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Michele T. Glasgow, MD

4.9

944 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
Distal Biceps Repair
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fractures
Shoulder Problems
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Surgery

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - 1984
Residency:: University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1987

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) - 1990
Fellowships:: University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1991

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) - 1992

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Meet the Doctor

Meet the Doctor

November 12, 2020

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Kishwaukee Hospital

Valley West Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

944 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

August 30, 2022

5.0

She took time to go over my shoulder issue and examined it as well. Was caring and knowledgeable.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Excellent

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August 30, 2022

5.0

She is an amazing surgeon. Very caring and compassionate. She goes way beyond. Takes the extra steps.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Very professional but also down to earth. I had great experiences with all personnel.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

She is a class act! She listens to your concerns and answers your questions and never seems in a hurry to go on to the next patient. She's 100% about you while you are there. And she's a great surgeon!!

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August 29, 2022

5.0

She is very caring and informative on the surgery that is going to take place

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Excellent Physician with strong knowledge of here profession

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August 29, 2022

5.0

She is everything you want in a Dr. Professional, confident and compassionate.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Glasgow was so professional and caring.

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August 28, 2022

5.0

Dr was well recommended by family and friends.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Very professional and very thorough. Man questions were answered

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August 23, 2022

5.0

We have had a great experience and outcome with a successful shoulder surgery. Dr. Michele is an expert in her field. She comes highly recommended. Her reputation precedes her.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Prior surgery with Steve and Michelle on my right shoulder turned out like nothing had ever happened and so far Dr. Michelle has given me the same results with my left shoulder repair.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

She is excellant at her job.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

She is good

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Caring and professional

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Glasgow is an excellent doctor! Very professional and takes time and explains everything.

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August 13, 2022

5.0

I have complete confidence in the skill of Dr. Michele Glasgow, and in her commitment to treatment tailored to my personal needs.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Compassionate, caring , knowledgeable and excellent surgeon.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Glasgow was extremely competent and professional as well as kind and caring! Everything that I would ever want in a doctor! She inspired confidence!

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August 12, 2022

5.0

helpful, patient, supportive

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August 11, 2022

4.0

She seemed to know the care that I needed

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Michelle is awesome and insightful. Like being with a caring friend instead of a Dr appt. She is one of your best

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Competent, current, good communicator

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Glasgow was kind, made eye contact, is knowledgeable, and appeared interested in working with me to find the best solution.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

She is intelligent, kind, and listens to her patients

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Great caring manner

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August 02, 2022

5.0

I give her high marks! My outcome turned out better than I thought it would.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Very talented surgeon

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Past experiences with my wife as the patient

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August 01, 2022

5.0

She had reviewed the nurse's notes. She asked specific questions and listened and asked for specifics. Then entered notes. Doctor included my husband in discussion which helped me. Shared x-rays and explained. Clear directions for home and next steps. A clear plan.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Michelle is very respectful, understanding, professional, and has a great bedside manner.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Pts seem to like her work.

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July 26, 2022

4.0

still wo0rking with her

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Doctor was passionate. She cared about me. She had knowledge that she could share, and made sure I understood

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Extremely caring, professional and the best surgeon in her field

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July 22, 2022

5.0

She is very thorough and congenial. Very personable.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

She is effective at getting the answer /results we were hoping to get. My husband has been in pain since April '22. He is so relieved to be out of massive pain and knowing there is hope.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Competent, compassionate, doctor

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Glasgow is phenomenal! She is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the issues I need help with! She is also well-versed about how to ensure Vegans get the nutrients they need to ensure optimum health and wellness. Her attention to crucial details, easily overlooked when dealing with so many medical issues with one person, is nothing short of amazing!

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Michelle didn’t excellent job on repairing my shoulder. My shoulder is feeling great after six weeks.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

She's the best! Caring knows her stuff, a great surgeon and very personable!

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July 16, 2022

5.0

For a doctor to explain clearly is a gift. My fear was gone.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

She is empathetic and professional. I have referred others to her

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Very professional and takes time to explain everything! Excellent Dr

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Clear and concise assessment, clear explanation of issue and clear explanation of treatment options.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Glasgow has been very thorough in her assessment of my specialized need. She reviewed my history, reviewed and explained the MRI, and developed surgical plan to address injured shoulder. Doctor is very attentive and listened to me.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Friendly,seemed to know her business, asked lots of questions,supportive, took time.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Very easy to talk to and explains everything well

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Professional, kind and knowledgeable

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July 11, 2022

5.0

She was insightful as to what might be causing my issues and explained to me all of the preventive care I can take to minimize the issue from reoccurring. She was considerate to my needs and I felt like she cared about my health and wellbeing.

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July 09, 2022

5.0

She is a great Dr.

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July 03, 2022

5.0

I feel Dr Michele Glasgow really listened to me and understood my concern with my chronic Rt arm issues. I'm a believer in PT but I want to know the cause of the returning pain. Dr. Michele understands my frustration.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

She is a compassionate doctor who listens to the patient and is not in a rush to get the appointment finished.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Best

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Understanding,professional, and can not say enough how much expertise she has and passes that along to patient..explaining honestly pros and cons.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Love her. Always take time to explain asks if I have any questions.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

She tells you what and how to do things

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Dr Glasgow was very thorough, explained her findings, discussed treatment options, and was receptive to feedback. Very friendly and professional.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

She is so personable and listens to what you have to say. Never hurries you out the door and is an excellent doctor and surgeon.

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June 26, 2022

5.0

She usually takes care of you quickly

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Friendly, efficient & takes the time to explain issues!

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June 23, 2022

5.0

She’s very thorough and her examinations very detailed which I totally enthralled with.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Thorough as well as a great attitude and demeanor

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Thorough, thoughtful explanation with dialogue

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Was very informative

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Very intelligent, caring, patient and does superior work both in the office and the operating room!

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Michele is well known and respected for her expertise and surgical skills. Her reputation precedes her. She is kind, caring and answers questions easily and thoroughly. My husband has experienced great outcomes after shoulder surgeries with her. She is great.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

She cares and is very thorough

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June 20, 2022

5.0

She asked me a lot of questions and was a good listener. Her thoroughness in going over my history and explaining her recommendations were much appreciated. This is a very busy doctor who took the time with me I needed to understand my bone health. Highly recommend!

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Seems to take care to look over records and files to make the right diagnosis

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June 20, 2022

5.0

I’m convinced that she knows what she is doing and has put me on the road to recovery. No nonsense, direct, and to the point.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Very thorough.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Very thorough! Very professional and explains everything to understand it! Takes time with you!

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June 06, 2022

5.0

She is a wonderful Doctor Who cares greatly for her patients

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June 06, 2022

5.0

I worked with her on a different orthopedic issue in 2018. That's why I I asked for her this time around. Same great care that I had back then.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

I was told great things about Dr Glasgow from people in my area. I will pass the word on of how bad my rotator cuff was and the awesome results

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June 06, 2022

5.0

She’s very empathetic and caring. She is very knowledgeable and explained everything to me at length. Love her!

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Michelle Glasgow is personable, helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Good information and personality

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Kind, compassionate care, listens to our needs.

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May 28, 2022

5.0

Wonderful person

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May 27, 2022

3.0

Due to Northwestern and not Dr.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

I have already, and several times recommended Dr. Michele to friends and family. Not much family in the area, but lots of friends!!

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Patient thorough and dedicated Willing to do whatever it takes to make sure their patients are taken care of

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable explains what is going on in language you can understand

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May 23, 2022

5.0

See above. I can only add her knowledge and skills as physician and surgeon are excellent

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May 23, 2022

5.0

She very nice

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May 23, 2022

5.0

As above. All my questions were answered completely.

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May 22, 2022

5.0

Very happy with her work and follow up.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

My appointment was about bone health and receiving a prolia injection. She was caring, wanted to know my background since I’m from Texas. Explained why she needed certain blood tests, etc and wanted to ensure I did not miss my next prolia injection and why the importance of sticking with the 6 months injection. I also liked that she told me she would call me with the test results when and what time of day she would call.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and communication.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Michelle is an experienced expert…thorough, explains everything, listens.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Excellent, caring doctor, patient and informative

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Extremely conscientious and caring

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Everything is always explain to me so I can understand it, I am told about my progress towards recovery and everything it’s explain to me about my future plans for my full recovery

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Glasgow was highly recommended by her other patients who received surgery.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

She has reconstructed both my shoulders and I am pain free with all mobility

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