Faaiza T. Vaince, MD

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Primary Specialty

Breast Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

  • Breast Cancer
  • Excisional Breast Biopsy
  • Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
  • Lymph Node Surgery for Breast Cancer
  • Mastectomy, Nipple Sparing
  • Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Skin-Sparing Mastectomy

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rush University Medical College - 2008
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2013
Fellowships:
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) - 2014

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Urdu

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

500 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

75 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

75 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Dr Vaince provided me with results of my biopsy and recommendations for treatment and care. She involved me in making the decision with which I would be comfortable and felt would be in my best interest.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

She is very thorough, really reviews the record and explains the options. She also takes time to answer questions

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Vaince was very caring and very thorough in explaining my diagnosis and the treatment options. She took time to answer my questions.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Very personable, smart and logical. Easy to talk to and doesn't mind questions. Thorough.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

She has a MOST helpful way of giving you all the information needed and then helping you make the best decisions about your own care possible.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

She was extremely thorough in going over everything that is going on with my diagnosis and all of the options I have for treating my cancer and presenting the best option for a positive outcome

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Upon meeting with Dr. Vaince she offered a surgical solution for my particular problem. In addition to being an outstanding surgeon she also takes time to discuss things & listens attentively to my questions & concerns. She presents as being truly interested in my health & well being.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Dr.Vaince did my surgery last year April she is an excellent surgeon. She listened to all my concerns and explained everything in detail explained procedures clearly and answered all my questions wonderful bed side manners and comprehensive follow-up care I would recommend Dr Vaince to anyone .

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January 28, 2026

5.0

I very rarely give reviews for doctors, BUT Dr. Vaince is so worth writing a review for! I came to Dr. Vaince for a 2nd opinion after I was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer and already known to be in one lymph node. Dr. Vaince spent a very considerable amount of time explaining so much to me and covered many things I had never even considered. She is extremely knowledgeable and truly cares for your well being. After spending so much time with me and helping me better understand my situation and options, I chose Dr. Vaince to perform my lumpectomy and axillary node dissection. She is a truly gifted oncologist breast surgeon. Additionally, she used her oncoplastic skills to reshape and make my breast look as best as possible. Very pleased and I thank you, Dr. Vaince.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

She is awesome

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Dr Vaince is a wonderful doctor. She is very informative, listens to you & your concerns. I could not be more grateful to have had her as my breast surgeon.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

She had a very organized approach to all the information I needed to make decisions. She then explained why the option I picked was going to be a good one for me she is very reassuring. Never seemed to be in a hurry.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Very good doctor and takes time with you.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Vaince stands out as a truly outstanding doctor, combining extensive knowledge with a confident and considerate demeanor. Her ability to explain complex medical concepts in a clear and detailed manner is impressive, and her openness to addressing questions and concerns is a testament to her exceptional patient care.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Dr Vance is the best physician and surgeon. I hope NW Medicine knows what a tremendous asset she is to the practice. She is the total package especially for breast cancer patients.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

She was knowledgeable and able to answer all my questions.she has friendly staff.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vaince is always kind, very knowledgeable and I feel very secure with her as my doctor.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

She more than a ten. I love he manner, and she made sure to answer all questions. She is a very patient Doctor.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vaince was easy to talk to, easy to understand and enjoyable overall. She cares about her patients I could tell and has a great bedside manner!

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December 17, 2025

5.0

She very good what she does

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December 06, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough , explained everything I needed to know

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vaince listened to my concerns and shared several treatment options. She was kind and knowledgeable.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Explained in details plan of care.asked if I have any questions.Excellent

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November 24, 2025

5.0

She was very clear in her explanations

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Very informative and attentive

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vaince took a lot of time to talk with me about all aspects of my diagnosis, pathology, imaging and options for next steps. I really appreciated her thorough explanations about considerations for post-op treatments based on pathology and patience with answering all of my questions.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vaince is very kind and takes time to answer all of my questions. She gave me all the information I needed to make good decisions about my care.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

She was nice, she answered all questions asked. She was very informative.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Vaince was pleasant while being informative to me regarding my diagnosis and options available to me.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She is very kind and honest. But she needs to be supported by the radiology department. Right now, that is not happening and I will need to make other choices in the future.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring Doctor.,

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Vaince is wonderful. She is an amazing doctor with everything a doctor tor should have; knowledge, skill, kindness, professionalism, honesty. I recommended her to my sister and others that have had to face the reality of breast cancer.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

She was very informative, expectations were spot on, I had very little pain after the procedure

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October 17, 2025

5.0

She is a perfectionist at her work. I had a double mastectomy and she did an absolutely amazing job!!!! I healed quickly and with no complications

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Kind, informative...And compassionate...

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Vaince took the time to answer my list of questions and discuss my concerns and options. She was fully present and never seemed hurried. She explains things thoroughly and made me feel at ease.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

In addition To being a skilled surgeon, who did an outstanding job on the removal of my cancer & breast reduction, she is personable, she Listens & remembers issues I have mentioned in previous visits. All considered...Dr. Vaince a consummate surgeon.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Vaince went over all my results and explained everything. She really tried to make sure I understood what needed to be done.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

She was so thorough with my diagnosis, what was coming next, and her commitment to care was obvious.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vaince put my mind at ease. I had so many questions, doubts and concerns after going to another practice doctor. Dr. Vaince was so great, as if she knew me and gave me as much information as I needed and wanted to know, told me about all the options of the treatment in such detail that by the time we were done with the appointment I knew I am switching to her.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Caring, professional

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September 26, 2025

5.0

She explained good and was good to us

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September 21, 2025

5.0

I have

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September 17, 2025

5.0

She was incredibly friendly and thorough in her explanations. She did not rush through the appointment at all.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Apart from being an excellent doctor, she is a very nice human being.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Smart, kind, treated me as an equal.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Kind, compassionate care and involves patient in their care.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable and answers questions thoroughly. She doesn't make you feel rushed.

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August 31, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgable, thorough in explanation, and cares about her patients and their quality after surgery.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

She is very patient and nice. Very informative.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Vance is kind, sensitive, thorough as stated.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

She is amazing!

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August 25, 2025

5.0

She is easy to talk with and answers my questions. She is very competent. My surgery was a success.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Dr.Vaince was extremely thorough in how she presented information. We had just received unexpected genetic testing results and were feeling a little overwhelmed. Dr Vaince explained in detail how the test results impacted recommendations along with all available options. She was never rushed and took time to answer our questions and address all of our concerns. We left feeling impressed not only with her expertise but also her caring and approachable demeanors .

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July 29, 2025

5.0

She explained everything and answered questions. Skilled surgery for the lumpectomy/ breast conservation. Able to do the lymph node removal through the one incision made to remove the cancer mass which made healing easier than having two incisions. Good communicator, knowledgeable (state of art care), skilled surgeon, and compassionate.

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July 20, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and wise .I trust her completely.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Caring, thorough, truly concerned, kind, professional and personable

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July 09, 2025

5.0

She is a great doctor! She is thorough and answered all my questions and concerns.

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July 05, 2025

5.0

Not rushed, answered questions. Post op recovery explained and was gentle.

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July 05, 2025

5.0

She explained everything and every possibility

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Listens and answers all my questions

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Vaince was so understanding, explained everything well and showed much empathy. I was comfortable with her.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

She is so optimistic, patient, good communicator and knowledgeable.

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June 15, 2025

5.0

She is very supportive and caring.

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June 12, 2025

5.0

Caring, takes time to answer questions, explains things clearly.

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Dr.Vaince saved my life.She took time to explain in details my diagnosis,surgical options,treatment plans,answered all my questions,compassionate .She made me comfortable & at ease throughout my surgery.

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May 30, 2025

5.0

She's great, very knowledgeable, and did great work on my lumpectomy (right breast) and mammoplasty (right breast).

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May 30, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor goes into details with everything. I am one who had kind of like a complicated case and they really cannot figure out what was going on and they just had me doing all this testing before they could find out which is wonderful.

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May 29, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable, patient, kind and a good communicator!

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May 21, 2025

5.0

She is a joy to deal with. Very professional yet kind and friendly and personable

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May 16, 2025

5.0

So patient and knowledgeable

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vaince Is exceptional! She is kind, very knowledgeable, patient, and very caring

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May 12, 2025

5.0

Outstanding compassionate and knowledgeable physician. Dr Vaince explained the surgery and answered any questions. She made me and my husband feel very confident she would provide the best care.

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May 09, 2025

5.0

Gentle touch, listened to concerns, I had a voice in my care program

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May 07, 2025

5.0

I wanted a second opinion and Choose Dr. vaince she's a wonderful surgeon explained all tests results and procedures very clearly mentioned all options to having the surgery it was an open communication made feel comfortable and heard.

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Disclosures

Faaiza T. Vaince, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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