Rakhee Kalelkar, MD

Rakhee Kalelkar, MD

4.9 
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rush University Medical College - 2012
Residency:
Tulane University - 2013

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

660 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kalekar is professional, a good listener and empathetic.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Whenever I leave a doctors appointment and don’t feel disregarded or my concerns are dismissed is a great appointment.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

She’s 100% collaborative and a WONDERFUL physician

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August 18, 2022

5.0

She sits down and talks to you about the problem she doesn’t just brush you off

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Personably and knowledgeable. She takes the time to listen.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

She listens and is well versed in her craft. I feel completely secure and safe working with Dr. K

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Excelente profesional muy dedicada bien trato

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kalelkar was patient and took the time to answer my questions. I felt like I received excellent care.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

She listens she understand she’s caring

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kalelkar is good and knowledgeable of my health problem. My worries vanished when she talked to me about my health issues and what I need to do. I observed her sincerity as a doctor and her friendliness. I think she is a compassionate doctor.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner. Kind and a good listener.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

she was friendly and listened to concerns. she helped me feel relaxed enough to ask questions, not rushed

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Engaging style. Good advocate and guide. Knowledgeable and practical

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July 29, 2022

5.0

She has wonderful bedside manner! As a new patient I felt she took extra time to talk with me. She gave me direct and helpful recommendations—and gave me information on my issue that another physician had not shared that was important! I plan to transfer my primary care to Dr Kalelkar!

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July 22, 2022

5.0

She listens and gives it to you straight

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Professional demeanor

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kalelkar took the time to explain different medication options and help me understand the best one for me.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Responsive, caring

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July 18, 2022

5.0

She is one of the best medical professionals I have had the privilege taking care of my medical needs. I can't say enough about her professionalism.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Professional

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Open to questions, put worries at ease.

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July 17, 2022

5.0

She is very friendly and listens to my concerns. She is very welcoming and feel comfortable in her presence. Very relatable!

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Dr k makes it so easy to be a patient of hers. I love being able to come to her ask her questions about my health. She makes me feel apart of my health and doesn’t just brush me off

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. K always listens attentively & addresses my concerns.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Very Knowledgeable and great listener. Strongly recommend.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

She is a godsend. She cares, she listens, she shows compassion, and always provides time during her visits. Does not rush me out. She found time to see me when none of the three doctors from the gyne group would find the time. I am so lucky to have her on my life.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. K is thoughtful she listened to our daughter's concerns and addresses them thoroughly. She is a wonderful doctor.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, upbeat, thorough

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July 09, 2022

5.0

I love Dr K! She is so nice and always makes me feel comfortable when I come in.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Excellent care. She doesn't rush you.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and explains plan of care perfectly.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

She was great! So nice & easy to talk to.

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June 21, 2022

4.0

She listens , gave me the time to express my concerns to get a better score she would have to come up with positive results.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

She's the best. Full stop

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Excellent Dr

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Kalelkar actually took time to listen and answer each and every one of my questions and concerns - she genuinely cares about her patients!!!

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June 09, 2022

5.0

I love the way she interacts with my teens. She involves them in the decision-making and they feel very comfortable with her.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

She made sure to answer all my questions and took time to explain everything.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Thorugh.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Good

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr Kalelkar always spends so much time going over my questions and concerns.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

like her demeanor and actually cares

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May 27, 2022

5.0

She is such a great doctor she listens and talks with me and doesn’t brush off any of my questions or concerns

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Very very nice!

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May 25, 2022

5.0

She listens.helps.sweet.good people.love her

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kalelkar is caring and patient. She makes sure you understand about your health.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

She is personal and approachable.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

She listens to her patient and delivers good medical advice.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Excellent and caring

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kalelkar is the best doctor I've ever had. Compassionate, thorough and always makes me feel optimistic after a visit.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

She's a great physician!

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Always very helpful and approachable

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May 06, 2022

5.0

She was so understanding, compassionate and caring. She could understand my symptoms and gave me great ideas to help me heal. Also, able to order medication I needed.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

She listens to the patient and is reactive to feedback. This makes Dr Kalelkar a trustworthy physician, which in my opinion is paramount.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Very friendly and informative

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April 30, 2022

5.0

I love her she’s very easy going explains everything really well … easy to talk to … easy to get a hold of when needed both my kiddos see her for everything

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April 30, 2022

5.0

I feel that I get excellent care from Dr. Kalelkar! She takes the time to talk with you and explains things. I am very happy with her as a doctor!

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April 21, 2022

4.0

Not proactive as i would have expected. Felt like if i didnt keep current through my own research issues that I brought up, which she agreed to, they would not have been discussed.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kalelkar was great and made sure I got to address all of my concerns.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Friendly and proactively asks questions. Respond to all questions I asked thoroughly.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Kalelkar is warm, easy to talk to and has a calmness about her. She is very easy to open up to, I enjoy having her as my doctor.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. K is kind and empathetic. I appreciate her with every interaction we have had. I am grateful for her.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She’s very caring and makes sure to help you in every way possible.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She listened to me and answered all my questions.

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April 14, 2022

5.0

She listen to what I had to say about my health concerns. She also took the time to explain things to in words I could understand. She worked out a plan of action to help me through my health issues.

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April 13, 2022

4.0

Very attentive. Patient and willing to work collaboratively with me

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Ella es muy buena doctora muy gentil

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. K is warm and very knowledgeable when it comes to pediatrics. When speaking to her in my child’s well visits, she is able to reassure that I am doing the right things and make recommendations that are helpful for changes to my child’s diet when having digestive problems.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

She is very personable asks the right question and puts you at ease

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Very welcoming and attentive to my concerns

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March 26, 2022

5.0

She listens to what you have to say and is very personable

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Very professional, very detailed, and caring!

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Always helpful

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March 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kalelkar is very responsive and listens to what her patients have to say. She takes all concerns seriously and addresses each of them and explains what she sees. Amazing doctor!

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. K is friendly and easy-going while being knowledgeable

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Very attentive to me needs. Pushes me without being pushy. Very intelligent.

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and responsive to needs

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March 15, 2022

5.0

She cares about her patients and has an excellent bedside manner.

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Very nice and pretty

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March 11, 2022

5.0

She listens well, is respectful and very supportive of my goals to improve my health.

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March 10, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to. Clear communication at all times.

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kalelkar is always nice and kind. She quickly diagnosed my problem and prescribed me treatment. She is very easy to talk to and answers all my questions.

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kalelkar is always friendly, professional, and accommodating!

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Es muy amable muy profesional te explica todo con mucha paciencia

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March 07, 2022

5.0

She listens and understands the concerns of her patients. She answers any question put to her. She has an excellent demeanor and is pleasant.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Dr Kalelkar is very thorough and comfortable.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

Easy toTalk to answers questions

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February 08, 2022

5.0

Felt comfortable as always. Thoroughly went over my health evaluation.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kalelkar takes the time to answer my questions and inquires about health issues and any concerns I have.

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February 04, 2022

5.0

. She has also had excellent referrals when needed

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February 04, 2022

5.0

Advocacy stance, attentive and practical. Knows her stuff and aware of what it will take for a patient to follow her advice.

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February 03, 2022

5.0

She listened and answered my questions. She is knowledgeable and communicates well.

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January 25, 2022

5.0

Very personable and pleasant!

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January 24, 2022

5.0

Very nice and caring doctor.

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January 21, 2022

5.0

She's been great! She really listens to me and seems to care. I feel like I am collaborating in my treatment instead of just having things done without my input.

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January 20, 2022

5.0

She was very professional, detailed at every step that was done in the exam room & helped you understand the reasoning of your concerns

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January 19, 2022

5.0

She was thorough and explained very well.

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January 14, 2022

5.0

She is patient, compassionate and authentic.

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January 11, 2022

5.0

she is very good

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Disclosures

Rakhee Kalelkar, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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