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Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry, MD
Overview of Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry, MD
Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Evanston, IL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital and Evanston Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Chowdhry an average 4.1 star rating.
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Dr. Chowdhry's Office Locations
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Evanston Hospital1000 Central St Ste 880, Evanston, IL 60201 Directions (847) 570-1440
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Glenview Office2180 Pfingsten Rd # 2000, Glenview, IL 60026 Directions (847) 570-1440
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Northwestern University Health Service880 W Central Rd Ste 4100, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Directions (847) 570-2868
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Office880 W Central Rd Ste 7200, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Directions (847) 570-1440
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Skokie Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy9650 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL 60076 Directions (847) 676-1112
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Northshore University Health System2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 Directions (847) 570-1440
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Highland Park Hospital777 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035 Directions (847) 432-8000
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
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Spine Deformities
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Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tumor
Upper Back Pain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Complex Skull Base Surgery
Complex Spine Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Neurosurgery
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Neurovascular Surgical Services
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Puncture Aspiration
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Stenting
Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Hydrocephalus
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Hydrocephalus
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Broken Neck
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Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
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Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
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Chiari Malformation Type 1
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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Low Back Pain
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Lumbar Spine Fracture
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Meningiomas
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Myelomalacia
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Myelopathy
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
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Radiculopathy
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Stroke
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Tethered Cord Syndrome
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Brain Surgery
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Deep Brain Stimulation
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Destruction of Brain Tumor
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Spinal Fusion
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Acoustic Neuroma
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Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
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Astrocytoma
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Bone Cancer
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Brain Abscess
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Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
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Brain Injury
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
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Cerebral Palsy
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Cerebral Vascular Disease
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
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Chiari Malformation Type 2
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Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
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Craniopharyngioma
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Extradural Hemorrhage
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Hemifacial Spasm
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Hypothalamus Cancer
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Medulloblastoma
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Moyamoya Disease
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Myelitis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
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Neurovascular Conditions
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Obstructive Hydrocephalus
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Osteosarcoma
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Pathological Spine Fracture
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Pituitary Gland Cancer
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Pituitary Tumor
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Polyneuropathy
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Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
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Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
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Rasmussen's Syndrome
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Schwannoma
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Secondary Malignancies
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Spina Bifida
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Spinal Cord Tumor
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Spine Disorders
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Spine Fractures, Traumatic
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Spondylosis
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Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
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Thoracic Spine Fracture
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Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
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Traumatic Hydrocephalus
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Tumor
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Upper Back Pain
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Brain Tumor Surgery
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Carotid Artery Stent Placement
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
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Complex Skull Base Surgery
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Complex Spine Surgery
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Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
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Craniotomy
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Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
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Endoscopic Neurosurgery
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Facet Blocks
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Herniated Disc Surgery
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Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
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Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
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Intracranial Vessels Stenting
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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
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Neuroplasty
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Neurostimulation
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Neurosurgical Procedures
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Neurovascular Surgical Services
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Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
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Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
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Puncture Aspiration
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Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
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Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
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Skull Base Surgery
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Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
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Spinal Cord Stimulation
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Spinal Nerve Block
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Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
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Spine Fracture Treatment
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Spine Surgery
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Stenting
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Stereotactic Neurosurgery
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
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Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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About Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry, MD
Specialties*
- Neurosurgery
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Years of Experience
- 19 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Spanish and Urdu
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1083811418
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Case Western Reserve University|St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
Fellowship
Internship
- UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND
Internship
Medical Education
- Georgetown University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
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Dr. Chowdhry has seen patients for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Traumatic Brain Injury and Hydrocephalus, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chowdhry on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
Dr. Chowdhry speaks Spanish and Urdu.
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