Kevin P. Bethke, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Breast Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer In Families
Breast Cancer in Men
Breast Cancer in Young Women
Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
Mastectomy, Nipple Sparing
Surgery for Benign Breast Problems

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Minnesota Medical School - 1983
Residency:: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics - 1989
Fellowships:: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System - 1991

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Surgery (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
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1171 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

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April 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bethke is an expert in his field. He made me feel calm and safe in a stressful situation.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

He's very skilled at what he does

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He is amazing, knowledgeable, caring, patient

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Very understanding and knowledgeable.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bethke provided valuable information regarding my treatment plan and answer questions that concern my overall care.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He took excellent care of me and I am CANCER FREE and I didn't have to have any chemo or radiation. That speaks for itself he is the best in my eyes

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Dry nice and thorough

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Friendly, explains what the plan of recovery is for you, asks questions has to how patients feels about plans.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Bethke is a good surgeon. I have confidence in him.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bethke is a warm and kind man, not only expert in his medical/surgical field, also very considerate and conscientious about the pt experience. Questions were encouraged and answers were clear and complete.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Hi is excellent . He listens well and gives you all the information you need .

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Professional, kind and the very best!!

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Bethke is a well know breast cancer surgeon. Based on his level of expertise. After meeting him I knew I was in good hands. I left with an organized plan and understanding on how to deal with my breast cancer journey.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bethke did an excellent job with my surgery and I didn't experience any complications. He has also been excellent with listening to my concerns and answering all of my questions.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bethke is knowledgable and skilled. He listens and is calm and reassuring.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bethke is a skilled surgeon, probably the best in his field.

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March 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Bethke was extremely respectful towards me knowing when showing my muscle structure of my upper body before examining me. He appreciated me showing this as I have been lifting free weights since I've been 38 focusing on my upper chest and I just worked out the day before. After the mammogram, I told him that I had seem the ex-rays of my breast's muscles and that there were no lumps. Yeah! :) And where the surgery was preformed effecting the muscle on the outer portion of my breast and where the surgery was it was not as strong structurally, of course. The technician said he did a good job. That's all good having this knowledge, I know my body. Dr. Bethke took his time confirming this and at length went over and beyond looking at my ankle where I thought possibility that a clot had returned. He a very caring doctor and extremely talented. I highly recommend him. I like Dr. Bethke, so glad I found him!

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March 15, 2024

5.0

He explained everything thoroughly and took time with us. Very appreciative of his guidance and time

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Experience combined with bedside manners.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bethke was so kind, informative, patient and reassuring. I know I'm getting the absolute best care.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Kind, very good listener, highly skilled

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March 10, 2024

5.0

He was great.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

The whole team was very understanding of the new I received, they showed patience as the explained my results and things for for me to think about

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bethke was wonderful, well informed, great bed side manner.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Bethke is an experienced surgeon with a good bedside manner.

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Respectful, straightforward

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Bethke is the best. He explains the different scenarios of what may happen. Talks about the courses of treatment possible and is careful I know when and what departments I should make appointments. He is kind too.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor and personal attention

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Dr Bethke is very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

It's obvious that Dr.Bethke is genuinely concerned about the patient. His confident description of the process and outcome certainly put me at ease.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Bethke possesses the enviable combination of extreme competence and the ability to relate to his patients. He took the time to make sure I understood my options.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Professional yet kind and friendly .

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February 20, 2024

5.0

He took the time to explain everything and how to proceed from there. He advised me on time line. I will be away for 7 days and that will not interfere with future appointments if I need them. That was very helpful.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

The care given

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February 20, 2024

5.0

My doctor was nice and answered all my questions and concerns. He was also very calm and that made me feel like everything was going to be ok.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Supportive, knowledge, and empowering

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor. Is compassionate.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Bethke is very straightforward, clearly explaining things and answers questions without minimizing patient concerns. He is calming and respectful. He communicates well.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent surgeon. He explains everything about your diagnosis thoroughly. You know what to expect.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable as well as personable and I feel secure in his care.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Bethke projects a calmness that is hard to explain. All this with also providing options and information regarding my condition and listening to all my concerns and answering my questions.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He treated my husband and I with respect and took time we needed to answer all our questions.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

Expertise and experience.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Hes the best

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr Bethke is compassionate and thorough.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He is so assuring while a patientcis tebse about their condition. He also personally calls to give results, which is unusual today.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He is an awesome Doctor who has empathy, and respect for his patients. very detail oriented , patient and Kind.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough. He listens to one's concerns and addresses them. He organized the steps needed to be done before the surgery. He's a kind person as well as being professional.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

He was professional and explained everything that would occur before and after surgery

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January 25, 2024

5.0

He is professional and thorough, covering ever dimension of diagnosis and plan for treatment.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough in what was probably a trivial case. His assistant was too.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Excellent and concise explanation of all that lumpectomy surgery would involve

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January 22, 2024

5.0

The best Dr. that I have seen

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January 21, 2024

5.0

He is very professional, and I am very confident he will do a great job doing my surgery.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Bethke walked me through every step of my care The surgery went very well You can hardly see the scar

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bethke is a wonderful doctor. He is so kind and gentle. He explained everything to me and going into this surgery I knew I was in very good hands. I would sincerely recommend him.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

He is very experienced,skilled , knowledgeable, caring and compassionate.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Kind, well read and took time to explain everything to me.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

I felt safe

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Answers all of your questions and is caring.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Thorough, professional and extremely kind

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January 07, 2024

5.0

very professional, polite.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Very careful and complete explanations of my situation

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January 02, 2024

5.0

I love the surgical team, especially Dana--Knowledgeable and responsive team even during the holidays.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

He took care of a similar issues and he is so competent & trustworthy.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

DR Bethke is great DR/Surgeon. He saved my life!

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December 23, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and patient

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Very nice and explained everything in detail

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December 19, 2023

5.0

I felt completely comfortable and confident in his hands. I've nothing to compare it against because this is probably a one-time event, from what I read of his background and experienced with him at appointments, I felt I was receiving the best care possible.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

THE BEST BREAST CANCER SURGEON. Dr Bethke explains clearly and without extraneous words and mannerisms. He looks you in your eyes, and speaks only after he has examined you

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December 17, 2023

5.0

Experience, background in field.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Bethke is so down to earth. I feel that I could ask him anything and he will take the time to discuss my concern. I never feel rushed.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

He is very straightforward, accessible and his team respects and admires him.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner & very knowledgeable. Didn't rush me & answered all questions

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Kind, caring, like talking to a friend. His very demeanor makes the patient relaxed.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

He is very reassuring and explaines everything and caring too.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

An excellent surgeon and a caring person.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough and thoughtful. An excellent surgeon.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bethke was friendly, caring,reassuring. He explained everything and took time to be sure I understood everything I would expect from the surgery

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Helpful. Answered all my questions.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

He is very clear in his explanations, shows concerns and answers all questions you have

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November 28, 2023

5.0

He has operated on me before and will be doing another surgery soon. I wouldn't let anyone else operate on me.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Skilled, thorough, welcoming.

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November 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bethke and his staff were very professional and caring. They addressed my concerns and answered all my questions.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

The doctor addressed all my concerns and was so provided me with the assurance I needed to hear about my upcoming procedure.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Lovely nature, professional.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bethke explained everything to me very thoroughly.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bethke did an amazing incision that you won't even be able to see later. Very happy with the overall outcome.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

So far, I really like Dr. Bethke to the point that I'm switching over from EEHealth to NW medicine for my surgery. But...if every time I call in for anything I need to be on hold just to speak with someone for over 20 minutes, that is quite frustrating and completely opposite of the experience with Edward Elmhurst health.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Very professional and detailed. Kind and let's you know what is going on. He listens to what I have to say or questions I ask without acting as he has one foot out the door. He is patient and thorough. I had him 20 years ago as well.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

I would highly recommend Dr. Bethke, he is truly an Amazing Doctor, he understands very well about his position overall he keeps a very positive and faith attitude. In fact he is an excellent listener to what I had to say about my concern. I Thank God when Dr. Bethke told me my Lymph Nodes were clear and my Surgery were a success I was so happy I cried tears of Joy for 2 days, Thank you Dr. Bethke. May God continue to Bless you.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Excellent care and superb compassion!

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November 08, 2023

5.0

This is my third experience with Dr Bethke. He has been my only breast cancer surgeon for over 20 years.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

He made me feel confident about the diagnosis, the next steps, and answered all my questions. He also didn't make me feel like I had to choose him or the other Dr. Instead he cares about me having to drive a far distance and said he would still monitor my condition and progress.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Compassionate, highly recommended breast cancer surgeon.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

He provides thorough information

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October 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Bethke was very caring and explained my test results and answered all my questions.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bethke is a fantastic surgeon and I am very grateful for his work. (I experienced 0 pain, post surgery; did not even take one Tylenol or any other pain meds.)

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Excellent ,service, excellent team I don't want to have anymore surgery ,but in case I will have one ,I will pick Dr. Bethke again.

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Disclosures

Kevin P. Bethke, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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