Laura M. Kulik, MD

Laura M. Kulik, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Hepatology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1996
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2000
Fellowships:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2001
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2004

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

191 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

August 31, 2022

5.0

Very nice and polite

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Muy amable, profesional, apasionada por su trabajo, persona extraordinaria

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August 24, 2022

5.0

I left the hepatology clinic with assurance of knowing that Dr. Kulik is concerned about all aspects of my well-being. She explained her expectations for me as her patient and encouraged me in the changes I have made to improve my health and wellness. Her support staff was efficient and it was evident from my interaction with them that they the also shared the same concern for me and a willingness meet my needs as a patient.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Kulik is kind, informative and makes me feel comfortable

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August 17, 2022

5.0

She is ver knowledgeable and approachable and explains well

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August 16, 2022

5.0

I like this doctor. She listens well and gives good explanations.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

HAS KNOWLEDGE OF THE SURGERY

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Didn’t give me any unnecessary tests was right to the point

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Very good first impression and defined a clear plan to move forward.

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August 01, 2022

4.0

Dr Kulik is Awesome. The distance was a factor for me and parking situation as well. Her attention to detail was remarkable and her compassion was impeccable. Thank you for seeing Me today!

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Professional & caring

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July 17, 2022

5.0

Patient and very honest

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July 16, 2022

5.0

She is very friendly. She told us what to expect for our next steps.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner excellent doctor

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kulik answered all my questions and had several options for me. I appreciate how much information she gave me in a short visit.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

She explained everything to me so that I understand my care.

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June 29, 2022

3.0

Knowledgeable, but not particularly interested.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Great bed side manor. Explained everything well & answered all my questions. Followed up same day regarding my test results & answered those questions as well.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

I would definitely recommend Dr. Kulik! She has a wonderful bedside manner, she was easy to talk to and thorough. She was also a great teacher regarding Wilson disease. I was very impressed.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

Straightforward and knowledgeable. Explained everything and answered all questions.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Informative and patient

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Very informative. Took her time to explain things to my husband, the patient.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

I feel that Dr. Kulik is very professional and does an excellent job explaining everything. I also appreciate her down-to-Earth personality.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Her knowledge and treatment are impeccable

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and attentive doctor

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Excellent at explaining everything

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May 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kulik spent extra time and effort with me and has made me feel very comfortable through this process.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable

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May 07, 2022

5.0

Has knowledge of my problem

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May 04, 2022

5.0

she was able to explain medical terms in “English”.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

She demonstrates her expertise through explanation of disease process

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May 04, 2022

5.0

She is straightforward and caring.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

She explained everything to you

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April 27, 2022

5.0

She treats me with caring respect and takes the time to answer all of my questions. I also have great faith in her professional knowledge base.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, comfortable to have a discussion

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She really does cares about her patients as humans, not just a another number through the door. She remembers and knows about you. Always very friendly with a smile. She is a doctor I trust wholeheartedly. She is awesome and an amazing doctor!!

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kulik was very professional yet empathetic. She answered all our questions along with Dr. Kalyan.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough, efficient care

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kulik is my hepatologist and she has been treating me for primary biliary cholangitis for several years now. I not only respect and trust her professionally, I genuinely like and connect with her personally as well. We have a very good rapport between us and I’m always glad to see her - even for a colonoscopy.

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April 10, 2022

5.0

Excellent personality.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

She is great smart doesn't beat around bush great doctor

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March 30, 2022

5.0

She’s great. (And I’m a retired NP).

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March 30, 2022

5.0

This was my first time. Dr. Kulik was friendly, professional, thorough. She listened. Answered my questions. She was approachable . I trust her with my health.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Very personable, answers your questions fully, and makes sure you understand rationale for testing. Excellent

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March 16, 2022

5.0

She took her time and was very thorough in her explanations. I appreciated that very much.

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March 10, 2022

5.0

she actively listened to me and took the time to get to know me and answered all my questions.

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February 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kulik is patient and informative. She provides excellent care.

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February 09, 2022

5.0

She is my second hepatologist (first at UChicago) and Dr Kulik is the best!

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February 09, 2022

5.0

Thorough, knowledgeable and great communicator

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February 02, 2022

5.0

Empathy Professionalism Kindness Respectful…with the patient

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February 02, 2022

5.0

cool, knowledgeable, communicates well, efficient, friendly

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January 19, 2022

5.0

Helpful caring transparent offers good information regarding an ailment that is mostly exercise and diet dependent motivating

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January 12, 2022

5.0

She took time with me and explained eythat needed to be done.

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January 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Is really attentive

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December 29, 2021

5.0

Very informative. Loved her bedside manner. Very pleasant.

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December 21, 2021

5.0

I’d really recommend Dr. Kulic because she really listens my concerns and takes time explaining my liver condition and clarifies my doubts. I would describe Dr. Kulic as very caring, knowledgeable, and professional.

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December 17, 2021

5.0

Great visit.....she was knowledgeable and caring. What more can you ask for?

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November 28, 2021

5.0

Because she takes time to listen to all of their problems

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November 27, 2021

5.0

Excellent, clear and caring

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November 24, 2021

5.0

Put me at ease and helpful with next tests I needed. Office staff. Helped me make same day mri appointment.

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October 31, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable to my health issues

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October 24, 2021

5.0

She explained everything and is very thorough!!

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October 10, 2021

5.0

Dr Kulik is very knowledgeable, thorough, professional, and responsive to my numerous inquiries regarding my condition. Further, she exhibits exceptional demeanor with myself as a patient .

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October 07, 2021

5.0

Good manner and knows her field.

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October 06, 2021

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Kulik for 10 years. She and her staff are always responsive and are on top of my care.

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October 06, 2021

5.0

I’ve been going to Dr. Kylie for years and she provides excellent care.

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September 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Kulik is very personable, easy to talk to, listens and is a professional!

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September 22, 2021

5.0

Very caring and professional.

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September 22, 2021

5.0

She is an amazing health care provider. I see 10 different doctors on a fairly regular basis. I already feel comfortable with Dr. Kulik and would recommend her to friends and family.

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September 15, 2021

5.0

She takes the time to go over information to my understanding with options on care.

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September 01, 2021

5.0

Explain what was going on

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August 29, 2021

5.0

Informative, a good listener, good communicator

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August 27, 2021

5.0

Very concerned and helpful

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August 25, 2021

5.0

Dr Kulik was easy to talk to, she answered my questions and seemed like she actually cared. Something I’m wasn’t used to with my old doctor

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August 23, 2021

5.0

BECAUSE SHE TAKES HER TIME EXSPAINING YOUR HEALTH CARE WITH YOU SO THAT YOU COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND

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August 22, 2021

5.0

During the eleven years that I have been Dr. Laura Kulik's patient, she has always been forthright, responsive and caring. I feel very fortunate to have the benefit of her knowledge and expertise.

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August 04, 2021

5.0

She’s amazing. She took her time with me and answered all of my questions.

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August 04, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring bedside manner.

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Kulik was very thorough and personable.

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July 21, 2021

5.0

Dr. Kulik was thorough, listened well and took time to answer questions.

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July 18, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable

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July 18, 2021

5.0

Communication is what I noticed. Dr. Kulkarni can talk to any patient and listen too.

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July 14, 2021

5.0

i have been seeing her since 2011 she really cares about the patient

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July 14, 2021

5.0

She was compassionate, listened and answered all my questions.

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July 14, 2021

5.0

Pleasant experience. She is very friendly, knowledgeable, thorough and spent time to connect and explain my situation

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July 14, 2021

5.0

She is terrific doctor and has been a tremendous help in my recovery.

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July 07, 2021

5.0

Dr. Kulik is completely knowledgeable in her craft. So comfortable to be around

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June 16, 2021

5.0

Again, Dr. Laura M Kulik, was very nice and caring. I strongly sense, that she is gifted, with some extraordinary, rare and wonderful gifts!

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June 16, 2021

5.0

Thorough competent medical care.

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June 10, 2021

5.0

Dr Kulik has made my visits to her easy to handle as I have had a lot of hesitation addressing my chronic illness.

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June 09, 2021

5.0

She was very caring and understanding

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June 09, 2021

5.0

Because I’m happy working with her about my health

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June 02, 2021

5.0

Dr. Kulic, was very clear in assessing the condition of my liver, she make me feel at ease, without sugar coating the state of the disease She explained that I have to continue exercising, continue eating healthy and have regular check ups in order to keep track of the development of my liver condition. I feel that Dr Kulic listened to my concerns.

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May 06, 2021

5.0

We think she is very knowledgeable in this field. Also very professional

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April 28, 2021

5.0

no punches to the point, she will makes shure you understand when you leave.

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April 21, 2021

5.0

Personable, real, gave me answers to my questions.

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April 21, 2021

5.0

Professional, knowledgable, and great patient manner.

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April 11, 2021

4.0

I am not aware of others who might need this specialized care

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April 07, 2021

5.0

Its easy to recommend Dr Kulik for care since she is so kind and willing to answer my questions.

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April 05, 2021

5.0

Great communication and always there when you need something!

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Industry Relationships

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Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • ASCO GI HCC
  • Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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  • Focus Medical Communications, LLC
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  • Genentech, Inc.
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