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Dr. Sheldon Lazar, MD

Dr. Sheldon Lazar, MD

Neurosurgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Sheldon Lazar, MD is a neurosurgeon in Evanston, IL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1965. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Saint Bernard Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

800 Austin St Ste 466 Evanston, IL 60202

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Dr. Lazar's Reviews

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3.7
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Dr. Lazar performed a C6/C7 spinal fusion on me 11 years ago. I can't say enough about how great the post op has been. I have met 3 people since then (one a close friend) who have had the same surgery. Their incision looks like it was performed with a butter knife while mine is barely visible. I can't thank you enough Doc. You gave me back a normal life. All the best to you and yours!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
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Phil Maione – Feb 04, 2022
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Saw this Dr. because of 2 1/2 history of knee pain after knee replacement and workup of MRI, pain management with epidural steroid injections, and ablation of medial nerves L2-L5, and physical therapy X 3 which were all unsuccessful in relieving pain. Went in office with my MRI, gave my history, he did physical exam. went to look at my MRI. He returned to room and told me there was nothing he could do and told me to kick my legs in pool and do pilates. Gave me no information about what he saw (findings) on the MRI which led him to this conclusion, no recommended treatment Ie. continue on what type of meds, what symptoms to watch for and get help for, who to return to for follow up with, my prognosis,- no sense of help at all. Just a comment--"I can't change spines" If he can surgically assist with decompression for disc, spinal stenosis and vertebrae slipping as profile has in print--he definitely is not good with communication and bedside manners!!! Is it time for retirement?
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May 22, 2019
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Had brought my MRI, he took my history, did a physical exam reviewed my MRI. He returned to the exam room and stated there was nothing he could do. Gave no information about my MRI results that led him to this decision; no information of what symptoms would warrant surgical intervention just get in pool kick legs & do pilates!!!
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May 22, 2019
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Dr. Lazar performed a surgery for my spinal stenosis on 12/21/2015 in St. Francis Hosp. The surgery lasted 6 hours. During my one week recovery period in hospital he was checking on me every day - including weekends. Before surgery, I could not walk or stay longer than 7 minutes. After one month after surgery, I started walking around my neighborhood. 7 months after surgery I enjoyed a trip to Rocky Mountains hiking 8 to 10 hours a day. Planning to go skiing in this winter. Thank you, Dr.Lazar!
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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Boris S. in Vernon Hills, IL – Sep 04, 2016
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4 levels Laminectomy 8 years ago, diagnostics and discussion about today situation.
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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Lev Itsikson in Buffalo Grove, IL – May 04, 2016
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Dr. Sheldon Lazar, MD is a neurosurgeon in Evanston, IL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1965. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northshore University...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1965
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    North Suburban Ultrasound LLC800 Austin St Ste 466 Evanston, IL 60202
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    (847) 674-9394
    J. I L. Medical Consultancy LTD.6307 S Stewart Ave Chicago, IL 60621
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    (773) 896-2577
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