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Dr. Douglas Sidle, MD

Dr. Douglas Sidle, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Sidle, MD is a plastic surgeon in Chicago, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 67 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (67 reviews)

Practice

675 N Saint Clair St Ste 15-200 Chicago, IL 60611
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(312) 695-8182

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Sidle is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Sidle is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sidle specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Plastic Surgery & Facial Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Sidle's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sidle

3.4

67 ratings, 31 with a written review
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1 Star
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What could be improved
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Janet Sontag – Mar 24, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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RS – Mar 08, 2025
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Natalie – Feb 24, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Teresa M – Feb 01, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Kathleen O'Brien – Dec 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Crystal K. – Nov 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Kathy E. – Jul 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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J MB – Jun 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Aug 30, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
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Aug 24, 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
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Mary – Oct 25, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jamie – May 11, 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
1 person found this helpful
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PG – Mar 11, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 25, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jason F – Oct 07, 2021
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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
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debbie A. C-FNP, DNP, MSN – Jul 17, 2021
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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
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Susan, Chicago – May 22, 2021
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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
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Jonathan Konrath – Oct 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 03, 2020
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care philosophy

Dr. Douglas M. Sidle is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained Chicago plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sidle's expert services range from improv

biography

Dr. Douglas M. Sidle is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained Chicago plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sidle's expert services range from...read more

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • University Of California At San Francisco

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005

  • Mcgaw Medical Center Of Northwestern University|nrthwstrn U/mcgaw Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Plastic Surgery & Facial Surgery†
†Self designated 
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Dr. Sidle is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    N M G-Galter 15 Ear Nose & Throat675 N Saint Clair St Ste 15-200 Chicago, IL 60611
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: closed
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

      251 E Huron St
      Chicago, IL 60611
      Recipient of 29
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

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    • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

      1000 N Westmoreland Rd
      Lake Forest, IL 60045
      Recipient of 13
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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