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Stephen B. Hanauer, MD

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1111 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Secondary Specialty

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1977
Residency:: University of Chicago - 1981
Fellowships:: University of Chicago - 1982

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (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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4.9

4.9

1111 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

75 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

75 Reviews

April 22, 2025

5.0

Not only a great doctor, but a great human. He always calms my anxiety.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Kind, compassionate, and a great sense of humor.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Love him. Great bedside manner Professional Painless surgery

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He is very helpful -he explains things if it's needed and he treats you like family -excellent Personal Touch.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Very experienced knowledgeable Knows a lot about unusual diagnosis's

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Very fine doctor

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April 12, 2025

5.0

The dr was friendly and professional.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

He is the gold standard. Incredibly brilliant, wise, warm, funny, caring, unparalleled attention to detail, top notch communication skills and a great listener.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Great doc, great staff and patient with us mere mortals.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Doctor Hanauer is a great doctor , very knowledgeable and caring doctor! Thank you Doctor for your exceptional care.

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Outstanding bedside manner, knowledge and listening skills.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

He is a very caring doctor who listens to his patients!

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March 28, 2025

5.0

As fine a physician as there can be, a leading authority, most kind, most generous.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is an excellent physician _ _ he is very knowledgeable and listens extremely well. I am exceedingly comfortable to be in his care.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

He is the best

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Truly a great doctor as well as the younger Dr who accompanied him. They were both very understanding, answered any questions I had, and were very caring and understanding towards all I had been through.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

professional good communicator knowledgeable

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March 17, 2025

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Hanauer's for 21 years. He was willing to put me on Humira before it was FDA approved for Crohn's Disease. The medication put me in immediate remission. He is always accessible if I have questions or concerns. He continues to provide world class care.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Great doctor who has kept me in remission for 20+ years.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Hanauer is the best He has been my doctor for 45 years

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March 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Hanauer is the greatest GI of all time

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Cares about his patients health and well being. Pleasant and positive.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Trust, compassion, total understanding of my health issue, along with oth health issues I have

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February 27, 2025

5.0

It is an incredible privilege to get to receive care from such an internationally recognized gastroenterologist. Not only is he incredible knowledgeable & up to date with the latest evidence, but he has such a genuinely caring bedside manner. I would not ask for a better provider.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Quality of care

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February 24, 2025

5.0

He is AMAZING and has been caring for me for over 20yrs total.

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February 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hanauer cares about his patients and gives the answer to questions.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Extremely nice, understanding and caring.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Exceptional Doctor - One of the best - kind, thoughtful

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hanauer and team are great. Take time with patients and explain options.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

was happy that he was very thurough

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January 29, 2025

5.0

He is amazing

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Hard to imagine a better GI doctor.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

I feel heard with Dr. Hanauer and his team.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Professionalism. Willingness to listen and discuss health concerns.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

he is the best in the business

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January 06, 2025

5.0

He was thorough and responsive.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is a kind, caring and compassionate doctor, who is truly in the right profession. He is always willing to listen to my many questions and give honest, solid expert advice.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer has been my doctor for almost 30 years. He is very knowledgeable and dependable.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is the best! His knowledge and experience is unmatched.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

He explains everything and he is the best!!

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer was highly approachable; REALLY listened about / seriously considered BOTH my recent excruciating abdominal attacks AND my 50-year histo ry of Ulcerative Colitis: and provided both an understandable diagnosis and plan forward.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

I have gone to Dr. Hanauer for more than 40 years. I followed him since he was at the University of Chicago. He is world renowned.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Expert care and always kind

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer does a great job communicating diagnoses, consequences and treatment options while exhibiting an understanding of the patient's feelings and concerns.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

Not only Listened but seemed to hear what I was saying.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

He is over the top !!! He loves what he does and made me feel very comfortable .

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer has been my gastroenterologist for over 50 years. I trust him.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Excellent care and trust in his experience and expertise

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is a compassionate man with a good sence of humor who shares his knowlege of U.C., which helps me manage a dificult situation/disease.

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer has always listened to my concerns and given me advice on how to maintain my health. When I have questions about medications or need a refill on a prescription, his office is always quick to respond.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer has been my primary GI doctor for almost 40 years. He is very knowledgeable but equally important, he is very personable and shows genuine interest in my personal situation.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

His knowledge, experience unsurpassed.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer seems to genuinely care about his patients and takes time to talk to them.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

He is very kind and compassionate.

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October 14, 2024

5.0

He is the best!!!!

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October 11, 2024

5.0

He is by far a great Doctor who truly cares about his patients. He has been a part of are family's health care for a very long time and has always been there for us every time we have needed him.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

dr. Hanauer Very excellent doctor a very caring person. Thank you [name]

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Because he's the best, most caring MD I've ever met!

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October 06, 2024

5.0

Terrific physician. Informed me of what to expect prior to procedure and then spoke with me following procedure. Very professional, yet had a caring demeanor.

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October 05, 2024

5.0

knowledgable

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October 02, 2024

5.0

His experience and love for his profession.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is one of the finest Crohn's experts on the planet. Patients fly from all over the globe to be treated by him. He keeps up with the latest research and is a problem-solver. He offers guidance with wisdom and optimism. He began a foundation dedicated to research for a better world for patients.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

He saved my life 20 years ago

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September 28, 2024

5.0

Best doctor in the field

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Trustworthy, explains thoroughly, knowledgeable, caring.

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Simply put Dr. Hanauer is the best physician in any field I have ever encountered!

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September 22, 2024

5.0

Professionalism, Knowledge and Caring.

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September 22, 2024

5.0

See above. He's amazing. I felt very welcome and cared for. Him and his team took their time to educate me on my condition/disease and courses of treatment going forward. I'm absolutely beyond grateful for them.

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Speaks confident , knowledgeable, experience.

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician who is concerned about you. Takes time to listen to your concerns and leaves you with a sense of confidence about your future.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Great doctor, no nonsense, works with Avery light touch

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Excellent care and a good staff of people. The downtown location isn't easy to access but worth the effort.

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is an excellent physician. Very knowledgeable and always helpful. Very positive and pleasant.

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