Megan E. Fracol, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Plastic Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Body Contouring
Breast Aesthetic/Body
Breast Cancer Reconstruction
Limb Restoration
Reconstructive Facial Surgery
Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - 2015
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2022
Fellowships:: University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center - 2023

Board Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

400 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

71 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

71 Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

She explained exactly what she was doing

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Wonderful human and thoughtful

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Fracol did a beautiful job on my breast reduction surgery.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

She was awesome. She mended my ear after melanoma surgery and did a wonderful job.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

What I know is that Dr. Megan E. Fracol who attended me is excellet

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February 11, 2026

5.0

For me, the plastic surgery surgeon Dr. Megan E Fracol has been the best thing God sent me.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

She has a positive and confident attitude.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Good bedside manner and took time with the appointment

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February 03, 2026

5.0

As I said, they are very excellent doctors and very good in they are very good surgeons and very compassionate as people..

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Fracol was wonderful. She was reassuring, knowledgeable, and sensitive to my needs. She is an excellent communicator and is very thorough. I left there feeling extremely positive about the encounter and my planned procedure.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Really listen and give you options

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February 02, 2026

5.0

As aforementioned, Dr. Fracol has exemplified what anyone would want as a surgeon; excellent care team and follow-up, outstanding interpersonal, communication, and medical knowledge , as well as surgical skills.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Dr. Fracol is very professional and caring. She spent time checking on me, explaining the symptoms, answering my questions, prescribing treatment and providing instructions for at home care and further following up. I know I am in good hands.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

She has performed two surgeries on me and I just love the care, confidence and concern she showed me in how my leg would be treated moving forward!

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Dr. Fracol MD is so helpful, caring, very attentive does not brush you off she takes time with you

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Great to work with. Excellent bedside manner. Very communicative.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Fracol MD takes her time to explain each detail

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Dr Fracol is thorough and kind. I would highly recommend her. She took time and listened to my issues and had helpful advice.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Wonderful physician/surgeon, patient and kind; listens to my concerns and provides comfort when navigating breast cancer and reconstruction. Provided hope when most needed.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Fracol is Great.. Very caring and made me feel Very comfortable.. Did I mention Caring!! I will forever recommend anyone to her!! Her Work is Perfect!! She's great at what she does..

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January 04, 2026

5.0

Pleased with doctor.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Always attentive, listens, clarifies, and demonstrates genuine care and respect.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Like I said I feel confidential with Dr Fracol and takes the time..

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fracol was empathetic and sensitive to my concerns. She took her time to explain my condition and offer options. She was warm, kind, and made me feel at ease. I am confident that I'm in good hands.

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fracol has been very caring abd concerned about my well being.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Great Dr and very helpful

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fracol is amazing! Super nice and goes through the whole procedure with you. She makes sure you understand all the will happen and how you should manage things post operatively.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

She did a great job.0

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December 06, 2025

5.0

I have received exceptionally great care from Dr. Fracol. I feel completely comfortable with her care and am very grateful to be her patient.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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December 02, 2025

5.0

DR FRACOL AND HER NURSE VERONICA ARE AWESOME!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!!

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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November 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fracol made me feel at ease and very taken care of. She has provided me with exceptionally great care and I'm forever grateful.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

always very attentive to his patients

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Explanation of what this surgery will be and how my recovery will go

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November 18, 2025

5.0

the best surgeon willing to listen

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November 16, 2025

4.0

Very informative, welcoming and nice

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Clearly explained the process. Executed well. Follow up instructions are clear.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

She was referred by Dr. [last name] whom I trust completely. She lived up to the referral.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fracol is extremely knowledgable and skilled. She is kind, caring and easy to talk with. I have complete confidence in her as my physician. I have been working with her for 2 years now. I am extremely happy with my results and the care provided by her and the entire team!

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October 28, 2025

5.0

She is attentive and clearly Concerned about my health.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Skilled, caring, talented professional

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Fracol has a very reassuring bedside manner. She makes you feel comfortable like you are speaking to a friend instead of a stranger

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, empathetic and kind. She REALLY listens. And on top of her warm and approachable manner she has excellent medical skills. Best of care

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fracol is an amazing surgeon. The surgery went extremely well, and her bedside is amazing. she is kind, considerate and helped my through a really emotional time. she is amazing and so grateful I have her in my corner

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Exceptional in every way. Wonderfully professional and knowledgeable, yet personable, genuinely interested in the patient as a person and caring

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Fracol has been very kind and helpful to me. Her staff is wonderful as well.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

I appreciate the time Dr Fracol has taken to help me. She has put my mind at ease and she is very friendly.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

For your attention

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July 01, 2025

5.0

The Dr. Takes time to explain every detail

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Doctor took time from her schedule to call me about concerns I have regarding my upcoming surgery. She clearly explained herself and answered all my questions. I truly appreciate her compassion and understanding.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Courteous

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Very talented and informative.

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June 22, 2025

5.0

Just loved her. Smart, good communicator, all the facts I needed to make informed decisions. Tweaked the process when necessary.

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June 21, 2025

5.0

so interested in the individual patient...she stays fully informed and hands on in their care.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

She was empathetic to my concerns and medical needs.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

She is so nice and compassionate!

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June 10, 2025

5.0

She's patient, kind and talented.

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June 08, 2025

5.0

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June 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fracol is wonderful. She has a kind and caring demeanor and takes time to review options, explain procedures and answers my questions. Her nurse, Veronica is really helpful, knowledgeable and responsive.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Her attentive care

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May 27, 2025

5.0

She has an amazing bedside manner, wonderful listening skills and is genuine in her patient care.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Empathetic and highly professional

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May 25, 2025

5.0

Personable, listens, talks directly to her patients at a level a layperson can understand.

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May 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fracol is kind, a great listener and always open to answering my many questions. In all my experiences with her, she has a gentle nature that made me feel that I was in very capable and caring hands.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fracol is highly professional and provided care with efficiency.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, kind, and a good listener,

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May 11, 2025

5.0

Made me feel at ease and very friendly. Answered all of my questions.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

She went above and beyond providing excellent care for me. She's very knowledgeable & detailed oriented regarding women's health & healthcare. Very Trusted & talented surgeon

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Kind and professional

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Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interest

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

Beyond Barriers Therapeutics, Inc.

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