Stephen B. Hanauer, MD

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Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1977
Residency:
University of Chicago - 1981
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 1982

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

667 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

89 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

89 Reviews

August 17, 2023

1.0

He was extremely rude from the moment he walked in the room and belittling the entire visit. I’ve never encountered a Dr. that treats his patients with such little respect

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August 16, 2023

5.0

He has managed my care and helped a GI bleed which no other Dr could do

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Doctor Hanauer is one of the most knowledgeable doctors I have seen. So happy I’m under his care.

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is the most caring and dedicated Dr. you could hope to find. He is awesome!

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August 07, 2023

1.0

If someone presents with standard symptoms then perhaps he would be good. but for a difficult and non standard situation he was quite not useful.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

As mentioned above, I’ve been seeing Dr Hanauer for many years and he’s fantastic. You can tell he cares about his patients

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August 02, 2023

5.0

I think Dr. Hanauer genuinely cares about how I feel.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

He not only has a lot of experience and knowledge of working with IBD patients, he’s a great doctor who looks out for his patients.

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July 30, 2023

5.0

He's very good at what he does and is very ethical.

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July 24, 2023

2.0

My initial meeting with doctor was wonderful. This appointment he appeared not to remember anything discussed from the previous appointment. And strayed from the reason I was requesting his care.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

He is the best

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July 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hanauer’s patient-centered and compassionate care is a tremendous blessing in my life and the reason I am at Northwestern for my medical care.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

He's the best.

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July 06, 2023

5.0

He is the expert in this area

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July 05, 2023

5.0

I feel like i get top notched care from Dr Hanauer

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June 28, 2023

5.0

I consider him a world expert and his bedside manner is excellent.

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June 25, 2023

5.0

He is a Great Doctor and a Good Man.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Doctor Hanauer explains every detail of my future care. Always makes my wife and I feel like family. The Doctor is very knowable and knows exactly how to treat my condition.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Excellent care and professionalism!

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is the best there is in Gastro!

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June 05, 2023

5.0

The unit is headed by one of a half dozen worldwide leaders in the field of Gastroenterology. Everything done in the department reflexes the medical and humane direction of Dr. Hanauer.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

I trust him and he cares. He’s been my doctor for 20 years. I’ll never see anyone else unless he retires.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

He has been a caring doctor for me for over 15 years

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May 31, 2023

5.0

He's very caring. He llistened well and explained his ideas

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hanauer was empathetic, caring, and spent a great deal of time answering my questions.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

They’re kind, knowledgeable and always go the extra mile.

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May 28, 2023

5.0

The best GI doctor I have ever had for my IBD. A very kind, compassionate individual that you can tell genuinely cares for your wellbeing.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

See above It’s the doctor above all and his staff

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May 24, 2023

5.0

He saved my life 32 years ago

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May 23, 2023

5.0

He is personable, listens, and talks to you like he cares about you. He is the only doctor that has presented good treatment options for me. I was originally a patient of Dr. Hanauer’s at UofC, but didn’t move over to Northwestern at first. I made the switch shortly afterwards though because the quality of care was not like it was under Dr. Hanauer.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

He is kind, knowledgeable and caring

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May 17, 2023

5.0

He’s very knowledgeable anda professional

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May 14, 2023

5.0

Personality

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May 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Hanauer and his team take their time with you - answer all my questions and have wonderful follow up. I also feel confident that Dr. Hanauer knows all the best new up and coming medicines and what is in the pipeline for my condition.

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May 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is an exceptional doctor and recognized expert in treating Crohn’s disease. He takes a holistic approach and helps resolve related medical issues. His care has helped me function with Crohn’s and I greatly appreciate his overall medical support.

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Excellent care , calm and compassionate

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May 01, 2023

5.0

He's so friendly

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is a Superstar. He is most knowledge and treats the whole patient. I am very lucky to have him as my Dr.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Exceptionally gifted,caring , dedicated, thoughtful, compassionate doctor, who is always friendly with his patients.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

I was under doctor Hanauer since the ninetieth he was a wonderful doctor then and he still a good doctor to care for you know after I moved to the West-cost for 25 years I could not wait to see him again after I moved back because of him I got my good life that I had lost with my illness

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April 20, 2023

5.0

He is an ideal physician - thoughtful receptive extremely knowledgeable and overall excellent

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April 17, 2023

5.0

great guy

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April 16, 2023

5.0

Very caring and attentive, with cautious treatment plan.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

I know the dr for many years since my youngest son is also his patient. He has a lot of experience and is very professional in his field.

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is very thorough and knowledgeable

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April 10, 2023

5.0

1. Hanauer's experience 2. The fact that Hanauer is very open-minded. He knows the current research AND is able to look at my individual test results and apply that current research information. He understands that not everything regarding gi health is concrete. Some individuals respond to one medicine and others (with the same or similar test result information) may not respond to that same medication.

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Dr.Hanauer is awesome! I like his knowledge about Crohn's. I feel he is giving me the best care! He is kind, friendly, and straight forward!

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April 09, 2023

5.0

CAREFUL, CARING, KNOWING, FRIENDLY...BEST MD. I'VE EVER SEEN.

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March 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Hanauer is extremely well qualified. Always on top of my care and his team always ready to help if I have a question.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

The best GI Dr. Around!

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March 22, 2023

5.0

He is very comforting and presented facts about the disease really well

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Professional, involves patient medical care discussions.

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Again, I feel Dr. Hanauer is very competent. He is also kind and understanding.

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March 14, 2023

5.0

Genius

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February 28, 2023

5.0

He's the best

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February 26, 2023

5.0

Extremely kind and compassionate doctor. He listens to all concerns, never rushes and answers all my questions. You can tell he cares about your overall wellbeing. I know my health is in good hands.

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February 22, 2023

5.0

Been seeing Dr. Hanauer for 21 years. Has always been kind and compassionate while delivering state of the art care. Is always extremely responsive and always responds to MyChart messages on the same day, most of the time within a couple of hours. He has a great staff and Ariel, his nurse, provides outstanding response and follow-up to issues. Great teamwork!

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February 21, 2023

5.0

He is an excellent doctor and so is his nurses and assistants.

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February 19, 2023

5.0

Stephen B. Hanauer is amazing!!

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February 17, 2023

5.0

He took Tim to listen, he has also helped me manage my health so I am in remission.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Dr S Hanauer is the most knowledgeable, professional, caring, kind, personal Dr anyone could have. He really cares about his patients health and their quality of life. Thank you Dr Hanauer!

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February 13, 2023

5.0

He is world class

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February 13, 2023

5.0

He is a genius

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February 06, 2023

5.0

I said this above also, but Dr. Hanauer is the best.

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February 05, 2023

5.0

He was very attentive, listened carefully to our questions and seemed to care about health concerns.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

He’s the best

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January 24, 2023

4.0

Dr. Hanauer is very knowledgeable and seems actively invested in his patient’s care.

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January 12, 2023

5.0

Knowledge and experience

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January 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Hanauer is a legend

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January 10, 2023

5.0

He is so kind and knowledgeable

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January 09, 2023

5.0

He’s great, best doc I’ve ever had

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January 08, 2023

5.0

He’s the best

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January 07, 2023

5.0

He truly listens and knows his pts

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January 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is an excellent GI doctor.

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December 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Hanauer is awesome, his care and expert skills saved my life.

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December 25, 2022

5.0

The Best

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December 23, 2022

5.0

A superb physician.

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December 19, 2022

5.0

He found us in the waiting room while we were waiting for our room to be ready. Very compassionate and genuine!

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December 18, 2022

1.0

Mean

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December 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Hanauer is a wonderful doctor that has compassion and knowledge beyond most doctors.

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December 16, 2022

5.0

I was very impressed the way he addressed my problem and the solutions that he had for my problem he gave me hope

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December 14, 2022

5.0

He knows his stuff

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December 05, 2022

5.0

He is the world expert in Crohns and a very personable physician.

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December 01, 2022

5.0

Very kind and compassionate doctor. Cares about the whole person.

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November 28, 2022

1.0

Bedside manner was atrocious. Accused me of lying about diet and severity of symptoms due to my body size.

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November 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hanauer is the best in the world!

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November 25, 2022

5.0

He is one of the best Educated most caring Doctors I know. He and his team are always trying their Best to do what's best for their patients.

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November 23, 2022

3.0

I do not have conversations about medical recommendations. But if asked, I would recommend.

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Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • AbbVie, Inc.
  • Aerpio Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Alimentiv
  • Allergan, Inc.
  • AlphaSights, Ltd.
  • American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
  • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
  • Amgen, Inc.
  • Apex Medical Communications, Inc.
  • Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Best Doctors, Inc.
  • BGB Communications, Inc.
  • BioGaia AB
  • Bracket Global LLC
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
  • Catalys Sc4, Inc.
  • Celgene Corporation
  • Cello Health BioConsulting
  • Creative Educational Concepts, Inc.
  • DSMB
  • EvidScience Inc
  • Evolution Medical Communications, LLC
  • Focus Medical Communications, LLC
  • Galmed Research and Development Ltd
  • Gastro-Hep Communications
  • Genentech, Inc.
  • Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (GLG)
  • GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
  • Gossamer Bio
  • HMP Communications, LLC
  • HSC Acquisition, LLC
  • Huron Consulting Group, Inc.
  • IBD Horizons
  • Icon US Holdings, Inc.
  • ImmuNext Inc.
  • InDex Pharmaceuticals
  • Innovation Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • IQVIA
  • Janssen Biotech, Inc., (formerly Centocor Biotech, Inc.)
  • Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
  • Kaleido Biosciences
  • MEDACorp (Leerink Swann, LLC)
  • MedEdicus, LLC
  • MedEd-Link, Inc.
  • Meetings and Events International
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
  • MSH Healthcare
  • North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME)
  • P Value Communications LLC
  • Palatin Technologies, Inc.
  • PAREXEL International
  • Pfizer, Inc.
  • Pharmaceutical Research Associates (PRA Health Sciences)
  • Potomac Center for Medical Education (a subsidiary of Rockpointe Corporation)
  • Prometheus Biosciences, Inc.
  • Prometheus Laboratories, Inc.
  • R&R Healthcare Communications
  • SCS Healthcare Marketing, Inc.
  • Seres Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Signant Health
  • Spherix Global Insights US, Inc.
  • Springer Science+Business Media
  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
  • TLL Pharmaceutical
  • Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
  • VHsquared, Ltd.
  • Vindico Medical Education
  • WebMD Health Services Group, Inc.
  • Wyndham Jade, L.L.C

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