Carrie L. Kopala, PA-C

Carrie L. Kopala, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

4.9 
771 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

General Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

  • Physician Assistant

Education

Professional Education:
MS, Midwestern University - 2005

Certifications and Licensures

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

771 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

80 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

80 Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

She was so caring & agreed with my answers to her questions

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April 25, 2025

5.0

She was highly skilled, gentle and personable.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Professional. Knowledgeable.

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April 11, 2025

4.0

She is very good

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Carrie is knowledgeable, caring professional. She understands both the science and the art of medicine. The science- the technical side of medicine. The art- the caring compassionate ability to make her patients feel at ease.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Very nice

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, very pleasant abd answered all my questions

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Answered all my questions

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and articulate

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March 11, 2025

5.0

She was very through and caring. She answered all my questions and made sure I was comfortable moving forward.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

She was sweet, personable and professional.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Very caring and personable

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Very relatable and informational

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Shes very compassionate. Understands what you're going thru and talks to you as such. Takes time to talk and make sure you are okay!

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February 20, 2025

5.0

she was awesome

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Explained things well and very thorough

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February 20, 2025

5.0

One of the most knowledgeable PA's I have met. She listens well, is easy to talk to, and helped me understand!

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February 18, 2025

5.0

She is caring and explains everything to you. She takes time to answer all questions

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Very nice and professional doctor

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February 14, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable and very caring..grateful to be under their care.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

friendly and professioinal

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February 11, 2025

5.0

She was professional, thorough, and friendly. She answered all my questions.

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February 08, 2025

5.0

He pays a lot of attention to the patient and clearly explains the recovery care.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Professional, easy to talk to

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Carrie is great! She is knowledgeable, asks if I have any concerns at the beginning of my appointment and towards the end. Asks if I have any questions, and answers them in a way I can understand. Carrie doesn't make me feel like she's too busy to see me. I have only seen her maybe 4 or so times but it feels like I've know her forever!

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February 04, 2025

5.0

She explained the procedure I'm having thoroughly. She made sure all questions were answered.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Caring, listens carefully and explains thoroughly.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

Pleasant and knowledgeable

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Very professional and thorough.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

I found Carrie Kopala to be very pleasant and patient. She provided understandable answers to my questions which I appreciate.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Very nice

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Same as above, I left there feeling Igor all my questions answered and felt confident on the upcoming procedure

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January 06, 2025

5.0

She is very caring and had a good medicine plan for me.

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January 05, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and open

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Sweet,knowledgeable,kind,caring. 5 stars!

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Carrie is very thorough in explaining, covers all of the points necessary. Her bedside manner/ personality are top notch.

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December 25, 2024

5.0

Very friendly and informative. I had a hole list of questions and she sat and answered one by one.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Explained things even though I'm a nurse; GI is not my specialty. Carrie was professional and compassionate.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Very easy to talk to and she put me at ease!Very positive!!

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Was quick and thorpugh

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Very thorough

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December 13, 2024

5.0

She made me feel at ease and made sure I understood everything and made sure if I had any questions

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Carrie was knowledgeable and explained things in detail. I was stressed about the appointment and her demeanor immediately put me at ease!

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Great personality

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December 07, 2024

5.0

Very friendly! She took very good care of me and asked me all the questions I was planning on asking!

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Very nice and knowledgeable

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Carrie is amazing, knowledgeable, friendly and caring. She made sure I was comfortable at all times and went out of her way to make everything easy

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December 03, 2024

5.0

So kind! Makes you feel like a friend, does not make me nervous, Look forward to seeing Carrie!

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December 02, 2024

5.0

She answered all my questions and was very thorough.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

My questions were answered, I was listened to and even asked if I had more questions, plus if I agreed with the treatment suggested. Also, if treatment isn't sufficient, We will try sone thing else.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Carrie was great. Well informed, attentive, willing to answer questions, and very easy to talk to. It was a great experience for me. Thanks, Carrie.

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November 11, 2024

4.0

She was thorough in describing the procedure, answering questions, and solving problems for me.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

Very professional, has a great attitude which makes me feel happy and confident about my diagnosis and recovery.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

She is gentle and fits you in the schedule on short notice.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Very personable. She explained things well and took time to answer my questions.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Polite, personable and professional.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

I found her to be very personable as well as knowledgeable.

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Carrie was very professional, kind, and caring. She took the time to answer all my questions and really helped me understand my situation.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

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October 18, 2024

5.0

Answered all my questions. Made me feel comfort.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Very good listener. Very knowledgeable.

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October 13, 2024

5.0

she was nice and seemed competent, to the extent that I could assess.

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Carrie is very friendly. Her "bedside manner" is wonderful. She is thorough and made sure I understood everything and answered all my questions.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Very polite, kind and explaining was awesome, felt very comfortable

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October 07, 2024

5.0

She was thorough, listened and was very personable.

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October 06, 2024

4.0

She gave me all the information I needed for my upcoming procedure in a friendly and understandable manner

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October 04, 2024

5.0

pleasant, took time with me, answered all my questions.was very considerate.

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October 01, 2024

5.0

So easy to talk with and she listens

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Carrie was friendly and did a great job

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Very easy to talk to!

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September 23, 2024

5.0

First time meeting with Carrie super nice and made a difficult conversation easy. Very professional

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September 22, 2024

5.0

She is awesome. Makes sure you know what she is doing and always asking if you have any questions.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Carrie seemed to be an excellent example of matching the employee with the job. She wrote some personal notes on my instructions clarifying changes made recently by the staff.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Beep personable and takes her time

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September 10, 2024

5.0

Personable, kind, and reassuring. She doesn't waste time but makes sure you feel heard and understood.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Carrie was so kind and patient at my post-op visit. She took the time to come up with a treatment plan to facilitate my recovery!

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September 06, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable with much experience. Very professional and knowledgeable

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September 05, 2024

5.0

Very friendly and caring staff that exhibit professionalism in all they do. They also take the extra time to make sure all your questions are answered.

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September 05, 2024

5.0

She is amazing. Very thorough, knowledgeable and caring. She listens and explains everything wonderfully.

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Disclosures

Carrie L. Kopala, PA-C 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.