Karen C. Catching, MD

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Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford - 1993
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1996

Board Certifications

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

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

1936 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

93 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

93 Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

She listened to me

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April 27, 2024

5.0

She listens, understands and cares. Has excellent knowledge.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

She listens to my concerns and is knowledgeable and friendly.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

She is the best doctor I have seen in my 50+ years of marriage.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

I appreciate how she presents options for treatment and lets me decide. She knows her stuff!

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Very good services

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Communication skills, honest, and compassionate cares about her patients.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

She's very informative, compassionate, and direct.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

She listened to my concerns and is friendly and approachable.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

She listens, she explains things, she cares about her patients..we are not just a dollar sign in front of her eyes!

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and concerned.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable. I have trust and confidence in her professional opinion and treatment.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

I've been with her for years and think she's really good and conscientious, absolutely never had a complaint.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Attentive, listens well and explains why my body does what it does!

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April 16, 2024

5.0

A very caring and great physician. Gives great care

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She is very pleasant.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Comforting to have a knowledgeable, professional primary care physician for several years

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Catching scheduled visit quickly after MyChart note and I appreciated her taking the time to answer all my questions.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

I’m 59 years old.One of the best doctors I’ve ever seen. She listens and provides wellness advice and her care helped to address chronic issues I’ve had for 20 years. After one year in her care many of my health concerns have been ameliorated. I am SO THANKFUL for her!!

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April 12, 2024

5.0

She’s on time for appointments and listens to the patient

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April 11, 2024

5.0

She is attentive, explains everything, and listens!! Best Ever!

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April 10, 2024

5.0

She has always been on time. She is a very good listener and answers all my questions and that is very important to me. I feel very comfortable with her as my primary care physician.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Very sincere on taking care my health.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Catching is the best!

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Listens to any concerns I may have, is very pleasant and never makes me feel like I was rushed through my appointment.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

She was kind and listened to my concerns. She took her time with me and I felt like she was very helpful.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Again, Dr Catching and Nurse Kim always listen and evaluate with my input.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

The doctor and her staff are very attentive and pleasant.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring. Great listening skills!

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March 30, 2024

5.0

She cares about her patients. She takes the time to listen and advise.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

She is very caring doctor.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

It was my first visit and I was very happy with how thorough Dr. Catching was with the exam.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catching does not rush you in and out. She sits down and talks to you. She asks questions and is a a great diagnostician.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

She listens. She explains. It's worth the 45 minute drive to see a doctor I trust.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Catching is always willing to listen and is open to giving real life responses. She gives a lot of time to just listening and then working on solving the issue.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She takes time, no rushing. She has wonderful bedside manner. She inspires confidence in her knowledge and measured approach. And she is always on time or early for the appointment. Every. Single. Time. I’ve been her patient for over 25 years and it’s been true every time. Others could learn from her on this issue!!

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to, answers all my questions, cares about my care!

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Well informed and listens to my health problems.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She's a great doctor. She listens and is knowledgeable.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Compassionate,thorough,and answers all concerns

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Wonderful focus on me, my questions, detailed explanation of issues can plan for care.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She is an excellent doctor!

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March 10, 2024

5.0

Great doctor and helped me get healthier.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Always welcoming, ask questions. Explains well. Gives good advice. I feel I can call her when I need to and the responses. Good time I’ve had her for a very long time and have never had a time when I haven’t had good care and understanding of my medical issues.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to…knowledgeable, but not pushy or condescending.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

I enjoy seeing the doctor. She is very respectful and listens to my concerns. I feel very comfortable with her.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

She truly cares about her patients! She is the most compassionate doctor that I have ever encountered.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catching is friendly and thorough.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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March 07, 2024

5.0

She spends time with you and listens

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March 05, 2024

5.0

A wonderful medical doctor. She is very compassionate and listens to her patients.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

She is a superior medical professional in every way!

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Personable Knowledgeable Encourages input into healthcare decisions

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Respects my health goals and helps me work toward what's important to me.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr addresses all concerns and is knowledgeable and thorough

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Catching and her team are patient oriented and empathetic. ALL health care professionals should use that practice as a model of EXCELLENCE!!

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catching is awesome. Very responsive and have complete trust in her evaluation of my health. Responds quickly to all MyChart messages. In addition to her expertise, always professional and courteous.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

She has been my doctor for over 10 years. She is wonderful.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

I like her. She is straightforward and always asks if there are questions.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Very good PCP!

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Amazing doctor, very kind and patient!

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Great communication

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Very caring and concerned about my wellbeing.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catching is kind, knowledgeable and VERY responsive on my chart.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Same as above. Obviously a great person.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Very involved and informative.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Catching is thorough and understanding and always listens.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She is very organized and a great doctor.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She was patient, kind, and knowledgeable. She gave me her full attention.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Very professional very people conscious and extremely knowledgeable

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Excellent MD Explains well Easy to talk to

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Capable/understandable results from our my visit!! Sharon Jones

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catching and her allied staff are professional and care about their patients.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

She does listen to me and I can ask my stupid questions.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

So very nice and listens to you

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and good at giving you your options. Caring.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catching is professional and courteous. Listens carefully to my concerns, provides excellent next steps in handling my ailment and responds in a manner that I can understand. It should be also noted that she responds quickly to MyChart questions and prescription renewals. Bottom line, I trust Dr. Catching with my health.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr Catching is the best! She is personable knowledgeable and listens to her patient! She takes everything into account and talks it over with you and then makes her suggestions or comments. She never makes you feel hurried, or that anything you want to talk about is not important. Never dismissive as some other doctors are, especially as I have been getting older.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catching is the best primary physician zI have had.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Took time to listen to my questions and provided good feedback.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Catching is amazing. She takes her time with you. She listens and is very knowledgeable. She’s truly an amazing Doctor

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January 26, 2024

5.0

I have been her pt for about 15 years...she listens to my concerns and answers all my questions...AND she keeps to the appointment schedule!!

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January 24, 2024

5.0

She has provided great guidance and care in both times of illness and proactive health.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Old school . Very thorough

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Always delightful, on time and brilliant

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Down to earth, friendly approach. Very professional with easy to comprehend advice.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

She and her staff are by far the BEST!!!! Love seeing her. If I could rate her higher than a 10 I would for sure!!!!

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Catching provides great insight into her decisions for care that help me understand why she is treating me. She talks to me, not at me. She’s personable and I feel safe in her care.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Listened well and addressed the issue

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catching is personable, a great listener and very thorough.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She has been our family doctor for years and is knowledgeable, friendly, professional and makes excellent referrals when needed.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catching is kind, thorough, easy to talk with, and caring. I am so happy I found her for my pcp!

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January 08, 2024

5.0

She is so kind and caring.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

She was very caring!

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January 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Catching is very kind, patient, and answers all my questions and addresses my concerns. She is very knowledgeable and thorough in her exams. I trust the information she provides.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Catching is one of the best Doctors I have been too.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

She is professional, empathetic and a patient listener

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January 03, 2024

5.0

She listens and knows her stuff

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January 03, 2024

5.0

She is the best doctor that I’ve ever had

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Catching is likable, concerned, experienced, & a good diagnostician.

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Disclosures

Karen C. Catching, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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