Aqeel Sandhu, MD

4.9

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiac Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, King Edward Medical University - 1987
Internship:: York Hospital - 1991
Residency:: Harlem Hospital Center - 1998
Fellowships:: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - 2000

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2002

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

392 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

29 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

29 Reviews

January 28, 2026

5.0

Excellant surgeon and great bedside manner.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sandhu was great. He was straight forward with me on my condition and what to expect. He and his team did a great job with the surgery on me.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Great knowledge and service. Wonderful personality as well.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor

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December 18, 2025

5.0

He was very professional, honest and gave easy to understand explanations. He also had an outstanding "Bedside Manner".

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Super experienced. Calm. Exudes confidence.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Fantastic Doctor super nice and skilled surgeon highly recommend him and his team.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

He treated me with respect and explained all prodeedures.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner, answered all our questions and gave us 100% confidence in the eventual outcome. The best!

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Very professional very nice and great bedside manner. Will recommend.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sandhu saved my life, I will be forever grateful to him.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Excellent Bed side manner very informative explaining everything and answering all questions so professional

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October 09, 2025

5.0

He is knowledgeable, compassionate, and listens to his patients

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October 06, 2025

5.0

I am giving Dr. Sandhu a score of 10 because I feel he will be the best surgeon for my heart problems. He explained what is needed to correct my heart problem and that I have a high probability of having a good outcome.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Answered all questions and walked us through the process.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Confident, Knowledgeable Courteous. He's a Cardiac Surgeon! What more can one say or hope for!

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Doctor Sandhu, is one of the most professional and kind doctors I have met. He explained everything regarding the surgery and is an excellent surgeon.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Sandhu, a gifted surgeon, I have no pain after surgery. Very professional and courteous. Two thumbs up for the entire team

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Very nice and explained my surgery and I felt that he was confident in taking care of my heart treatment

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Very nice and humble doctor

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sandhu took the time to explain the surgery in detail answering all my questions in a professional and concerned manner.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

He was highly recommended by another doctor.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sandhu did an excellent job of listening at the first visit and patiently answering all our questions. He was unusually attentive during our visit and had a pleasant demeanor. The surgery resulted in minimal pain and discomfort. I believe that was largely due to the care taken during the process. The post-surgery visit was even more pleasant and comforting than the first. I highly recommend him and would not hesitate to have him perform another surgical procedure for myself or a family member. His surgical nurse, Michelle, was excellent in every way, especially in explaining in detail what to expect. She was a warm and reassuring presence. The surgery team made me feel well taken care of when I went in, and I felt confident and comfortable with submitting myself to such a procedure. His ICU team was well-organized and thoughtful. The ICU team worked together seamlessly throughout the day and night to provide my care. They were noticeably helpful to one another, taking care of what was needed at hand.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

He is very nice and has a gentle demeanor.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

He is an eminence in his work as well as being the best human being

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Sandhu has a national reputation as a great surgeon .

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June 14, 2025

5.0

He is very compassionate when he was speaking to us. I believe I was in the best hands during my procedure and that he was going to make sure every T was crossed and I was dotted.

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May 07, 2025

5.0

Dr.Sandhu is the best and inspires great confidence. I was so fortunate to meet him.

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May 07, 2025

5.0

I can't say enough good about Dr. Sandhu.

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Disclosures

Aqeel Sandhu, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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