Terrance D. Peabody, MD

Terrance D. Peabody, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of California Irvine School of Medicine - 1985
Internship:
University of California (Irvine) - 1986
Residency:
University of California (Irvine) - 1990
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 1991

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (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
Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

511 Ratings

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84 Reviews

August 22, 2023

5.0

Dr.Peabody performed surgery on me 21 years ago, and my experience with him was excellent. I trust him completely, highly value his opinion, and would not hesitate to recommend him for care.

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August 21, 2023

5.0

Excellent care and diagnosis

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August 21, 2023

5.0

He was personable. Went over all my films with me. Listened to my concerns.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

very concrete

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, efficient

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Peabody and the care my son is receiving

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Was nice and explained everything well.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough, warm and personable

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July 23, 2023

5.0

Very friendly, made sure I understood everything.

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July 21, 2023

5.0

See my above comments about Dr Peabody. I can’t say enough about how impressed I was with him

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July 21, 2023

5.0

Excelente doctor explain u every single detail and most all excellent human b

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July 20, 2023

5.0

He is meticulous in everything!

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Peabody was friendly, kind and calm in the face of delivering distressing news. He was honest yet careful with choosing his words when addressing his patient- our sixteen year old son. My son’s father compared his demeanor to being wrapped in a warm blanket. So true.

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July 20, 2023

5.0

He is absolutely the best!

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July 14, 2023

5.0

wonderful man

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July 12, 2023

5.0

I recommend to all my loved ones if they need medical attention to seek Dr Peabody for consultation.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

He care

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Peabody is kind, thorough, and gentle. He took time to address my concerns and answered all of my questions.

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July 01, 2023

5.0

Highly experienced and empathetic person.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Doctor was incredibly knowledgeable and put me at ease

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Great demeanor, took time to explain the films, answered my questions

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Peabody is a great foctor.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

I have never met such a caring doctor for his patients.

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June 17, 2023

5.0

He is a great Dr. and has a great bedside manner. He was highly recommended by a friend of mine that is an Orthopedic surgeon.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

He's knowledgeable and have good bedside manners.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

He explained everything so I would understand what to expect.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

He came highly recommended and was great with me.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Seemed like a good dr.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Friendly doctor and explained procee thoroughly

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June 06, 2023

5.0

There's no one brighter or more skilled.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Peabody combines medical excellence with a very kind “bedside manner.” He answers questions with patience and inspires confidence in his advice.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Thorough, patient, not rushed.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Explains everything in detail

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Great Demeanor and communication skills. He explained my situation clearly and took his time explaining everything clearly. I felt very comfortable with him.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

His knowledge, experience, and communication skills are excellent!

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor and Staff

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Wonderful Doctor. Very knowledgeable but also very patient & kind.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Peabody was exceptional. He explained his diagnosis and the treatment plan carefully to our daughter and treated her with the utmost respect and care.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

I don't have enough of superlatives, excellent, understanding, superb, empathetic and more. That is Dr. Peabody.

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May 13, 2023

5.0

dr peabody was great at his craft and knowkedge

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May 12, 2023

5.0

Such an amazing orthopedic surgeon.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

10 is not enough for Dr. Peabody. He is a superb doctor with empathy.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

He’s just a great doctor!

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May 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Peabody is a rare doctor who knows a lot, but is also willing to listen and adapt to make the best decision. I know he is incredibly experienced, capable, but always has my best interest at heart.

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May 05, 2023

5.0

He’s gentle, kind and listens to you. Very knowledgeable also

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May 01, 2023

5.0

He’s brilliant and takes his time to explain and answer any questions You need a hospital full of Peabodys

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Answered all my questions. Explained everything to be. Easy to understand. Very personable.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Clearly a compassionate expert who explains diagnoses and options.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

He communicated clearly and was thoughtful and understanding.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Quick concise diagnosis and recommendations for moving forward with solutions and options

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April 17, 2023

5.0

I don’t have more words to recommend Dr. Peabody he is the best doctor I ever had in my life he’s care to much about his patients and explain u every single step love u DrPeabody

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Peabody and his team is simply the best

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Great doctor, very skilled.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Peabody was extremely kind with our daughter and made sure he answered her questions throughly and that she understood the answers. He seems to be very data driven, which gave our family great comfort knowing that he will be very thorough in his diagnosis and treatment plan.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Excellent and very kind care.

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April 09, 2023

5.0

Very informative

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Knowledge and skilled

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April 03, 2023

5.0

Fast and efficient

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April 03, 2023

5.0

Outstanding and knowledgeable doctor

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Peabody is friendly and has upbeat/great bedside manner. He's very knowledgeable, is able to explain the medicine to his patients in understandable terms with an appropriate level of concern, and utilizes shared medical decision-making. Overall, he's a top-notch doctor.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

He is calm, presents information that is easy to follow, and takes time with patients to explain the prognosis!

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March 24, 2023

5.0

He listen to what you say and don’t say. He takes the time to address your concerns.. he is honest if he know he know if he does he let you know and continue to look for solutions.

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March 20, 2023

5.0

He explained everything and took time with me

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March 20, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable, compassionate and timely in his meetings

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March 20, 2023

5.0

The best in the business.

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March 12, 2023

5.0

I have put my hope and trust in Dr. Peabody that he will do exactly what he explained.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Peabody strikes me as a very able and competent doctor and surgeon. He answered all my questions and even anticipated things I wouldn’t have known to ask. He explained everything to me clearly and plainly and provided reliable information about my timeline for treatment.

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March 04, 2023

5.0

Best orthopedic doctor/surgeon/oncologist I’ve ever seen in all of Illinois.

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February 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Peabody is very knowledgeable and has a calming presence.

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February 24, 2023

5.0

explained everything-answered all my questions surgery went great

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Great explanation of the plan of care.

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February 20, 2023

4.0

Very good bedside manner Not found often enough

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Clearly explains situation, uses all resources to explain, empathetic, just a really nice guy

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February 14, 2023

5.0

Great personality. Very caring and a good listener. Never felt rushed by him or anyone else.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

He seemed great- was a quick meeting; more of a consultation- no work done.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

He took time to explain what test he wants and why. Looking forward to seeing when test results are in.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

He has assembled an amazing team . I consider myself blessed to be be treated by Dr. Peabody and his team .

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February 10, 2023

5.0

If I recommended Dr Peabody I would expect the person to receive the same level of care I’m receiving

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February 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Peabody is a top doctor who is also kind and compassionate. He explains everything completely and answers all of my questions. He really cares. I have complete confidence in him.

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Professional, experienced, direct to the point

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Peabody is phenomenal and very light hearted making the entire process very calming. He’s one of the best!

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February 06, 2023

4.0

He was able to evaluate me and he also knew exactly what I am going to be able to do in terms of my physical exercise and activities.

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February 04, 2023

5.0

Probably the best orthopedic surgeon I’ve ever had, and I’ve been to a few places including Midwest Ortho at Rush! Fantastic Doctor very understanding and nice.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Lots of knowledge and experience

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  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

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