David A. Klem, MD

David A. Klem, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

General Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rush University Medical College - 1991
Internship:
Rush University Medical Center - 1992
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 1996
Fellowships:
Endo-Surgery Institute - 1996

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

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February 27, 2026

5.0

Dr Klem explained everything clearly and spent time answering my questions.

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February 14, 2026

4.0

He's an excellent surgeon

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February 13, 2026

5.0

I really haven't experienced much in the way of care from Dr Klem. A 20 minute exposure is certainly not long enough to accurately answer this question.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Because he took the time to hear me out

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February 08, 2026

5.0

His was very informative, friendly and efficient during the appointment

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Dr klem is a pleasant, patient doc, never rushed, great surgeon

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Great doc, good care, always time for questions

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Impressed with his explanation and interpersonal skills

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Timely, friendly, knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

happy

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr Klem is direct, to the point, and was very engaged with me!

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Klem is kind, knowledgeable and informative. He takes the time to listen to any questions/concerns you have, and goes over information in detail, while still using verbiage that is easy to understand.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Klem is knowledgeable and informative, and takes time to address any questions you may have.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

I could have used a little more information about my upcoming procedure. I guess I should have asked.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

As I listed above, Dr. Klem listen to me, answered my questions explained what would be going on when he did my surgery, and I thought that he understood my concerns.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional and good bedside manners. Explained clearly and succinctly the procedure and aftercare.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Honest and accurate assesment of my issues and great job explaining what it would take to correct my issue and how he would go about it.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Klem took his time to know my situation and make the appropriate decision for me.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

The care team was pleasant, courteous, and professional!

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Klem Was very attentive and reassuring. He explained everything in a way so I could easily understand the procedure. Most importantly the surgery was a success

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Listened to my needs and set me up for scan to review my case.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

very informative, doesn't rush you, makes sure you have all the details needed

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Klem was caring, listened, accommodated my scheduling issues and explained everything in the process very well

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Great skill, great communicator, kind bedside care.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Great doctor and surgeon. Good bedside manner. Clear communicator. Presented timing options for the surgery based the physical and personal needs.

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November 15, 2025

5.0

Good Doctor.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

He was accommodating with his questions

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Very likeable makes you comfortable.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Explains procedure and recovery very well.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Skills, communication & care, friendly approaches, knowledge with helpful nature

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November 04, 2025

5.0

He is a very knowledgeable and comes highly recommended for the surgery that I require.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

He listens and has companion always spends time explaining what he's looking at and makes me feel very comfortable about my concerns

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Confident, professional, and doesn't get lost in the details. He is able to assure you that he is capable and able to recognize what has to be done, and does it.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Klem explains everything clearly and in full detail. His expertise and knowledge are greatly appreciated.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Very good nature & good service.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent bed side manner and explained everything in terms I could understand.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

He was empathetic and very professional, really, I loved that doctor, very kind

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Klem diagnosed the issue correctly the first time and worked through the treatment with us to a healed outcome.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgery

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Because he is a very good doctor

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and friendliness

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September 29, 2025

5.0

He took the time to thoroughly explain procedure, healing process, etc., and answered all my questions. I felt supported.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Klem is very compassionate and caring. He goes beyond expectations when I have questions or concerns.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Klem was fantastic. He is extremely thorough and answered all of my questions. He communicated clearly so I could understand. I always felt like I was receiving excellent care.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable answers questions.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Outstanding knowledge and skilled personnel. .

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September 24, 2025

5.0

He's caring, he answered my questions so I could understand & he listens to me and my concerns.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Very kind

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Klem's medical care has been very informative courteous and helpful. His medical instructions for before and after surgery care were very helpful in my recovery.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

He's one of the best. He answers questions and took the time to display the issue on a diagram.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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September 01, 2025

5.0

Fantastic! My recovery was amazingly easy, quick and smooth!

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August 21, 2025

5.0

Highly skilled and personable

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Klem is a professional and answered all of my questions about the surgery. He's low key and made everything easy to understand and keep myself calm.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

He diagnosed in a short visit a problem that had been bothering me for years and explained why I did not, in fact, need surgery to address it.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

He explained the procedure in terms of I understood.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Was patient and explained everything

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August 14, 2025

5.0

He took his time to explain everything.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Klem was very thorough in his explanation of my upcoming procedure. He was kind and put me at ease. He was flexible and understanding regarding the scheduling of my procedure. Dr. Klem was patient and answered all of my and my husband's questions.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Very good, good doctor

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Highly skilled and friendly

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Cared for my situation before and will help in the very near future.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Easy to understand and will know more when procedure is done.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Competent, friendly surgeon. He has performed two surgeries on me with good results both times.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Did a great job and explained everything perfectly

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Dr klem was great, he took the time to explain what was going on with me and what I could do to get better. Definitely didn't feel rushed. Seemed like he really wants me to feel better

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Thumbs up!

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Exceptional doctor. Thoughtful, compassionate and informative

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July 06, 2025

5.0

I had an appointment to see Dr. Klem about a hernia. The appoinemtnw went very well. Dr. Klem was personable and answered all of my questions about the surgery. I scheduled surgery for August 1st. I am confident that he will do a great job.

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Dr explained pros and cons of surgery No pressure

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June 20, 2025

5.0

He was easy to talk to and explained everything very well. Was very detail oriented.

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June 20, 2025

5.0

The doctor was kind and always explained the entire procedure. He's great!

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and experienced

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Klem explained the procedure and listened to my concerns.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Personable, thorough, answered all my questions and concerns.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Ver good dr

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Klem has done a few surgeries for me and really like him a lot. His bedside mannerisms are really nice and always very informative with the procedures and expectations.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

He's a great surgeon, he explained everything and put me at ease

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June 02, 2025

5.0

He is a great doctor/surgeon. He has operated on me twice and I'm still here!

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June 02, 2025

4.0

Very friendly and explained my options.

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Had a good result with a surgery he did on me 16 years ago.

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May 23, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, takes time to explain things in a manner I can understand, and answers all my questions, very kind

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Outstanding doctor. Caring, personable

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Friendly and thorough

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and explains things so that I can understand them. Listens to me and my concerns. He is friendly and takes his time.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

Professional and comprehensive

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May 12, 2025

5.0

You will comfortable talking to Dr. David Klem. You feel at home with him. Explaining well and you can understand how you he gives instructions.

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May 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Klem is excellent and now twice has done some of my surgery work. Great doc!

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May 12, 2025

5.0

He performed surgery on me before, he is a very good surgeon. Explains everything, put me at ease

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May 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Klem is very kind and took his time explaining my upcoming surgical procedure. I felt very much at ease with his explanation.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and put my mind at ease. I knew what to expect and everything went very smoothly

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David A. Klem, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2025.

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