Terrance D. Peabody, MD

Terrance D. Peabody, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
  • Bone Tumors

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

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May 16, 2017

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

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

385 Ratings

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March 28, 2022

5.0

He is a great doctor. Very knowledgeable And very kind andVery easy to talk to he explains everything In terms I can understand

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March 23, 2022

5.0

He respected my decision to have bloodless surgery. He was patient when trying to get my hemoglobin up. He toke quick actions when a unexpected problem came up.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

In my brief meeting he made me feel comforted and heard

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Very happy with him

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Excellent! Dr Peabody is compassionate & caring! Has great knowledge and takes time to explain everything

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Amazing doctor and cares about his patients

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March 21, 2022

5.0

His professional and caring attitude. Very matter of fact.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

The best.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Excelente doctor

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Highly skilled and experienced. Answered my questions in simple terms to help my understanding.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

He is the best. I am so grateful he removed my bone cancer and is so attentive to me each time I come back for a follow up.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Peabody for 16 years now and always appreciate his insight and the care I receive.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Wonderfully compassionate and truly listens. Willing to keep searching for answers.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

He’s very good!

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March 07, 2022

5.0

He’s knowledgeable and personable.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

He thinks about what is best for you and allows you time to make a decision.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Well prepared and thorough. Explained things very well.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Muy buen doctor

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February 14, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

Very kind and helpful.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Peabody is one of the best doctors I have ever met. The best specialist and very caring person.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

The most carring Dr I ever met. Straight to the point. He made me feel so relieved.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Peabody is undoubtedly one of the finest/expert physicians I have had known. He has taken excellent care of me. I cannot recommend Dr. Peabody enough.

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February 04, 2022

4.0

I liked his manner and bis explanations

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Hands down...the best doctor...the best human being!

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January 28, 2022

4.0

His Knowledge about my diagnosis

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January 25, 2022

5.0

Very nice and personal answering all my questions also his fellow Very nice

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January 24, 2022

5.0

He doesn’t rush patients and he answers questions.

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January 21, 2022

5.0

He is an expert in a narrow field. He is thoughtful in his advice and we trust him.

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January 17, 2022

5.0

he has been highly recommended.

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January 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Peabody took time to explain what he believes might be the problem. Good bedside manner.

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January 17, 2022

5.0

Dr Peabody is just a wonderful, caring doctor who I trust with my healthcare

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January 17, 2022

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, informed and helpful with our concerns. His associate was also a great individual

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January 14, 2022

5.0

Attentive. Takes time to listen.

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January 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Peabody's ability to thoughtfully respond to the problem I have is very reassuring and comforting.

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January 14, 2022

5.0

He is the best!

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January 10, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable patient concerned explain how and what to expect clearly and logically

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January 10, 2022

5.0

I saw associate first and was extremely pleased with him. Dr. Peabody reconfirmed finding.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Peabody is an excellent Dr. He care about his patient. I’ve been seeing him for few years for my foot. I have so much respect for him. The way he treats his pt. & family!!!

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January 07, 2022

5.0

He's the best in his field.

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January 03, 2022

5.0

He, his resident, and med student made me comfortable and at ease while they spoke about and explained testing results and giving me his opinion on my choices and probable outcome.

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December 17, 2021

5.0

He’s a kind and compassionate surgeon as well as being exceptionally skilled

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December 17, 2021

5.0

he is awesome and looks out for my best interest

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December 13, 2021

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and caring. Explained everything so I can understand the situation.

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November 02, 2021

5.0

He is truly a patient’s DOCTOR IN EVERY ASPECT. No situation is a challenge for them.

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October 29, 2021

5.0

Wonderful person

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October 25, 2021

5.0

Dr Peabody not only talks to me but explains things directly to my Son (his patient). He does everything he can to make us feel comfortable.

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October 08, 2021

5.0

I am confident his experience will bring us to the right decisions

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October 08, 2021

5.0

I've seen a lot of doctors over the past year, No one made me feel like we were on the right track as much as Dr.Peabody

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October 04, 2021

5.0

Personable, kind, knowledgeable and took time with us to answer any questions, we didn’t feel like we were being rushed ,

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October 01, 2021

4.0

Nice personality.

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September 27, 2021

5.0

Dr. Peabody does excellent work and is great at showing he cares.

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September 24, 2021

5.0

very professional and very careing

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September 22, 2021

5.0

He gave me a thorough explanation

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September 21, 2021

5.0

Explains well

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September 17, 2021

5.0

He has the experience, amazing back ground and he is humble and he carres

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September 17, 2021

5.0

truthful and straight to the point very friendly doctor

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September 14, 2021

5.0

He showed me my results His diagnoses made sense to me

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September 13, 2021

5.0

Dr. Peabody was awesome! Very friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommend him!

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September 13, 2021

5.0

He is a nice doctor. He took his time to review an old cat scan. Even though I will need new imaging done to figure out what is causing me irritation in my hip.

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September 03, 2021

5.0

Where do I begin. He is a renowned physician, expert in his field, highly recommended by other physicians, and he made me feel like I was his only patient. Took the time to listen and told me all the facts so I could understand.

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August 23, 2021

5.0

Score 10 is not enough for Dr. Peabody. He is the best.

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August 23, 2021

5.0

I felt at ease, Dr. Peabody is very knowledgeable and spoke with me on a level that was appropriate to my understanding.

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August 23, 2021

5.0

Por su profesionalismo

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August 23, 2021

5.0

Nice

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August 16, 2021

5.0

First appointment but was very appreciative of his thoughtful, factual (yet compassionate) approach. He took the time to explain what he knew, what we needed to know and how we would find out.

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August 16, 2021

5.0

Informative, excellent patient conversation

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August 16, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and skilled Listens to what you have to say Tells it as it is and gives you options if available Great personality and bedside manner All round great Dr and Surgeon

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August 09, 2021

5.0

He is clearly an expert on Ortho/Onc, internationally known and is a great human being

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August 09, 2021

5.0

Dr. Peabody is empathetic and professional. He diagnosed Frankie when nobody could give us an answer. As long as Dr. Peabody is practicing he will be our guy

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August 08, 2021

5.0

He was very thorough in his exam as well as his questions pertaining to my problem. He was very patient and kind, answering all my questions and explaining things if I didn't understand them.

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August 03, 2021

5.0

Very professional

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August 02, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable, well informed and a pleasure to see.

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August 02, 2021

5.0

Very likeable. Masks made it a little hard to understand what he said- didn't care about repeating. He got how I felt about things. Very nice--made it worth the trip into the city

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July 30, 2021

5.0

He really works hard at getting you the answers.

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable, caring and spent time with me.

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July 26, 2021

4.0

Gave options

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Best physician, kind, great bedside manner & very accommodating. We followed him from university of chicago hospital.

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Very helpful and nice personality.

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July 24, 2021

5.0

Dr. Peabody has such an uplifting yet realistic nature which has helped my daughter get through these last several years. We are grateful Dr. Peabody and his entire staff!

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July 19, 2021

5.0

I feel like I've known Dr. Peabody for a long time, but it's only been about a year and a half. He really wants my best interest at heart. He is a warm and genuine person. I trust him completely.

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July 17, 2021

4.0

Does not give different options for initial consults.

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June 28, 2021

5.0

courteous, knowledgeable, caring and patient.

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June 21, 2021

5.0

Best doctor with best bedside manner.

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June 21, 2021

5.0

Passionate, competent and caring doctor

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June 14, 2021

5.0

I was suffering really bad with knee pain for quite some time and I never thought I was ever going to feel better again! Dr Peabody met with me and made a plan and within a month I had surgery on my patella and my pain was relieved immediately. I am very very grateful!! I will recommend him to anyone!!

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June 14, 2021

5.0

He is the best, case closed

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June 14, 2021

5.0

His number one priority is my care

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June 07, 2021

5.0

He is very caring

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June 07, 2021

5.0

He's a skilled doctor who listens and responds in a careful considered manner.

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June 07, 2021

5.0

Kind and competent care .... knowledgeable w good communication skills

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June 07, 2021

5.0

Very professional, kind, and comforting

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May 17, 2021

5.0

Think he did a magnificent surgery in 2018. He always calls me quickly with results from my MRI's and chest X-rays. Always pleasant, willing to answer all questions. I really trust him, think his credentials are just the best.

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May 14, 2021

4.0

He seems somewhat knowledgeable about Fibrous Dysplasia and was able to refer me to someone that should be able to help.

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May 14, 2021

5.0

I feel more comfortable when I see this doctor! When he did the test to me in his hand !also he is give more attention in his case ! I can't explain too much cuze I have a poor in English !

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May 14, 2021

5.0

very knowledgeable

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May 11, 2021

5.0

Great care

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May 10, 2021

5.0

Kind, thoughtful, listens

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May 10, 2021

5.0

Informed-reassurring-attentive-knowledgeable

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May 03, 2021

5.0

Dr. Peabody and his fellow Dr. DeVries were so knowledgeable and thorough!

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Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

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