Professional, Compassionate and Smart. I feel totally safe while he is my surgeon:)

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Disclosures

James P. Chandler, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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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