Aqeel A. Sandhu, MD

Aqeel A. Sandhu, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Cardiac Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
  • Carotid Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Mitral Valve Repair
  • Tricuspid Valve Disease
  • Valve Repair/Replacement

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

Health System Clinician, 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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

172 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

39 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

39 Reviews

August 12, 2022

5.0

He gave me confidence when we spoke and that was a comfort in a stressful time.

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August 07, 2022

5.0

Friendly & knowledgeable doctor. Explains everything well!

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July 27, 2022

5.0

He is an incredible surgeon, top in his field, who is also a people person … an ingredient that makes him a rarity … he’s quite simply a wonderful, caring human being.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Felt very comfortable in his care and that of his amazing team of care givers

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July 06, 2022

5.0

He was very thorough in his job and did a great job following up

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Experience, great communication and overall manner. Very positive and encouraging.

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June 26, 2022

4.0

I have only seen him once and now he it going to do open-heart surgery on me!!! He comes highly recommended.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

He is great at what he does and is very personable.

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June 12, 2022

5.0

Su experiencia inspira una serenidad 100% confiable

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Saved my life

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Nice man

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Easy to understand

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner and cares for his patients.

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March 02, 2022

5.0

Knows his profession extremely well, great way he communicated with me

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February 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Sandhu and the entire team were excellent and reassuring. He and the team all took great care to answer any questions and let me know what was going on. He was great.

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February 20, 2022

5.0

I believe he truly cares about his patient and is very capable. I thank God every day

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February 18, 2022

5.0

Put us at ease, explaining well

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February 09, 2022

5.0

He did a great job feel good and now I’m cancer free

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February 04, 2022

5.0

Surgery was very successful, and recovery was very good.

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January 16, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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January 01, 2022

5.0

confidence in Dr. and staff-very friendly

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December 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sandhu is approachable and answered all our questions. Open heart surgery is a scary prospect, and he inspired my confidence in a good outcome - and delivered.

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December 08, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable and reassuring.

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November 03, 2021

5.0

Personable communicating well , told me what to be expected. Professional and capable of services I need.

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October 21, 2021

5.0

May not have a sunny bedside manner but he is very good at what he does and is intent and giving the best outcome from surgery.

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October 20, 2021

5.0

Excellent care

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September 29, 2021

5.0

He explains in detail what your treatment plan will be. He calmly listens and answers all your questions. Thanks

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September 22, 2021

5.0

Excellent surgeon.

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September 19, 2021

5.0

He's simply the best

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September 15, 2021

5.0

Personable, calm and open.

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September 09, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sandhu was warm and very straight forward with me. He answered all our questions. I highly recommend him. He has what I call a great bedside manner.

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August 31, 2021

5.0

He why very confident answered all questions seem to care about thisPatient

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August 26, 2021

5.0

Very pleasant doctor

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August 26, 2021

5.0

Wonderful man. Very skilled surgeon

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August 25, 2021

5.0

Great Doctor.

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August 19, 2021

5.0

Efficient, successful surgery

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August 01, 2021

5.0

he was there for me to answer questions

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July 25, 2021

5.0

Personable, confident

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July 22, 2021

5.0

Detailed the surgery and what to expect very clearly.

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Disclosures

Aqeel A. Sandhu, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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