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Bobby Tajudeen, MD

4.7
Rush Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT)
Specialty: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Languages:
English

About Me

Treatment for chronic sinus disease has actually changed a lot. Our instrumentation has gotten better. Our medical therapy of chronic sinusitis has changed. This is not available in a lot of institutions, and we’re excited to help these patients that have been suffering for so long.

Bobby A. Tajudeen, MD, is an otolaryngologist at Rush who specializes in sinus conditions and head and neck surgery. He earned his medical degree at the New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency in otolaryngology at the University of California at Los Angeles. He completed his fellowship in rhinology and skull base surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.

Tajudeen serves as the head of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery and co-director of the Rush Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery. His clinical interests focus on advanced sinus and skull base surgery.  

Tajudeen is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through clinical practice, research and education. He treats patients with many conditions, including allergies, deviated septa, sinusitis, nasal and sinus tumors, eye tumors, skull base tumors, spinal leaks and encephaloceles, and provides services such as tear duct surgery and orbital decompression. He strongly believes in empowering patients to actively participate in making decisions about their care.

In his free time, Tajudeen enjoys exercising, fly fishing, pizza making, traveling and spending time with his twin daughters.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
Rush Otolaryngology - Chicago Orthopedic Building
Rush Otolaryngology - Chicago Orthopedic Building
1611 W Harrison St
Orthopedic Building
Suite 550
Chicago, IL, 60612

Rush South Loop
Rush South Loop
1411 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, 60605

Rush Sinus, Allergy and Asthma Center
Rush Sinus, Allergy and Asthma Center
1611 W Harrison St
5th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60612

Rush Munster
Rush Munster
9200 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN, 46321

Credentials

Certifications

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education and Training

University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) - Otolaryngology
University of Pennsylvania - Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery
New York University (NYU)

Clinical Expertise

Allergic rhinitis
Anosmia
Cerebrospinal fluid leak
Cranial base tumors
Inverted papilloma
Nasal and sinus cancer
Nasal and sinus disorders, pediatric
Nasal and sinus surgery
Nasal and sinus surgery, pediatric
Nasal polyps
Pituitary tumor
Septoplasty
Sinus and skull base tumors
Sinusitis
Skull base surgery
Tear duct repair

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at Rush University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Insurance plans marked with an asterisk (*) require a referral from your Independent Practice Association (IPA) or medical group.

Aetna
Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna Medicare FIDE HMO (DSNP)
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Cigna
Cigna IFP Connect - Exchange
Claritev (fka:MultiPlan)
Community Healthcare Partner LLC dba Power Health*
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic*
Dreyer Medical Clinic*
Dupage Medical Group/dba: Duly*
Essential Health Partners*
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Health Spring Medicare Advantage
Hinsdale Physician Grp dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana-MMAI (Inactive)
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Lawndale Christian Health Center (PACE only)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois Inc Marketplace
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus HMO (DSNP)
NorthShore Physician Associates (Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Community Health Ptnrs(Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Suburban IPA*
OSF Little Company of Mary dba/Southwest Health*
OSF Specialty Physicians of Illinois*
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health*
Swedish American Health System fml: Phys Care Net*
Swedish Covenant Phys Partners (Endeavor Health)*
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services*
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Illinois at Chicago*
WellCare Medicare Advantage
WellCare Meridian Dual Align (DSNP)
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall

4.7
Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.7
Provider discussed treatment options

4.7
Provider explained things clearly

4.7
Provider showed concern

4.7
Provider included you in decisions

4.7
5
A Patient at Rush - Mar 2026
Solid experience with Dr Bobby.Excited to start treating my sinusitis with a specialist finally
5
A Patient at Rush - Mar 2026
Dr Tajudeen was very warm and easy to talk to. I felt he was very collaborative in discussing care options and I felt he was knowledgeable and trustworthy. Excellent bedside manner.
5
A Patient at Rush - Mar 2026
Good
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
The Dr was very informative. The least painful examination.
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
Dr. Tajudeen is not only a very well informed physician, but he is extremely kind. I adore his bedside manner, in that he explains everything to the patient that is being done and the reason for it.
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
I couldn't ask for a better Dr. I had gone around for a few years several Dr's and even Sinus surgery and none of it worked. Dr Tajudeen is the best in the world
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2026
Dr. Tajudeen has always been response and helpful.
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
Efficient good communication.
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
Doctor Tajudeen, besides being an excellent and skilled surgeon is such a nice person. He takes the time to talk to you. He explains things thoroughly in terms that are easily understood, never seems rushed. Dr Tajudeen takes the time to get to know his patients which in turn makes one feel relaxed and comfortable during a hospitalization or a simple office visit
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
Dr. Tajudeen is an amazing doctor. He's incredibly skilled , he listens, he provides plans. Everything g you could ask for in a dictor
5
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
Dr. Tajudeen came in, greeted me, and then sat down to listen to me before doing an exam. He was very thorough in explaining my condition and presenting a care plan. When we were done, he thoughtfully asked if I had any other questions or concerns.
5
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
Dr Bobby is excellent and I have already referred him to many family member members
4
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
First visit for me, Not enough info to make a complete evaluation.
5
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
Doctor sounded like he knew exactly what he was talking about and he was very clear and responsive. He was very calm and made me feel comfortable. I appreciated the care and support.
4
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
I had a great visit