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Dr. Paul Later, MD

Dr. Paul Later, MD

Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Later, MD is a neurologist in Lake Forest, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Later has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northwest Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

1000 N Westmoreland Rd Fl 11 Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-5600

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Later is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Later specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Later's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Later

2.4

26 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
27%
27%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
58%
58%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 09, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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William Gould – Dec 06, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Liz – Dec 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Robert and Jennifer Shaw – Nov 12, 2020
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 13, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
LakeForest, IL – Jun 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 31, 2018
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 25, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Thomas Marrinan in Arlington Heights, IL – Jun 06, 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
Helpful
Julie L in IL – Feb 27, 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
James in North Chicago, IL – Oct 12, 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
Helpful
Richard R. Boywid in FOx Lake, Illinois – May 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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Schaumburg, Il. – Jan 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Palatine, IL – Dec 15, 2016
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care philosophy

My goal is to partner with the patient to achieve the goals of treatment, using a straightforward style of communication.

  • Neurology

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  • Rush Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital1000 N Westmoreland Rd Fl 11 Lake Forest, IL 60045
1

Practice

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute-Grayslake1475 E Belvidere Rd Ste 185 Grayslake, IL 60030
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher 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

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd
    Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

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

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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