Nora M. Hansen, MD

Nora M. Hansen, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Breast Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

  • 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

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1360 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 30, 2022

5.0

Very experienced and skilled

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Excellent pre- and post-op care. I'm grateful for a wonderful outcome.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Top notch surgeon with great patient connection!

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Professional and dedicated to her specialty.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hansen made me feel like I was in good hands. Everyone who saw me had great things to say about her as well which added to my confidence.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

As above and also how thoroughly she explained everything.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Wonderful doctor. Feel well cared for.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

She is amazing- she made 1 incision instead of 2. She is thoughtful and patient in her answering of questions and concerns.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Love how straight forward she is and willing to answer any questions. My family remark on how kind she was with her post op call.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Excellent reputation as a breast surgeon.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hanson combines high professionalism with genuine kindness.

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August 08, 2022

4.0

Dr. Hanson is very professional.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Dr Hansen came in and explained everything to us... start to finish

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Her ability to craft individual care programs based on the individual and best, most current information available

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August 04, 2022

5.0

She listens and is thorough

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Thorough explanation of necessary procedures.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hansen and her team very kind and thorough.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hansen is the consummate professional

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Dr Hansen is very kind. She is also very thorough and answers all of my questions and concerns

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Dr, Hansen is outstanding and compassionate. She asks questions and listens to your answers!

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August 02, 2022

5.0

The care and concern I feel comfortable speaking to woman Doctor that she will resolve my issue so that I can continue to live life in good health.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Felt confident with her experience

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Answered all my questionsKnowledgeable ProfessionalCaring

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August 01, 2022

4.0

Seemed concerned

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Dr Hanson’s experience is evident in her recommendations. She is knowledgeable in her field and is a trusted advisor as a doctor.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Dr.Hasen is professional, kind and have a well tuned team, it is my privilege to have her as my doctor.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Te da toda la información que nesecitas

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hansen is a wonderful doctor. I trust her 100%!

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Warm and personable, she also gets to the point. Asks good questions. I felt she listened to me.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hansen is the best. She is extremely thorough, kind, and knowledgeable.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

She explained everything regarding my surgery and following treatment. Answered any questions I had.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

She is so smart , kind and helpful! If it have breast cancer she is the one you need to go too! Best of the best !

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable , explained everything to me . Great team

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July 10, 2022

4.0

She seems knowledgeable - have not had much interaction with her. I am confident that she is a good surgeon.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hanson was very knowledgeable clearly provided information needed for surgery procedures step by step with positive outcomes. Nurse Filicia was prompt with responses request with necessary information. I am grateful to have them as my care team.

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June 26, 2022

5.0

She was very nice and completed the exam. I felt comfortable with her and felt like she was on top the game. What I didn't like was that at the end of the exam she said she was going to be away and surgery couldn't be scheduled for 3 months! Not a good thing when you have been diagnosed with cancer and just want it gone!

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Expertise and caring.

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Very competent and professional.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Seems like she did a great job and myPrimary care doctor recommended her

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June 17, 2022

5.0

She's the consummate professional. She also cares about her patients.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

She is a first class surgeon and doctor. She is articulate and conciseShe is definitely one of the best. Her team is also excellent

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June 16, 2022

4.0

I had a 5min interaction - good vibe but not a whole lot to go by. Might get higher once I have the follow up.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

She was succinct but warm. She came as a recommendation and I’m pleased I made the switch from Advocate to see her.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring

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June 14, 2022

5.0

Everything above as stated The Best surgeon got my treatment plan and follow up care

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June 13, 2022

3.0

I do not feel Dr. Hansen is very interested in discussing a/my patient's issues. As I said earlier, if her PA, Ethan, was not a part of that office, I would have not returned a long time ago. I am hoping to find a NW breast surgeon in the suburbs.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

excellent surgeon who also can communicate important info and show care; has an impressive team

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Smart, competent & kind

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June 09, 2022

3.0

This was my first encounter with Dr Hansen.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Great doc. Thorough and kind.

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June 08, 2022

2.0

I feel the consult had many other unnecessary elements.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Explains everything in great detail.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

She has a warm, yet serious , demeanor. She is no nonsense, very professional. Shared everything i need 2 know. Her colleagues were also excellent. Kudos💥

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June 06, 2022

5.0

she exudes confidence; communicates well; has amassed an impressive team of doctors

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June 06, 2022

5.0

She explained everything to me.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

appreciate the time she spent with me, calm, caring demeaner...explained and reassured me

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June 04, 2022

3.0

I thought that Dr. Hansen did a good job pre-surgery but did not inform me on the option to not do reconstruction surgery or the pros/cons of doing reconstruction with the cancer/tissue removal. I recently saw her for 6 mo post surgery and she was very flat and quick.

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June 04, 2022

5.0

I have already recommended her to a friend from church! And she has made an appointment. She is straight forward and very kind.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

She treated me before & I have high regards for her & her skills

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June 02, 2022

5.0

She is skilled, no nonsense and treats me as a person and not like a clinical specimen.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

Smart very thoural

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June 01, 2022

5.0

Conscientious and competent

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hansen is a great surgeon. Dr. Hansen stays very business and very detached. She does not spend much time with you. I wish she would take more time to sit and explain things to the patient.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

She is very calm, intelligent and has a way of putting her patients at ease. I trust her judgement.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr Hansen is so qualified and so kind and answers every question and I had complete confidence in her.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to. Is a good listener. I value her opinion and I trust her

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May 30, 2022

4.0

We've just met. I'm not sure.

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May 30, 2022

5.0

She is the best doctor

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May 26, 2022

5.0

She’s extremely competent and thorough.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

She’s the best at what she does . Very kind, thoughtful and passionate!! Oh

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May 26, 2022

5.0

She is really knowledgeable.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

I felt comfortable with her.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hansen, Listened to my concerns about having a lumpectomy. She Thoroughly explained the procedure and possible outcomes.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Professional and nice bed side manner

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Quality, caring physician

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May 24, 2022

5.0

She was thorough clear and demanded respect for her knowledge She was clarifying and kind

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Explained everything, and did a great job of the surgery and after care visit.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

She has a certain calmness about her she answerers all questions

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, calm, reads people well, excels at what she does

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Efficient and nice. Feel well informed about future preventative care.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Compassionate and Kind

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hansen is super thorough, clear, and kind. She always explains what I need to know and helps me feel more at ease.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Terrific Doctor, great support staff

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May 17, 2022

5.0

She is patient. She answers all my questions. She is reassuring. I have had good experience with her. She is extremely knowledgeable. She is empathetic. She is very good at what she does. I trust her.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Nora is very knowledgeable and skilled. She answers questions thoroughly, directly and in a way that instills confidence. The surgery was very successful and she took great care to obtain a good appearance.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

First appointment went well. Need more interaction to rate higher.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

She has good bedside manner

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May 10, 2022

5.0

She took the time to explain to me everything I need to know thoroughly. She helped eased my fears .

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hansen is thorough and very kind. I feel I am in good hands.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

She is knowledgeable and thorough

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May 09, 2022

5.0

A very caring and compassionate doctor. Takes her time when answering my questions and explains procedures in a clear and concise manner.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

She is brilliant and compassionate.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and professional.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

She explains everything really easy so I undestant my care

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May 05, 2022

5.0

She is a wonderful doctor and I trust her.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hansen is very thorough, knowledgeable and explains everything very well. She and her staff set me at ease during a very stressful health situation.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Pleasant , professional, explain well

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hansen was recommended to me by my sister, who also had Dr. Hansen as her doctor. Dr. Hansen takes the time to explain the tests and surgery and she also takes the time to answers questions related to surgery and follow up tests.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

She was very professional and nice.

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