S. Joy Trybula, MD

S. Joy Trybula, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

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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
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

113 Ratings

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27 Reviews

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27 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Kind and professional.

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April 29, 2025

5.0

I was worried initially having to see a new neurosurgeon again, but Dr. Trybula made me feel completely at ease. I felt like she was 100% on the same page with me.

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Very thorough. Explained well.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

First visit with Dr. Trybula. Very nice to meet her. Answered all my questions. I look forward to being a patient of hers!

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner. Professional but also kind and sympathetic.

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Trybula did an excellent job on my back surgery!

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April 05, 2025

5.0

She really knows her stuff.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

She takes an interest in your problem and seems very knowledgeable in her field.. very trustworthy

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgable, professional, and personable. Listens, Great communication and explanations.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Explained things very well.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Met her for the first time today. I believe she has what it takes to be a great neurosurgeon

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March 09, 2025

4.0

When I was with the doctor, I felt confident in her professionalism.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

It is evident Dr. Trybula is excellent at her profession and genuinely cares about people.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Explains everything

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February 11, 2025

5.0

I believe others would feel as I do.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Trybula is the best. Personable, honest and reassuring. Can't say enough about how much I trust her and her plan for my situation.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

She explained my condition were I could understand. She took the time with my questions.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Very nice. Very Thorough. Explained and showed me where my issues are.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent . Very informative and accurate. Seems like there is a lots of knowledge and passion in doctor toward making patient comfortable and peaceful. Dr Trybula spent large amount of time with me, explaining all issues, prognosis and plan for getting better . Very approachable personality. Above and beyond expectation . Thank you Dr Trybula.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Really knowledgeable doctor

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December 20, 2024

5.0

She was very thorough

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December 10, 2024

5.0

I liked everything about her. She answered my questions and took time to explain everything so I could understand and to ease my fear.

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December 08, 2024

5.0

Good listener. Kind. Through.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and thorough in what she does.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

She explained in detail my condition and the follow up care she recommended. I felt she was very intent on making sure I was satisfied.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Trybula was very kind and answered my questions.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Great surgeon and great overall approach to a difficult situation.

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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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