William Nathaniel Metcalf-Doetsch, MD

William Nathaniel Metcalf-Doetsch, MD

4.9 
229 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Neurological Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School - 2014
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2021
Fellowships:
University of Buffalo - 2022

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
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

229 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

23 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

23 Reviews

March 31, 2025

5.0

He, is very thorough doctor very kind. His explanation of my condition, his patience and caring manner. He is someone I would trust. Thank you

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Took time to listen to me. Well prepared my situation.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

He's was very knowledgeable and patient .He took the time to go over all my scans and explain everything in detail so I would understand my condition and options for treatment

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent bedside manner, very approachable

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March 12, 2025

5.0

He took the time to explain everything and made it understandable! There should be more Doctors like him!

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent bed side manor. Explains diagnosis in layman's terms.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Metcalf-Doetsch's empathy, consideration, and the generous time he devoted to my father are qualities I wish more doctors would embody. He put my father at ease.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

The doctor was very informative answered all my questions and is developing a plan of action very very helpful highly recommend

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Very nice and thorough

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December 07, 2024

5.0

He is an exceptional doctor. I trust him implicitly.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

I would recommend him because he was honest and able to help me understand my condition and my options. He took his time.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

I was truly impressed with the knowledge of my condition and the thoroughness of his explanation as to the treatment options he offered.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

He's very detailed in explaining. I know he will be very detailed when he does my surgery.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Metcalf-Doetsch makes you feel like you are his only patient while he is with you.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

took time to explain problems and remedies answered all questions

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October 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent patient care

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October 12, 2024

5.0

I was impressed with his manner and his opinions.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

He was patient, caring and very informative.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Excellent care and game plan.

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September 23, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable but put myself and my husband at ease quickly with his down to earth attitude. He explained everything in detail and with words we could understand. He also did not rush us and ask if we had any other questions or concerns. I felt so at ease with him and his nurse.

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September 20, 2024

5.0

Competent caring

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September 17, 2024

5.0

He is very thoughtful in his approach and he takes his time with his patients.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Very thorough with information. Patient and kind with delivery of recommendations

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Disclosures

William Nathaniel Metcalf-Doetsch, 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.