About Julian Bailes, MD

Julian Bailes, MD, a neurosurgeon and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Endeavor Health, treats a wide range of brain and spine conditions. He brings decades of experience and research in brain injury, tumor surgery and advanced drug delivery to his work. Dr. Bailes is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based treatment using the latest technologies and a skilled, multidisciplinary team.

My endeavor

My endeavor is for everyone in our department to provide the best, latest, most advanced treatment for brain diseases and spinal difficulties, spinal problems and injuries.

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Care philosophy

The patient comes first. I focus on delivering safe, detailed, evidence-based care through advanced treatment protocols and a highly skilled team.

Overview

  • Gender Male

Conditions treated (21)

  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)
  • Subdural hematoma (SDH)
  • Astrocytoma
  • Brain bleed
  • Neoplasm
  • Ependynoma
  • Meningioma
  • Pineal cyst
  • Concussion
  • Aneurysm
  • Arterio-venous malformation (AVM)
  • Brain tumor
  • Glioblastoma
  • Glioma
  • Back pain
  • Degenerative spine disease
  • Radiculopathy
  • Cervical/lumbar disc disease
  • Spinal cord tumors
  • Spinal fractures
  • Synovial cysts

Procedures performed (4)

  • Cervical artificial disc replacement
  • Cervical and lumbar surgery
  • General neurosurgery
  • General brain neurosurgery

Medical School
  • 1982
    Louisiana State University, New Orleans
Residencies
  • 1987
    Neurosurgery
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Fellowships
  • 1988
    Cerebrovascular Surgery
    Barrow Neurological Institute
Board certifications
  • 1992
    Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery
Professional title
  •  
    Clinical Professor, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Reviews (28)
April 30, 2026
Dr. Bailes is spectacular. He's incredibly knowledgeable and is warm and approachable. A great combination.
April 10, 2026
Everything went well
March 31, 2026
Dr. Bailes and his team did a great job caring for me and communicating with me throughout the entire process
March 19, 2026
Dr. Bailes is so kind and compassionate. As well as his team [...].
March 14, 2026
Mind and considerat is its are going as good as can be expected
February 23, 2026
I have no words. Dr Bailes and […] are wonderful. Kind, professional and listen to the patient.
January 21, 2026
He's just the best. I consulted with him for a 2nd opinion. His skillset and ability to respect and communicate with me far exceeded Dr. [...].
January 1, 2026
Very satisfied with my appointment with the doctor and his sidekick very they're very confident. It gives me all the confidence in the world. I can't wait to get to get into the alert into the operating room and have them take care of it. Looking forward to it one handshake and I usually know the person he's a good human being.
December 19, 2025
Dr Bailes and his team are very efficient and excellent communicators. I trust them 110%
October 21, 2025
Simply Fantastic Demeanor from the entire TeamJulian is Wonderful!!
October 9, 2025
Outstanding thoughtfulness and demeanor
October 2, 2025
Very professional and caring
September 26, 2025
Dr Bailes and his team took the time to answer all my questions. Very caring staff.
September 16, 2025
Always professional and courteous! Very thorough yearly check up from my brain surgery in 2022
August 6, 2025
Absolutely professional and caring.
July 24, 2025
While Dr. Bailes is quite knowledgeable, he is not exactly friendly
July 19, 2025
Explain in detail about issues and what he recommends doing left his office extremely confident in knowledge and him
July 16, 2025
Dr. Bailes, in light of the CT scan at Glennbrook hospital, concluded that another CT and OV were warranted to determine if there were any further bleeding because of the subdural hematoma, i.e., that the condition had not worsened. In sum he manifested concern and professionalism
June 25, 2025
Dr. Bailes was kind, knowledgeable and informative regarding my situation
May 7, 2025
Always attentive
April 1, 2025
The staff of both hospitals we've interacted with - Glenbrook and Evanston - are people who clearly care about patients and not just about money. We very much appreciate all their work and dedication! Thank you!
April 1, 2025
I feel very lucky to have become a patient of Dr. Bailes. He is the best.
March 9, 2025
A wonderful caring and warm physician
March 2, 2025
All the doctors and their nurses were focused on my well being. While with me they were attentive and knowledgeable of my condition
February 15, 2025
Good
February 6, 2025
The individuals who work at Northwest Community Hospital/Heathcare Center are kind and concerned about your safety and health. They share things that they have learned during their schooling and something other people they've worked with that make their lives easier
January 17, 2025
Dr Bailes was kind considerate and caring during my visit. He explained the need for my procedure and did not talk down to me. Doctor's appointments are always stressful and he and his staff did their best to lessen my anxiety.
January 15, 2025
Wonderful care

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