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Ashley Evan Ross, MD, PhD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Urologic Oncology

Secondary Specialty

Urology

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Practice Focus Areas

Cryoablation of the Prostate
Elevated PSA
Focal Therapy
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Genetics
Prostate Cancer Screening
Robotic Prostatectomy

Education

Medical Education:: MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - 2006
Internship:: Johns Hopkins University - 2007
Residency:: Johns Hopkins University - 2009

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Meet the Doctor

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November 03, 2020

Board Certifications

American Board of Urology - Urology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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:: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1293 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

August 31, 2022

5.0

I think he’s a great doctor

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August 31, 2022

5.0

Explains things clearly and able to understand and hear his voice.

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August 31, 2022

5.0

He is a good listener and really cares.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Great care.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

He was thorough and to the point. He explained everything concisely.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Dr Ross was very good about explaining the situation in a straightforward and easy to understand way.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Great Dr and staff

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Extremely professional

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August 30, 2022

5.0

He is very professional and explained the procedure well and in terms I understood

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Expert in his field; knowledgeable and experienced; very easy to talk to

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August 27, 2022

5.0

He was patient, cared about my case and gave the right amount of information to help with my decision about treatment. Very trustworthy.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

He is very thorough and has a good understanding of issues that occur after you have prostate surgery.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

takes his time, listens to patients concerns and finds ways to handle patients concerns.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Constant attentive care.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ross was very knowledgeable, positive, and reassuring.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Very professional prompt and cared about me. He came highly recommended and I would recommend him.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Very personable and warm, very detailed in terms of describing every step of the procedure as it unfolded.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Good bedside manner. Explained the process and possible issues.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

He’s 100% perfect

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Very professional and very informative with my health care.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Dr Ross put in a scan order to see just where my cancer is. From there he will diagnosis treatment. I’m glad he is my Doctor.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Clear explanations of care

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Great provider with empathy and compassion.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

He is a very good doctor.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Listening, best options. Truth telling

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August 17, 2022

5.0

listens, explains everything well and asks you to make sure you are comfortable with the medical approach. very respectful and thoughtful, very competent

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Professional

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Dr Ross answered all my questions and addressed my concerns in a professional, confident and reassuring manner that confirmed my decision to seek care at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Roshell was patient and also made me comfortable with my health concerns and inform me of what the next step would be

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August 16, 2022

5.0

took the time to answer all my questions. He is a national authority on my medical condition.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Caring and informative doctors with a great bedside manner.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Ross took the time to discuss the procedure and next steps.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ross is always there when you need him.. A rarity in these age of fast medicine

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August 13, 2022

5.0

Professional who listens to patients

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August 13, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, responsive and warm manner

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August 13, 2022

3.0

I not yet seen a treatment plan.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Well qualified and wonderful personality.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ross is a very knowledgeable doctor and spends as much time as needed to make sure one understands everything.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Professionalism, approachable, thoroughness

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Very informative and non-alarming demeanor.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ross is a very good physician that answered all my questions.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ross easy to communicate with and explained things well.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

This was my first visit and interaction with Dr Ross... so far so good.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and patient

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August 09, 2022

5.0

He was fully informed of my history prior to appointment. Made time for my questions.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Very professional-explained everything well.

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August 07, 2022

5.0

I have just met with him he was impressive and will see how things go

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August 06, 2022

5.0

trust

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August 06, 2022

5.0

So caring

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August 06, 2022

5.0

great care

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Ashley Ross, MD is very knowledgeable and expert in prostate cancer and PSA. Took time to review my records and give good advice.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Great doctor, takes his time and explains everything.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

He took an interest in me personally, the background and history.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

He is the best doctor you could ask for

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August 02, 2022

5.0

knowledgable and easy to talk to.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Ross has a genuine interest in his patients, he is well briefed before he walks in the room. That makes him extremely trustworthy.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Excelent knowledge and communication with the parient.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

See my above comments.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

He is a very well experienced doctor.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Described paths open to me moving forward. Had prepared for the meeting well before meeting with me.

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July 23, 2022

5.0

he offered some peace of mind after my prostate cancer diagnosis

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Very good listener, knowledgeable.

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July 23, 2022

5.0

He is in my opinion a very good Urologist. My experiences and interactions with him has been very satisfactory so far.

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Knowledge very straight forward great skills In explaining

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ross is an excellent doctor and I’m glad he’s “quarterbacking “ my case. Otherwise, please see above comments.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Dr Ross is kind courteous always on time. Always explains everything in detail and answers questions without being in a hurry gives you all the time you need.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Doctor Ross is very professional he threat me like family

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Very impressed with physician's expertise, and quality of care.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Calm demeanor put me at ease. He took the time to walk through the progression of steps taken to identify cancer and answered all my questions. Very much put me at ease, in what was clearly a stressful day for me.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Friendly; answered my questions thoroughly

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Great communicator. Put a complex situation and made easy to understand. Was clear on his recommendation and next steps.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

He listens carefully and explains very clearly.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

excellent

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July 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ross and his staff were very easy to talk to and made me comfortable.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Highly skilled, knowledgeable, and considerate

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Look above at last reason!

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Very professional, competent and compassionate

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Totally knowledgeable and professional. Gets complete patient confidence

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Offered good assessment, good advice, was clear and very personable.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Very pleasant and explained everything clearly. A true professional.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Great doctor with excellent bed side manor

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Smart. Prompt. Calm

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Dr Ross is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor.

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July 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. gave adequate time in explaining medical situation and answered all questions.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Doctor Ross Is very thorough, answers all questions, very personable.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

DR Ross went directly to my issues and understood how I would feel about his. recommendations.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

cared for me as patient, explained everything extremely well. welcomed and encouraged questions.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Comprehensive and helpful information about this problem and how treated mi thanks doctor

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July 05, 2022

5.0

He was very good at listening and answered my questions in a way I could understand.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

He’s considerate. Works for me

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July 01, 2022

5.0

He just exceeded our expectations

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Dr Ross is a world recognized expert in urology and the treatment of prostate cancer.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

He’s knowledgeable and efficient

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Same as above. Also felt very comfortable with all.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Excellent physician and care specialist.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Personable, professional and lays out my conditions and options in a straightforward manner.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and informative, very willing to explain treatments and tests

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Good dr.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

He do have time to explain the situation to you well

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ross is a top expert in his field in the world,, and still takes the time to communicate regularly with their patients, with concern for the long-term complete recovery after surgery. This is extraordinary.

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Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. (Astellas Pharma US, Inc.)
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Blue Earth Diagnostics Ltd.
Decipher Biosciences, Inc.
Janssen Biotech, Inc., (formerly Centocor Biotech, Inc.)
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
Myovant Sciences
Pfizer, Inc.
Tempus Health, Inc.

External Professional Relationships

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