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Dr. Ahmad Elakil, MD

Dr. Ahmad Elakil, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Ahmad Elakil, MD is a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL. He is affiliated with Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

2525 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60616

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Dr. Elakil's Reviews

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4.5
34 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Hard to find a doctor who cares greatly about its patient and who has good sense of humour.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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David – Jul 08, 2020
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Very professional and takes care of his patients, felt like I was in safe hands! Amazing doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jul 07, 2020
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Dr. Elakil took the time to answer my questions and was very thorough in explaining the overall surgery, which made me very confident in his ability to deliver a positive outcome from the very beginning. I have no reservations in regards to Dr. Elakil's surgical capabilities, and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of spinal fusion surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 07, 2020
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good
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 07, 2020
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The smartest doctor ever ??????????
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No results
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No results
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Jul 07, 2020
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Very smart, gentle, genuine Doctor
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 07, 2020
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Had an amazing experience with Dr. Elakil
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Amanda Lee – Jul 06, 2020
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Great Staff ,Excellent Surgeon
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 05, 2020
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Great knowledge and he takes his time and listen to your problem
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 05, 2020
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Minimal invasive spine
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 04, 2020
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His office accepted my insurance card and said nothing. I get in the office he tells me he doesn't take my insurance, Charges me 450.00 for a 5 minute visit to tell me that. Left me owing him 200.00 after he filled the insurance he didn't take. That, to me, wads all about the money. Screw the patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Karen – Jun 25, 2020
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biography

Dr. Ahmad Elakil, M.D., MBA, FRCSC is chairman of the neurosurgery division practicing in downtown Chicago, IL. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Calgary in Canada, followed by a neurosurgical-oncology post graduate training at...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Calgary School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2019
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    Locations

    Practice

    Insight Hospital and Medical Center2525 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60616
    1
    (312) 567-8227
    Factor-A1200 Camellia Blvd Ste 400 Lafayette, LA 70508
    2
    (337) 534-4996
    Alexandria Neurosurgical Clinic Inc.3704 North Blvd Ste C Alexandria, LA 71301
    3
    (337) 534-4996
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