Martha L. Twaddle, MD
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:
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MD, Indiana University School of Medicine - 1985
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1988
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 MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Huntley HospitalMcHenry HospitalNorthwestern Lake Forest HospitalNorthwestern Memorial HospitalWoodstock Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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175 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 23, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI have been seeing Dr Twaddle for over 20 years. She has seen me through many many crises and always is thoughtful and understanding. If she isn’t sure what the answer is she looks to other colleagues to help with difficult problems. I have ultimate confidence in Dr Twaddle.
June 08, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Twaddle show true care and concern. She treats you more like a friend than a patient. If “and that’s a big if†she doesn’t know the answer to something, she will find out and get back to you. I am so glad and proud to say she’s my doctor!!
May 09, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr.Twaddle is an excellent clinician, and very knowledgeable in her field. We feel so much better after our visits because we know what to expect. It’s also very comforting to know we have Dr. Twaddle available to us through this journey. She is just amazing.
April 04, 2023
5.0 star star star star starShe is very knowledgeable about everything medical and medicine. Dr. Twaddle has been there for any issues that I might have during my cancer journey. She is very kind and compassionate about my wellbeing.
April 04, 2023
4.0 star star star star star_borderDr sent prescription for 3 times daily pregablin qty 20, called office that afternoon to question qty, nurse was to ask dr and call back, no call back yesterday. Called office again today, dose was only supposed to be once nightly, had taken 3 pills, situation could have been avoided if I had gotten call back yesterday
January 25, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Twaddle is a wealth of knowledge and explains everything in detail, so you understand what is going on with you. I appreciate her always being so caring and understanding. From the first time I saw her and on up to present day, she made feel so comfortable talking to her because she truly does care. I’d recommend her 100% to everyone I know.
November 21, 2022
5.0 star star star star starWe moved to Illinois from [ ] to be closer to family as my husband, [ ], is in the later stages of FTD. Dr. Twaddle was recommended to us by our physician in [ ]. I have never had such a wonderful experience with a doctor. Dr. Martha takes her time to support and guide us during this very difficult time. Being brand new to the Northwestern system, I’m beyond impressed with our first physician.
October 26, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDoctors like Dr. Twaddle are a diamond in the rough. She is filled with compassion, understanding, and knowledge. She has made the most terrifying, life changing illness somehow seem manageable. To say she is a great listener would be an understatement. She never makes you feel rushed and always sits and takes as much time as you need to talk about any questions or thoughts you have. I feel blessed to have her overseeing my care.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Royalty Payments and Inventor Share
Faculty member has the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities
- UpToDate, Inc.
Service on Board of Directors
Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities
- Accorda Music-Thanatology Institute
- Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
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.