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John F. Golan, MD

4.9

963 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Vascular Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

Dialysis Access
Laser Vein Therapy
Microphlebectomy
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Spider Vein Treatment
Varicose Veins

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1978
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 1983
Fellowships:: Baylor University Medical Center - 1984

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

963 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

August 26, 2022

5.0

He is a personal care doctor he doesn’t speak to his patients thinking that hey understand medical terms he carfully exsplanes everything

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Golan has performed a procedure on my leg years ago. I trusted him then so I returned when another issue arose. He is a very experienced vascular specialist with an excellent reputation.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Golan is great. This is my second time having him perform a procedure on me. He is knowledgeable and has a great bet side manner. I would recommend him to my friends and family.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable. Made me feel comfortable with procedure. Explained the reason for laser.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

experience and skill. informed me of finding in a way I clearly understood

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Fantastic doctor

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August 20, 2022

5.0

He knows what he’ll he is doing

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August 16, 2022

5.0

He is very competent and kind. He made the procedure painless.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Golan was very personable and informed me of what was happening every step of the way.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Pleasant and easy to talk to. Has lots of experience.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

He is simply a good doctor.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

He is very good at what he does.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Golan is very down-to-earth yet highly professional and skilled. He explains things well and has a wonderful manner.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Professional, kind, caring and wants to help.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Overall demeanor and expiations of alternatives

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Very professional, responsive and good bedside manner.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Friendly

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor

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August 03, 2022

5.0

I am glad that I choose Dr Golan to be my vain doctor. Highly knowledgeable, professional, thoughtful, and at the same time , a person with a sense of humor. He with patience explained me my health problem and the way to solve it. Dr Golan did excellent job by performing surgery on both my legs.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Informative, knowledgeable and shows genuine concern

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Golan made me feel comfortable, relaxed and explained everything he was going to do I had very little discomfort during my procedure. II did not have to take any medication for the pain, that day or the next. I cannot thank him enough, for being such a great doctor.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

He just puts one at ease….

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Golan has always been very forthright and professional in his approach.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Golan is honest, respectful, compassionate, and experienced. He thoughtfully evaluated my symptoms and helped me understand the possible cause and the pros/cons of treatment. I felt understood and heard which is of upmost importance to me as I have been dealing with this issue for almost three years.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

He was gracious and professional and extremely helpful in sharing the details of my carotid artery’s status. I felt comfortable and his caring manner was truly appreciated.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

He explained everything he was doing before the surgery and during. He is very calm and reassuring.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Very personable and professional.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

He’s always the best, he cares

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Golan is through explains everything you need to know and is very personable

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July 17, 2022

5.0

Takes all the necessary time and answers all questions. Personable.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

I can't imagine why anyone would go elsewhere.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Good bedside manner

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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July 10, 2022

5.0

Excellent.

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July 10, 2022

5.0

He is amazingly gifted

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July 07, 2022

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Golan's for several years. I am very happy with the results he provides.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Very professional, seems very knowledgeable, nice demeanor.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Takes the time to explain, in detail, the surgery and recovery.

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July 04, 2022

5.0

He is excellent, caring, thorough.

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July 01, 2022

4.0

Been seeing him for years

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Buen trato y muy amable y educado. Muy sonriente.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Very impressed with his skills & Dr. Golan puts you at ease during the procedure. I am a repeat patient

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. GOLAN is concerned with my well being and I appreciate his thoroughness. He puts me at ease.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

He has performed surgery on me before and was excellent and kind.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Excellent surgeon and very personable.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

He is probably one of the best vascular surgeons in. Chicago.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

I had May-Thurner disease, Dr. Golan provided the necessary care to save my mobility in my leg.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to, very informative, makes you feel at ease and comfortable.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, listens, responds, discusses, derives a mutually agreed plan of action

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. John Golan is so thorough, caring, compassionate.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Cares about his patients.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

He is the best in his field of practice

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Golan moves quickly but listens and knows what he’s doing. He’s the 4th doctor I saw for my situation yet the first to determine the actual problem and take steps to remedy it.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

He was very helpful

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June 16, 2022

5.0

He’s an experienced, well respected surgeon, and my husband’s results were exceptional. I’m expecting that mine will be as well.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

The list of reasons I gave Dr. Golan a 10 is because of all the doctors I interact with, he is truly number 1. His calm demeanor and his always reassuring manner is comforting to me as a patient. I told him today I always feel better after seeing him. He doesn’t rush to doing a procedure. He says sometimes when we do certain things the result puts aren’t what we want. So let’s keep an eye on this here is what you need to know and if you see this happening you need to be in touch or go to emergency.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Great at what he does and explaining procedure.

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June 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Golan is approachable and knowledgeable. He answers all questions and is an expert in his field.

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June 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Golan is so talented in his field and beyond kind .

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June 08, 2022

5.0

professional and personable, listens well and responds to all questions and concerns.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Dr Golan does a great job of explaining what is going on with my blood clot. He is very thorough in his approach to my treatment.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

I have seen Dr. Golan in the past for my leg circulation issues and he is always great and professional!

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Golan is very professional, ease to understand and pleasant

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June 02, 2022

5.0

He is very informative and personable. Easy to talk to. Oh, and did a great job !

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May 24, 2022

5.0

thorough explanation of reasons for treatment recommendation

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Caring, professional, very good communicator

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Gentle soul but smart and speaks plainly

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Very cordial

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Great doctor.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Dr Golan is articulate, listens, explains, and I trust his judgment.

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May 19, 2022

1.0

Glenview office is not helpful. See comments above.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Dr . Was great listening to my concerns

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Spends time needed to explain diagnosis and plan. Very experienced. Pleasant.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Excellent bedside manner. I have extreme confidence in his knowledge and expertise.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Good doctor.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Have faith in him

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor Excellent care

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May 17, 2022

5.0

He is my hero today and he took great care of me

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Very professional and did a good job of explaining the test results.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

The best around.

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Open discussion of the facts and opinions, leaving decisions to me.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

excellent clinician and excellent patient skills

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Professional and had seen him many years ago

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Have had Dr Golan for years he is caring an a great doctor

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Professional. Quick and comfortable surgery

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May 11, 2022

5.0

he is awesome

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May 11, 2022

5.0

A good experience with a great team.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Extremely nice and competent.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

John is the best.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Good dr. Felt comfortable

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable, efficient. Feel like I am not the best hands possible.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

I so trust Dr Golan with my daughter’s challenges…

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Good doctor and I have seen him before and he did good work for me.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

He listens to my concerns. Helps answer my question fully, and is helping to look for answers about my health.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Excellent vascular doctor who can be trusted

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April 30, 2022

5.0

Professional knowledgeable and personable

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Concerned about me

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April 27, 2022

5.0

very good doctor with very good bedside manor

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Very good explanation of the procedure and postoperative actions. Very efficient. Enjoyable to talk to.

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