Favin S. Babu, MD

4.9

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Thoracic Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

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Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Bronchogenic cyst
Chest/sternal mass (mediastinal, supraclavicular, thymoma)
Elevated diaphragm (diaphramagmatic plication)
Emphysema or copd
Empyema
Esophageal duplication cyst
Esophageal leiomyoma
Esophageal mass or cancer or esophagus removal (esophagectomy)
Esophageal perforation
Hyperhidrosis (craniofacial, palmar)
Lung cyst or bullae
Mediastinal/chest mass removal (thymectomy)

Narrowing or blockage of airway, or tracheal stenosis
Phrenic nerve injury or elevated diaphragm
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
Pulmonary sequestration
Rib fracture(s)
Robotic surgery
Substernal goiter
Surgery for mesothelioma (pleurectomy)
Sympathectomy
Thymic hyperplasia
Tracheal mass or tracheal removal (trachea resection)
Trouble swallowing (achalasia, esophageal dysmotility, esophageal stricture)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2014
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2021
Fellowships:: University of Chicago - 2024

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

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

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

138 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

41 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

41 Reviews

February 16, 2026

5.0

Hos explanation of my options was thorough.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

He had real nice manners and explained everything to me in great detail.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Clear explanations

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Understandable

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January 21, 2026

5.0

The doctor explained my health situation to me in a clear and simple way.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Ability to deliver bad news compassionately and clear explanations of my condition

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December 03, 2025

5.0

He worked with Dr [last name] so that's already a great start!

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Great doctor and perfect staff.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Babu was correct in his diagnosis of me. The surgery took less time than expected and I went home that day. He fully explained what was going on and took time with me at his office. He also sent me to helpful people quickly to help take care of my cancer in my lung. He was caring, knowledgeable, and professional.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Very nice guy

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Babu was amazing. He was very kind and explained everything in a way that I could understand. Thank you! His nurse was equally as good she was very kind and thorough.

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November 15, 2025

5.0

Explains what the procedure will involve and shows in detail. Again never makes you feel that he is in a hurry.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

He put me so much at ease and explained everything, so I always knew what was happening. Very professional and very thorough.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Dr babu discussed my situation and options with me We were able to come to a strategy on treatment which I believe was a success

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Such an amazing surgeon.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

He took so much time explaining everything.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Takes the time to explain procedures

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October 21, 2025

5.0

He explained everything to me, also letting me know the final decision was mine. Very professional and also kind and informative.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

SMART GUY

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Very informative and personable dr

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Knowledge friendly

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Professional, extremely knowlegable. Thank you Dr for your excellent opinion and care. I was very comfortable, and usually I am not with surgeons !!

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Again very professional

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August 21, 2025

5.0

I really like the way he explains everything to me

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August 20, 2025

5.0

From what I can tell he's a good surgeon as well as a caring Dr. He also is very informative going as far as drawing pictures ect to help you understand the situation. He is also a very personable person.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Dr is confident and reassuring. Sees me in a timely manner.

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August 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Babu's professionalism, expertise, confidence, and comforting manor.

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July 27, 2025

5.0

He was so kind, understanding and very knowledgeable. He explained and drew things on paper so my wife and I completely understood what he was telling us

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Very personable and punctual and made me feel very comfortable

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Explained everything and answered all my questions

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July 03, 2025

5.0

He's a great doctor

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Took time to explain my condition , which was much appreciated

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June 15, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Listened to me. Explained reasonable treatment going forward.

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May 23, 2025

5.0

I can walk and breath again.

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Great guy

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May 21, 2025

5.0

He helps me understand the process that I just went thru, and it will take some time to recover. I like where and with whom he studied medican with. I like his skill set the first time we meet and these was the second time I got to talk to him about my procedure.

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May 12, 2025

5.0

Great support staff

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May 07, 2025

5.0

He is very kind and takes the time to listen, and makes sure you understand.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and very nice

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Friendly, explains options to me, inspires confidence in me.

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