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Reem Karmali, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - 2006
Residency:: Rush University Medical Center - 2009
Fellowships:: Rush University Medical Center - 2012

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Hematology - Hematology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1248 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Karmali very professional and kind. She answer all of our questions.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Very personable, knows her stuff.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

If there was a score of 100, that would be Dr Karmali. She never ever rushes a video or phone call, always has your best interest in mind. I always feel like I'm her most important patient.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Karmali. I would run out of superlatives. I am so grateful that she is in charge of my treatment, and I enjoy every opportunity I have to meet with her. She is truly an amazing oncologist!

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February 10, 2026

5.0

I rated this a 10 because Dr. Karmali is an exceptional physician who combines deep expertise with genuine compassion. She takes the time to listen, explains things clearly, and makes you feel supported and confident in your care. Throughout my treatment, I always felt I was in the best possible hands. I'm extremely grateful for her dedication and care.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr K is thorough. She listens and assesses the situation. Makes recommendations.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

She's the best! Her expertise, communication skills, and friendly approach are unmatched.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

She is truly amazing.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Dr Karmali took her time to explain everything to us over and over agin until we understood everything.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

I believe she is an excellent physician and very knowledgeable in her field of expertise. I also feel she truly cares about her patients.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Fantastic clinical and personal skills

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Karmali is an expert in her field and provides top notch care.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Competence compassion caring follow up

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Very good manner. Explains treatment regimen and timelines involved.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

She answered all of my questions and gave me all the time I needed.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

She is an excellent listener

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January 12, 2026

5.0

very good doctor

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January 09, 2026

5.0

She's great she saved my life

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Confident. Comforting. Expert.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

She is exemplary in every way-see above.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Karmali is magnificent!

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and pleasant and professional. She answered all of my questions.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

The best! She is never rushed when meeting with us and always takes the time to listen and respond to any concerns.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

We love her! Very professional and thorough. She explains her plan for care son that we thoroughly understand!

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and professional

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December 19, 2025

5.0

she is caring extremely knowledgeable and has a lovely reassuring presence

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December 19, 2025

5.0

She is amazing! Easy to talk to and to understand . I feel well taken care of.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

She is a genuine caring person and an exceptional doctor. We have every confidence in her. I am glad that she is my doctor.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

best Dr i,ve ever seen

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Extremely capable and knowledgeable and able to explain in lay terms.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali is thorough , considerate, and knowledgeable. I'm glad to have her leading the team!

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She is so knowledgeable, explains medical situations thoroughly, has excellent communication, provides options and explains timelines for treatment.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and professional and really cares about make you well again. I truly love her

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She's direct, caring, and always professional

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She's knowledgeable, caring, warm, and gives me hope.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Above written

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali is the best! She is so professional, friendly, caring. I have complete confidence in her. Thank you Dr. Karmali!

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December 04, 2025

5.0

She's very reassuring with her prognosis of seemingly hopeless illness and at the end she was very accurate.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

I felt like she does everything in her power to choose the best course of action.

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November 25, 2025

4.0

2nd opinions (as stated in #1) I really appreciate the way she explains procedures, the illness and expected outcomes and always ask if we have questions.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali is very professional and cares about the patient's well-being.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Highly knowledgeable ,trustworthy with great patient skills.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent communicator. Kind.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

She and her team have been effective, professional and compassionate.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

She was so competent and anticipated questions and gave thorough responses in way that an anxious patient could understand. She was reassuring about diagnoses, ordered appropriate follow up tests, and gave realistic expectations for the likely trajectory of the disease and ultimate treatments. She was quite personable. I liked her immediately.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Outstanding physician in every way. Knowledgeable, listens carefully and completely addresses every single question. I've had many physicians over the years and Dr. Karmali is truly at the top of her profession.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Karmali is very caring, patient and very vested in her patients. She is ultra current and knowledgeable in the field and portrays a reassuring confidence without amplification. Her bedside manner is warm and very conversational.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali is completely invested in the well-being of her patients. She's exceptionally skilled, thoughtful and a good listener.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Compassionate, personable. Expertise

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November 02, 2025

5.0

KNOWLEDGEABLE , SUPPORTIVE AND BEDSIDE MANNER

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October 27, 2025

5.0

I consider that she has saved my life and then extended it. That should be enough for anyone. She's just a damn good doctor.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Easy to understand, seems to care about patient

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October 17, 2025

5.0

I love her! Explained everything thoroughly, didn't rush through the appointment

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October 16, 2025

5.0

She is a great Dr.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Oh Dr K is just so knowledgeable on many things. Listens, and provides insight. Stays until all questions are answered. The best

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October 12, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable, inquisitive, cooperative, caring and empathetic.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

Efficient, thorough and great personality.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Kind, patient, competent, and a wonderful example of how a doctor should be.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Karmali never rushes us and answers every question. I highly recommend her!!!!

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October 07, 2025

5.0

She's brilliant in what she does

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali, Very professional, easy to understand. The doctor explained my results very clearly. The doctor always encouraged me and keeps me motivated.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

She is wonderful! She explains procedures & her information is easy to understand

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October 05, 2025

5.0

I have recommended the Hematology Oncology Dept my Dr Karmali is so professional and kind . From the registration lab medical assistant to my wonderful Dr make my husband and I feel well taken care of and knowledgeable. When I feel nervous or scared they completely make one feel that we are not some on this journey .

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October 02, 2025

5.0

She is a fantastic physician who is brilliant, professional, friendly, and approachable. She treated my lymphoma to great success.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

We were extremely impressed with her professionalism and expertise. She is new to me but I am fortunate to have her caring for me.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Very caring and takes her time with me.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

She didn't rush thru the appointment, never looked at notes so that told me she was prepared on my case and was able to answer all my questions. Dr K made me feel very comfortable with the plan she suggested we follow to get the best results overall. I felt I was in goods hands from the moment we met.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

A great cancer doctor who knows her stuff!

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September 25, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough, took her time, explained everything and answered any questions I had.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

She explained the treatment and the long term affects. Very knowledgeable.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Outstanding doctor. Listens, looks at the whole person, pragmatic and yet on top of it. Asks relevant questions. Understands time management. Team is also very caring.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

She's all in!

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Karmali is thoughtful and communicative in her approach to patient care. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their doctor.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

She's the best. I have complete confidence in her, as I do with Jessica.

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September 13, 2025

5.0

She is kind caring I'm very knowledgeable

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali is smart, kind, and an excellent communicator. I appreciate her humor and her expertise!

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Karmali is caring and thorough. She explains everything completely and takes the time to listen to her patient's questions and concerns. She is an exemplary doctor.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

She is the gold standard or doctors

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August 21, 2025

5.0

I would give Dr. Reem Karmali a 10 out of 10 without hesitation. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, thorough, and takes the time to explain complex medical information clearly. Her compassionate approach makes patients feel heard and supported, and I always leave her appointments feeling confident in my care. I would highly recommend Dr. Karmali to anyone seeking a skilled and caring physician.

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August 17, 2025

5.0

very pleased and grateful for Dr Karmali

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August 14, 2025

5.0

See above she explains everything and is concerned about all aspects of my care

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August 14, 2025

5.0

I like my doctor's attention to my treatment plan

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Would definitely recommend Dr Karmali as I feel she is an expert in her field and very personable. She makes you feel comfortable and very confident regarding my treatment also letting you know what may happen.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Professional, understanding, concerned, personable.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

See above. She is also very kind

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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July 24, 2025

5.0

A people person who is informative in her profession.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

She treated me with respect and concern.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

One of the best doctors

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June 16, 2025

5.0

She is the BEST! Listens, take time to explain everything and really knows her stuff! She kept me alive,

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June 02, 2025

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and very kind, and I loved her personality.

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May 23, 2025

5.0

She did a fine job. Excellent communication and empathy.

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May 22, 2025

5.0

Extremely professional

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May 20, 2025

5.0

She cares for her patients. She's always there when I need to see her.

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May 16, 2025

5.0

For the effectiveness and knowledge of the cancer

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May 13, 2025

5.0

I trust her. She is punctual. She answers all my questions.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali is very attentive and professional and very easy to understand. I'm very pleased.

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May 12, 2025

5.0

She's the best, with a great combination of caring, comprehensiveness, and excellent communication. She is knowledgable, thorough, and friendly. She's a 10 of 10.

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May 12, 2025

5.0

She was a referral from my previous oncologist hematologist. She was very pleasant and again covered every area that needed to be covered. I felt fully satisfied with my visit.

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