James R. Wade, MD

James R. Wade, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Thoracic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Washington University School of Medicine - 2009
Internship:
University of Massachusetts - 2010
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria - 2014
Fellowships:
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System - 2017

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

180 Ratings

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43 Reviews

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Seemed knowledgeable and prepared.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Wade was very good to me and explaining everything. He made you feel important and spoke with the utmost respect.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Great doctor and very knowledgeable

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August 16, 2023

5.0

He tells it like if is and it is always easy to understand. I have recommended him to friends. He is confident but not arrogant. He is kind and empathic

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August 03, 2023

5.0

HE IS SO COMPASSIONATE, LISTENS TO WHAT YOU SAY AND ANSWERS ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE. HE IS SUCH A GREAT DOCTOR!

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July 29, 2023

5.0

With my first meeting with Dr. Wade, Jennifer and his entire staff, I was very impressed with the professional, knowledgeable and courteous feeling they provided. All my questions were answered in a clear and concise manner. They were all so kind during a stressful and delicate situation. Thanks to all who helped me through this day.

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Wade helped me understand what was happening and how the procedure would be done. He was very patient and explained all the details.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wade took time to listen to our questions and explain in detail the procedure. He didn’t talk down to us but rather talked to us and I really appreciate it.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

I have told many people a about Dr. Wade. He is one of the best doctors. He is kind, thoughtful, and makes you feel good. He doesn't hurry you. He listen to what you have to say.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Kind, respectful, thoughtful and thorough

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Seemed to genuinely care about my issues and seemed eager to find a solution for me.

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June 09, 2023

5.0

Very carefully explained the process. Answered our questions. Very confident and likeable

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Great professional care

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June 01, 2023

5.0

See previous comments. He was so incredibly thorough and I was confident I had made an excellent choice of provider.

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May 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wade explained everything even went as far as to drawing it out for us which made us feel very comfortable and now I’m feeling much better as to the person who will do my surgery. Thanks Dr.

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May 21, 2023

5.0

Simply the best, great personality and understands what you are going through.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

He listens to your concerns and is very compassionate. He explains everything thoroughly and never rushes you through

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Great doctor

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May 05, 2023

5.0

Very competent, effective, sincere, through

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

I liked his demeanor

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April 14, 2023

5.0

Very thorough

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wade is a very knowledgeable surgeon. He explains what needs to be done and how it will be done. He is friendly and answers any and all questions posed to him.

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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March 10, 2023

5.0

He's the best!

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February 03, 2023

5.0

He listens and is thorough. He explains things very well. He is confident but never arrogant or condescending. Kind and caring is what i feel from him,

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February 03, 2023

5.0

He is very compassionate and explained everything that would happen during my surgery and subsequent hospital stay.

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Took time to answer all of our questions.

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Wade went over my diagnosis and thoroughly explained everything in detail. He asks questions and listens. Very positive and caring. Then he provided his recommendations with supporting reasons. Highly recommended!

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January 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Wade is an exceptional surgeon and compassionate doctor. I am grateful for the care and outcome I received from him and his staff.

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January 26, 2023

5.0

Personable and very knowledgeable and feel comfortable having a very detailed surgery with him.

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January 09, 2023

5.0

If he consistently treats every patient as he did us......I will recommend him to everyone I know that needs a thoracic surgeon.

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January 05, 2023

5.0

Direct, knowledgeable and detailed

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January 02, 2023

5.0

I trust him completely & am not nervous talking to him

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December 01, 2022

5.0

Very compassionate demeanor. Excellent descriptive surgery explanation. Dr. Wade has put my mind at ease and I feel much more comfortable about my upcoming surgery.

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November 23, 2022

5.0

Dr Wade answered all my questions, explained my situation and offered advise.

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November 21, 2022

5.0

Besides being an extremely talented surgeon, he really cares about his patients. It took me two months to decide to go forward with my surgery. During that time, I had numerous questions/concerns and Dr. Wade always took time (~ four 30 to 45 min conversations and response to numerous emails) to ensure I had the information to make a well informed decision about my health care. He was always straight forward and up front about my situation, treatment and recovery even when it was hard to hear. No surprises and no false expectation.

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November 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wade is very thorough and thoughtful in his approach. I appreciated his patience while asking our questions to make sure we understood and didn't miss anything important.

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October 25, 2022

5.0

He is kind and very good at explaining what’s happening, his reasoning for his recommendations and is a really excellent surgeon.

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September 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wade was professional caring and showed a genuine interest in my condition. He asked me several relevant questions to better understand my symptoms and what I was experiencing. His explanation was very thorough which put my mind at ease. Outstanding patient experience.

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September 22, 2022

5.0

Excellent surgeon with excellent follow up.

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September 13, 2022

5.0

I am perfectly satisfied with the results of the surgery he did for me. He is very capable and personable.

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September 12, 2022

5.0

He very nice doctor, listen carefully patient problems, he very humble, talking nicely with patient

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Disclosures

James R. Wade, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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