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Dr. Benson Yang, MD

Dr. Benson Yang, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Benson Yang, MD is a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Presence Saint Francis Hospital and Presence Resurrection Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 340 Chicago, IL 60631

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Yang is affiliated with Presence Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Yang is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Yang specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Yang's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yang

4.3

35 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
9%
9%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 07, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mari Kim, PhD – Feb 28, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Steve Apt – Jun 15, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
George – Jun 13, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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James Holman – Jun 12, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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MSc. Jorge Poveda – Mar 03, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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May 16, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tina in Chicago, IL – Jul 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Andy in Illinois – Mar 27, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – May 30, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Isidro Olvera in Chicago, IL – Feb 11, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in treating patients on an individual basis. While there are known disease processes and patterns, every patient's experience of their condition is different. Conservative management is always considered if it is safe to defer or avoid...read more
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mcgaw Medical Center Of Northwestern University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
  • Yale University

    Medical School, 2001
  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

    Undergraduate School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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  • Images in neuro-oncology. Selective invasion of the anterior commissure in glioblastoma multiforme., 2006

  • Unruptured arteriovenous malformation in a patient presenting with obstructive hydrocephalus: case report and review of the literature., 2007

  • Pituitary apoplexy., 2005

  • Traumatic retroclival epidural hematoma in a child., 2003

  • Ventricular catheter coiling during insertion., 2004

  • Reduplication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter tip back through shunt tract., 2005

  • Cerebral cavernous malformations: clinical insights from genetic studies., 2006

  • Medicare: the role of supplemental health insurance., 1996

  • Cervical spinal cord compression in chondrodysplasia punctata., 2006

  • The surgical management of superficial siderosis: A case illustration., 2009

  • The breast implant controversy: a prism for reform., 2001

  • Imaging Corner: Unknown case: Clinical Presentation., 2006

  • Unknown case: Part II. Soft tissue herniation through a thoracic laminectomy defect., 2006

  • Outcomes of thoracic and lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy for fixed sagittal imbalance., 2006

  • Adrenomedullary function during cognitive testing in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder., 2000

  • Massive cerebral arterial air embolism following arterial catheterization., 2005

  • Contrast-enhanced MR angiography of the carotid and vertebrobasilar circulations., 2005

  • A novel mathematical model of the sagittal spine., 2007

  • Thoracic pedicle subtraction osteotomy for fixed sagittal spinal deformity., 2009

  • Blood vessel mimicking dermal sinus tract., 2004

  • Remote cerebellar hemorrhage after craniotomy., 2005

  • Endovascular treatment strategies for cerebral vasospasm., 2006

  • A novel mathematical model of the sagittal spine: application to pedicle subtraction osteotomy for correction of fixed sagittal deformity., 2008

  • Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for the treatment of optic nerve sheath meningiomas: preliminary observations of 33 optic nerves in 30 patients with historical comparison to observation with or without prior surgery., 2002

  • Method for calculating the exact angle required during pedicle subtraction osteotomy for fixed sagittal deformity: comparison with trigonometric method., 2006

Dr. Yang is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Northwestern Neurosurgical Associates SC7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 340 Chicago, IL 60631
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    Practice

    Ascension Resurrection7435 W Talcott Ave Chicago, IL 60631
    2
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    • Hours
      • Mon: open 24 hours
      • Tue: open 24 hours
      • Wed: open 24 hours
      • Thu: open 24 hours
      • Fri: open 24 hours
      • Sat: open 24 hours
      • Sun: open 24 hours
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office75 Remittance Dr Dept 1244 Chicago, IL 60675
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Presence Resurrection Medical Center

      7435 W Talcott Ave
      Chicago, IL 60631
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • Presence Saint Francis Hospital

      355 Ridge Ave
      Evanston, IL 60202
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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