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Dr. Shahid Ekbal, MD

Dr. Shahid Ekbal, MD

Urology*
60+ years of experience

Dr. Shahid Ekbal, MD is a urologist in Chicago, IL and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1964. He is affiliated with medical facilities Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

1725 W Harrison St Chicago, IL 60612

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ekbal specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Ekbal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ekbal

4.2

5 ratings, 4 with a written review
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4 Star
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Jan 03, 2022
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Dec 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 23, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Mark in Chicago, IL – Jan 27, 2017
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care philosophy

I do general urology with a special interest in impotence, incontinence - treat them both medically and surgically. I do also kidney surgery, stone surgery, cancer of the prostate. Urinary incontinence, there are surgical treatments now which...read more
  • Urology

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  • Rush University Medical Center|st James Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1973
  • Jinnah Postgrad Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1965
  • Dow Medical College Karachi

    Medical School, 1964
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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  • Hindi

  • Urdu

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Locations

Practice

Affiliated Radiologists SC1725 W Harrison St Chicago, IL 60612
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence 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)

    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

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Rush Oak Park Hospital

    520 S Maple Ave
    Oak Park, IL 60304
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (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™ (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

    View all awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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