Najib El Tecle, MD

Najib El Tecle, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Spine Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Lebanese University Faculty of Medicine - 2011
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2015
Residency:
St Louis University School of Medicine - 2021
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2022

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • French

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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

385 Ratings

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August 28, 2023

5.0

The doctor went over the MRI in detail.

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August 23, 2023

5.0

He was very helpful and understood the pain I was having I hope I can get more answers though cause the pain is taking over my life

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August 21, 2023

5.0

He’s very friendly and courteous explains everything to you, and if you got any questions, he will answer them and he really seem to know what he’s talking about

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August 17, 2023

5.0

He’s great but no one is perfect!

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. El Tecle is clear and straight forward.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Very educated, wonderful bedside manner

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Skilled surgeon compassionate attentive

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. El Tecle is very caring and worked with me to try to get me out of pain.

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July 21, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and professional and explains everything to you so you understand

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July 14, 2023

5.0

Great surgeon and an extremely caring person. A credit to his profession

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July 11, 2023

5.0

all good

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July 10, 2023

5.0

The Doctor gave me precise descriptions of what would happen and when.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

He is professional, very knowledgeable and also empathetic. I did not feel that he rushed the appointment and I also appreciated his defining clear next steps.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

He is pleasant, knowledgeable, explains things clearly. It was a pleasure meeting with him and I feel I could not be in better hands!

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Very professional yet caring. Listens. Responds in understandable ways. Concerned. Pro-active.

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Explains everything in layman’s terms

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. El Tecle explained everything I needed to know about my back. He explained to me what will be the best for me in the future for my back.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Gave me info and hope!!

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June 23, 2023

5.0

explains everything and doesn't mind answering questions

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Thorough efficient full of alternative Pleasant and highly interactive physician.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

He give time to talk he hear me very carefully he ask too many questions he did a lot of exams I mean he is perfect

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. El Tecle has been patient and understanding.

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June 06, 2023

4.0

First time to see him. He did take a long time in talking with me.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Wonderful surgeon and a caring person. Genuinely respect his skill and compassion.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

is very good and very well doctor

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful with the explanations.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

He's very knowledgeable and answers all my questions. Explains what I can expect at present and in the future. I feel I get very good care from Dr. El Tecle and his staff.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Very nice guy and easy to talk to

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May 30, 2023

5.0

He listen to my problem you showed me the CT and the MRI with the problem was and I had confidence in him as a surgeon and a surgeon that he could help me.

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May 28, 2023

5.0

He’s very patient, makes sure you understand what we’re discussing.

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May 25, 2023

5.0

He was kind, personable, relatable, took his time to explain everything to me.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

He spent a good amount of time explaining my back issues & listened to me.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Explains things well and has good follow up.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

He was thorough and answered all of my questions. Was also very nice and personable. Highly recommend!

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May 18, 2023

5.0

He is so thorough about my health and my back and my treatment

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May 12, 2023

5.0

He actually listened to me and valued my opinion.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Superior knowledgeable of my condition. Explained everything. Answered all my questions. Gave very practical advice on my options to proceed.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Good vibes of being concerned about my health.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

I believe in the staffs care and background of education.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

He was very caring and super clear I his explanation of what is happening in my spine. In fact the most clear in 2 decades of dealing with spine specialists!!!

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable!

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April 28, 2023

5.0

He was great; no one is perfect.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

He took the necessary time to explain everything and made me feel at ease.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

He treated me with care and concern and answered all my questions.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Took the time to explain everything and answer all my odd questioms. Very nice too.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Very informative and straight forward

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Carefully explains things and answers all questions

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April 06, 2023

5.0

He’s very friendly and courteous, and talks to you, so you understand what he is saying.

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April 02, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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March 24, 2023

5.0

In depth, through and patient focused. Sorted through a lot of data to get to the best resolution.

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March 24, 2023

5.0

Very detailed and thorough. Did not feel rushed. All questions answered. Very impressive!

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. El Tecle is an extremely professional and very kind person. Not too many doctors I’ve encountered over the years have shown the knowledge of their profession, kindness, or patience explaining diagnosis or procedures. I would recommend him highly.

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March 21, 2023

5.0

He spent time explaining the results of my xray and MRI. He explained the next steps I should take, to help with my pain.

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Treats me as if I am his only patient, spends time to listen I donor feel rushed. Throughly explains condition along with rationale for treatment. Very open and honest

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March 17, 2023

5.0

Very thorough

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March 16, 2023

5.0

Explained everything to me about what was going to happen and took the time to explain. All the other situation is also very friendly and courteous man.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

He is an excellent surgeon and an excellent person.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. El Tecle was through and evaluated my MRI slides. He then gave me a quick evaluation and recommendation on how to move forward.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

Very patient during the consultation. He did not rush and waited for client to express all the concerns. He is very knowledgeable and he answered all the questions with ease.

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February 24, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgable through and respectful. Strong commitment serving his patients

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February 24, 2023

5.0

He listens very well and explains things that are easily able to understand

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February 23, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgeable. He listens to my questions and answers them thoroughly while being kind and compassionate.

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February 23, 2023

5.0

The BEST SURGEON AND HIS TEAM COULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN BETTER HANDS

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February 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. El Tecle was pleasant at a time when I was anxious about my diagnosis. He explained everything very clearly, including with regard to the MRI images and the possible treatments in order of priority.

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February 21, 2023

5.0

positive results and good care

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February 20, 2023

5.0

He listened and had positive feed about my father care.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Explained every detail to help us understand the issue and fix

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February 17, 2023

5.0

The doctor using the x-ray images explained the cause of my pain and the deformities in my spine. He also described what any surgery to correct my spinal deformity entailed. Excellent doctor patient encounter. He suggested I visit him again in six months or call immediately if I needed help.

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February 16, 2023

5.0

Because their very good and nice people

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February 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Najib El Tecle explained my conditions, I now have a clearer understanding. He was pleasant and patient gave more knowledge then I had before coming.

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February 11, 2023

5.0

Doctor El Tecle took time to explain my questions. I wasn't rushed through my appointment.

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February 09, 2023

5.0

took time to explain the situation and treatment course..

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January 16, 2023

5.0

He is very approachable. He listens to my questions and concerns. No question is too dumb. He is extremely knowledgeable. He is well published and therefore advancing the field.

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January 14, 2023

5.0

He recommended PT and tests on vitamins! He found out what was wrong with me without surgery!

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January 12, 2023

5.0

He’s an amazing doctor. He is honest and tells you like it is and tries to work with you so it can happen.

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December 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. El Tecle is an excellent doctor and a kind person.

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December 15, 2022

5.0

He made right decisions for me. He speaks clearly and answers ALL questions. I never felt rushed and felt completely confident in his diagnosis.

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December 15, 2022

5.0

Amazing doctor and NP. Both were very thorough. I appreciate the tempo of the conversation and the explanation of the long term plan.

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December 01, 2022

5.0

He was very punctual out of all my doctors and very no wait and concerned about my care also in the future.

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November 23, 2022

5.0

Extremely impressive doctor. Very patient and easy to talk to. He has extensive knowledge of my condition and clearly conveyed possible treatments and potential outcomes.

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November 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. El Tecle is top-notch, in every way - extremely intelligent, knowledgable, caring and thorough. I truly trust his opinions and advice and feels he has my best interest at heart. He takes his time explaining everything and is everything you'd hope a doctor could be!

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November 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. El Tecle is very thorough and explains the issues I have in terms I can understand as well as show me the scans while explaining. This is so helpful. He is kind and ready with a smile, which puts me at ease. I feel like I am in very good hands with Dr. El Tecle. He also does not rush me through my appointment.

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November 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. El Tecle allowed me to speak and convey my concerns. I never felt rushed. He made sure I understood. His compassion is evident and he’s never condescending.

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November 04, 2022

5.0

Very professional visits that did not feel rushed and also very informative about the procedure we have scheduled.

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November 03, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, patient, he answered all my questions. He made me very comfortable

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