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Dr. Richard Broderick, MD

Dr. Richard Broderick, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Broderick, MD is a neurosurgeon in Downers Grove, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 86 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (86 reviews)

Advocate Neurosurgery-South Elgin

3551 Highland Ave Ste 200A Downers Grove, IL 60515
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Broderick is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Broderick 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. Broderick specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. 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
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Broderick's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Broderick

4.3
86 ratings, 14 with a written review
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LEFT ME IN PAIN
If there was an option for 0 stars I would do that. He is very dismissive and does not listen to any of your complaints. The visit lasted no more than 2 minutes for him to tell me that I need to follow up with another specialist, even though he made this appointment for me to see him. He is rude and does not like to admit his faults. Not helpful at all and I left the visit more confused than I was when I got there. Awful.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 08, 2025
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I finished physical therapy, had my mri. I have been trying for three weeks for my follow up appointment. Receptionist says I'll give the message to his staff everytime we call. When they did call back it was to confirm my address, phone and insurance which they already verified, and said someone will call you back for your appointment. Horrible customer service! Still waiting and in constant pain!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
7 others found this helpful
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William A Gross – Jun 17, 2020
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I've known Dr Broderick since before he took his oral boards and he has helped me with several spinal issues over the years including a spinal fusion surgery at Sherman Hospital. It was my.surgery that actually served as an opportunity for the hospital board to purchase a major piece of equipment for the hospital that will help hundreds of people going forward. He's going to tell you what it is. Sometimes people don't like the answers but he it's always approachable and has your best interest
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jennifer Phillips in Elgin, IL – Mar 05, 2019
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Extremely rude and arrogant. Will never go back or refer. PA was nice, but when he FINALLY came in, it was as if the PA told him nothing and his questions were as if I was the doctor. When I finally got him to talk as a doctor he must have told me 5 or 6 times he was a SURGEON and he could not help me with anything else but SURGERY, even though I was referred by a physician in his practice!! I came in for options and a cortisone injection for the pain. Nope Nope Nope...he is a SURGEON!!
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
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
May 24, 2018
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Great Dr. and a great staff. I travel a distance to see him. I am willing to wait to see him
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
4 others found this helpful
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Richar K in Hawthorn Woods, IL – May 21, 2018
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Dr. Broderick is an excellent doctor - totally qualified in this field and he explains the options open to the patient.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Tom Corcoran in arlington heights, il – Sep 02, 2017
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He was just plain rude. Arrogant and talked crap about other doctors. Would NEVER recommended him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Pennie in rockford, il – Jun 24, 2017
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This doctor never called me back and never allowed me to follow up with him. Would never reccomend this doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Zack in Rolling Meadows, IL – May 26, 2017
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Great bedside manners, thorough in explanation and in presentation. Never never made me feel like any question not necessary and even answered repeated questions. My surgery was a complete success I have my life back and I'm happy. I would and am recommending him to anyone who has my experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Rae w in Machesney Park, IL – May 24, 2017
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My experience with Dr Broderick and his staff has been nothing but positive. My surgery went extremely well and I am steadily improving week by week. The staff is welcoming, professional and friendly. Best decision I ever made.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sean Kelly in Crystal Lake, IL – May 18, 2017
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He is the best! I am now finally able to enjoy my life without any pain.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Julie Christian in rockford, il – Apr 23, 2017
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What I like best about Dr. Broderick (beside his great level of skill) is that he is conservative in his approach to surgery and needs a high level success criteria before performing 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
3 others found this helpful
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Robert Luchen in Huntley, IL – Mar 10, 2017
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He gave me my life back. I went in with 3 ruptured disks in my neck and pain shooting down my right arm that was unlivable with. Broderick operated on me and he fixed the problem. When I woke up from the surgery, the pain was gone. I had issues with getting the staff to pay attention to the insurance paperwork, but Broderick's skill at his craft is unquestionable. I've had several other surgeries for various things, but none of those doctors came close to fixing problems like he did.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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NS in Palatine, IL – Jun 16, 2016
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Two orthopedic surgeons specializing in back surgery told me I needed back surgery. Since friends of mine had successful back surgery operations by neurosurgeons, I went to Dr. Broderick for consultation who said after examination, tests, etc., the diagnosis was hip replacement and NOT back surgery. Previous doctors were told I was having same symptoms before other hip replacement surgery. He recommended another orthopedic surgeon who performed the hip replacement which was successful.
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
13 others found this helpful
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Gail C. Maxwell in Palatine, IL – Mar 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I treat all patients like I would expect for myself and my family.  

Compassionate care, honest, simple, trustworthy communications, shared decision making, respect for personal preferences and life experiences

biography

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about myself and my experience in healthcare.

After completing my bachelor of science in chemistry and biology at Quincy College I entered medical school at Loyola University...
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  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • University Of Kentucky Medical Center Lexington Ky

    Internship Hospital
  • University Kentucky

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
  • Quincy College

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Broderick is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Advocate Neurosurgery-South Elgin

    Spine Center at Good Samaritan Hospital3551 Highland Ave Ste 200A Downers Grove, IL 60515
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 4:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 4:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 4:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 4:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Advocate Neurosurgery-South Elgin

    Adovacte Neurosurgery-South Elgin486 Randall Rd Unit B South Elgin, IL 60177
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: closed
      • Tue: closed
      • Wed: closed
      • Thu: 9:00am - 4:00pm
      • Fri: closed
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

      450 W Il Route 22
      Barrington, IL 60010
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

      3815 Highland Ave
      Downers Grove, IL 60515
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

      1775 Dempster St
      Park Ridge, IL 60068
      Recipient of 52
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

      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

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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