Martha L. Twaddle, MD

Martha L. Twaddle, MD

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Primary Specialty

Palliative Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Cancer
  • Cardiac Diseases
  • Clinician-Patient Communication
  • Hospice
  • Neurologic Disease
  • Palliative Care
  • Serious-Illness Communication
  • Symptom Management

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Indiana University School of Medicine - 1985
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1988

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September 27, 2017

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Hospice & Palliative Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 19, 2022

5.0

From day one of meeting Dr Twaddle, I knew I was in great hands! She showed care and concern and still does on up to this day. Plus she wants to make sure you are not suffering with pain. She provides things to do to help with the pain as well. I’d highly recommend her to anyone!!

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August 16, 2022

5.0

She was very personable. She had thoroughly read my chart and took the time to get to know me and my goals. She said she would reread my chart and come up with possible other solutions

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August 02, 2022

5.0

I’m so happy that I don’t have to do this on my own as a caregiver. Having support is so very important.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

She’s there when I need her, but ok with being a wing man when I am sad.

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July 10, 2022

5.0

Very thoughtful and interested about healthcare of my wife.

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July 09, 2022

5.0

Great reputation.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Just a pleasure to be with Martha.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

So far, so good.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

We connected in the first few minutes of our call

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Bedside manner Keeping things on track

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Compassionate doc with a huge tool chest who really cares about your quality of life

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Solucionó nuestros problemas.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

Dr Twaddle is warm and caring. She is very knowledgeable and is willing to try different things to find something that will work. She makes you feel like you are the most important patient she has

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Anyone dealing with pain and suffering would be extraordinarily fortunate to have her on their team. There are certain people who find their true calling in life. Dr. Twaddle is exactly where she needs to be.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

She is the best!!

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Very open and honest.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Hands on health issues

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Twaddle is the best !! Very helpful in recommendations. Listens to your concerns and needs . And very encouraging. Love her ??

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February 23, 2022

5.0

She is a perfect combination of knowledgeable, candid, and comforting given the circumstances of her patients.

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February 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Twaddle is very good at what she does. Great to have her to help me through my cancer journey

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February 07, 2022

5.0

I feel like we are truly a team working together for the best possible outcome for me

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January 22, 2022

5.0

In addition to evaluating a patient’s physical health, Dr. Twaddle also addresses her patient’s situational and mental condition.

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January 20, 2022

5.0

Quality, compassionate care

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January 18, 2022

5.0

Compassionate and helpful

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January 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Martha is a healer. She listens with empathy and authentic compassion. Her whole focus is on making the patient as comfortable as possible. As a member of our care team, she is the defensive line. She has the vital job of looking at the patient's quality of life. We are so fortunate to have found Dr. Martha.

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January 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Twaddle is very attentive to my needs. She listens to what I have to say and understands me.

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November 07, 2021

5.0

She is very compassionate & devoted to her patients & palliative care. She makes everything easier. I feel very well cared for & feel confident that she will protect me from a horrible experience while dying.

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October 30, 2021

5.0

She is absolutely wonderful. Very knowable, very congenial, listens and you know she is listening to you, terrific common sense, great sense of humor. I'm really glad I got to know her.

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October 25, 2021

5.0

Martha Twaddle is so knowledgeable and caring that I value her counsel on all medical matters.

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October 03, 2021

5.0

Dr DWADDLE is a wonderful doctor and is easy to talk to

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September 28, 2021

5.0

She was very compassionate and informative

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September 27, 2021

5.0

She really helps with all my health issues.

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September 27, 2021

5.0

Incredibly knowledgeable and caring doctor.

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September 16, 2021

5.0

I have Sent People to her and they Love her to . Simply Outstanding So Knowledgeable So Truly Caring Her Eyes Tell you She Heard everything your Saying and She is hear your help in every way . Martha’s Knowledge Blows me away . She’ll do anything for her patients .. Just because she cares for your well being And wants you to be as Comfortable as Possible . I love her .

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September 06, 2021

5.0

What a gracias lady very good at putting people at ease

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August 30, 2021

5.0

The best for knowledge and sensitive caring. Also she listens very well.

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August 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. Twaddle is the best. Patient, insightful, gives great guidance.

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August 10, 2021

5.0

Excellent physician who cares fir her patient’s wellbeing

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July 22, 2021

5.0

There is simply no one like her.

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July 20, 2021

5.0

Knowledgable, caring, very experienced.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Very thorough and spend as much time with you as needed. Makes you feel really good when you’re finished with your visit

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July 10, 2021

5.0

She really cares about her patients.

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May 19, 2021

5.0

Renowned in her field and cares about her patients

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May 10, 2021

5.0

i like her

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May 04, 2021

5.0

Interested in getting results for me

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May 01, 2021

5.0

She Tells it like it is. Also shows great concern for the patient.

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April 20, 2021

5.0

she is great

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April 06, 2021

5.0

She is the best....very compassionate and caring.. funny too

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April 05, 2021

5.0

She gets me.

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April 02, 2021

5.0

She’s the best Takes all the time you need

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April 01, 2021

5.0

This is what I’ve been looking for to help us with our journey.

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March 31, 2021

5.0

Excellent care from expert in the field who has a large toolbox and cares about her patients

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March 25, 2021

5.0

Answers questions and really focuses on patient’s care.

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March 23, 2021

5.0

She takes the time to listen and help

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March 22, 2021

5.0

She is just wonderful! Very competent, caring and supportive.

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March 03, 2021

5.0

She is one of the best doctors I have ever encountered

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March 01, 2021

5.0

The effort she’s going to do to help me

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February 22, 2021

5.0

She’s an awesome doctor

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February 04, 2021

5.0

She has wisdom like no other!

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February 01, 2021

5.0

knowledgeable

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January 21, 2021

5.0

Very thoughtful & caring Dr. She really gets to know her patients. Very sincere. No Act here.

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January 18, 2021

5.0

So good. Persons

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December 19, 2020

5.0

She is friendly, helpful, answers all our questions and has a great sense of humor.

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December 14, 2020

5.0

If/when I meet someone undergoing oncology and wound treatments, I would readily recommend Dr Twaddle. She is a caring, compassionate physician who is very knowledgeable and articulate when explaining and reassuring to her patients about treatment, allaying fears, giving options, being supportive.

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December 12, 2020

5.0

I can not imagine going through treatment without Dr Twaddle on my team.

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December 10, 2020

5.0

She’s the best. I have been battling cancer for over two years and she has been with me that long helping me get thru this

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November 24, 2020

5.0

Adore dr twaddle. She is so caring, upbeat, informative and responsive to my husbands needs and really listens and understands and explains things so we can understand what he’s feeling and how the various meds address his issues.

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November 23, 2020

5.0

Dr. Twaddle is knowledgeable, caring, pleasant, her passion of what she does is exemplified during each visit.

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November 20, 2020

5.0

Top in her field plus excellent doctor-patient rapport.

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November 09, 2020

5.0

Dr Twaddle Spends all the time you need and offers solutions to things that I am going through. She is compassionate and she is very knowledgeable I feel very confident with her

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November 03, 2020

5.0

She is easy to talk to, is knowledgeable and gives good options for a person to consider.

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November 03, 2020

5.0

If I encounter someone with similar issues, and asked my opinion, I would speak of my experience with the palliative doctors/staff and the aid they provided to me.

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October 26, 2020

5.0

Dr. Twaddle provides just the right amount of specific information with irresistible empathy. In short...Dr. Twaddle is a joy.

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October 26, 2020

5.0

Palliative Care is both helpful and feels good.

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October 09, 2020

5.0

She has a huge toolbox from which to help me and cares about the progress of her patients

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October 09, 2020

5.0

Expertise of the doctor and care provided

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October 06, 2020

5.0

She is knowledgeable and has good bedside manner.

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October 06, 2020

5.0

Dr.Twaddle is caring, funny, and listens to my concerns. She is good at explaining test results and how cancer works. She wants me to be positive but realistic too

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September 21, 2020

5.0

She is exceptionally kind and is a wonderful doctor. She has years of experience and great expertise.

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September 21, 2020

5.0

The Medical care and support has been exceptional for both the patient and the family.

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September 19, 2020

5.0

Dr. twaddle was not only very professional but showed compassion and took all the time I needed to get answers regarding care.

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September 18, 2020

5.0

She is extraordinarily empathetic & honest. So devoted to her patients & passionate about what she does.

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September 18, 2020

5.0

Dr.Twaddle & Terri are excellent. I look forward to seeing them because they are so nice & helpful & fun. It is not like any medical experience I have ever had.

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September 03, 2020

5.0

She is tops in her field and has a huge tool chest of meds, skills, and noN traditional Tools at her disposal

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September 03, 2020

5.0

Excellent physician, staff and care

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September 01, 2020

5.0

She is kind, understanding and really listens to her patients.

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September 01, 2020

5.0

Dr Martha Twaddle and her staff are the reason. They are exemplary in their patient care

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September 01, 2020

5.0

When I leave my appointments, I am more informed, reassured, hopeful, and encouraged. Dr Twaddle shows care and concern, wants me to do better and gives me all the help she can to do this. Thank you Dr Twaddle, you are much appreciated.

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August 27, 2020

5.0

Dr. Twaddle spent almost an hour with me today to listen to me, ask questions, and offer guidance as I navigate my end of life decisions. I was impressed with her thoughtfulness and thoroughness. As emotional as this topic is, I never felt emotional.

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August 18, 2020

5.0

Dr Twaddle Is Compassionate & Empathic Towards Me . Dr Twaddle has given Me Many Different Types Treatments & Lifestyle Changes to help with my Pain management . Dr. Twaddle is simply Amazing.

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August 15, 2020

5.0

Listens really well. Has good information and shares it clearly.

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August 10, 2020

5.0

Dr Twaddle is always smiling and positive. She explains my Tx and side effects. I look forward to our visits.

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August 06, 2020

5.0

She was compassionate speaking with my mother and followed up the same day with myself and my sister to finish the assessment, gather more information and talk about the next steps. Today was our first meeting but we are thrilled to have Dr Twaddle on our team and her knowledge and insight was readily apparent and we are so happy to have someone to assist My mom and us as my mother's illness progresses.

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August 06, 2020

5.0

Love dr twaddle and the virtual appointment was great And she addressed all of our concerns.

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August 02, 2020

5.0

Dr. Twaddle is an expert in her field with a huge tool chest from drugs to integrative therapies she treats the whole person, not just the illness and takes the time to also be your cheerleader

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July 31, 2020

5.0

She is excellent!!!

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July 31, 2020

5.0

Dr. Twaddle is excellent !

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July 27, 2020

5.0

Dr. Twaddle has taken such good care of me since my first diagnosis of cancer. She is a wonderful, compassionate doctor who i would highly recommend to everyone. She has attended to me when i was in terrible pain the first go around and was always easy to reach. That is not always the case. I feel very safe in her hands and trust her judgement.

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July 21, 2020

5.0

Thorough, answers all questions, gives advice and Help, shows concern And understanding. Love her.

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July 11, 2020

5.0

She was very professional and thorough.

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