Elsa Isak, MD

Elsa Isak, MD

4.9 
453 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of North Carolina School of Medicine - 2017
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2021

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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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4.9
4.9 

453 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak is a wonderful doctor. It was my first appointment with her but I could tell she is kind and caring. She took her time in the appointment and never made me feel rushed or uncomfortable.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

She is professional and made me feel less nervous

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August 29, 2022

5.0

She is very detail oriented and provides reasons.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Explains things very well. Calming. Reassuring.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

She’s informative and kind

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Really enjoyed meeting Dr. Isak! She was conversational, thorough, and attentive.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak is very nice! She explains everything, takes her time and always makes sure all of my questions are answered.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

The only reason I took off a point was systematically I know doctors don’t have a lot of time. Dr. Isak has been really proactive so far with my care and does listen to my concerns. While she is quick she is efficient which is something I appreciate. She’s very personable, fun, and trustworthy.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak was confident, kind and patiently answered all my questions and concerns.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

She’s caring and thorough

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Very kind and great bedside manner

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Shes so nice and quick and personable. Ive loved her since she was a first year resident. I'd recommend her to everyone if it was easier to get in and the practice was more personal.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Very personable, skilled, experienced, seems to really care about patients

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak is knowledgeable and impressed me that she read my medical history prioir to me seeing me. I enjoyed meeting her.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak was great. Charming, full of information, compassionate, and fast and gentle.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, patient, and understanding.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak is amazing with communicating and relating with her patients with understanding very professional.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

I love Dr. Isak!!!!! Very informative, makes sure she explain EVERYTHING clearly

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak is the best doctor I've ever had!

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Very friendly, personable, and relatable. She makes me feel comfortable and like I can trust her opinion.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner, didn’t rush, provided tons of education and info.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Explained us everything and detail oriented

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak is kind and professional. She saw me and immediately relieved my worries. She is a great MD!

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June 22, 2022

4.0

I felt as if she was trying to rush the visit and that my concern were kind of being brushed off.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Answered all questions, explained what was going on, and next steps

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June 17, 2022

5.0

She really cares, always very friendly, upbeat, listens, gives me great guidance. I have been very happy with her

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June 15, 2022

5.0

She’s AMAZING!!!! Very upfront, caring, goes above and beyond, respond to messages I’m a timely fashion, very informative!

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June 14, 2022

5.0

She was great, very informative and overall her energy and her personality were very friendly and sweet.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

My OB was great! Reassuring, really listened, explained everything thoroughly, and great bedside manner.

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May 28, 2022

5.0

Dr Isak is always welcoming and thorough, we look forward to checking in with her each appointment.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Very personable and thorough! Loved meeting her

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak is amazing a huge asset to Northwestern!

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May 21, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, has good bedside manner, and is kind, patient, and very thorough.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Thorough, knowledgeable, friendly

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May 18, 2022

5.0

We’ve never met before and she was kind and funny and warm and helpful

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Love dr isak very helpful and supportive

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May 14, 2022

5.0

She was patient in explaining the entire procedure and answered every question I had.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

She was helpful and nice

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May 12, 2022

5.0

She's amazing!! She has taken great care of me and my baby!!

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Wonderful doctor! personable and smart, i felt cared for both as a patient and also as a person.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Personable, intelligent, efficient

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April 29, 2022

5.0

She's receptive, easy to talk to and very approachable when it comes to discussing my concerns. She's the best!

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Isak was very nice and she is approachable. She answered my questions.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak was extremely approachable and had a great bedside manner. She was able to put things in perspective and help us make decisions.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Reliable exam, great bedside manner

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak took the time to listen to me. She was kind and thoughtful. She immediately made me feel comfortable with her and I felt very at ease explaining what my concerns were.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Great “bedside” manor, didn’t feel rushed

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April 21, 2022

5.0

She is very skilled, competent, and extremely warm and friendly

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April 21, 2022

5.0

I can see her compassion towards what she does. She truly cares so much for her patients. No other doctor I would want to see.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

She was great! I like her attitude and positivity coming into the room. Her conversations to distract you from what’s going on.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Amazing bedside demeanor, human, easy to communicate with and an expert at what she does.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

She is very personable and took the time to answer my questions without rushing.

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April 17, 2022

5.0

She was wonderful-relaxed, patient, and explained everything and answered all our questions.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She is absolutely wonderful and shows concern and she is very thorough!

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Very good bedside manner and answers all questions and concerns.

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak was wonderful, very approachable and down to earth. I felt comfortable and safe knowing she was doing my operation. She was very professional and thorough. I’m really glad she was the one doing the procedure.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Dr Isak was very personable and professional. I will see her again and use as my primary doctor

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Very good doctor

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April 04, 2022

5.0

I recently established care with Dr Isak and I felt very comfortable with her right from the start. She’s down to earth, kind, gentle, and extremely intelligent.

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April 02, 2022

5.0

She is awesome. Makes you feel comfortable, remembered things I told her at my last (and first) visit with her. Super professional and great communicator.

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April 02, 2022

5.0

She made me feel very comfortable.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

She listens and makes a genuine connection with her patients and her MA Rita make a great team!

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak is so easy to talk to and very comforting when I express concerns, worries, anxieties etc.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

She seemed knowledgeable

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March 25, 2022

5.0

She was wonderful!! She took the time to study my chart and ask questions to truly learn about me as a patient. Sometimes doctors can come off cold, and very routine. She definitely was not one of these doctors. She made me feel heard and like I mattered as an individual. I would highly recommend her to others.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak made a typically very uncomfortable experience far more comfortable. I sincerely appreciate her willingness to listen and guide me through our visit. Thank you to Dr. Isak for your incredible manner and help and comedic relief.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Extremely good doctor takes her time listens & give quality care

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March 23, 2022

5.0

She is the best!

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Very personable

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Through and empathetic.

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March 20, 2022

5.0

I had a great experience with Dr. Isak. She made me feel very comfortable and had a great attitude.

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March 20, 2022

5.0

Very attentive

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March 19, 2022

5.0

Very polite and knowledgeable

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Amazing!

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March 16, 2022

5.0

She is amazing! She explained everything to me thoroughly, made me feel comfortable and made me aware of treatment options that I didn’t know of before.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Very personable and knowledgable

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March 11, 2022

5.0

She was thorough and not intimidating at all. She spoke to me and not at me.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

She is well rounded, very attentive, very informative and truly cares about people as a whole!

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March 07, 2022

5.0

She was lovely and knowledgeable.Alice her MA was stellar as well.

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February 23, 2022

5.0

She is really concerned with patient and very polite I have no complaints and very kind. And professional also the nurse that works with her is a very professional and caring.

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February 22, 2022

5.0

She was very caring and listened to my concerns.

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February 19, 2022

5.0

She is friendly and provides great care!

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February 18, 2022

5.0

She and Dr. McNair are awesome providers!

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February 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Isak is amazing. I can’t say enough good things about her. I am so happy with the care and everything that she provides.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

She's very attentive!

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January 30, 2022

5.0

Because of her knowledge base and making me feel secure about what was going on with me medically

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January 30, 2022

5.0

She is very personable.

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January 26, 2022

5.0

I love her genuine interest in enthusiasm, she seems like a great doctor so far.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

She was great. Loved the information she gave me and also answered all my questions.

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January 20, 2022

5.0

Always has an answer and information for my questions. She's quick and very friendly.

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January 20, 2022

4.0

She was very friendly but very rushed

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January 14, 2022

5.0

Dr.Izak is always happy and makes you feel warm as soon as she walks in. She takes time to sit and talk about concerns and answers any given questions thoroughly.

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January 11, 2022

5.0

She is very patient and explained in details.

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January 09, 2022

5.0

Approachable, thoughtful, great listener

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January 05, 2022

5.0

I am a first-time mom, and Dr Isak delivered my baby six weeks ago. She was great throughout what was obviously a stressful time for me and my husband. Throughout the labor and delivery and afterward, Dr Isak was knowledgeable, calm, kind, supportive, and thorough. She exhibited the same traits and level of care at my six-week postpartum appointment. She is an excellent doctor, and I highly recommend her.

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December 30, 2021

5.0

Great bedside manner and easy to talk to.

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December 30, 2021

5.0

Dr Elsa Isak is the best doctor I have ever seen. She makes me feel so comfortable and listened to. I would recommend her to anyone who needs an obgyn.

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December 28, 2021

5.0

She was really nice and great and took all the time with me that I needed

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December 23, 2021

5.0

I really enjoyed my physician today, Dr Isak, she was very kind, happy for me, and patient when I was trying to take a video of the ultrasound for my husband who couldn’t be there due to covid guidelines

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December 22, 2021

5.0

She seems very caring and competent, impressed so far. She’s got great energy!

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Elsa Isak, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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