About Neil Freedman, MD
Neil Freedman, MD, a pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides care for patients with lung diseases, sleep disorders and critical illness. He treats conditions such as asthma, sleep apnea and shortness of breath, and also cares for patients in the intensive care unit. Dr. Freedman emphasizes patient education and teamwork to support informed decision-making. In addition to his clinical work, he serves in a leadership role to help shape a system that fosters high-quality care and professional growth.
My endeavor
My endeavor, through both clinical and leadership roles, is to make Endeavor the best place for patients to receive care and for teams to thrive.
Care philosophy
I want my patients to feel comfortable and see our relationship as a partnership. I’m here to educate patients and their families so they can make the best decisions for their lives.
Overview
- Gender Male
Conditions treated (52)
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Critical care
- Bronchiectasis
- Sarcoidosis
- Asthma
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Sleep apnea
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Dyspnea
- Cough
- Chest pain
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Lung nodule
- Atelectasis
- Emphysema
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease
- Atypical mycobacterial infections
- Aspergillus
- Blastomycosis
- Smoking
- Smoking cessation
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Carcinoid
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary vasculitis
- Hemoptysis
- Pulmonary edema
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
- Cor pulmonale
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP)
- Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP)
- Organizing pneumonia
- Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)
- Granulomas
- Asbestosis
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Drug-induced pulmonary disease
- Lung abscess
- Respiratory failure
- Hypoxia
- Sleep disorders
- Restrictive lung disease
- Rheumatoid lung disease
- Aspiration pneumonia
- Stridor
Procedures performed (16)
- Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Lung cancer screening
- Thoracentesis
- Central venous catheter
- Arterial catheter
- Ventilator management
- Pulmonary function test
- Cardiopulmonary exercise test
- Exercise stress test
- Methacholine challenge test
- Chronic home ventilation
- Chest physiotherapy
- Medical education
- Early lung cancer action program (I-ELCAP)
- Lung nodule clinic
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1000 Central St., Suite 615
Evanston, IL 60201-1779
Evanston, IL 60201-1779
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2151 Waukegan Rd., Suite 110
Bannockburn, IL 60015-1857
Bannockburn, IL 60015-1857
Medical School
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1992Mount Sinai School of Medicine of City University
Residencies
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1995Internal MedicineHospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowships
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1998Pulmonary, Critical Care, SleepHospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Board certifications
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1997Pulmonary DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
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1999Critical Care MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
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2009Sleep MedicineAmerican Board of Sleep Medicine
Reviews (41)
March 22, 2026
Great practice
March 4, 2026
I have NEVER had any but perfect everything at NS. I believe my doctor is the best in the country for my needs.
February 26, 2026
Dr. Freedman Is conscientious, thorough and extremely pleasant. He is also very knowledgeable and concerned.
January 31, 2026
I am pleased with Dr. Freeman. He answers all important questions that I ask. Also, he pays attention, very pleased with him.
January 24, 2026
Outstanding care provider
January 20, 2026
Dr. Freedman answers my questions and is kind, careing, and respectful
January 14, 2026
Goes over and above in listening and treating me as a patient , more than just pulmonary annual check up.
January 10, 2026
Dr. Freedman is a very knowledgeable, professional, caring, and competent physician. He listened and assessed my condition very well. I highly recommend him!
December 24, 2025
Dr Freedman is the bestaddressed all my issues & questions & he is very thorough
December 19, 2025
Dr. F is careful, thorough and focused. His advice and counsel is understandable.
December 5, 2025
The best ever!
December 5, 2025
He is an excellent provider. He's very knowledgeable, friendly, puts you at ease and is interested in you as a person.
November 5, 2025
I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Freedman, and an appointment with him is a distinct pleasure. What strikes me most is his genuine respect for his patients, and his understanding engagement with them.
September 19, 2025
Thank you Dr Freeman for taking time and being listener ! I truly wish you could share your compassion with other doctors that lack that skill !
September 11, 2025
Dr.Freedman is a wonderful physician in whom I have full trust. He is professional, competent, friendly, approachable, and kind. He has provided excellent care for many years; I feel very lucky/blessed to have him on my team.
September 4, 2025
Great office/ great doctor
September 3, 2025
Friendly and professional
September 3, 2025
Dr Freedman is excellent and has always taken very good care of me as well as his staff
August 30, 2025
Always friendly,efficient, and on time.
August 16, 2025
Dr Freedman is warm and caring. Always interested in me and how I am doing.
August 14, 2025
Very professional-very thoughtful-very pleasant experience
July 24, 2025
She was very kind explain everything clearly
July 12, 2025
Dr. Freedman is a top notch physician. He is so personable & professional. Dr. Freedman has the absolute BEST "bedside manner" of any physician I've had. He is thorough & knowledgeable & I have confidence in his knowledge, advice, & recommendations. I also like that he involves & respects my preferences & input on my treatment. Great doctor. I recommend without hesitation.
July 8, 2025
Dr. Freedman is tremendously caring and thorough. I feel so lucky to be his patient.
July 4, 2025
Dr Freedman is excellent and listens to my concerns and very personable.
July 4, 2025
Dr Neil Freedman is a brilliant diagnostician, who listens well to the patient and spends time asking the right questions. He has been my pulmonologist for over 30 years. He's a wonderful,caring physician!
June 23, 2025
Truly cared about my health
June 11, 2025
Excellent Doctor
May 15, 2025
Great dr listens
May 7, 2025
Dr. Freedman is kind, and caring, beside being a knowledgeable doctor. His calm demeanor would put anyone at ease. He is No.1 in my book.
April 23, 2025
He was conscious and cared about my problem.
April 23, 2025
Dr. Neil Freedman is the best. He is very thorough, listens to any medical problems, answers all questions and gives the best advice. He is a great assett to Endeavor Health. Please reward him and pass on these coments to him.
April 9, 2025
Dr Friedman has always provided exemplary care during my visits and any required follow-up. He has taken time to address my questions as well as address any health concerns that I may have had. I would highly recommend him!
April 9, 2025
Dr Freedman is the best!The most knowledgeable and caring!
March 12, 2025
I like coming to them.
February 26, 2025
Always great to spend time with Dr.Freedman.
February 21, 2025
Outstanding according to all criteria
February 20, 2025
Dr. Freedman is a saint I am so glad he is still seeing patients. He is just great in so many ways.
February 19, 2025
Dr. Freedman is thorough and conscientious and explains things thoroughly
February 13, 2025
Fabulous professional practice
January 15, 2025
Thorough. Over and above in addressing all health care issues.
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