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Cybele Ghossein, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Nephrology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University - 1990
Residency:: BronxCare Health System - 1993
Fellowships:: University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1995

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0

5.0

370 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

77 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

77 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

Medical expertise.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Her expertise and demonstrated ability to engage me with genuine interest in my well being was greatly evident and appreciated.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Great personality. And a good doc too ðŸ˜Š

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s knowledgeable

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July 14, 2023

5.0

Very nice and to the point

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Extremely nice. Very thorough. Wonderful personality.

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Seems like someone who cares about the well being of her patients.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

she is very compete and patieng

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June 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ghossein diagnosed my kidney disease 8 years ago following a biopsy, so I have seen her annually since then while also participating in a NW study of related diseases. She is clearly very knowledgeable and experienced, kind, and responsive to all questions I ask.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

I always walk out knowing something new. Which is a good thing.

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June 06, 2023

4.0

The doctor is knowledgeable, friendly and takes her time to talk with you.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

She makes you feel comfortable in her presence

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Very professional, takes time to explain everything,

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Super smart. Super caring. Super attentive.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Evidenced based medicine

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ghossein is an Outstanding physician! She is very professional knowledgeable and cares about her patients! She also has excellent professionals working for her!

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May 14, 2023

5.0

Very impressed with here entire approach.

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May 11, 2023

5.0

Expertise, Friendly, attentive

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to Explained everything and made sure I understood my issues

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April 16, 2023

5.0

SHE IS FABULOUS.

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April 10, 2023

5.0

She is a very good doctor

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April 07, 2023

5.0

She's great!

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Ghossein is clearly good at her job, but also a delight to work on my kidney plan with.

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April 04, 2023

5.0

AGAIN- She, Dr. Ghossein is brilliant, kind, compassionate and is extremely detailed in her explanation of things (always). Thereâ€™s nobody better in my eyes!!!

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March 26, 2023

5.0

Very good Doctor

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Doc Ghossein is a gem of a human being. She is thoughtful, thorough, detail oriented, personable and 100% authentic! I just love her!!!

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March 02, 2023

5.0

She is awesome!

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March 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Ghossein is a very professional and compassionate doctor. She is extremely knowledgeable in the field of nephrology and I always leave feeling I have the best doctor for my condition.

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February 17, 2023

5.0

I have confidence in her diagnosis and suggestions.

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February 15, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable

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February 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. G. Is caring, personable, on-time for appointments and always takes enough time to answer my questions. A plus: great personality!

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ghossein was extremely helpful and very patient with the many concerns that I had. She put my mind at ease about the things I was worried about. I am very glad that I made this appointment. For me, it resulted in getting answers to many of my misconceptions.

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s so kind, patient, and smart

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January 16, 2023

5.0

Very attentive.

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January 12, 2023

5.0

Very thoughtful

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January 10, 2023

5.0

She is patient and always takes the time to address any concerns that I have.

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January 06, 2023

5.0

As I said about She is very professional and explains everything without rushing through the appointment

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January 06, 2023

5.0

She's extremely knowledgeable but also warm, straightforward, good listener, feels like a partner in patient care.

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January 05, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to, very knowledgeable. I absolutely love her!!

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December 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ghossein is very professional and truly takes the time to get to know her patients! I love you her!

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December 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ghossein always takes a collaborative approach to caring which is appreciated especially with a chronic condition. It is because of her that I feel confident and empowered to make decisions about my health and ultimately live a better lifestyle.

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December 15, 2022

5.0

extremely competent and empathic doctor! She takes time to listen to all my concerns and responds always very competently.

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December 15, 2022

5.0

She is awesome she is so Informative

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December 13, 2022

5.0

Very personable, very knowledgeable about my condition,explains everything in detail, shows compassion.

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December 11, 2022

5.0

She listens and try various resolutions.

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December 08, 2022

5.0

Dr Ghossein is an awesome doctor and person, who cares very much about her patients. Sheâ€™s kind, has great bedside manner, remembers things about her patients, and more.

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November 20, 2022

5.0

She listens and is very positive.

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November 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ghossein is an excellent physician! She is knowledgeable professional caring kind takes her time with her patients gives clear easy to understand medical information/advise and is OUTSTANDING!!

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November 15, 2022

5.0

She takes time, understands, and is able to give relevant advice. She instills confidence.

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November 14, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring and supportive

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November 14, 2022

5.0

She is amazing

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November 13, 2022

5.0

Dr Ghossein takes her time and makes me feel well taken care of. She explains everything.

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November 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ghossein explains concepts clearly and always takes a thorough approach.

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November 01, 2022

5.0

Capable/informative/pleasant.

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October 31, 2022

5.0

She took her time and explain everything in a way I could understand

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October 28, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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October 27, 2022

5.0

Thorough, friendly, open dialogue, and explains opinions well

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October 27, 2022

5.0

She is kind and knowledgeable

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October 26, 2022

5.0

She wants to help people who need help i see her as very caring , very warm, very appproachable, and very brilliant.

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October 20, 2022

5.0

Personable knowledgeable through. I left reasured my condition was managable and a better understanding of future issues and what to do about it. She also didnt order tests that wouldn't have given better information

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October 13, 2022

5.0

She listens; and answers questions without being pedantic.

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October 13, 2022

5.0

Takes the time to explain things clearly. Gives compassionate and empathetic care

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October 11, 2022

5.0

She is great. Has been there for me for the past 18 years.

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October 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ghossein is caring, thorough and exceptionally present during the visit. Iâ€™m very pleased with her care and I feel fortunate to have her as a health care provider.

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September 30, 2022

5.0

She was very. Concern about my condition,, and she. Explain Everything to Me.

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September 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ghossein is very understanding. She takes her time with the patient and explains things.

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September 29, 2022

5.0

Great Dr.

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September 29, 2022

5.0

She is the most amazing doc I have and I see a lot of docs. She is a good listener, efficient, intelligent and good about addressing all your concerns

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September 29, 2022

5.0

She is the best

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September 27, 2022

5.0

She's very nice, thorough, answers questions Like her very much

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September 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. G is outstanding!

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September 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Ghossein is caring and very easy to understand.

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September 16, 2022

5.0

Comprehensive, compassionate care

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September 15, 2022

5.0

She is very thorough and probing. Asking many questions. Very nice person.

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September 08, 2022

5.0

She is an excellent doctor!

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September 05, 2022

5.0

I look forward to gathering more info when test results are available.

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September 03, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, great bedside manner, really takes the time to listen and answer all my questions.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interests

Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

Akebia Therapeutics
ChemoCentryx, Inc.
Omeros Corporation

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

Frictionless Solutions, Inc.
Horizon Therapeutics, Inc.
Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
WebMD Health Services Group, Inc.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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