Joshua Gabriel Cahan, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 2015
Internship:: Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital - 2016
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2019
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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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Overall Rating

4.7

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415 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

73 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

73 Reviews

August 24, 2023

5.0

Only met him once but seems good.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

We have been working together on my case for a couple years now, and after today's appointment he sees I am not the same person he met at our initial evaluation and will have new tests ordered to help determine what is going on in my stupid long-COVID brain

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Excellent service and dialogue. He was very clear in assuring that the patient was properly informed.

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August 12, 2023

5.0

I appreciate Dr Cahan resolving the schedule issue and taking time to listen to my concerns and dispel my fears of worsening symptoms. I am a bit apprehensive of trying new meds because of continuing blurry vision and dry eye, which are listed as common side effects of Cymbalta. Iâ€™m not sure I want to complicate vision issues before upcoming cataract revision surgery.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

He was listening to everything I was telling him and taking notes the whole time. It made me feel like he truly cared about me.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

I thought Dr. Cahan was knowledgeable and thorough. He made me feel as comfortable as possible.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Dr Cahan is great. He is a realist and gives it to you straight.

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August 04, 2023

5.0

He is caring, Professional, knowledgeable, and understanding. Doctor Cahan USA good listener and communicator.

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July 28, 2023

5.0

Outstanding and caring.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

I have had many doctors for many different areas and with only two visits as I have already said he related to me well.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Professional and Approachable

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Smart, pleasant

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June 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cahan was aware that I had been to the Memory Care Clinic with clients and am familiar with the standard tests. He adjusted the tests, so they were unique and facilitate a diagnostic examination.

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June 20, 2023

4.0

Though very knowledgeable, one needs several appointments before he seems to show a sense of interest in the patient. Initially, there seemed to be little to no concern in my symptoms. He seemed bored when administering tests.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Listen to me and answers so I can understand him. Gives me complete understanding of test I have done and ways to get better.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Good communication skills, thorough and well-versed.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

He is patient and knows how to help Alzheimerâ€™s patients.

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May 25, 2023

5.0

One of the best doctors my mother has seen. He took his time with her. He was very polite and seemed to care. He explained everything and listened.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cohan is a very knowledgeable and compassionate person. He responds immediately when I email him about Roland.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to informative

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May 16, 2023

4.0

My first visit. my second visit would be better for me to rate him

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May 09, 2023

5.0

His insight was accurate, suggestions helpful and he didnâ€™t â€œbeat around the bush.â€ My second session with his assistant, Gabrielle, was very pleasant and also helpful.

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May 04, 2023

4.0

During this visit, Dr. Cohan mainly collected my history.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Very nice to work with, very knowledgeable, efficient.

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Concerned @ issues Takes appropriate time w patient Knowledgeable

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cahan is excellent. Very caring, easy to talk to and good listener.

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April 25, 2023

4.0

Very friendly and professional. Patient.

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April 05, 2023

5.0

Thorough, knowledgeable, took time to listen to my health issues and offer a reasonable plan of action.

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March 24, 2023

5.0

Doctor Cahan listens to patientâ€™s questions and concerns. Then he provides suggestions, other viewpoints to consider while addressing your concerns and issues.

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s a very good dr

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cahan is easy to talk to-many neurologists are not! He listens and cares about my concerns.

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Very caring n professional!

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February 21, 2023

5.0

He was Attentive, and personable. As well as the other staff.

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February 16, 2023

4.0

The neurologist was very professional. He did not address my concern regarding my divorce.

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February 15, 2023

4.0

This is the first time we met with Dr. Cahan and we were satisfied with him.

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February 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cahan listens well and discusses the plan for your care with you so that you can understand all things involved. I especially like that I can ask him his opinion and various things and he will give me an honest one.

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February 07, 2023

2.0

Doesn't make patient feel that he is caring. He explained some but somehow feels that not satisfied. Perhaps it's me who don't have the capacity to fully understand.

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February 04, 2023

2.0

Have never had a doctor say to us... No need to make another appointment.... Can't help us.

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February 03, 2023

4.0

Dr. Cahan is knowledgeable, and quietly encouraging in managing a difficult diagnosis to accept.

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February 01, 2023

5.0

Though, honest

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January 26, 2023

5.0

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January 22, 2023

5.0

Exceptional care. Always takes time to explain things. Cross-references my records from other hospitals and doctors. He considers me and my life as one holistic person and how everything interacts. Iâ€™m not just a brain for him to analyze. He looks after me in totality. I trust him.

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January 13, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, helpful and supportive.

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January 12, 2023

5.0

He is a very knowledgeable, courteous medical practitioner.

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December 30, 2022

5.0

Very good doctor.

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December 22, 2022

5.0

the doctor professionalism and the assessment of my husband's condition was spot on, the Doctor was knowledgeable, explained everything into detail regarding my husband condition, he was patient, kind and gave appropriate referrals that he needed. Thank you NW hosp , we are never disappointed each time we come for consultation and treatment

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December 22, 2022

1.0

A complete di satisfaction â€œ

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December 22, 2022

5.0

Patient, kind and listened to my concerns and answers

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December 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cahan was very comforting to my husband.

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December 09, 2022

5.0

Helpful, very informative and clear, listenef, answered all questions.

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December 02, 2022

4.0

Takes his time and listens to you.

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November 23, 2022

5.0

Personable knowledgeable easy to talk to

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November 16, 2022

5.0

Kind, respectful, thorough,patient, intelligent treatment from Dr. Cahan. He also educates us on possibly relevant information and shares what he is thinking.

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November 16, 2022

5.0

The doctor was very good in explaining in my health issues. He answered my questions in a way that I understood them.

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November 09, 2022

5.0

He is professional and is caring for his patients

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November 07, 2022

5.0

His manner was great and friendly.

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November 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cahan is personable and professional. He was able to set me at ease when I had concerns. I found him to be very patient.

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November 02, 2022

4.0

He was helpful and gave good suggestions.

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October 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cahan and staff is very thorough.

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October 30, 2022

5.0

Good listener. Suggestions that address my medical issues or concerns.

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October 27, 2022

3.0

Same as prior reasons, above. Also, he was yawning through my appointment.

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October 26, 2022

5.0

Good interpersonal skills

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October 26, 2022

5.0

Very patient caring and concerned.

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October 25, 2022

5.0

He was very thorough and he had a very good bedside manner

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October 25, 2022

5.0

Relatable, friendly, in charge

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October 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cahan was very thorough. He explained his findings and recommendations well. Easy to talk to also!

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October 11, 2022

5.0

Great treatment and excellent care.

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October 10, 2022

5.0

He is fantastic and takes the time to answer any and all questions

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October 07, 2022

5.0

Again, this is. Duplicate. Dr Cahan was thorough, clear and kind in helping me understand my needs and care.

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October 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cahan listens and provides timely referrals that I can get into somewhat reasonably. He also is the only doctor so far that seems generally interested in follow up care.

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September 29, 2022

5.0

They dont make physicians like him. He is not only thorough he is thoughtful of all parties involved in the patient. As a daughter taking care of my elderly mother he is the ONLY doctor of all her providers to ask how I was doing and reminded me that I needed to take care of myself too. He also provided such wonderful resources to review.

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September 20, 2022

5.0

I think the doctor knows what he's doing he's very pleasant and seems to be very knowledgeable on his of field of work

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September 16, 2022

5.0

Very thorough-spent almost one hour with us. First time we have seen him, so appreciated the time dedicated for my mom to get to know her

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Disclosures

Joshua Gabriel Cahan, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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