Aqeel A. Sandhu, MD

Aqeel A. Sandhu, MD

4.9 
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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 (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
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

365 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

26 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

26 Reviews

April 09, 2025

5.0

Answers questions and explains risk/reward of surgery honestly.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent communicator. Answers all questions thoroughly

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March 19, 2025

5.0

They have good attention

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Has performed thousands of heart procedures. Why consider anyone elase.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Very competent

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sandhu took the time to explain things and answer any questions.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Because of his reputation & how he dealt with us. He answered all of our questions & we felt comfortable with him .

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February 12, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and experience really matter in the decision making process behind choosing the right team of physicians. Both Dr. Sandhu and his head nurse Michelle are very detailed and have worked together for many years. Their combined experience helped me in my decision to move forward in making what may be the most important decision in my lifetime.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

he and his team explained everything and instilled confidence

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February 10, 2025

5.0

very attentive to my concerns

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February 05, 2025

5.0

He really cares about people

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Willing to do surgery that other surgeons would not.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Took very good care of me no complaints

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January 16, 2025

5.0

He has a very calm demeanor as does the team I have met. Professional approach to the procedure discussion.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Sandhu is an excellent surgeon and is compassionate and explains everything.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

He was my doctor in the past for a heart surgery.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

Again very helpful explained everything in detail again thank you

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Sandhu and his team provided the best possible care. I am 100% confident in recommending this practice to anyone. (Same as above.)

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Sandhu has trained a group of people around him that cangive 5-star care to his patients.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Sandhu is extremely professional and spent the time to explain the surgery and answer all of my questions. While in the hospital he stopped by daily to inform me of my progress and answer my questions. He never rushed me through my appointments and always gave me the time I needed. He has a very warm and caring demeanor.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

He listens and explains everything so I could understand everything about my situation

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Very calm. No Drama.

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Sandhu is friendly and personable!!

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Exceptional care

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September 06, 2024

5.0

I am alive because of him. He is so soothing, besides being a terrific doctor

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September 04, 2024

5.0

He is a top notch surgeon!

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Disclosures

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

External Professional Relationships

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