Kathleen Escalona, APRN

Kathleen Escalona, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

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Primary Specialty

Psychiatry

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Nurse Practitioner

Education

Professional Education:
DNP, Rush University Medical Center College of Nursing - 2018

Certifications and Licensures

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric/Mental Health (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

244 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

30 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

30 Reviews

April 28, 2024

5.0

Kat works with you to design a treatment plan that works for you.

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April 28, 2024

5.0

Very comfortable with her. Easy to talk to.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

I think Dr Escalona is wonderful! Very kind and empathetic.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Kat goes above & beyond!

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Kat makes me feel at ease and comfortable. She listens and answers my questions and addresses my concerns.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Kat was very helpful and focused.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Kathleen is very professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. She is sensitive to my needs, has adjusted my medication, suggested diet, and lifestyle changes to help with my issues. Thanks to her, I have experienced Improvement with depression and anxiety. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

She is attentive, friendly, listens to your concerns and helps make the best decision for you

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Kathleen was very kind and nonjudgmental and she genuinely seems to care about her patients. My feelings were validated and I feel safe in her care

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, asks pertinent questions and genuinely listens, great personality, and I feel like I’m included in my treatment process.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Kat Escalona is eager to help at any time. She cares, listens and highly evaluates the best course of action for my care.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Kat is very sincere with her patients! She is very understanding and helpful and expresses empathy!

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Kat is amazing. She listened to all my concerns and helped to curate a plan specific to my needs. I would recommend her to everyone.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Kathleen is absolutely wonderful! She is a caring, compassionate, and smart practitioner. I can't imagine seeing anyone else. She has helped me so much!!

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Kat is a phenomenal practitioner and goes above and beyond to help me as well as availability at being able to schedule appointments with her that work for me! There are too many positive things for me to list without writing a huge document!

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Cares about patients, listens well

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January 31, 2024

5.0

She takes her time and really listens

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Listens well. Gives practical feedback and involves you in your treatment plan.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

She is warm and caring.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

She is very helpful and listens to what I have to say. She works with me to choose the best treatment plan.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Because she's thorough, she knows the psychiatric medicine well. She makes my illnesses I have clearer.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

I can’t say enough about Kat. She’s extremely supportive of my mental health needs. She really listens when we talk to each other, she’s very smart and knowledgeable, and a GENUINE ASSET to the Northwestern medical community.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

She listens and doesn't judge.

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October 07, 2023

5.0

Please see above. I am so pleased with the care and compassion I receive from Kathleen!

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October 06, 2023

5.0

She takes the time to listen and thoroughly answers any questions I have.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

She is amazing

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Listens to my needs and offers plenty of solutions and support

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September 16, 2023

5.0

Never have to wait to get in for appointments, went over some current symptoms and medications I’m currently taking and discussed additional therapist I recently signed up with for additional counseling (Amy [ ], who I used to see but had to cancel because of change in my insurance coverage). I like that route, as opposed to just prescribing additional medications.

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September 09, 2023

5.0

She is so kind and concerned for her patients well being!

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September 08, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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Disclosures

Kathleen Escalona, APRN reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

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