Gregory A. Dumanian, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Plastic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1987
Residency:
Massachusetts General Hospital - 1992
UPMC Medical Education - 1995
Fellowships:
MedStar Health/Union Memorial Hospital - 1996

Languages Spoken

  • Armenian

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Surgery - 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 Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

830 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

August 24, 2022

5.0

He is such a great surgeon and practitioner. He completely puts me at ease, spends time with me and answers all my questions. He has a great personality and I am THRILLED with my surgical results! I have referred MANY other patients to him!

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Three times board certified, I trust this surgeon with my upcomming surgery

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August 21, 2022

5.0

He is skilled and direct in communication

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August 21, 2022

5.0

He is very caring and always asks if younhave any concerns. He listens to his patients.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

He seems to care and listen

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August 17, 2022

4.0

I returned for possible surgery to be told that I would have to pay for it myself since there is no Medicare code for my problem. If I had known that I wouldn't have made a second appointment.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

I have had many surgeries in the last 18 years. Not any of the surgeon’s can even come close to the knowledge, professional, caring and understanding that Dr DUMANIAN has. I will recommend any and all I know to him.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

So competent and funny!!!!

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and through, kind, caring and explained everything.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

he’s exceptional at his work

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Precision, excellence, demeanor is great

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August 04, 2022

5.0

His credentials and had confidence in exam and assessment.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

He’s great at his job!

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August 03, 2022

5.0

He cares

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Great surgent

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August 02, 2022

5.0

He is one of the finest MDKind and good bedside manner.Smart n know his job well.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

man of little words but what he says is thoughtful and accurate.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

Knowledge

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July 28, 2022

5.0

He is, by far, the best surgeon I have ever worked with.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

In spite of his prominence in the field, he made me and my problems feel special and important. I will know more after my surgery 🙂.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

I already did recommend him to someone

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July 13, 2022

5.0

One best doctors I have ever met. He explains everything that is required in regards to surgery, very precise post op instructions. He answers all your questions. He is very polite, good bedside manners and doesn’t sugar coat anything when it comes to surgery.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

He is the best reconstruction surgeon that I know

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July 03, 2022

5.0

He’s the man … exceptional skills

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June 28, 2022

5.0

He explains everything in detail, and puts you at ease.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Very nice, on time, answers all my questions,

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June 21, 2022

5.0

I was in need of a very complex surgery that few others could perform! His bedside manners are great!

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June 19, 2022

5.0

Knowledgable and kind - understood what was happening at all points in time. Good results on pain so far

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June 18, 2022

5.0

Wonderful bedside manor.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

seemed knowledgeable

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June 15, 2022

5.0

He is second to NONE! Best bedside manner, BRILLIANT Physician that save my life!!

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June 14, 2022

4.0

He seems to know what he's doing in a very pleasant way.

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June 11, 2022

5.0

He is on the cutting edge of nerve surgery, very innovative.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

He did a great job.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

He’s an amazing talented doctor that knows his stuff!!!!

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June 05, 2022

5.0

I feel his advice will be life changing.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

Very satisfied

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June 01, 2022

5.0

The best 👌 dr..

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Professional, upbeat personality makes the experience pleasurable

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May 25, 2022

5.0

From my first visit on he explained everything I am so thankful that he was able to repair my domino hernia which was massive because two other surgeons would not even consider doing surgery on me. I am so thankful to him this will definitely change my life for the better I can’t thank him enough.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

He has a great bedside manner, and obviously his skill level is topnotch. It is not easy to find both of those attributes in a surgeon. He made me feel completely at ease every step of the way.

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May 22, 2022

5.0

Overall the doctors skills (both verbal and apparently surgical) were exceptional.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

He was very sensitive to my insecurities. He made me feel comfortable and he is a true professional

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May 19, 2022

5.0

He’s down to earth and a very caring doctor.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Really cares and will do everything he can.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

highly relatable ..knows his stuff...down to earth kinda guy...I'm old school ..I like that.👍👍

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May 11, 2022

5.0

He is everyone’s Surgeon. Makes you feel you are just as special and important no matter who you are. . Soft spoken demeanor but clear calm poignant efficacy confirmation of procedure.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

I think he’s great, he tells you like it is.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

He is very pleasant and work on me twice. I’m very satisfied

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May 09, 2022

5.0

He’s so incredible skilled & cares about each patient

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Great communicator. Excellent surgeon.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Very professional well mannered. He took his time with me and and answered all of my questions.

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May 01, 2022

5.0

he was very thorough and informative and took his time listening to me

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May 01, 2022

5.0

I was healing according to plan, I was happy with my healing process

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Very kind.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Kind smart skilled

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April 21, 2022

5.0

He is skilled, personable, and exudes confidence.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

He's the best.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Very friendly

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Same reasons as above, including expertise and a warm smile

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Not only did he do a great job his follow up team were great to.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

They all do great work and care about there Patients

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March 25, 2022

4.0

Pleasant and straightforward

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March 16, 2022

5.0

He is very understanding

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March 15, 2022

5.0

The guy is a genius very down-to-earth I already referred somebody to him

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March 13, 2022

5.0

Very competent physician who knows how to listen.

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Great surgeon.

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February 24, 2022

5.0

I have full confidence in Dr. dumanian. His bedside manner is also great

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February 22, 2022

5.0

He is a genius

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February 22, 2022

5.0

Smart kind and extremely skilled

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February 19, 2022

5.0

He is the best Dr ever! Thanks to Dr Dumanian I can walk like a normal person and play with children like a dad should.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

He seemed overqualified for my particular surgery but I was happy to have such an experienced surgeon. He had pleasant, straightforward and professional manner and worked very efficiently.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Greatest Doctor I have ever had. After four other doctors have tried and failed to repair hernia. Dr DUMANIAN came up with a procedure that has be great. Also the best communication. Totally recommend him.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

I was one of his too 10 hardest surgeries, and I’m doing great now.

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February 09, 2022

5.0

Good communication and easy manner with patient

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February 07, 2022

4.0

He has no bed side maners

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February 06, 2022

5.0

Profesionalidad y calidad humana

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February 02, 2022

5.0

He resolved a very painful abdominal nerve issue that 7 other Dr’s had no idea why I was having pain, but had no issues running every test on earth and even prescribing meds for diseases I didn’t have. I prefer Dr Dumanian’s approach to fixing the issue and being able to hopefully live a medication free existence.

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January 19, 2022

5.0

Knowledge and expert repair of a very difficult series of hernias. Complete confidence in his abilities and understanding of his field.

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January 16, 2022

5.0

He was very helpful and knowledgeable. Put me at ease and gave me his opinion

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January 16, 2022

5.0

The consult went well, which conveys confidence.

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January 12, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, great information given to the patient and provides support and an honest appraisal of what the procedure entails... I would recommend him to anyone who needs plastic surgery...

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January 12, 2022

5.0

He addressed both my and my husband’s questions in a caring and informative manner. His counseling also set my expectations realistically.

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January 09, 2022

5.0

We have never had such hope before that all my husband's pain will be eradicated. Dr. Dumanian is so personable and understanding. Every doctor speaks so highly of him, and every review written about him is outstanding. So many people write as though he was their last hope for a resolution to their medical issue, and we feel the same way.

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January 05, 2022

5.0

He repaired a hernia that I was told was unfixable

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January 04, 2022

5.0

Top notch Physician and human being.

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January 04, 2022

5.0

He is caring, compassionate and humble

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January 02, 2022

5.0

He's so nice and does wonderful work

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January 01, 2022

5.0

Outstanding physician

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December 29, 2021

5.0

Very up front with all the information I requested, and was able to fully answers all my questions

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December 29, 2021

5.0

He’s the Best

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December 28, 2021

5.0

He cares a lot for his patients and knows each one personally.

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December 28, 2021

5.0

He is the best!

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December 22, 2021

5.0

He’s an adamant professional

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December 20, 2021

5.0

Very nice bedside manner. Makes an uncomfortable procedure less scary and more manageable.

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December 19, 2021

5.0

Quality of his work

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December 01, 2021

5.0

I consulted with several other surgeons in the US before I found Dr Dumanian. He is always on the cutting edge, developing new and better techniques to treat rare nerve conditions.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interests

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

  • Advanced Suture
  • Mesh Suture Inc.

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
  • ExamWorks, Inc.

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  • Advanced Suture

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  • Advanced Suture
  • Mesh Suture Inc.

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