Michael T. Walsh, MD

Michael T. Walsh, MD

4.7 
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Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Indiana University School of Medicine - 2001
Internship:
Ohio State University Hospital - 2002
Residency:
University of Vermont Medical Center - 2008
Fellowships:
University of Utah Health - 2009

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological 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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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4.7
4.7 

442 Ratings

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Walsh took his time, explained everything and answered all our questions.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

He took time to sit down eye to eye and explain my symptoms.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Takes time to explain procedures. Caring and personal.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Good doctor

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April 02, 2024

5.0

As above. Front desk reception and MA rooming me wonderful as well!

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He communicates at your level of understanding.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Responsive and knowledgeable

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Good experience on my first visit

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He explains and gives time for one to ask, that's good.

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March 05, 2024

4.0

Very good person. Not too many people ask me for recommendations.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Best dr

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February 27, 2024

5.0

I liked his attitude and approach to my condition, answered every question we had in depth. Put me at ease for sure

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Walsh answers your questions. He is straightforward with information.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Very down to earth - took time to explain. Did not rush straight to surgery. Saw him Jan. 2022 questioned how much MS had to do with symptoms vs bad fall vs old age. Had PT early 2022 and more testing. New neurologist ordered more MRI's. Dr. Walsh ordered more PT (2 rounds) late 2023-2024 found it made symptoms worse. Surgury expected date 02.2024

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Explains everything very well & gives options on how to be treated.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Great bed side manner, took the time to explain things

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Very good work

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Excellent surgery result. Trust clear warm care Everything is Excellent.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor! Very professional. Sits down answers questions and is not in a hurry. Very nice person.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Great personality and knowledgeable

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Explanation was very detailed

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Walsh explained things in a way that made sense. He was extremely patient with us.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Easy no bull kind of dr.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

He explains everything well & gives options for treatment. Showed me my imaging & explained how surgery would be done.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

I trust him and his team completely

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Walsh answered all our questions and never seemed in a hurry.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Walsh and his team kept me and my wife informed, answered all our questions, and have allowed us to live happily ever after.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

He spent enough time with me to make sure I had all my questions answered and that I left feeling like I was confident in the path going forward.

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November 07, 2023

4.0

Good performance in subwork

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November 02, 2023

5.0

He and his team are personable and seem genuinely concerned about my health and wellbeing.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Walsh will not do any surgery he does not see as necessary. So too he will take all preleminary action to be sure patient is strong and ready for any surgery.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

energetic, down to earth, easy to communicate with, cordial, willing to help with anything & do all he can

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Outstanding and caring.

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September 23, 2023

5.0

He was direct and explained the procedure to us. A very personable gentleman.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Very good surgeon with excellent bed side manners. My surgery went well and I couldn’t be happier. Dr. Walsh explains everything and takes his time with your appt.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Very thorough review of my issue and potential options for treatment. Dr Walsh was patient with my questions and gave me all the time I needed to understand his explanations. Amanda, the Physician Assistant was equally thorough and provided a good explanation of my problem. I left feeling like I could make a very informed decision on next steps for treatment.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

He is a brilliant doctor, and I trusted him completely.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

I have complete confidence in him

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Patient centric

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September 11, 2023

5.0

The doctor was very kind and answered my questions and explained me very well.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interests

Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • Brainsprout Media
  • Walsh Design Labs

Royalty Payments and Inventor Share

Faculty member has the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities

  • Brainsprout Media
  • Walsh Design Labs

Service on Board of Directors

Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities

  • Brainsprout Media
  • Walsh Design Labs

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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