James P. Chandler, MD

James P. Chandler, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Neurosurgical Oncology

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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:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.8
4.8 

628 Ratings

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44 Reviews

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Chandler did surgery on my daughter 13 years ago as well as my recent surgery. We think he is a miracle worker and have recommended several people who have had amazing results as well. He is the BEST!

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April 24, 2025

5.0

He has a great deal of knowledge and expertise related to the brain and how to support my healing.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Reassuring and encouraging, professionalism

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April 18, 2025

5.0

His background d and experience speaks for itself

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler and team - Excellent Care and Compassionate Doctor I had an outstanding experience with Dr. Chandler from the moment I walked into his office, I felt welcomed by the friendly staff. Their professionalism, knowledge, and compassionate approach made me feel comfortable and confident in my treatment. I truly appreciate their dedication to patient care and would highly recommend them to anyone! Thank you so much!

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March 29, 2025

5.0

Made me feel hopeful

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Amazing man. So smart and can find things that other doctors could not see on my MRI. Because of him, I still have my pituitary gland.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler is supportive, he listens, and he is obviously a top surgeon. I have felt very taken care of during this experience.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Very professional answer my questions I was very confotable

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March 04, 2025

5.0

I am so very blessed and thankful to have had Dr. Chandler remove my cancerous tumor after I was found seizing at home for the first time in my life. I am a 44 year old wife and mother to 3 young daughters and if Dr. Chandler hadn't made room for me to be operated on in an emergency situation I believe I wouldn't be here today. After immediately seeking advice from some of our own family members in the medical field my family knew the best decision for my life was to transfer me to him so he could operate. The recommendation was that he was "the best of the best" and "if it was their family member there would be no question!" Dr. Chandler brought such a powerful calmness to such a storm in our lives. He is a genuine and compassionate Dr. full of wisdom and discernment. Him and his team eased every fear and are still very compassionate throughout this journey. I know I can always reach them if I need to and these last few months I've always known I am in the safest of hands with this team! I also very much appreciate how they walked me through my cancer diagnosis and gamma knife treatment explanation. No question was a silly question and they took the time to sit and listen to every concern and question we had. A forever THANK YOU to Dr. Chandler and the entire team at Northwestern for saving my life and the every day sacrifices you and your families make to bring healing to so many. All of you are so humble and full of empathy and I can't put into words how that feels sitting on the other side as the patient during one of the scariest times of your life. This medical team will always have a special place in my heart!

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Because he's concerned about me and my issue that I have and I really thank him for his excellent work on working too see what will be a great fit for me as I await for more testing results and what's the next outcome on me very friendly and a fantastic doctor I really appreciate him and the effort too perceive working with me

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler's knowledge and experience are second to none. Offered good explanations and listened well. Inspires confidence.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Chandler is a maestro when it comes to neurosurgery. He got me back on my feet again and instills confidence in me and my family.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler is my hero. He made a surgery sound like a walk in the park.

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February 02, 2025

5.0

He is the in his field.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Understood my needs and was able to accommodate me.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Same reason as above: Dr. Chandler took the time to let us ask all of our questions and I really appreciated that.

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January 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler is fantastic and his team/staff are wonderful.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Not only did he answer all of my questions and concerns - I got to witness him guiding his team. Knowing I not only have a neurosurgeon that is highly skilled and also has been working with and mentoring an entire team gives me such confidence and calm.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Everyone in the hospital speaks so highly of him. His confidence eases your mind

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Chandler was very supportive and explained the procedure and recovery in great detail.

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Thorough, professional and personable.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon.

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December 26, 2024

5.0

He's so skilled - has the best reputation - and really cares about his patients. He also has his whole team trained so well.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Top of the line doctor. He is why I came to Northwestern. I trust him completely.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

The absolute best surgeon.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

He is the best.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

He is straightforward while showing compassion. Explained everything clearly in detail.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Fantastic surgeon and the procedures had great results.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

He's the best neurosurgeon in area. Great reputation. Makes you feel confident with surgery that is about to happen. We are very thankful for him and his whole team.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

He was very low key, provided information I needed to have and was patient with my concerns.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

This was my first time meeting Dr Chandler and I felt very comfortable with him. I'm sure I made the right choice choosing Dr Chandler.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Rational. Knowledgeable. Insightful. Kind. I trust him.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Dr Chandler and his whole team take time to explain everything, and are very good at answering any questions through my chart .

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October 26, 2024

5.0

He took time to explain and he answered all my questions.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Very reassuring, kind, and straight forward

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October 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chandler and his team provide not only excellent medical treatment, but they truly care about you. They answer all your questions and are always available when you need them.

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September 28, 2024

5.0

Him and his team are all very great at what they do. They are very kind a polite and they made it clear what was going on which I really appreciated. They check in on me and genuinely care about my well being.

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chandler provided clear options and answered and my questions in a direct manner.

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Liked him from the start

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September 24, 2024

5.0

He's awesome

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September 15, 2024

5.0

Just meeting Dr. Chandler for the first time I found him professional; he explained his diagnosis and recommended treatment in a way I understood and calmed my fears with a little humor.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

He is very caring and an amazing Dr.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Because he cares about his patients and he is very knowledgeable about his job. I was very impressed with Dr Chandler and the service that he provided me with that I left Advocate Medical Group and I now at Northwestern for all my medical issues.

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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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