Daniela E. Matei, MD

Daniela E. Matei, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy - 1992
Residency:
SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn - 1996
Fellowships:
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center - 2002

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July 31, 2016

Languages Spoken

  • Romanian

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

276 Ratings

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March 27, 2022

5.0

Caring, professional, and knowledgeable.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

She is professional and friendly

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Matei was very thorough and gave her undivided attention to our conversation. I did not feel rushed but felt acknowledged.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

She is compassionate but direct and really cares about me and what I need. She listened to all my questions and provided reasons for all her answers.

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March 10, 2022

5.0

She's well qualified, excellent oncologist. She's always honest with me. Includes my input when applicable. Always communicates all I need to know. I feel she has my welfare always. And she wears cute shoes!

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Helpful

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March 02, 2022

5.0

Smart, thoughtful, direct

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February 23, 2022

5.0

She is an outstanding doctor in every criterion. Brilliant, caring, thorough. The best!

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February 15, 2022

5.0

She and her nurse have been very good about explaining things. I didn't know,nor do I think they should have to do all the explaining. The surgeons and their teams should do that.

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February 09, 2022

5.0

Superior skill

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January 27, 2022

5.0

Excellent patient care, great attention to details.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

I like her as a person. She has excellent credentials. She’s very thorough, checks everything. She makes sure I am getting the best care.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Matei is very knowledgeable, participates in novel research and conservative in her management of patients.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

Caring doctor.

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January 23, 2022

5.0

I trust her and her team.

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January 20, 2022

5.0

She’s the best. !!! Smart, a great listener.. I always have a list of questions. .. she gives me all the time I need. Works around my needs n my life schedule. I’ve been to two other cancer centers.. this n Dr Matei are the best!

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January 05, 2022

5.0

She was very thorough and caring

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December 27, 2021

5.0

She is the best, not only on professional aspect but on human as well.

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December 21, 2021

5.0

Great doctor listens and explains

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December 15, 2021

5.0

She has put my care first

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December 12, 2021

5.0

She is very caring and thorough.

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December 02, 2021

5.0

I instantly liked and trusted her! She gives off "vibes" of competence and warmth.And she is a "truth teller." And very wise.

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November 22, 2021

5.0

Dr Matei is a wonderful caring doctor . She always there if you need anything explaining or have any questions about any treatment. Dr Matei and Dr Tanner with their teams saved my life . I will be forever grateful to them and their teams.

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November 14, 2021

5.0

Dr. Matei is an expert in this area of medicine.

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November 13, 2021

5.0

Dedicated professionals.

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November 08, 2021

5.0

Solve patient's problems unexpected place.

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November 07, 2021

5.0

Attentive, knowledgeable, open to researching options

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October 31, 2021

5.0

Stays up to date on how I am doing and feeling. Tells me what I can expect. She’s caring, has a good sense of humor. She has a lot of research experience, well trained.

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October 24, 2021

5.0

She is brilliant, compassionate, an outstanding physician!

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October 20, 2021

5.0

I am beating cancer with her direction

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October 04, 2021

5.0

very thorough

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October 01, 2021

5.0

Dedicated professional who deeply cares about her patient.

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September 29, 2021

5.0

Dr. Matei is very caring and a very good Dr.

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September 12, 2021

5.0

She is professional and caring.

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September 09, 2021

5.0

I trust her care and advice

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September 08, 2021

5.0

Very caring and thorough.

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September 05, 2021

5.0

She clearly explained things,and communicated competence and warmth(both of which I needed)

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September 05, 2021

5.0

Dr Matei is very professional and sheccommunicate very well with patients.

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September 01, 2021

5.0

She is wonderful. kind and smart and caring. Takrs such good care of me.

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August 18, 2021

5.0

Very through, checks patients very carefully. Pays. Close to details.

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August 18, 2021

5.0

She is knowledgeable, aware of all current research and also, cautious (conservative) with her follow up recommendations.

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August 18, 2021

5.0

Easy to work with,friendly & very knowledgeable

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August 18, 2021

5.0

Dr Matei is helpful and listens.

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August 12, 2021

5.0

Involved in current studies applicable to care options

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August 11, 2021

5.0

She is very good.

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August 11, 2021

5.0

Dr Matei , is a fantastic doctor and is always there if you have any questions . Or if you need her for anything at all to do with your illness. I cant thank her enough for the care throughout my treatment. She saved my life. So I would recommend her to everyone . She is an amazing !

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August 01, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and reachable.

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July 28, 2021

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, experience d.

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July 21, 2021

5.0

She is a smart and caring physician

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July 18, 2021

4.0

Shes very nice and listened to me. My only feedback is to ask the patient if its ok for the student to be in the room during the gynecology exam. I felt very uncomfortable.

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July 14, 2021

5.0

She's compassionate and extremely knowledgeable.

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July 07, 2021

5.0

She is so thorough and very caring.

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July 07, 2021

5.0

Dr.Mateo. Is very through and pays close attention to detail.

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July 07, 2021

5.0

Dr Matei is outstanding in her care, competence, compassion.

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July 02, 2021

5.0

she genuinely shows she is interested in my health and any problems I have she addresses. She communicates well too and is a good listener.

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May 19, 2021

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable.

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May 12, 2021

5.0

She is brilliant, compassionate, and, outstanding

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May 12, 2021

5.0

Dr is professional and detailed in examination.

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May 06, 2021

5.0

I felt safe and heard

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May 06, 2021

5.0

Dr. Matei always very supporting and she gives different options for treatments,

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April 21, 2021

5.0

Dr. Matei is very trustworthy in her medical opinions and advice.

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April 11, 2021

5.0

She is involved in research and provides good advice.

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April 07, 2021

5.0

She made us comfortable. She answered all our questions and we are satisfied.

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April 04, 2021

5.0

Efficient and committed doctors.

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March 21, 2021

5.0

She is personable and is abreast of all new research in the field. In addition, she participates in research herself and has her own lab. She is available to me as a patient and allows me to participate in all decision making related to my care.

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March 17, 2021

5.0

Thorough, caring, makes me feel comfortable

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March 17, 2021

5.0

She is an excellent physician!

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March 17, 2021

5.0

I feel safe in Dr. Mateis care. She goes above and beyond for patients, fully explains everything, and listens to her patients.

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March 04, 2021

5.0

Competency, professional knowledge and amiable bedside manner

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March 03, 2021

5.0

Professional and caring

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March 03, 2021

5.0

Excellent professional who is committed to the best care for patients.

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March 03, 2021

5.0

Appreciate the time spent to go over my medical situation!

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March 01, 2021

5.0

Thorough. Explained everything so well. Good education. Very committed to her profession.

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February 28, 2021

5.0

She has ideas about patients condition.

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February 24, 2021

5.0

Outstanding doctor as above

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February 24, 2021

5.0

Lo máximo como doctora por mi experiencia de sobreviviente de cáncer en mis 3 años.

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February 24, 2021

5.0

Dr. Matei is very knowledgeable and caring I dealing with gynecological cancer patients.

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February 18, 2021

5.0

Excellent Dr explained throughout many questions.

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February 17, 2021

5.0

Listens to the patient. Kind and understanding. Knowledgeable. Makes me laugh. Care about the patient.

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February 14, 2021

5.0

She is patient and kind and listens to my questions and considers my requests. That is invaluable as a survivor. I read up on her history and really appreciate her research. Ovarian Cancer needs so much more attention. Thank you Dr. Matei.

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February 11, 2021

5.0

Very friendly doctor, high educated .

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February 10, 2021

5.0

Knowledge and caring style in working with Patients

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February 04, 2021

5.0

Great md

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January 31, 2021

5.0

Dr. Matei is open, honest, and takes the time to explain her plan for my care and answers any and all questions thoroughly. I feel very safe in her care.

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January 27, 2021

5.0

Dr.Matei is an expert in gynocological oncology.

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January 20, 2021

5.0

She is outstanding in knowledge, compassion, and cares about her patients doing okay.

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January 20, 2021

5.0

She is a very caring Doctor and she goes beyond to make sure that I get the best care .

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January 13, 2021

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and patient focused.

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January 09, 2021

5.0

She spends whatever time is needed with me to talk about my health issues and answers my questions and explains everything to me

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December 31, 2020

5.0

Dr. Matei is very professional and knowledgeable, takes questions and concerns seriously.

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December 31, 2020

5.0

Courteous and knowledgeable.

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December 20, 2020

4.0

Transition was not handled well. I think she was overwhelmed when I became her patient - Im guessing by the number of patients she inherited after Dr Lurains sudden departure. Im comfortable with her now and find her to be a nice person.

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December 16, 2020

5.0

Outstanding in all aspects of caring for her patients!

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December 12, 2020

5.0

Highly caring. Compassion with excellence.

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December 11, 2020

5.0

Feel she cares and is always "in touch" with my care. Believe she knows her specialty.

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December 09, 2020

4.0

Doctor seems to be nice, but somehow doesnt remember all important details about the patient.

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December 07, 2020

5.0

Awesome doctor

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December 03, 2020

5.0

She is very nice and concern

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December 02, 2020

5.0

Dr. Matei goes above and beyond for her patients always giving of her time.

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December 02, 2020

3.0

Doctor seems to be experienced but somewhat lacks human touch

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  • AstraZeneca
  • Eisai, Inc.
  • Elsevier, Inc.
  • GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
  • GOG Foundation
  • Kiyatec, Inc.
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI) (NIH)
  • Seagen, inc
  • University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

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