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Shakeel Chowdhry, MD

Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
4.8
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92 Reviews
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About Shakeel Chowdhry, MD

Shakeel Chowdhry, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in cerebrovascular, skull base and spinal surgery. He treats disorders of the brain, spine and spinal cord using both traditional and cutting-edge technologies. Dr. Chowdhry emphasizes shared decision-making and walks alongside patients and families throughout the care journey, helping them understand their options and work toward the best possible outcomes.

My endeavor

My endeavor is to provide patients with their best possible outcomes so that they can live their best lives.

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Care philosophy

I treat patients like family. I explain all available treatment options and make a recommendation, then we decide together what’s best. It’s about trust, communication and making sure they feel supported through every step.

Overview

  • Gender Male

Conditions treated (42)

  • Stroke
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Skull base tumors
  • Acoustic neuroma
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Hemifacial spasm
  • Cerebral aneurysms
  • Spine instability
  • Brain tumor
  • Carotid stenosis
  • Chiari malformation
  • Degenerative spine disease
  • Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH)
  • Radiculopathy
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)
  • Subdural hematoma (SDH)
  • Tumor in the central nervous system (brain or spine)
  • Spinal trauma
  • Thoracic
  • Lumbar
  • Meningioma
  • Chordoma
  • Craniopharyngioma
  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak
  • Pituitary tumor
  • Arterio-venous malformation (AVM)
  • Glioblastoma
  • Glioma
  • Spinal cord tumors
  • Ruptured aneurysms
  • Cerebral cavernous malformations (ccms)
  • Arteriovenous fistula
  • Brainstem neoplasms
  • Glossopharyngeal neuralgia
  • Epidural hematoma
  • Colloid cyst
  • Spinal cavernous malformations
  • Ependymoma
  • Carotid dissection
  • Pineal tumors
  • Myelopathy
  • Moyamoya disease

Procedures performed (29)

  • Endoscopy
  • Brain surgery
  • Skull base surgery
  • Carotid artery stenting
  • Minimally-invasive spine techniques
  • Complex spine reconstruction
  • Spinal fusion
  • Stereotactic neurosurgery and radiosurgery (SRS)
  • Endoscopic skull base surgery
  • Craniotomy
  • Shunt
  • Stereotactic biopsy
  • Microvascular decompression
  • Laminectomy and laminoplasty
  • Aneurysm coiling
  • Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) embolization
  • Tumor embolization
  • Endovascular neurosurgery
  • Cerebrovascular neurosurgery
  • Brain and spine tumor surgery
  • Endovascular stroke treatment
  • Spinal angiography
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Brain Surgery (Neurosurgery)
  • Endovascular neurosurgery/ interventional neuroradiology
  • Spinal surgery
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Laser brain surgery
  • Minimally-invasive surgery

Medical School
  • 2005
    Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residencies
  • 2012
    Neurological Surgery
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Ctr.
Fellowships
  • 2011
    Neuroradiology
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Ctr.
  • 2013
    Cerebrovascular Surgery
    Barrow Neurological Institute
Board certifications
  • 2016
    Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery
Academic title
  •  
    Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

4.8
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Reviews (92)
September 26, 2026
Dr. Chowdhry was wonderful. He reviewed the MRI with me and provided clear information. He also listed next steps along with referrals.
September 20, 2026
Thank you.
September 18, 2026
Superb medical care
September 13, 2026
My care provider was excellent. [...]
September 13, 2026
I walked in crying hysterically because of the physical pain I was in. While the reception staff/nurses were kind, the doctor was indescribably rude and completely lacking in empathy. During the two minutes he granted me of his time, he walked into the office and told me: "I don't know why they sent you to me. If you're in pain, there's nothing I can do. You should go back to the ER."
September 11, 2026
Dr. Chowdhry is nothing short of wonderful, a patient and caring physician whom it is a pleasure to see. Someone who really enjoys his work and takes pride in making a difference in patients' lives. I am honored to be his patient and also appreciate the difference he's made in my life after two surgeries and a number of visits. Thank you Dr. Chowdhry!
September 8, 2026
Dr. C is a very knowledgeable and kind human. His nurse [...] is great
September 3, 2026
One of the most engaging office's I've dealt with. Everyone knows their responsibilities.
September 3, 2026
Everyone was very kind and Dr. Chowdry was wonderful to work with and get his insight on my condition and problems, thank you so much!
August 23, 2026
The doctor was very kind & caring.
August 22, 2026
Very good first impression. Dr. Chawdry is an attentive listener with reassuring bedside manner, and he answered all of my questions thoroughly.
August 9, 2026
Staff was friendly and caring .
August 1, 2026
I appreciated the thoroughness of the examination, the clear discussion of earlier tests, and the help with additional referrals to determine the cause of my new deafness in my left ear after my subdural hematoma. I will conclude the referrals next week and then see where we are.
July 24, 2026
So thankful to sit with Dr CHOWDHRY with my MRI scan opened before us as this dr thoroughly, kindly and professionally interpreted the results to me
July 17, 2026
I am continually impressed by Dr.Chowdhry and his staff.
July 16, 2026
Impressed with the knowledge and professionalism od doctor and staff
July 9, 2026
I felt well taken care of
July 9, 2026
Everyone on the team was helpful, kind, and skillful!
July 9, 2026
Very happy with my visit. Very helpful and informational.
June 13, 2026
Dr Chowdhry is kind, straightforward and very knowledgeable. I trust him.
June 9, 2026
Delighted to have him.
June 8, 2026
Everything went well and smoothly as Usual
June 6, 2026
Dr Chowdhry's team were very helpful & informative! They helped with appts & prescriptions! We really appreciated it!!
June 5, 2026
Dr Chowdhry is very professional and he explained everything that needed to be done for my condition in a very clear manner.
May 22, 2026
Dr Chowdhry staff was very efficient and "spot on". I would highly recommend any friend to his practice.
May 22, 2026
My experience with Dr. Chowdhry was positive from my first visit through follow upThe surgery was almost pain free. Thank you for making this operation go so well
May 22, 2026
My consultation with Doctor Chowdury was very thorough and informative. His knowledge is impeccable. He answered all our questions and offered us all possible options. We felt very comfortable as non doctors with the information we were givenAnd explanations were given at our level of understanding.
May 10, 2026
Good Doctor; informative and helpful with next steps.
May 8, 2026
Dr Shakeel and his staff members are very polite and friendly. Office is always very clean. I get very good care by him.
April 30, 2026
My nurse took time to comfort me and was very professional. She made me feel at ease and took her time with me.
April 26, 2026
Exceeded expectations: professional; knowledgeable; clear, concise communications; very good explanations regarding the way forward.
April 25, 2026
Appreciated his time & expertise- everything was explained well
April 12, 2026
Very knowledgeable and explained all the steps in helping me make my decision. He is also my wife's neurosurgeon and performed surgery on my cousin.
March 20, 2026
Very nice.
March 19, 2026
Excellent in all respects
March 13, 2026
I have to say that the team at Endeavor Health Neurosurgery is the best I have ever seen. I have worked in health care 18 years and have never seen anything like this team
March 13, 2026
Dr. Chowdry was friendly, & he explained himself clearly. I would definitely recommend him.
March 12, 2026
I would happily recommend anyone that I know to come to this hospital. I have never received such professional care from the doctors downtown housekeeping outstanding
March 6, 2026
I thought everyone was nice
February 24, 2026
Dr. Chowdry is incredible at explaining everything in depth and every possible complication or outcome. He was also very empathetic, as was my pre-op nurse. They both understood my fear of surgery and offered to put me under full anesthesia, which was extremely helpful!
February 13, 2026
Staff was very welcoming and friendly. Dr Chowdhry was so pleasant and kind. Took his time explaining things to me terms I could understand. So glad I was able to see him. He is an very attentive doctor.
February 12, 2026
Each and every team member went above and beyond to be helpful.
February 9, 2026
[...] is a disabled adult who has always been treated kindly, with patience and understanding. Thank you all
February 2, 2026
Dr Chowdhry is one of the best neurolosuegeon I have had.
January 24, 2026
Everyone made me feel important
January 22, 2026
Dr. Chowdhry is an amazing provider. He has a wonderful bedside manner is kind and compassionate.
January 16, 2026
Thorough and informative
January 9, 2026
Very kind and thorough
January 9, 2026
Addressed all my concerns and made sure I was fully informed about my situation!
December 14, 2025
Very compassionate and professional. I trust him.
December 12, 2025
He is very good at what he does very good
December 12, 2025
Dr CHOWDHRY is never in a rush. We have established an excellent patient doctor relationship, which is professional, courteous and friendly
December 6, 2025
The Doctor and his staff were excellent. Dr Chowdhry took the time to explain the test results in a manner I could understand and took the time to address all my questions. He was very professional, and I left his office with a clear understanding of the situation.
December 5, 2025
Answered my questions. Responded with language I understood. Seemed concerned.
December 4, 2025
Great experience!Can't wait until all the computers are connected.
November 29, 2025
Excellent Doctor!
November 22, 2025
Care provider was good with service
November 21, 2025
Dr Chowdhry was very efficient and professional. He answered our questions and addressed out concerns and then appropriately passed us along to his team for instruction and scheduling.
November 18, 2025
Office is run very smoothly, appoint scheduling and all patient accommodations are considered. Dr. Chowdhry is very kind and patiently answered my long list of questions. The doctor Is warm, compassionate, and his reassuring manner helps me feel at ease."
November 18, 2025
It was my first visit with Dr. Chowdhry and he explained all of my options clearly. He ordered PT and a few tests. Everything is good so far.
November 15, 2025
Very professional
November 8, 2025
Very professional. I felt he was very patient with me
October 31, 2025
Everything went well! I have another appointment in the future
October 30, 2025
I am so happy that I received answers. Thank you
October 10, 2025
They are very nice and caring about patients
September 11, 2025
Stellar clinician.Efficient.Thorough.
September 8, 2025
Very personal doctor. Answered all my questions. I feel very good about My concerns. Very knowledgeable doctor.
September 7, 2025
Very considerate
September 7, 2025
Both the doctor and the nurse were absolutely outstanding. They represent honesty, integrity, and happiness. The way they explain everything to you. I got such a big kick out of the nurse who was so fantastic. Dr. Chowdhry reassured me that my aneurysm is fine and I have so much respect for him the way he approaches the conversations and the great ability to sit there and listen when you have questions and answer them properly. What a fabulous man he is God bless all of you and I hope you have a great experience like I had today if you go to Dr. Chowdhry and that beautiful nurse that took care of us. What a great person she was also.!!!!
September 4, 2025
Personal, knowledgeable, caring, and professional
August 30, 2025
Extreme kind and competent
August 15, 2025
Excellent informative Healthcare service
August 15, 2025
They're very accommodating as usual
August 2, 2025
Doctor was very professional, staff was as well.
July 31, 2025
They were all excellent people.
July 20, 2025
Listened, kind, smart
July 14, 2025
Dr Chowdhry is excellent.
July 13, 2025
Dr Chowdry gave me his full attention and did not rush through the appointment. He answered my questions and listened.
July 2, 2025
If there was an " Excellent" choice, I would check every box as excellent. Dr. Chowdhry guided me through consultations surgery and post-op visit with patience and excellence. He instilled trust and confidence which helped me on my journey.
June 29, 2025
Dr. Chowdhry is wonderful, as is his staff. I highly recommend him, he is patient and caring. An excellent physician. It's too bad appointment times are so short these days though.
June 29, 2025
Dr. Chaudhary is a very nice man very competent. He did surgery on me in 2014. That's why I came back to him.
June 22, 2025
Dr. Choudrhy was clear about the options and how long the shunt was expected to last. Appreciated all the info and the options, including not taking action
June 21, 2025
Dr Choudry and his staff are outstanding professionals who took great care of me throughout this experience.
June 20, 2025
Very pleased
June 20, 2025
Of course I was a little nervous - But Dr. Chowdury immediately put me at ease.. His professionalism, knowledge, and way ofCommunicating my condition and future treatment - I wish could be taught to all future Doctors.
June 14, 2025
I felt a genuine desire to be helped by your team.
June 13, 2025
Excellent
June 8, 2025
He was professional and kind.
June 4, 2025
Very courteous and accommodating.
May 31, 2025
Very good service was not disappointed and very professional.
May 30, 2025
Very informative and caring.
May 20, 2025
Highly professional and pleasant :)

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