Dr. Leslie Schaffer, MD | Oak Lawn, IL | Neurological Surgery

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Patient comes first!

accepting new patients
3.9

37 Ratings
50 years of experience
6 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Cook County Hospital
8 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

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My parent went to Dr. Schaffer for surgery in early 2019. Prior to having the surgery, my mother was mobile and could walk and help herself to some degree. After her surgery, her words are few - she can barely hold a conversation and she cannot even walk or hold herself up. If I could turn back the hands of time, my family would not have let Dr. Schaffer perform the surgery, my mom is totally immobile now and helpless! I do not recommend this doctor and furthermore, he needs to work on his bedside manners, he talks to you as if you should know about the world of medicine and always seemed in a rush like he doesn’t care about answering your questions. Again I do not recommend him, bad decision to choose Dr. Schaffer....be caution and beware.

April 20th, 2019

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Haughty, Poor bedside manner, no concern after surgery went south. Did not treat with respect. Left with numbness in feet and dropped foot. Told it "would go away" , never did

February 22nd, 2018

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He is a Dr. who cares for his patients. You wont be made to feel like a patient only but as a normal human being! who has an ailment and he is humble to make it like we are working out a solution together!

December 17th, 2015

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Do not take my post op issues serious enough. I have never had brain surgery before so, I would not really have knowledge about my condition. Questions were never answered clear enough And when I did complain about issues his go to answer would be well come on in on Wednesday and see me. My issue started on a Friday you wanted me to wait until next week! What makes it worse is that I would like to change surgeons but, no other doctor will touch you!

November 16th, 2015

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He didn't even read my mri...then proceeded to say I should try physical therapy for a back injury caused from a cAR accident 13 years ago...lol I have horrible insurance so he wanted me at therapy for 6 weeks 3 times a week...well. My insurance only approved 2 visits ...ha...ok..what now...I definitely need surgery and he's stringing me along for what? ? Next......

April 20th, 2015

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Very full of himself! Did not like his bedside manner or his cockiness at office visit. Had to wait a week for him to read MRI report to us!

January 21st, 2015

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Probably an OK surgeon, but rude and haughty.

June 17th, 2011

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very caring doctor who was willing to spend time not only with me,but also with my family.

September 28th, 2010

Neurosurgical Professional Ltd

4400 W 95th St Ste 304Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Tel: (312) 704-0177

Mon8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Neurosurgical Professionals Ltd

25 E Washington StChicago, IL 60602

Tel: (312) 704-0177

Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Neuro Surgical Professionals

25 E Washington St Ste 1122Chicago, IL 60602

Insight Hospital Medical Center Chicago

2525 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

836 W Wellington AveChicago, IL 60657


Dr. Leslie Schaffer, MD	Dr. Vikram Clifford Prabhu, MD	Dr. Herbert H Engelhard, MD	Dr. Robert Peter Kazan, MD
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (37 Ratings)	4.6 (26 Ratings)	4.8 (6 Ratings)	4.3 (28 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience		46 Years of Experience	53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Oak Lawn , IL	Maywood , IL	Chicago , IL	Westmont , IL
Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences		Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid
Allegiance Life and Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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Neurological Surgery

Aneurysm
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor
Cancer
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Craniotomy
Glioblastoma
Laminectomy
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgical Procedures
Spinal Disorders
Stroke

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cook County Hospital

Medical School

Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & SciencesGraduated in 1976

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Where is Dr. Leslie Schaffer's office located?: Dr. Leslie Schaffer's office is located at 4400 W 95th St Ste 304, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453.
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