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Our patients come first
We consult with our patients and their family regarding numerous brain and spine conditions. We take time to review radiographic films, discuss treatment options, and explain alternative options. If you are already our patient, we have prepared special instructions on what you can expect for your procedure. Click the name of your procedure to view and print this information.
Important phone numbers
To schedule an appointment in our clinic:
Dr. Ali Shaibani
- Initial appointment/consultation at Norhtwestern Memorial Hospital, NMH: 312-926-3185
- Initial appointment/consultation at Northwest Community Hospital, NHC: 847-618-5879
- Follow-up appointments at NMH: 312-926-3185
- Follow-up appointments at NCH: 847-618-5879
Northwest Community Hospital
800 West Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Dr. Bernard Bendok
- Initial appointment/consultation: 312-695-8143
- Follow-up appointments: 312-695-8143
To change an appointment for a scan:
- CT and Ultrasound scan: 312-926-6366
- MRI scan: 312-926-9000
- PET imaging: 312-926-2514
If you have any urgent issues during non-business hours or weekends please call the hospital operator at 312-926-2000 and ask to speak to the Neuroendovascular Radiology Fellow on-call.
Getting here

We are located in the heart of Chicago-just blocks away from the Magnificent Mile, at 251 E. Huron, Chicago, IL 60611. Visit Mapquest or Google Maps for driving directions.
From the North, Northern Suburbs and Wisconsin
- I-94 south to the junction of the Edens Expressway (I-94) and Tri-State Tollway (I-294)
- south on the Edens to Kennedy Expressway (I-90 & I-94)
- Kennedy to Ohio Street Exit
- Ohio Street east to Fairbanks Court
- north (left) on Fairbanks to Northwestern Memorial campus
- or take Sheridan road south to Lake Shore Drive
- Lake Shore Drive to Chestnut Street (stop light)
- right turn, then immediate left turn, onto southbound Inner Lake Shore Drive to Huron Street
- west (right) on Huron to Northwestern Memorial campus
From the Northwest, Elgin & Rockford Areas
Northwest Tollway (I-90) east to Kennedy; Kennedy to Ohio Street Exit; Ohio Street east to Fairbanks Court; north (left) on Fairbanks to Northwestern Memorial campus.
From the West, Western Suburbs, & Aurora Areas
East-West Tollway (I-88) east to Eisenhower Expressway (I-290); Eisenhower becomes the Congress Parkway; east on Congress to Columbus Drive; north (left) on Columbus (becomes Fairbanks) to Northwestern Memorial campus. From the Southwest, Southwest Suburbs & Joliet Stevenson Expressway (I-55) north to Lake Shore Drive; north on Lake Shore Drive to Illinois Street/Grand Avenue exit; west (left) on Grand to Columbus (becomes Fairbanks); north (right) to Northwestern Memorial campus.
From the South, Southern Suburbs
I-57 or Bishop Ford Freeway (I-94) north to the Dan Ryan; north on the Dan Ryan to the Congress Parkway Exit; east on Congress to Columbus (becomes Fairbanks); north (left) to Northwestern Memorial campus. or Lake Shore Drive (Rte. 41) north to Illinois Street/Grand Avenue exit; west on Grand to Columbus (becomes Fairbanks); north (right) to Northwestern Memorial campus.
From Indiana
Borman Expressway (I-80 & I-94) west to the Bishop Ford Freeway; north on Bishop Ford to the Dan Ryan; north on the Dan Ryan to the Congress Parkway Exit; east on Congress to Columbus (becomes Fairbanks); north (left) to Northwestern Memorial campus.
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Indiana Toll Road (I-90) to the Chicago Skyway; north on the Skyway to the Dan Ryan; north on the Dan Ryan to the Congress Parkway Exit; east on Congress to Columbus (becomes Fairbanks); north (left) to Northwestern Memorial campus.
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Lake Shore Drive (Rte. 41) north to Illinois Street/Grand Avenue exit; west on Grand to Columbus (becomes Fairbanks); north (right) to Northwestern Memorial campus.
Northwestern Radiology 676 North St. Clair Street, Suite 800 Chicago, Illinois 60611-2927
Parking discount
SELF PARK garage directly connected to Northwestern Memorial Hospital is located at 222 East Huron, between St. Clair, Superior and Huron Streets.
Coming from the north on Lake Shore Drive exit at Chicago Avenue and turn left on to Faibanks. You will head (South), to Huron (2 blocks), turn right, go to the middle of the block, and turn right into the parking garage.
Coming from the south on Lake Shore Drive go north to Illinois Street/Grand Avenue exit: go west on Grand to Columbus (which becomes Fairbanks); north, (4 blocks) to Huron, left to middle of the block make a right into the Parking Garage.
Validate your receipt at the Patient Reception desk on the 4th floor, of the Feinberg Pavillion for a discount rate of:
- $9 for 7 hours or less
- $18.25 for 7 to 24 hours