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Reena Dhanda-Patil, MD

4.9

153 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Otolaryngology

Secondary Specialty

Sleep Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1998
Internship:: Rush University Medical Center - 1999
Residency:: Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2003

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Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

153 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

69 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

69 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Dhanda is the best! She is easy to talk to, listens, explains the procedures and makes certain I understand and answers any questions and concerns I may have. Always making certain that I am at ease. She is awesome! I have told my family and friends about my positive experience with her. I just say, you have an issue go see Dr. Dhanda she rocks!

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Authentic approach to her specialty. Great personality.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Dhanda-Patil is knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Very informative, professional, caring made me feel at ease.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

I have had severe fluid in my ears for a long time and despite going to other drs I never found help. From the first day I went to Dr Dhanda-Patil she helped me. I can finally hear .

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Appreciated how she explained what she was going to do before proceeding. Great communication and talks through options

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February 14, 2026

5.0

Explain in detailed her diagnosis and treatment

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Prompt and informative regarding my options

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and gets straight to the point.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Wonderful doctor. Extremely caring and helpful. Thank you Dr. Patil.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

She was a thoughtful, competent and thorough. She had a very pleasing friendly personality that intermediately put me at ease. A wonderful physician.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and Proffessional as well as caring and responsive. She is a great listener and communicator.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

See note above and answers your questions

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Great discussion. Made me feel heard and understood. Talked through realistic options and presented pros and cons. Talked about a short and long term plan to resolve the issue. Overall friendly vibes and professional and intelligent discussion.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

She explained everything well. She is very knowledgeable.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Very caring, good listener, great service provider for actual medical procedures, just a great person and doctor overall!

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December 27, 2025

5.0

Very caring

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Smart, knows her field well and took the time to explain everything in great detail. Laid out an excellent treatment plan.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

The doctor was outstanding. The exam and her presentation was very helpful on behalf of my condition.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable. She explained my situation and how to treat my symptoms in a way that I could understand. Compassionate and cheerful.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Dhanda is professional, empathetic, listens attentively, engaging, provides options for treatment in a manner easy for me to understand. I highly recommend her. I'm so happy to have found her.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Directness of her approach

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and great approach to me as the patient.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

she really took her time to go over everything

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Was seen by this doctor, and she was very professional and extremely kind. I would definitely recommend patients see her.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Very impressive doctor with credible medical skill and experience.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Dhanda listened to my concerns and seemed to have a great course to pursue to address them.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Wow! She is great! Really listened and discussed my situation with me in a relatable and helpful manner. Explained everything she was doing. Very clear on next steps. First time I've really had someone holistically look at my sleep apnea and insomnia.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She really cares about her patients

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November 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Dhanda is a great doctor. She listens, puts you at ease and includes you in the process. I highly recommend her.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Dhanda is great. She made me feel at ease. She took the time to explain my symptoms, best course of treatment and walked me through the procedures. She is professional, listens and is empathic. I'm so glad I found her and highly recommend her.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Patil was thorough, knowledgeable and personable. She recommended a path forward with which I wholeheartedly agree. I look forward to her recommendations for additional care.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Very through and nice.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Very nice helpful

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November 05, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough and careful and the removal of my earwax. She had a pleasant personality and a positive attitude.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Dhanda-Patil is one of the best physicians I have experienced at NW. She was confident and professional. She has excellent people skills.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shanda Patil is warm, friendly and comforting while being thorough and reassuring. My experience being treated by her and her staff was second to none.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

It was the first time meeting Dr. Dhanda. She immediately put me at ease. She took the time to explain my results and the best course of action. She was professional, friendly and easy to talk to. I'm so happy to have found her. I highly recommend her.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Truly outstanding care provided by Dr Dhanda and her nurse.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Pleasant and efficient as a Doctor, I will setup for yearly return appointment to follow up on my hearing

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Dhanda did a great job with the surgery. I appreciate her care and ability to solve the various problems on the fly with my surgery. Apparently there were some surprises as she worked on my nose and it sounds like it was a challenge. I am very grateful to have been in her care as she very knowledgeable and skilled.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Doctor is concerned about me and offering multiple avenues for treatment

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful, smart and efficient

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September 30, 2025

5.0

First, she is very knowledgeable and explains things well. She also listens well and pays attention to details & nuance in both questions & answers. And she shows kindness to all.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Dhanda-Patil was incredibly thorough, kind, and an excellent communicator.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Patil and her nurse

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September 22, 2025

5.0

She is a really great doctor. She explained things very well and was clear in her communication.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

She explains things well & answers any questions easily. She is warm & caring as well as extremely competent. Her team worked really well together. Follow-up scheduling was also a breeze!

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Just amazing no "buts"

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August 25, 2025

5.0

The Doctor was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

I think she and her team are well versed in learning about the complete picture.

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August 20, 2025

4.0

Knowledgeable in the area.

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August 17, 2025

5.0

I had been to another ENT at another hospital and he wasn't doing anything to help me. Dr Dhanda-Patil knew exactly what I needed.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Warm and knowledgeable.

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August 13, 2025

5.0

Good manners made to feel comfortable

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Listens and then addresses the issues. Develops a plan of each individual and has multiple choices.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

For exceptional care of Dr.Patil and her team!

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and listened to my issues and left me with a plan

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July 29, 2025

5.0

She also explained everything

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Patil was very warm & friendly, and explained things well, discussed medical history, & next steps.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

The doctor was helpful. Also, I was late and she was able to squeeze me in, which I appreciated.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

I honestly didn't even know who I was seeing ahead of time. She is obviously one of the best there is.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, understanding and responsive

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Very compassionate, very friendly n care for my needs.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Doctor was amazing. Wonderful communication and care

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and nice.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Made me feel that my issue is the center of her attention. Made me feel comfortable. Offered different options and to reach back to her if I have questions

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and respectful. Provided excellent information along with available options

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July 04, 2025

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable and didn't rush me.

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