About Sameer Alvi, MD
Sameer Ahmed Alvi, MD, an otolaryngologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancers, including thyroid, parathyroid and skin cancers. He collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team and utilizes advanced technologies to support precise diagnosis and effective treatment. Dr. Alvi is committed to helping patients navigate complex diagnoses with compassion, expertise and coordinated care.
Care philosophy
Being told you have cancer of the head and neck is a life-changing diagnosis. I enjoy collaborating with my partners and working at an institution that has access to cutting-edge technologies to allow the best possible treatment for you.
Overview
- Gender Male
Conditions treated (10)
- Skin cancer
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Oropharynx cancer
- Larynx cancer
- Parotid cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Parathyroid disease
- Thyroid nodules
Procedures performed (9)
- Sentinel node biopsy
- Laser surgery of the larynx
- Transoral robotic surgery (TORS)
- Head and neck surgery
- Tonsillectomy
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Microvascular reconstructive surgery
- Parotid surgery
- Thyroglossal duct cyst (sistrunk) surgery
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center
Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Endeavor Health Medical Group
5140 N. California Ave., Suite 700-GMP
Chicago, IL 60625-3645
Chicago, IL 60625-3645
Endeavor Health Medical Group
501 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062-2802
Northbrook, IL 60062-2802
Medical School
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2013University of Missouri - Kansas City
Residencies
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2018OtolaryngologyUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
Fellowships
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2022Head and Neck CancersUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Board certifications
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2019OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology
Reviews (172)
January 25, 2026
Doctor was considerate and took his time
January 25, 2026
Both Dr Alvi & his PA [...] were very kind & considerate as well as professional and knowledgeable. I was even impressed by his staff at the registration desk.
January 17, 2026
Dr Alvi was kind, thorough, and clear in explaining the visit, exam, and detailed regarding my plan of treatment. I appreciated his straight talk and his recommended plan of action.
January 6, 2026
I'm very happy with all care providers I'm in contact with , very professionals , kind thorough .
December 31, 2025
Dr Alvi (& team) Kind, Considerate, Knowledegable.
December 30, 2025
Dr Alvi was very kind, friendly, and knowledgeable.
December 13, 2025
Dr Alvi and his team were amazing! They all made me feel comfortable, as I was a bit nervous. Dr Alvi answered all of my concerns. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs an ENT. Thank you for providing such a great Dr at Endeavor Health
December 5, 2025
They took excellent care
December 2, 2025
Dr. Alvi is so kind and always takes the time to discuss my issues and answer all my questions. His concern for my health is beyond compare.
November 24, 2025
Dr. Alvi is professional, kind, a good listener, and very knowledgeable about his profession. I will recommend him to anyone that needs a doctor with his expertise within his field of medicine. Thanks!
November 24, 2025
You meed more doctors with patience and caring like Dr. Alvi
November 21, 2025
Dr Alvi and staff were kind and I appreciated that they masked.
October 26, 2025
Dr Alvi brought in […] to examine me. They conferred & recommended biopsy to evaluate my symptoms & I agreed,
October 17, 2025
At a very scary time they were informative and compassionate.
October 17, 2025
Love my doctors and Endevor
October 16, 2025
I am very pleased with the care received from Dr Alvi.
October 7, 2025
Kind and very knowledgeable doctor
September 30, 2025
Very clear and warm-hearted in his questions and in his explanations.
September 30, 2025
He and his assistant made me feel comfortable.
September 30, 2025
Good visit
September 28, 2025
Excellent.
September 27, 2025
Dr Alvi and his Asistant were very kind, attentive and very knowledgeable!The whole staff was excellent! Very professional!.
September 22, 2025
Dr. Alvi is a wonderful Dr. Very intelligent, professional yet shows empathy & makes sure to answer any of my ?'s.
September 20, 2025
All positive, so pleased that Dr Alvi is my surgeon
September 16, 2025
Very friendly, explained all my options clearly.
September 14, 2025
Very thorough, listened carefully and answered all my concerns.
September 13, 2025
Dr. Alvi throughly explained possible procedures to solve the medical issue, drawbacks and pluses of each.
September 12, 2025
Both the doctor and his nurse were very kind, had a calm demeanor, and answered all my questions very thoroughly. I felt taken care of and not just another patient.
September 12, 2025
Outstanding care.
September 11, 2025
Excellent care from both MD and PA
September 9, 2025
Excellent Doctor
September 7, 2025
Nice and was thorough in his explanation.
September 2, 2025
Can't say enough about Dr Alvi takes time to explain what's happening and what to expect
September 1, 2025
Good
August 24, 2025
Dr. Alvi is the most kind and caring doctor I've ever had. He takes the time to show great concern and answer all questions. I would recommend him to anyone who needs his specialty.
August 23, 2025
Dr. Alvi was so understanding-I couldn't have asked for a kinder or more thoughtful doctor- he was thorough, listened carefully and addressed all my concerns and worries- very good is not strong enough- outstanding would be better!
August 17, 2025
Dr. Alvi was very clear, professional and helpful. Definitely a caring professional!
August 11, 2025
Great professional and caring physician and this is also true for the physician in her residency.
August 8, 2025
Most excellent care and experience.
August 8, 2025
My care provider clearly gave my issues to me
August 2, 2025
Very pleased with Dr Alvi's serviceHis assistant was also very knowledgeable and kind!
August 1, 2025
Dr Alvi and staff very goodVery good care
July 27, 2025
Everything and everyone was great. Dr. Alvi was very kind and easy to talk to.
July 21, 2025
Dr Alvi and his staff were kind, thorough and responsive to my questions and concerns
July 19, 2025
Very informative and kind
July 18, 2025
Dr. Alvi was so kind, patient and knowledgeable.
July 16, 2025
All good
July 15, 2025
He was well prepared for my visit having reviewed my scan and biopsy from over two years ago.
July 13, 2025
Excelente!
July 11, 2025
The two doctors that I saw were great
July 10, 2025
Dr. Alvi gave the impression that he was in a hurry to start his [...] break early. He spent around 5 minutes with me and was not thorough and did not give me to ask questions or even direct him to examine the area of concern. I would not recommend him to anyone. He is not thorough or helpful.
July 8, 2025
Excellent
July 8, 2025
Very professional and very nice.
July 3, 2025
Getting cancer diagnosis is never easy however everyone has been very thoughtful and thorough, from the receptionist to the doctors..believe me it makes a difference!!! I'm able to stay positive and focused and remain confident I have a team that cares
June 30, 2025
Dr. Alvi is very attentive and answers quwstions.
June 26, 2025
Great care!
June 26, 2025
My provider is good at explaining things about what's going on in your health situation. I'm very happy with Dr. Alvi when it comes to my sinus, throat or whatever else that he check up. I'm sincerely glad to have him.
June 22, 2025
Dr. Alvi was very nice, listened to me, and answered my questions. This was my first visit with Dr. Alvi and he seemed to be honest and caring. He even read my medical history before seeing me. He's so much better than his predecessor.
June 21, 2025
Dr Alvi was very compassionate,and had fully known of my past history. He explained everything in detail as to the course of action he will take. Made me more comfortable regarding my upcoming surgery.
June 13, 2025
Good services
June 10, 2025
The team was very professional and courteous. They made me feel at ease.
June 5, 2025
Everything went fine.
June 2, 2025
He was very thorough.
June 2, 2025
Felt comfortable with the information the doctor provided.
June 1, 2025
Dr Alvi is excellent, exam & listens to your input, [...] did my exam,excellent.Highly recommended this practice
May 24, 2025
De Alvi appeared quite capable and he was very pleasant
May 19, 2025
Dr. Alvi took time to thoroughly explain the process and showed me the results with expert explanation of the results. He answered all of my questions to my complete satisfaction.
May 18, 2025
Very courteous and interested in my wellbeing.
May 12, 2025
Very nice capable professional.
May 6, 2025
Hands down the very best doctor I've ever seen
May 6, 2025
From the first time I went to him, he showed professionalism and knowledge and kindnesd
May 5, 2025
Dr. Alvi is fine [...]
April 26, 2025
Excellent
April 26, 2025
Everyone was very kind and helpful. I would not hesitate to return to their practice or recommend them to others.
April 18, 2025
Dr Alvi and his staff are very skilled, professional, organized and courteous.
April 17, 2025
Dr. Was very caring and answered all my questions.
April 15, 2025
Outstanding
April 12, 2025
Dr was very patient and informative
April 11, 2025
Dr. Avi and his PA were both very patient and thorough. They explained everything to me and answered all my questions.,
March 29, 2025
Everything was super great as usual
March 27, 2025
Everyone was just so nice and Dr Alvi also. Very good about explaining the procedure if I decided to have surgery.
March 24, 2025
Very good doctor. Listened to my concerns.
March 23, 2025
Explained everything very well; I have every confidence in Dr. Alvi. He came highly recommended.
March 22, 2025
Dr. Alvi and his staff were kind and caring.
March 15, 2025
The Dr. Was very friendly. Personable, and thorough. I highly recommend him!
March 13, 2025
Fantastic..............caring individual
March 5, 2025
He is thorough, kind and professional.
March 4, 2025
Helpful, informative
March 1, 2025
Was looking fwd to finally see Dr Alvi. Courteous, he listens, asks and answers questions. The thing is I totally forgot to go through the full CT scan result I had and was able to talk abt one cystic lump and forgot the 2 other findings which are minor anyway. I will still see Dr Alvi in a year.
March 1, 2025
Very personable and professional. Very nice.
February 25, 2025
Both [...] and Dr Alvi were excellent to work with. They showed compassion and listened to me. Dr Alvi was very knowledgeable and had already familiarized himself with my case. He told me of the options I had and agreed with my decision.
February 23, 2025
Knowledgeable and really helpful
February 22, 2025
Dr. Alvi is professional, very knowledgeable and capable of precise surgeries, and a very kind person. Thanks
February 21, 2025
Timely, kind and professional.
February 15, 2025
Really feel like the doctor was knowledgeable
February 15, 2025
Dr. Alvi is a fabulous doctor.
February 15, 2025
Dr Alvi explained my condition and proposed surgery very thoroughly. He gave me time to reflect and ask questions. He provided a written summary of his findings and recommendations.
February 10, 2025
He noted things that I was unable to find out from other providers. The MRI he ordered and I used is pivotal to my problem being resolved ( tonge lesion)
February 4, 2025
Dr. Sameer Alvi is EXCELLENT. Dr Alvi's caring and kind attitude is highly appreciable. Answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns. My first visit was fulfilling. Will surely follow up whenever the need arises.
February 4, 2025
He listened and believed what I said .
February 3, 2025
Love Dr. Alvi. No one wants to hear they have cancer. His entire team was the best. Kept me informed the entire way.
January 30, 2025
Thorough, patient, & kind
January 30, 2025
A most kind and very caring doctor and his team.
January 28, 2025
Very good
January 28, 2025
Excellent
January 27, 2025
This was a consult, leading to a decision to undergo surgery. Dr. Alvi explained my options very well and efficiently. He was curteosu, identified risks, but optimistic.
January 26, 2025
Polite, professional, well mannered, knowledgeable.
January 23, 2025
Dr. Alvi deeply cares about his patients and their concerns.
January 18, 2025
All good!
January 12, 2025
Dr. Alvi is patient and takes time to explain things.
January 11, 2025
Excellent with very good bed-side manners
January 11, 2025
Very good experience
January 7, 2025
He was just wonderful. Explained his findings to me ,answered my questions and took time to allay any fevers or concerns. Would recommend him with no reservations
January 7, 2025
Dr Alvi is an excellent Dr, who shows he cares about his patients, and his staff is excellent also!!!
December 26, 2024
Dr. Alvi was great.
December 24, 2024
#1 type Dr.
December 24, 2024
Excellent
December 23, 2024
Professional and easy to talk to. A good listener which is very important to me.
December 22, 2024
Great
December 21, 2024
Tip Top!
December 19, 2024
Great bedside manner and understanding.
December 14, 2024
Very friendly and knowledgeable
December 14, 2024
There were no delays
December 13, 2024
Thoughtful, listened well, and was thorough - Thank You
December 11, 2024
Very professional and informative
December 11, 2024
We are pleased with the overall support we receive, the convenience of your facility locations and the professionalism of your medical personnel and staff.
December 10, 2024
Kind and answer all my inquiries
December 6, 2024
Very nice, friendly and genuine. He/they (Dr Alvi & his Assistant) made feel like I mattered, they did not make feel like they were in a hurry.
December 4, 2024
Dr. Alvi and [...] were top notch. Very thorough, explaining (and listening!) during the entire visit!
December 3, 2024
They got me in for an expedited appointment right away and explained everything about the necessary procedure really clearly.
December 1, 2024
Dr Alvi did a great job explaining everything. He's taking great precautions before my surgery! I was very impressed with his bedside manner.
November 27, 2024
Dr Alvi was professional and caring
November 23, 2024
Dr Alvi did a great job on my surgery. I was able to contact him on the phone after surgery and he addressed my concerns. Wonderful doctor.
November 21, 2024
Easy check in process. Amazing team
November 20, 2024
Dr. Alvi was attentive and kind.
November 19, 2024
Thank you!
November 19, 2024
Excellent
November 16, 2024
I want to recommend Dr Alvi ENT doctor.
November 15, 2024
Dr. Alvi is a kind, engaging, professional, and skilled doctor.
November 10, 2024
Friendly, professional and helpful
November 9, 2024
Warm, friendly, efficient and took the time to talk to me.
November 8, 2024
Very thorough and detailed
November 5, 2024
Everything was on time. Dr. Alvi explained everything concisely.
November 4, 2024
Dr Alvi and his entire team were amazing! Kind caring and efficient.
November 2, 2024
Fast acting, articulate, direct and pleasant
November 2, 2024
Very nice
November 1, 2024
The entire staff was very pleasant to work with and resident was especially understanding of my concerns.
October 29, 2024
Can't say enough about how kind and thoughtful Dr. Alvi has been throughout my cancer diagnosis.
October 27, 2024
Thank you
October 24, 2024
Very friendly and always willing to answer my questions
October 24, 2024
In on time and out
October 22, 2024
Solid recommendations, personable and patient in addressing all of my questions.
October 21, 2024
Very attentive and concerned for my welfare.
October 15, 2024
Professional, polite and knowledgeable.
October 12, 2024
Very informative, patient, professional
October 5, 2024
Excellent physician
October 5, 2024
Excellent, professional.
October 1, 2024
Dr Alvi.......excellent
October 1, 2024
Very good
September 29, 2024
Very caring & knowledgeable
September 29, 2024
He was very thorough.
September 26, 2024
Very kind.
September 26, 2024
I have had very good experiences in both my meetings with Dr Sameer. He is knowledgeable, caring and patient when addressing my concerns.
September 25, 2024
Drs friendly and knowledgeable. All new to me. Many changes in staff.
September 25, 2024
Really tried to help
September 24, 2024
Dr.Alvi showed kindness and compassion in answering the questions I had regarding my upcoming surgery.
September 21, 2024
Very nice people
September 6, 2024
The doctor was very knowledgeable, kind and thorough
September 6, 2024
Very nice, thorough, explained all steps. I left feeling I had all information and was able to make my choice
September 2, 2024
Gave me options, valued his diagnosis and options
August 31, 2024
My goal is to stay in shape and never see a dr for anything
August 29, 2024
Medical facilities are conveniently located and staff / technicians are very efficient!
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