S. Joy Trybula, MD

4.9

163 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Benign Brain Tumor
Brain Lesions
Brain Mapping
Brain Trauma
Cavernous Malformation
Glioma
Malignant Brain Tumor
Spinal Deformities
Spine Degenerative Disease
Spine Surgery
Spine Trauma

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - 2017
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2024

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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

Delnor Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

163 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

February 23, 2026

5.0

She made a last minute decision to not go forward with my surgery. She reevaluated my back and degree of pain level at that moment and decided that the risk of surgery far exceeded the benefit I may have had from going forward with the procedure. It to a very conscientious doctor and surgical team to come to a conclusion that was felt to be in my best interest.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Patients could have great benefit from her expertise, and recommendations.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

She was prompt and had reviewed all my previous tests and scan. Provided great explanations of my condition

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Truly the Best

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Effective communicator and explains the issues and treatment's recommended calmly and her demeanor shows she cares about her patients.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

explained my test rests to me and what the next step would be. Took her time and was very caring.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr. Trybula is an amazing surgeon with an excellent personality as well. Very personable and thorough. Highly recommend:)

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January 08, 2026

5.0

She was prompt, professional, friendly & kind.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

She is very personable and answered all of my questions.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

She is a knowledgeable professional. Also an capable specialist in her wholistic approach to preventive medicine.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Trybula is an amazing surgeon. I enjoyed meeting her for the 1st time at my consultation and her work as a surgeon is excellent. Highly recommend her to everyone I know who needs her services.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

She covered all of the bases.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

I don't wish to share her. If I start telling people about her then I won't be able to get an appointment

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, patient, honest, and she didn't rush when I had questions.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

She was very personable and informative. I had previously gone to Dr. Masnyk who is the best but he advised me to go to her when he retired.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Wonderful

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November 11, 2025

4.0

Fast efficient and easy to use

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Trybula listened to my questions and answered them plainly. She is very personable.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Just overall demeanor. Caring. Trust her.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Wonderful Doctor!

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October 05, 2025

5.0

She performed brain surgery on my father early 2025 I believe in my heart she saved his life her knowledge and skill plus attention to the patients needs to recover from there issues is amazing. I have put off the lumbar surgery needed for 2 years not feeling comfortable with the Nero team with a different provider. Dr Trybula as my MD on this gives me a full feeling of confidence and I will now go forward with my care with her and NW

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Very professional and explained so you can understand your situation.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

She's very nice, professional and friendly. She explained my condition to me and showed me the comparisons of two brain scans. I felt very grateful that she took the time to answer all of my questions. She was terrific!

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr Trybula was excellent. On time for my appt which is a very rare occasion with other specialists. She explained my MRI to me with options vs jumping into surgery to which I absolutely appreciated. I would highly recommend her :)

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September 22, 2025

5.0

The appointment was very timely, and the doctor was very through with explanations and came up with good future treatment options.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Same as above very caring

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Trybula 's professional personal attitude helped me thru this successful spinal fusion surgery with flying colors!

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September 02, 2025

5.0

She was apologetic about the situation, listened carefully and got back results of X-rays done promptly

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September 02, 2025

5.0

My experiences with Dr. Tribula so far have been good. Hopefully that will continue through surgery and afterwards.

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September 01, 2025

5.0

very nice, went over my tests and explained everything, answered my questions

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August 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Trybula performed back surgery and I feel great! No more back pain.

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August 31, 2025

5.0

She didn't my surgery for spine and had no problems after surgery so far

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August 29, 2025

5.0

She was carrying, very informative, friendly, listened, gave visual & hands on examples

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August 28, 2025

5.0

She explained everything very well and took any questions I had seriously

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August 26, 2025

5.0

She is fantastic

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August 19, 2025

5.0

She's a great neurosurgeon!

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Trybula is very good

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Awesome and knowledgeable in what she does.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

She is everything you could ask for in a doctor/surgeon. She treats her patients like family. She addresses any concerns a patient has.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Fantastic explanations and results so far.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

The genuine care she showed and willingness to readily state that she was going to reach out to colleagues to discuss the specifics of my case.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Trybula greeted us with a very warm and pleasant smile. A very professional person who spoke with us and explained things in a way we could understand. And my husband (patient) and myself felt a sense of comfort and confidence from our visit with her!

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Trybula is a great professional in every sense of the word!

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July 19, 2025

5.0

Because of her professional manner and knowledge of her skill.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Trybula gave me excellent, skillful care, communicated effectively, respectfully and with compassion. I found her to be sincere and duly comforting and informative, without condescension.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Thing she is very knowledgeable and onset

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May 28, 2025

5.0

As stated above, she agreed to see me despite my tardiness. Her bedside manner is reassuring and compassionate.

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May 25, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to, explains things clearly.

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May 06, 2025

4.0

Very good

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May 06, 2025

5.0

For its professionalism

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Disclosures

S. Joy Trybula, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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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