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Dina M. Elaraj, MD

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549 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Endocrine Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Surgical Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine - 1998
Residency:: University of Rochester - 2006
Fellowships:: University of California (San Francisco) - 2007

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

549 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

78 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

78 Reviews

August 30, 2023

5.0

She calmed my anxiety about the visit.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

She brought clarity to a complex and somewhat befuddling situation. Exceptional, professional care.

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August 27, 2023

5.0

I have already referred several people to see Dr Elaraj

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August 22, 2023

4.0

She communicated effectively and addressed the medical conditions.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Elaraj is an incredibly smart, warm, and helpful physician. I couldnâ€™t feel more confident in her care.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Compassionate Expertise

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August 03, 2023

5.0

She was very kind, informative, and efficient.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

She explained every medical issue thoroughly. She has been attentive to my concerns. She is competent and respectful.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Very personal able and experienced

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Responsible, focused, professional and thorough.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, efficient, caring

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July 27, 2023

5.0

All my questions answered.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

She had very high level of patience explaining everything and answering all my questions. She took her time and put me at ease regarding surgery.

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July 23, 2023

5.0

Outstanding service and excellent bedside manner. Dr. Elaraj clearly explained things and was very helpful!

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July 19, 2023

5.0

This is a very knowledgeable Doctor who help to ease the fears of her patient!

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Elaraj always makes me feel cared for. She always on time too.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

She cares she listens best surgeon in the world

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Elaraj was very caring, concerned, and informative during our appointment.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

She was amazing! She identified the adenoma using ultrasound literally within seconds of beginning the scan, providing a detailed oral description of its attributes and placing them in the broader context of endocrine disorders and treatments, accompanied by a masterful summary of multiple potential outcomes. Frankly, I obtained more information in just an hour with her than I have obtained in six weeks of interactions with the medical team in my hometown hospital.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Elaraj explains everything. Dr. Elaraj is patient. Lastly, she is thorough.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

She knew about my case before she walked through the door! Impressive!!

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June 27, 2023

5.0

First time met Dr. Elaraj. She is great! Discussed all the options in details, addressed all my questions

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Dr Elaraj was great at communicating and educating. I felt that I left more knowledgeable about my diagnosis and next steps. The procedure was quick, painless and well explained.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

She was prepared - knew my stuff from the medical history and gave great detail in explaining answers to my questions.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. Also has a great personality!

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Elaraj is passionate and responsive. She takes the time to explain your diagnosis and treatment. She ensures that you understand as well.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

The doctor explained everything so I could understand. She also ananswered all my questions

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June 20, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable and have great bed side manners

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June 13, 2023

5.0

She's an expert and my appointments are about my allover care not only current issue. She listens to me and shares information that I can understand and use about my care. She's very easy to talk to.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

Offered a good explanation of my medical condition.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

she took the time to explain the needed procedure, listened to my concerns and layout my options

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Helpful kind caring

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June 01, 2023

5.0

She was very knowledgeable about the procedure .

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May 31, 2023

1.0

A Doctor should never come in with full forest. Doctors should make the patient feel very comfortable especially when itâ€™s the first time meeting them. Itâ€™s not good to scare a patient away. That Patient may not come back.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s very patient and helpful

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Very understanding and kind

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Professionalism

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Friendly not condescending like many surgeons. Easy to understand Not rushed and answered all questions. Only thing we forgot was to mention records be sent to primary Dr [ ]

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Professional care and explanations.

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May 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Elaraj was extremely through and answered all my questions. She was very caring and took her time explaining to me and her med student.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Friendly

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Wonderful Doc

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May 02, 2023

5.0

She spent a lot of time teaching and had data to support her plan of care.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Dr concise and understandable

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Competent, thorough, patient, professional

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Very happy with the detailed conversation with Dr Elaraj discussing and interpreting my tests.

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April 16, 2023

5.0

She was nice.

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April 15, 2023

4.0

Dina exhibited concern by acknowledging that what I experiencing is due to illness and nothing that I did wrong. She explained test results and the imaging in a clear manner. It was my birthday and I was worried about the what would be the diagnosis. Having an opportunity to discuss next steps was the best bday gift. She exhibits the kind of inclusiveness in our discussion and knowledge sharing that shows experience and valuing a patients humanity. I feel enouraged that my continuing care will be positive.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

I was educated. We had dialogue. I felt safe with her care & professionalism

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Elaraj was very informative without being too technical. She listened to my questions and concerns and took the time to provide thorough answers. Her kind and calming demeanor made me feel so reassured that I was in good hands.

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April 04, 2023

5.0

I honestly couldn't recommend Dr. Elaraj more highly. After all, she is the face through whom my acquaintance with NM Endocrine Surgery has been made.

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April 02, 2023

5.0

Excellent in her field

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April 02, 2023

5.0

She was very warm, with a good bed-side manner, explained everything clearly, answered all my questions and did not rush.

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Extremely detail oriented kind patient and knowledgeable

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Elaraj is very patient, kind, and listens to all my problems presented to her.. and explained the available possibilities related to my treatment

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Elaraj was caring and thorough. I did not feel rushed.

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March 12, 2023

5.0

She rocks

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March 11, 2023

5.0

Dr.Dina was extremely competent and caring. She made me feel everything would be alright and it was.

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March 09, 2023

5.0

Very calm and considerate. Wonderful bedside manor.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

She explains everything going on in an understandable manner. She is thorough and kind.

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March 03, 2023

5.0

She is the pro's pro. She is opposite of "full of yourself!" She is an expert and you feel that. She also is quite personable, and you feel that as well. Super clear in next steps. You develop confidence in her early on.

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March 01, 2023

5.0

Very professional & knowledgeable

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February 27, 2023

5.0

good customer service

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February 25, 2023

5.0

As I said Dr Elaraj was very clear and precise abou the operation I am going to have

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February 21, 2023

5.0

She has excellent bedside manner. She explained everything completelyâ€¦ She was professional, yet kind and obviously very competent

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February 21, 2023

5.0

For your professionalism and patience in clearing up my doubts and understanding how I feel about what happens to me. Making me calm down.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Elaraj was fantastic. She took the time to listen and understand my health concerns. She thoroughly explained everything to me and I felt at ease right from the beginning of my appointment. Excellent care from start to finish.

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February 19, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful! She listens she cares and she very knowledgeable!

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February 17, 2023

5.0

The doctor made me feel better about my diagnosis.

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February 14, 2023

5.0

Very professional and personable. Very responsive to my questions

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February 08, 2023

5.0

Answered all my questions and came up with a treatment plan

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February 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Elaraj is clearly an expert in her field and she comes across as very concerned and caring about her patients.

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February 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Elaraj took time to review my history, and explain the plan going forward. Pleasant demeanor and good communicator

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February 01, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough in explaining what I have and how she can help.

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January 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Elaraj is a fantastic doctor, one of the best Iâ€™ve ever met. Sheâ€™s also caring and compassionate.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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January 24, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor, very personable and experienced

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January 12, 2023

5.0

She is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor.

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Disclosures

Dina M. Elaraj, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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.

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