OMER DORON, M.D., PH.D. – UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH HINSDALE

SPECIALTY: Neurological Surgery

EDUCATION: B.S., The Hebrew University; M.D., Hebrew University; Ph.D., Tel Aviv University Faculty of Engineering; internship, Chaim Sheba Medical Center; residency, Hadassah University Hospital Jerusalem; fellowship, Northwell Health; fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital

MEMBERSHIPS/AWARDS: Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery; American Academy of Neurological Surgery; Congress of Neurological Surgeons; Ministry of Health Innovation Award

Dr. Omer Doron, an expert in endovascular and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Hinsdale, is raising the standard of stroke care in the Western Suburbs. With the addition of a neurointerventional angiography suite, patients now have access to advanced, lifesaving stroke and vascular procedures closer to home. “Stroke is a time-sensitive disease,” Dr. Doron says. “The fact that UChicago Medicine AdventHealth now offers the most comprehensive stroke care— including advanced lifesaving procedures—near our patients’ homes will improve their survival rates and quality of life after stroke.”

Inspired by the dedication and discipline of professional athletes, Dr. Doron approaches neurosurgery with meticulous preparation and teamwork. “Athletes succeed through training, planning, and collaboration, and I strive to bring those same qualities to my work,” he says. Taking pride in building lasting relationships with his patients, he views neurosurgical care as part of an ongoing health journey assisting patients maintain their autonomy by ensuring they fully understand their conditions and treatment options. “My role is not just to perform surgery but to be there for my patients long after, supporting their recovery and overall health,” he says. This patient-first philosophy underscores his commitment to providing compassionate, lifelong care.