Nora M. Hansen, MD

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2589 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Breast Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer In Families
Breast Cancer in Men
Breast Cancer in Young Women
Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
Mastectomy, Nipple Sparing
Surgery for Benign Breast Problems

Education

Medical Education:: MD, New York Medical College School of Medicine - 1988
Residency:: University of Chicago - 1995
Fellowships:: University of Chicago - 1992

University of Chicago - 1996

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - 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:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

2589 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

She is a smart, and helpful and an excellent doctor

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February 27, 2026

5.0

Great surgeon

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February 26, 2026

5.0

Again, Dr. Hansen is a caring, expert, thorough and thoughtful surgeon/physician. If the world were filled with medical experts like her, life would be better for more of us.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Nora Hansen has addressed my concerns following my January, 2025 breast biopsy and has been reassuring regarding my concerns.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Her exceptional patient care skills

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February 19, 2026

5.0

She's great. She answered all of my questions and has recommended follow up procedures for monitoring whom gives me peace of mind.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hansen is phenomenal.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Kind, thorough, and efficient

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Knowable, professional, skilled.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

I have full confidence that I am receiving the best care possible.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Very good . Approachable, knowledgeable

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgable and experienced.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hansen is consistently very knowledgeable and helpful.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Very professional and kind.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hansen is an excellent doctor & I am very happy that she took me on as a patient when another doctor in the practice left. I met Dr. Hansen for the first time & look forward to the continuing care that she will provide me.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Nora Hansen did a lumpectomy with my friend, Arlene Cradall (81 yrs ) and now after 1 yrs CANCER FREE!!. I am looking forward to being treated by Dr. Hansen!

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Excellent reputation

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hansen is very knowledgeable and shared her expertise with me in a simple, straightforward way. She is a good communicator. We discussed what would be a good course of action for me.She is also friendly and caring. It was a good experience.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

I wanted Dr. Hansen as my surgeon as she is so well regarded and knowledgeable in her field, and has many years of experience as a surgeon and in leading the department at NM. I have put my trust in her in guiding me through making the correct and best surgical decisions for me to get safely on the other side of this diagnosis.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Nora Hansen was professional, thorough, and kind. She had a wonderful team.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Experience, knowledge, professionalism & thoroughness.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Professional exceptional care and treatment

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hansen was wonderful, thoughtful informative, listen to my concerns and answered questions

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January 14, 2026

5.0

She talks to me and not at me. She answers all my questions and shows care.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Because all my cancer doctor wants the cancer to go away for good

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr Hansen is great and comforting.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

One of the best things to happen to Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Hansen is a very knowledgeable physician who has a lot of experience in the field of breast surgery.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hansen is knowledgeable, kind and experienced. She acknowledged and facilitated my request for a pathology committee review of my biopsy slides prior to surgery to reconfirm the details of the cancer diagnosis.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

highly experienced

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hansen was professional and comforting in her assessment of my concerns. She is a gifted physician.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Provides excellent care

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December 17, 2025

5.0

I have complete confidence in Dr. Hansen's skill and judgement. It makes the whole experience better to feel this way about your doctor.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Grateful to have her on my team and grateful she is head of the department.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

She is attentive and answers my questions thoroughly.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

I have been her patient for the past 16yrs. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with breast cancer 16yrs ago and again this past November. Dr Hansen performed both my breast surgeries. I am so thankful to her

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December 15, 2025

5.0

She's very warm welcoming her spirit is beautiful I'm so glad I came To this hospital and met her and her nurse staff amazing!

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December 14, 2025

5.0

She provided excellent care!

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Confidence and very knowledgeable.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

She is a fabulous Dr. who's helped me to feel confident with this surgery since day 1.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She was nice and addressed all questions. She helped me to get connected with the rest of the medical team for further treatment.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Very caring and thorough.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

When I got my diagnosis from an outside institution I began my search for the best in the field and most experienced surgeon in Chicago that I could find. I discovered Dr. Hansen and made an appointment the next day. I feel confident in my care at a time when I am very frightened of my situation.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hansen is great. She is professional and "real." She takes the time to explain and respond to all my questions. Patient. :-)

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Amazing!

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Competent and to the point. Love her presence

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November 27, 2025

5.0

I trust Dr. Hansen and have complete confidence in her abilities.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

She is a very good surgeon and seems to care about her patients

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Thorough and took the time needed for me to ask questions I had prepared.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

She very professorial and kind. Wonderful surgeon.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

She is very professional. Tells you what to expect from the beginning

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon and bedside manner

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hansen not only has the credentials she was excellent at explaining things and very kind

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Hansen is professional, approachable, patient, available, listens, is knowledgeable, and explains things well

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November 18, 2025

5.0

She is informative, knowledgeable and caring

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nora Hansen is such a caring and trustworthy doctor! She has few words, but listens and helps as much as she possibly can.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hansen's clarity, confidence, and deep expertise changed my entire treatment plan for the better. She immediately recognized the true extent of my condition, explained it with precision, and helped me avoid an unnecessary mastectomy. I trust her completely.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

She is very nice and knows what she's doing

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Competent, efficient, effective, caring

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Read message above. She also showed me images/pictures of what I had, what was going to happen, and I received a call the next morning to check on me

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She is kind and clearly one of the greats. She inspires confidence. I liked her.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and attentive to questions.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

She handled my anesthesia, recovery, and all questions with urgency and care

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon with a great team

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Explained so much to us in a clear and compassionate way. Took time to answer all our questions. Gave us so much confidence that I am in great hands.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hansen is the best! As a first time patient of hers I was impressed by her honesty, double checking with me on everything prior to the mastectomy.

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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November 01, 2025

5.0

She gave me information I need to make decisions best for myself.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hansen is a great a surgeon; I am happy-satisfied of my outcome; professional; straight forward when provided information and/or answers etc

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October 30, 2025

5.0

The best DOCTOR ever!

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hansen is an excellent doctor. She answers all questions and provides great care.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

experienced, kind, and attentive. Was excellent at answering my questions and concerns

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Extremely Knowledgable.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Hansen explained options so I could make a sound decision.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

A real artist in her specialty

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October 22, 2025

5.0

No nonsense to the point

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Hansen did a gorgeous job on my radical mastectomy and has been sensitive and yet detail oriented throughout.

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October 19, 2025

5.0

The best. A kind professional who takes care of my health. I thank her for my cancer-free status today.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Hansen was focused on my Medical and emotional needs. She saw my problem and found the solution and put it in to motion. Excellent Job!

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October 13, 2025

5.0

See above. Also, no nonsense, yet, this time she was more relatable.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

She's very thorough and she listens. And she also explains well.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Nora hanson the best of the best God's gift to the people I am honored that I have been one of your patients

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October 07, 2025

5.0

A very experienced and compassionate doctor. She is very knowledgeable and listens to concerns of patient. Explains procedures and answers any questions in a clear manner.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

She made me feel comfortable

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent and caring physician! I would highly recommend. She put my mind at ease and answered all my questions. She is an excellent surgeon.

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October 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Hansen and her staff always have made me feel important and just as kind as they can be.

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October 05, 2025

5.0

She makes you feel safe, as well as she is superb professionally.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

She is the best! Very thorough very kind

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Competence & Kindness

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September 28, 2025

5.0

She explained thing well, listened to my concerns and answered my questions. Her PA [last name] was equally caring and compitant.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

She is calm, professional and so smart. And she's got an amazing team supporting her

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September 25, 2025

5.0

This was my first meeting with Dr. Hansen, so it is too early for me to make a recommendation.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Awesome and informative

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September 24, 2025

5.0

She is an amazing surgeon and has good mannerisms with patients and family

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September 22, 2025

5.0

She explained everything clearly. I was well repaired for my procedure. She performed my surgery very quickly, thus limiting my time under sedation. That is one of the hallmarks of an excellent surgeon.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

She's simply excellent all the way around. Her staff is also excellent. I was so relaxed the day of surgery. Great team effort all the way around.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

She's very informative

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September 19, 2025

4.0

She is training all the residents. She must be a great expert. I was assigned to her last year.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent, caring surgeon

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September 18, 2025

5.0

See my answers in the previous question

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September 17, 2025

5.0

So knowledgeable and thoughtful

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