Claudia Tellez, MD

Claudia Tellez, MD

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Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1990
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1993
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1996

Media

Meet The Doctor 1:17
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April 05, 2012

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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5.0 

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August 30, 2021

5.0

Ive been seeing her for 19 years. I like her.

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August 30, 2021

5.0

Excellent doctor and caring manner

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August 30, 2021

5.0

Dr Tellez provides great patient care.

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August 30, 2021

5.0

Doctor Tellez is very knowledgeable and personable. I love the attention that she gives,she really cares about her patients!

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August 29, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez is just a wonderful MD. She is so knowledgeable and available for questions. She truly makes me feel at ease.

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August 27, 2021

5.0

Personable

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August 27, 2021

5.0

Patient, answers questions

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August 27, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez is outstanding.

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August 25, 2021

5.0

She is amazing, honest and candid while being compassionate at the same time

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August 25, 2021

5.0

Her expertise and pleasant manner. Answered all questions and concerns.

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August 24, 2021

5.0

She has a great bedside manner.

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August 23, 2021

5.0

Since 2010 I am patient of Dr. Claudia Tellez.She is great oncology doctor. I appreciate Dr. Tellez for wonerful care and kindness. I will highly recommend Dr. Claudia Tellez for people who have some a cancer problems. She is the best Oncologist in Chicago area!

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August 20, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez is caring and has always addressed any of my concerns. I have always left with an understanding of any next steps if needed. She is very comforting that you feel free to discuss any topics.

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August 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez never makes me feel rushed. She takes the time to answer all my questions and makes sure I understand her answer. Always very concerned on how you and your family are doing.

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August 18, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez and her team saved my life!!!

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August 16, 2021

5.0

Dr.Tellez monitors patient history and and current concerns.

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August 13, 2021

5.0

She is always very concern of my illness and shows a very warm heart to help me.

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August 13, 2021

5.0

Listens. Caring. Explains things well. She has my interests first.

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August 12, 2021

5.0

She is the greatest. Kind considerate, answers all questions and has sound medical advice

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August 11, 2021

5.0

She is an excellent physician.

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August 06, 2021

5.0

Dr Tellez has excellent bedside manners

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August 05, 2021

5.0

Compassionate and knowledgeable

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August 03, 2021

5.0

In the past they didnt go for whatever their reasons were. As to her care to me shes all of 10 and some.

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August 02, 2021

5.0

She explained things throughly and put us at ease.

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August 02, 2021

4.0

I appreciated Dr. Tellez taking her time to explain to me details behind my elevated platelets and her calm demeanor! Im confident that we will get to the bottom of this condition with a positive outcome.

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August 02, 2021

5.0

Consummate professional with up-to-date scientific information and medical thorougness.

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July 30, 2021

5.0

She's amazing. She never makes you feel like a number, remembers me and I never feel rushed. She stays on top of up to date cancer research as well.

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July 30, 2021

5.0

Dr Tellez is very knowledgeable, professional, and personable. I was made to feel as if I was visiting with a friend. She's very warm and caring.

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July 28, 2021

5.0

Work well with patients.

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July 28, 2021

5.0

Caring, easy to talk with

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Shes been my oncologist for 10 years! I trust her, she has always listened to my worries and concerns and has guided me through my journey.

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July 26, 2021

5.0

She is very professional. and takes time to answer all my questions.

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Very smart and thorough physician. I enjoy my visits because she is so straight forward in a friendly way.

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Great doc!

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez is a dedicated physician who carefully. reviews and monitors patient treatment

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July 22, 2021

5.0

She is very attentive and patient when addressing concerns/questions

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July 22, 2021

5.0

She has been my doctor for many years. She is caring and a great listener.

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July 21, 2021

5.0

Very thorough

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July 21, 2021

5.0

She listens, she cares, she explains completely

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July 21, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez is thorough, knowledgeable, and caring.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez is very patient and caring.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. Telez is a dedicated and caring professional whose empathy and expertise helped me through the challenges of cancer treatment.

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July 16, 2021

5.0

Patient, understaning, clear and concise. Answered all questions, put me at ease.

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July 15, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez has been working with me for 11 years. She is extremely professional with her care of me. I thank Dr. Tellez everyday

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July 15, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez is not only an excellent doctor but also a person who truly cares for her patients.

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July 15, 2021

5.0

Best bedside manner. She really cares about her patience

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July 13, 2021

5.0

Great patient care

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July 13, 2021

5.0

Excellent knowledge and communicates well

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July 12, 2021

5.0

Very easy to talk to

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July 12, 2021

5.0

My impression so far Dr. Tellez is doctor I can trust but appointment always started much later------ and not only this one.

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July 12, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and such a great listener. I never feel rushed and she always takes the time to listen to my concerns.

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July 12, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez is very personable and competent. I appreciate how she took time to make sure I have what I need to move into once a year follow-up.

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July 11, 2021

5.0

Thoughtful, intelligent, and caring

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July 10, 2021

5.0

Competent! Communicative! INTERESTE!

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July 09, 2021

5.0

Dr Tellez listened and showed great compassion during our first in person visit!! Had only met via telemedicine in the past.

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July 08, 2021

5.0

She has been treating me since 2004 She is very nice and a great oncologist and she makes her patients feel at ease.

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July 08, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez is very caring.

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July 07, 2021

5.0

Gave me all the information I needed to continue my treatments

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July 07, 2021

5.0

Doctor answered all my concerns.

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July 01, 2021

5.0

Dr Tellez exudes calm and confidence. I feel supported and able to ask anything.

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June 30, 2021

5.0

Very pleasant, listens to me and explains so you can understand. Does not rush you

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June 28, 2021

5.0

She always takes time to answer questions, and to ask questions about how treatment is really affecting my life

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June 25, 2021

5.0

I thought Doctor Tellez was very thorough with her time and communication.

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June 24, 2021

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and professional. She has been my oncologist for many years. She is just the best.

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June 24, 2021

5.0

Estoy satisfecha con mi Dra

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June 23, 2021

5.0

She is thoogher and detail oriented and same time caring

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June 22, 2021

5.0

She saved my life!!

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June 21, 2021

5.0

She is very kind , knowledgeable and takes the time to answer questions and get to know me

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June 21, 2021

5.0

Informative and positive

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June 21, 2021

5.0

Dr Tellez was very professional, knowledgeable, and explained my issue clearly. It was a totally positive experience. She was friendly and warm, making me feel very comfortable. She's great!

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June 13, 2021

5.0

She explained everything so clearly. With terms I could understand. She was very caring!

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June 12, 2021

5.0

Wonderful dr. care for the whole person, personable & very knowledgeable & professioonal ,

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June 11, 2021

5.0

Left understanding where I stood

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June 11, 2021

5.0

I trust her opinion and she is very kind. Asks a lot of questions.

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June 10, 2021

5.0

She took her time to explain everything that was going on and how the treatment plan will work. I did not feel rushed at all and she had wonderful bedside manner.

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June 10, 2021

5.0

She knows and understands my diagnosis. She's very personable.

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June 10, 2021

5.0

She is thoughtful and careful and so very competent!

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June 10, 2021

5.0

Kindest and most intelligent professional doctor...lucky to have her.

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June 09, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez is excellent. I have been recommending her to people for almost 20 years.

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June 07, 2021

5.0

She listens and she cares she shows concern for you personally

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June 07, 2021

5.0

Please see the previous response.

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June 07, 2021

5.0

Dr Tellez is thorough in her patient exam and familiar with patient history and current concerns.

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June 07, 2021

5.0

Dedicated Doctor as well as knowledgeable.

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June 04, 2021

5.0

She is very attentive and her information helps me.

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June 03, 2021

5.0

Top notch in all ways

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June 03, 2021

5.0

She is excellent...she really listens to the patients and addresses the concerns

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May 27, 2021

5.0

She is always so compassionate and truly cares about my health

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May 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez explained things very clearly, she had assessed my situation prior to our meeting and took plenty of time to explain her recommendations and acknowledge alternatives, and she was patient and compassionate. She gave me a level of attention that made me feel like I was her only patient!

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May 25, 2021

5.0

user friendly didn't feel like I was a burden. Was very aware of my condition and solution to my problem

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May 24, 2021

5.0

She is an excellent doctor who takes the time to cover your concerns

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May 21, 2021

5.0

I found Dr. Tellez to be kind, engaged, comforting and well informed. She set me at ease and explained every step of our course of action. Well done!

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May 20, 2021

5.0

She is thorough and human.

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May 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez takes time to talk to her patients & makes them feel comfortable. She answers all my questions & makes it easy to understand.

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May 17, 2021

5.0

She clearly explained my historical test results to me. She listened to me and answered my questions. She also provided good follow-up information based on my questions.

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May 16, 2021

5.0

De. Tellez is amazing. She took time to talk through all the details of my pathology report and how this impacted treatment options. She gave detailed data about each of my treatment options. She was kind, empathetic and thoughtful. She did not rush and really listened to questions I had brought. I left my appointment feeling optimistic and very glad that I was in such good hands for the next stage of my treatment.

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May 14, 2021

5.0

Outstanding medical treatment and caring individual

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May 13, 2021

5.0

Shes perfect in every way.

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May 13, 2021

5.0

Fourteen years under her care and she has been everything I needed in my breast cancer care

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May 12, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tellez is always very thorough, kind, and an excellent listener.

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May 12, 2021

5.0

Dr Tellez is has an excellent bedside manner and is a extremely knowledgeable physician. I trust her with my cancer care and would recommend her to anyone who asked!

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