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Mohamed Elrakhawy, MD

4.6
Rush Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT)
Specialty: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Languages:
Arabic, English

About Me

Mohamed Elrakhawy, MD, is a fellowship-trained adult and pediatric otologist who specializes in ear surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency in otolaryngology at the University of Buffalo. He then completed his fellowship in otologic medicine and surgery at Christiana Care Health System.

 

Elrakhawy also serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Rush University and is co-director of the Rush Balance Clinic. He is a member of the American Neurotology Society and serves on the Otology and Neurotology Education Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.  

 

Elrakhawy is an expert in all aspects of ear surgery, including eardrum repair, otosclerosis and cochlear implants. He has particular interest in vestibular and balance disorders, including BPPV, Ménière's disease and vestibular migraine. He believes in carefully listening to each patient's unique story. He works with patients on shared decision-making to make sure treatment plans are appropriate, comprehensive and tailored to their needs.

 

When he is not with patients and students, Elrakhawy enjoys running, traveling and spending time with his wife and daughter. 

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

Credentials

Education and Training

University at Buffalo School of Medicine - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Christiana Care Health System - Otology
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA)
Cholesteatoma
Cochlear implant
Ear infection
Eustachian tube surgery
Hearing aids
Hearing loss
Meniere's disease
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2)
Tinnitus
Vertigo

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.

Assistant Professor

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 HMO One Health
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

4.6
Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.6
Provider discussed treatment options

4.6
Provider explained things clearly

4.7
Provider showed concern

4.7
Provider included you in decisions

4.7
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2026
Thank you to my Dr E. Bless you and your family. My experience here was absolutely amazing. I was. Scared at first but I am thankful to have chosen Rush
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2026
Will definitely refer new patients
4.8
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2026
Dr. Elrakhawy diagnosed my problem quickly and allayed other concerns in a warm, courteous manner. Never felt rushed.
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2026
The best doctor in my experience
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2026
Good
5
A Patient at Rush - Mar 2026
Provider Elrakhawy is very kind, very detailed, professional, great customer service, very informative, caring, compassionate when it comes to the healthiness of my ears. I'm grateful that he's my provider.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2026
Excellent
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2025
Amazing people
4.8
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2025
My experience was excellent and would have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Elrakhawy to patients and friends.
4.6
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2025
The doctor is polite and good professional
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
The doctor always does a good through job, and explains everything.
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
Listened attentively and made very good recommendations for my health.