Nora M. Hansen, MD

Nora M. Hansen, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Breast Surgery

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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

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4.9
4.9 

2132 Ratings

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Very happy with care

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and thorough!

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April 23, 2024

5.0

She was knowledgeable and thorough. She explained everything and took her time with me. Answered my questions and made sure I understood.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hansen is obviously very experienced but didn't tell me what to do. She presented options. Also she did a perfect job on my lumpectomy!

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Understanding, compassion for her patients, her staff is incredible, [Patient's name] questions are always answered in a timely manner as well. I feel safe and that is so important when you are battling any kind of cancer. Forever grateful and thank you.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

She is to the pony in facts and in answering questions.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Her plan of care for individual patient is the best and complete.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Runs a great team! Great Surgeon!

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Answers all of my questions.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She's the best.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She has always been very professional and nice c

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April 16, 2024

4.0

Same reasons mentioned above, we're understanding to what I was concerned about. Gave me their reasoning behind why, very nice.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

She truly cares about her patients and is someone I trust with my life. Too, her team is thorough and knowledgeable.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

she seems like she cares and is sincere.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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April 11, 2024

5.0

She is awesome and was very detailed and compassionate and considerate with my feelings and very very Knowledgeable.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Hansen has a reassuring presence and is easy to talk to. She has many years of experience.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, caring and explains what is happening.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hansen and the entire team made me feel like I was special! I especially appreciated her honesty and straight forward approach! Felt like I was in the best of hands.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and empathetic

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Efficient kind and knowledgeable

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March 25, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and takes the time to answer any questions.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Very attentive and ready to explain anything and answer any question.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hansen is very experienced and was quite forthcoming during our initial consultation. The pre-surgery visit was perfunctory, most likely because of the number of surgeries she was booked for that day.

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March 22, 2024

4.0

I can tell she is extremely familiar with this area of science and that she knows what she's talking about when it comes to breast oncology.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

OMG! She is the absolute best

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March 22, 2024

5.0

I like her so far. She appears to be concern with my issue s. She's good at explaining the issues and she come up a plan to address it.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Clear, compassionate. Great team

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Took one to listen and explain everything

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March 15, 2024

5.0

She was everything I hoped she would be when I selected her for my care. She was very gentle and when she spoke it was with compassion and certainty. She put me at ease about my care and also let me know if I had questions about my care to message in my portal. How reassuring to know there is a Dr. and her team to help you thru your medical concerns and willing to listen to you.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Great outcomes and leads a great team! Thank you.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Explained everything, was responsive and great

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She was caring informative and to the point

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Awesome, kind, caring. Listens and really hears what you are saying. Thorough with answers.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

She was my kind of person informative, straight to the point while showing concern

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March 07, 2024

5.0

I really like Dr. Hansen. Very knowledgeable and great bedside manner.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hansen is very practical and reassuring. Just by talking with her it is evident that she has vast knowledge and experience.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

She was quick, complete and had an action along with her PA>

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hansen did my breast cancer surgery and has done many follow up appointments. I value her skill, knowledge, and treatment of her patients.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

She gives a good breast exam, answers questions & doesn't rush you. An excellent Doctor!

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Hansen is extremely knowledgeable and caring.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Hansen is truly the best and I cannot thank her enough.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hansen takes the time to answer my questions. Even though the PA comes in first, Dr. Hansen doesn't make me feel rushed.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Her competence is so integrated. She's no nonsense. To the point.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable, patient and kind. Despite seeing me only once or twice per year, Dr. Hansen tracks my case and makes sure I am doing the right things. Dr Hansen is wonderful and I have confidence in her recommendations. I have not had that confidence with all doctors in the past. I am grateful to have that confidence in my doctor now.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Hansen and her team were all very thorough and professional. Recommendations were detailed and clear.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Exerptise

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hansen is a revered surgeon and her bedside manner exudes confidence.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgable, but communicative with patient in easy-to-comprehend terms.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

She was recommended to me by a friend and I now understand why! She puts your mind at ease when you could be facing a life changing event.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

She is kind, knowledgeable and patient. She listens, explains things well and gives ample time for questions. I never felt rushed. She clearly explains options.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Hansen took the time to appreciate my viewpoint and to understand and agree it was wonderful to have my concerns validated. She is a very warm approachable physician and I truly appreciated her professionalism!

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Great experience with Dr. Hansen. Truly appreciate her expertise.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Excellent, compassionate doctor. Explains everything well.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hansen makes me feel like a person, not a cancer victim. She is honest and forthright and I trust her.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Again very professional!

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Caring

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February 14, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She too time to explained and answer all questions I had

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Relates well to patients

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February 13, 2024

5.0

The knowledge and kindness of Dr. Hansen. I never felt rushed or uncomfortable. Besides she came highly reccomended. I felt safe and secure with her recommendations.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Knowledgable, skilled, and brilliant

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Hansen is very skilled. She and her staff explained what my situation entails and how they will treat it. She answered all my questions and put me at ease.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hansen is the leader of the team and the individual surgeon. I had complete faith in her. That was born out by a very successful experience before, during, and after surgery. She explains ahead of time what the options and her recommendations are. She then follows through accordingly.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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February 06, 2024

5.0

She's the reason I'm still around and feeling good.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

She was a friendly no nonsense physician. Liked her style

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February 05, 2024

5.0

She was professional and informative. She answered all my questions

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February 04, 2024

5.0

She explained everything thoroughly, and she is extremely experienced and highly competent.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hansen is also outstanding on every level. She is a very competent surgeon who leads a terrific team. She is warm and professional in her communications. I have complete confidence in her.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Expert in field. Explained all.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

I have sent many people to get and they have all been treated amazing ! She goes above and beyond for her patients.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

She was nice

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January 27, 2024

5.0

She's companionate and explains everything

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January 27, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and explains things very well. She is also empathetic and takes time to listen you

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Feeling safe under dr's care.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

I liked Dr Hansen's manner and felt confident in her advice.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Big knowledge, nicest person

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January 20, 2024

5.0

My incisions are so clean. I feel like she took care to do the least amount of cutting so that it can look like it did before.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

The best doctor ever!

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She is an excellent surgeon

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nora Hansen, Explains all procedure with full details and confidence of work within her field and forward that confidence and knowledge to her patient,

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She takes her time to explain the procedure and what to expect.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Pleasant, professional and explains everything

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Very compassionate and caring doctor.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Listens, knowledge, and understanding of patient concerns

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Doctor is compassionate and caring. She explains everything in a clear to understand manner. She had a care plan that she discussed with me so I get the best outcome.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Hansen takes her time to explain procedures that relate to mammogram/biopsy results. Displays empathy toward patient. Understands patient concerns.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Hansen is professional and efficient. Today Dr Hansen was assisted by Dr [last name]. Dr [last name] was similarly professional but also took a little extra time during her preliminary exam to provide patient support. ...I am very appreciative.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Excellent work.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Great reputation

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January 09, 2024

4.0

Have a bit to get through yet... was my first appt for breast cancer surgery. I am feeling very confident

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She is excellent. In care and bedside manner.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She's a good surgeon

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Warm, compassionate, open to talking as much as needed, very clear and understandable.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Top surgeon

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She is very straight forward. I appreciate all of the information given to me.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Professional Great surgeon Explains things well

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  • Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
  • Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
  • Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium
  • Merck & Co., Inc.

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