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Matthew L. Baer, MD, PhD

Neurology

4.6
160 Ratings
Practices In: Elgin
Patients Seen: Ages 18+

I find it very impor­tant to treat patients as peo­ple first by wel­com­ing them to my prac­tice and try­ing to help them remem­ber that they are an indi­vid­ual who hap­pens to have a neu­ro­log­ic prob­lem — not just a patient with a dis­ease. It is very impor­tant to address each patien­t’s med­ical con­cerns, but I want to make sure that I under­stand how these con­cerns affect their lives so we can work togeth­er to man­age each prob­lem holistically.

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Locations

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Elgin

750 Fletcher Drive

Suite 204

Elgin, Illinois 60123

847-931-4626

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General Info
Board Certifications
Neurology
Languages
English
Clinical Interests

My spe­cif­ic inter­ests are in neu­ro­mus­cu­lar med­i­cine (includ­ing mus­cle dis­eases, neu­ropathies, and neu­ro­mus­cu­lar junc­tion dis­or­ders), neu­rooph­thal­mol­o­gy, neu­roim­munol­o­gy (e.g. Mul­ti­ple Scle­ro­sis), and headaches.

Personal Interests

I love to go on long walks and admire urban archi­tec­ture. I enjoy cook­ing and shar­ing meals with friends. I dab­ble in pho­tog­ra­phy, which helps make my urban wan­der­ings more inten­tion­al. And I have been enjoy­ing read­ing in my spare time.

Education
Editorial
School
Virginia Commonwealth University Graduation Date: 2018 Degree: MD PhD
Residency
Barnes Jewish Hospital, Washington University Resident in Neurology
Fellowships
Washington University Neuromuscular Medicine and Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Provider's Contributions

Can Using the Internet Reduce Your Risk of Dementia? Lifestyle & Wellness March 2024
Does Sudoku Actually Keep Your Brain Young? Behavioral & Mental Health, Lifestyle & Wellness, Senior's Health September 2023

Clinical Expertise

Procedures

Botox for Migraines, Botox for Movement Disorder, EMG/NCV Testing, Lumbar Puncture, Muscle Biopsy, Neuromuscular Ultrasound, Neuroophthalmology (slit lamp, fundus photography, OCT, automated perimetry), Trigger Point Injection

Ratings

Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.6

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.6
159 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.7
159 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.6
160 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.7
154 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.7
160 Ratings

Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Dr Barer is very thorough and explained my treatment plan to me"
5
May. 6, 2024
"I have been so comforted and encouraged with the care provided by Dr. Baer and the Team. He listens to me, provides explanations, choices and realistic expectations woven with hope. And the care plan to reduce and minimize my migraines have improved. I recommend him to friends and am very grateful."
5
Apr. 10, 2024
"Dr. Baer was AMAZING. Thoroughly listened to my concerns, took his time, put my mind at ease. Funny and kind."
5
Apr. 10, 2024
"Dr. Baer is patient, knowledgeable, kind, professional, courteous, and compassionate. He makes sure I understand my health status and plan of care."
5
Jun. 25, 2024
"I found Dr to be compassionate, a good listener and a good communicator -- I feel that he will help me find a solution to my condition that I can live with"
5
Jun. 25, 2024
"I have told many people if they need a neurologist, contact Dr. Baer. He's excellent."
5
Jun. 23, 2024
"Dr. Baer listened carefully to my concerns. He explained my options, and let me decide without coercion. He is affable and easy to talk to. His plan to address my condition is sensible and well-grounded."
5
Jun. 18, 2024
"Dr Baer was so helpful. I feel like I have a great treatment plan moving forward. I feel relieved to know that if my condition continues he will continue to improve the situation quickly. He was sincere, professional, knowledgeable & a great listener."
5
Jun. 18, 2024
"Very pleased"
5
Jun. 16, 2024
"Dr. Baer was wonderful and the first doctor who was confident in taking on my complex case, which was such a relief"
4.8
Jun. 6, 2024
"Very happy with the whole experience.."
5
Jul. 28, 2024
"All good -"
5
Jul. 26, 2024
"Dr. Baer is great...love his demeanor, from his personality,listening/attentiveness to his dress code...two thumbs up!!! I enjoyed talking with him and he appears to really care about the person in front of him with his undivided attention...his patient."
5
Jul. 16, 2024
"Dr. Baer was excellent. Very thorough and listened to my concerns. He examined me and prescribed a medication that immediately helped. I'm so glad I chose him on my chart. He also had helped my daughter and she highly recommended him."
5
Sep. 28, 2024
"Good"
5
Sep. 16, 2024
"Excellent office visit. I felt the doctor and his team put together a plan of action. That was the goal for the visit."
5
Sep. 15, 2024
"Dr. Baer is great!!!"
5
Sep. 8, 2024
"Dr Baer really listened and assisted my concerns."
5
Aug. 6, 2024
"Dr Baer is outstanding. I has a personal situation happening in my life and took the time to listen. It meant the world to me."
5
Oct. 30, 2024
"Dr Matthew Baer was professional and easy to talk with. He took the time to listen to my health concerns and to provide prudent advice."
5
Oct. 22, 2024
"Dr Baer is very reassuring and explains thing in an easy to understand manner. He is professional with his knowledge yet personal in his delivery. I think he is a great Dr. Very happy he is helping me with my memory management issues."
5
Oct. 12, 2024
"He explained things clearly or repeated until I understood."
5
Nov. 30, 2024
"Great experience. Doctor was articulate and professional."
5
Nov. 25, 2024
"Dr. Baer really seemed interested in getting to the root cause of my condition. He even questioned why I was taking certain medications, and if conditions warrant, suggested a possible change. His examination was thorough. His notes were clear and he outlined an understandable plan for next steps. My first impression left me feeling that he is going to be a good partner in my post stroke medical journey."
5
Nov. 23, 2024
"Was outstanding in explaining my disease and how and why it was being treated."
5
Nov. 22, 2024
"Highly recommend Dr Matthew Baer! Very helpful, concerned! Most important he listened to the patient caregiver!!!"
5
Nov. 15, 2024
"Very good experience"
5
Nov. 14, 2024
"Doctor dismissed or I should say didn't address 2 issues that I told him that I felt were important and serious. He didn't make me feel comfortable with pressing him on these issues. He made me feel like he didn't care about what I had to say"
2
Jan. 18, 2025
"I was very impressed with Dr. Baer. He is extremely knowledgeable about my condition and was very reassuring."
5
Jan. 11, 2025
"Dr. Baer was excellent. First time meeting him. He was extremely knowledgeable and informative. Demonstrated genuine concern about my neuropathy. Unlike other Drs, Dr Baer knew steps to take forward. Extremely impressed by Dr. Baer and grateful to have been referred to him."
5
Jan. 2, 2025
"So grateful to be seeing Dr. Baer. He's helped tremendously."
5
Dec. 14, 2024
"Absolutely fantastic visit and Dr Baer is fantastic!"
5
Dec. 5, 2024
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