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:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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4.7
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23 Reviews

February 22, 2026

5.0

Please see answer above. I am very grateful for Dr. Walsh & NW Med. I believe he is trying to help me as quickly as possible for a most serious health problem.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

as stated above and his reputation

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Patient, welcoming, answered my questions, explained medical issues fully and clearly

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February 02, 2026

5.0

I am waiting for the surgery to give him a higher number. He came into the room and tried to explain what was going to happen.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Efficient, skilled takes the time to answer all questions.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Kind, professional, and provided sound options.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Walsh explains things very well. He is compassionate, intelligent, and professional.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Very engaging and thorough when explaining

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October 24, 2025

5.0

He cared, and it was obvious. He gave me all the time I needed, and helped me arrange my PT

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October 12, 2025

5.0

He and his PA had great bedside manner. Took all my questions and I didn't feel rushed

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October 10, 2025

5.0

He was very thoughtful in his advise. My situation is fairly complex and he recommends that I see someone with more expertise.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Doctor Walsh explained everything very clearly and answered all my questions.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

After my appointment I knew exactly what my options for my care would be.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

He calmed my spirit and my nerves by explaining everything to me slowly!

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September 12, 2025

5.0

I trust Dr. Walsh to make the right evaluation

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Conservative. Provided good counsel.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Good Dr

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August 26, 2025

5.0

As above. Detailed diagnosis and treatment discussed. Showed tremendous interest in me and follow-up recommended. Satisfied to perfection.

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August 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Walsh was very informative in reviewing my MR I result. He did not rush us during the review. Dr Walsh gave me the feeling he was truly interested in my particular neck concerns.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Professional PA

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July 17, 2025

4.0

Good explanations

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Walsh and his staff were very thorough and provided a good action plan going forward.

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May 17, 2025

5.0

He's very my attentive.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interest

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • Brainsprout Media

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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