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Dr. Ricky Wong, MD

Dr. Ricky Wong, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ricky Wong, MD is a neurosurgeon in Evanston, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wong has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms and Cranial Neurosurgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

2650 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201
Telehealth available

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Dr. Wong's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wong

4.2

26 ratings, 20 with a written review
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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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Karen – Sep 16, 2024
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 14, 2021
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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
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Stephen – Apr 15, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2021
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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
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WNR – Jun 19, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Jenni B. – Nov 01, 2019
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What went well
No results
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
5 people found this helpful
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Jun 09, 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
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skokie, IL – Jun 09, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Carol in Rockford, IL – Jun 09, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Evanston, IL – Jun 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Disappointed in Schaumburg , IL – Jun 07, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Patricia Gilpin in West Dundee, IL – Nov 28, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – Jun 29, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Raleigh, NC – Feb 22, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Skokie, IL – Dec 31, 2016
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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
7 people found this helpful
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GK in Glenview, IL – Nov 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Caelan Mys in Evanston, IL – Oct 22, 2016
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Kristine Behof in Chicago, IL – Oct 18, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Tiffini Wilson (Ruben Wilson) in Chicago, IL – Apr 17, 2016
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care philosophy

I treat each patient as if they were a member of my family. I walk each patient through their diagnosis, imaging, and management options - whether they are surgical or not. If something requires surgery, I aim for the least invasive and safest option. 

biography

I treat each patient as if they were a member of my family. I walk each patient through their diagnosis, imaging, and management options - whether they are surgical or not. If something requires surgery, I aim for the least invasive and safest...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Cerebrovascular Disorders

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

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

  • University Of South Florida/all Children's Hospital/tampa General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015
  • University Of Chicago Hospitals And Health System

    Residency Hospital, 2014
  • University Of Chicago Hospitals And Health System

    Internship Hospital, 2009
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Northshore University Health System2650 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201
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    Practice

    N S U H-Buffalo Grove15 S McHenry Rd Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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    Nshus PSC Lakeview3122 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60657
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    Practice

    Northshore Integrated Pain Center-Evanston1000 Central St Ste 880 Evanston, IL 60201
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