Melissa G. Medina, MD

Melissa G. Medina, MD

4.6 
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Primary Specialty

Cardiac Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 2015
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria - 2020
Fellowships:
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University - 2022
Baylor University Medical Center - 2023

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Certified)

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
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Kishwaukee Hospital
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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4.6
4.6 

37 Ratings

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15 Reviews

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15 Reviews

February 09, 2026

5.0

Dr. Medina took a lot of time to explain my complex heart surgery and detail, and answered all my questions. The fact that she gave me this much time indicated to me that she cared and I deeply appreciated that.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

She is very honest with no hidden consequences of the coming procedure or surgery.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Medina is the best. She was understanding yet conveyed the important information I needed regarding my diagnosis. What a wonderful doctor with a perfect "bedside manner". I am blessed to have her as part of my care team!

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Top notch.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Felt very confident to move forward with surgery.

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November 14, 2025

4.0

Listened to me.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She was very personable

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Great communication, easy to ask questions and get understandable answers.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Medina was very engaging. She explained my options very clearly and was a compassionate listener.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

She was clear what was to be done, and how that surgery would be the the best thing to do...

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Medina was attentive to our concerns and extremely helpful in answering all of our questions. She came across as guidelines kind and caring, which was very comforting.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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July 09, 2025

5.0

first surgeon that I've seen in the past 3 years willing to do my surgery

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July 04, 2025

4.0

She apparently did a good job but I don't think I actually met her in person. Maybe I did but just wasn't aware.

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Very thorough explanation on heart transpkant

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Disclosures

Melissa G. Medina, 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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