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Dr. Alan Pollak, MD

Dr. Alan Pollak, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Pollak, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Skokie, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush University in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Presence Resurrection Medical Center and Presence Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 59 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (59 reviews)

Practice

9150 Crawford Ave Ste 206 Skokie, IL 60076

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pollak specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Pollak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pollak

3.3

59 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
51%
51%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
37%
37%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Chuck Kahalnik – Jan 02, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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John – Mar 07, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ursula – Jul 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 08, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 11, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Aug 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2019
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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
Helpful
Sandy in Chicago – Nov 04, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Audrey in Chicago, IL – Aug 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Chicago, IL – Nov 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – Jun 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Niles, IL – Apr 10, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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TD in Chicago, IL – Mar 11, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jonathan in Chicago, IL – Feb 10, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Yana Klyuchnyk in Land O Lakes, FL – Mar 19, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alan Pollak, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Skokie, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush University in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Presence...read more
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Rush University

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office9150 Crawford Ave Ste 206 Skokie, IL 60076
1

Practice

Thorek Memorial Hospital850 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613
2

Practice

J. I L. Medical Consultancy LTD.6307 S Stewart Ave Chicago, IL 60621
3
Presence St Joseph Hospital2900 N Lake Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60657
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

    2900 N Lake Shore Dr
    Chicago, IL 60657

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Thorek Memorial Hospital

    850 W Irving Park Rd
    Chicago, IL 60613

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Presence Resurrection Medical Center

    7435 W Talcott Ave
    Chicago, IL 60631
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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