Peter J. Kahrilas, MD

Peter J. Kahrilas, MD

4.6 
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Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry - 1979
Residency:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - 1982
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1984

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (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 Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.6
4.6 

454 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

August 31, 2022

5.0

Have already recommended him to good friends who are suffering with similar issues whom have already acquired an appointment.

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August 31, 2022

5.0

Gave me options for the issue, spelled out surgery benefits etc.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Spends the time with you, and explains if you have questions.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable and helpful

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August 11, 2022

5.0

First time visit. Personable and a sense of humor. Rare find these days! Also, close to being on time.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Dr Kahrilas was very competent and personable. But time with him was very short.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Listens to my concerns and answer my questions. Easy to schedule an appointment and fast response.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

He like that

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Very kind and listen and asked questions. Very attentive.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

He understands my symptoms and is helping me figure out different options for care.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Great mannerisms/“bed side” manner.

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July 24, 2022

5.0

Great Doctor. Easy to talk to.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Dr Kahrilas is excellent.

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July 20, 2022

4.0

A little early to answer. But appreciated his demeanor.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Will listen to issues and respond without recourse to standard protocol answers. Experienced and understands how the systems work

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Kahrilas is very thorough and takes the time to discuss the details and issues.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Dr Kahrilas really cares about his patients well being. He goes above and beyond to find what is causing your healthy issues. He was the only physician to help alleviate my acid reflux symptoms.

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June 26, 2022

4.0

Knowledgeable but didn’t spend much time with me

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June 24, 2022

5.0

I think he is a great doctor. He listens to my questions, explains results and is very thorough in his examinations.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Affable and knowledgeable

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June 20, 2022

3.0

The procedure went well, but some his interpersonal skills could use improvement. For example, disparaging a patient's tattoos is not appropriate or relevant to a conversation about their GI health.

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June 20, 2022

4.0

Spent 2 minutes with him in the surgery suite before I went under. Hard to establish a relationship in that time. However, he was professional and explained my procedure to my satisfaction.

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June 19, 2022

5.0

He’s a. Doctor that’s get right to the source I just got to do what is expected of me again comfortable explaining my problem

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June 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Karilis listened closely to my concerns and symptoms. He explained his treatment plan and perspective of possible causes for my condition in a coherent manner. I felt he listened and was genuine in helping me.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor very thorough

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June 16, 2022

5.0

I like his straight forward no nonsense bedside manner.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

He’s very professional

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June 15, 2022

5.0

A great diagnostician.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Actually did not see Dr Katrina's at today's appt.... However the Technician (Brayson) who worked with me today was outstanding!

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Great experience overall.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kahrilas spent a good amount of time interviewing me before he did the procedure

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June 10, 2022

0.0

Same as above, it takes too long to get an appointment, he spent hardly any time with me, and was looking for reasons not to do anything rather than trying to help me figure out what is going on.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Listen to me carefully and told me when k can expect results.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Dr was very friendly took time to explain everything... very impressed by him

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June 08, 2022

3.0

No concrete diagnosis or next steps… and maybe there isn’t any for my issue…But was hoping there would be.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Dr Kahrilas was very thorough in his analysis of my symptoms and issue

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June 02, 2022

5.0

He know what he is doing. I have confidence in his medical care.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

mature and credible, respected

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May 31, 2022

5.0

He knows what I need done and does it. Been with him for years!

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Very professional and explains complicated subjects so I can understand.

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May 22, 2022

5.0

He explained things to me “in English “ and listened to my concerns, spending sufficient time with me.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Excellent MF

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Superb!!

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Very educational

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, patient with questions

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May 09, 2022

5.0

I trust him as a Doctor. I feel better every time I have an Endoscopy. I have had approximately 3 of these procedures. My only issue with Dr. Kahralis is communication. His nurse Sabrina is very good.

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May 08, 2022

5.0

Everything went well,as I expected, thank you

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Was amazing

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May 05, 2022

0.0

When we arrived the receptionist got us registered as fast as she could because the traffic took us longer than anticipated so we were 10 minutes late. The medical assistant took my husband right back. She did his vitals and asked about his meds that he takes. I handed her a list that i had already written. Then she handed us some papers to fill in. The doctor came in right behind her taking over. We never had a chance to fill in the paperwork. I open up the My NM app on my phone to see if the After Visit Summary is in there and it was along with the Progress notes. Under the review of systems it states " Please refer to the patient-completed form that we reviewed" I would like to know how can it say that when we did not discuss it.?? Under physical exam How does that get filled in when the doctor did not touch him at all. Wouldn't you have to touch someone's abdomen to tell if it was soft and non-tender with no palpable?? How do you know if the Oral mucosa is pink and moist when you don't look in the nose or throat? With Cardiovascular how do you know it is RRR with no edema in the extremities when you DO NOT listen to the patients heart or check his extremities! Please explain this to me???Yes I understand we were late but I do not think my husband deserved this kind of treatment!!

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April 27, 2022

5.0

The same as the above reason.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

He listened and explained everything that I could expect from treatment. He is obvious well qualified and caring.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Efficient, to the point, seems to care

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Knowledged Thorough

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Answer all my questions and concerns

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April 18, 2022

4.0

He did not go over my results. I know I was having an additional test but would have liked to have had some sort of results when I left

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April 18, 2022

5.0

A person who took the time to care. How wonderful!

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April 12, 2022

5.0

After 6 months of looking for an answer I finally got one! Thank you!!!

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April 12, 2022

3.0

Dr. Kahrilas was somewhat distant. If someone comes to a Dr. with medical concerns they should not feel that they are wasting their time coming to see a specialist for their opinion. I would not recommend the Dr.

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April 09, 2022

5.0

The above statement partly explains the reason I would reommend Dr. Kahrilas. He has a very calm and self-assured manner that helped put my mind at ease.

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April 09, 2022

5.0

I trust his judgment and I like how he gets to know his people he treats

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April 07, 2022

5.0

Professional explanations

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April 06, 2022

5.0

He explained everything ... came after procedure to see how I was doing...

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April 04, 2022

5.0

He know what you are you are good doctor

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Able to ask questions, didn’t feel rushed, felt confident in the research cited. My first visit but was comfortable and Dr. Kahrilas was easy to talk to and answered all my questions.

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March 28, 2022

5.0

He's a great doctor and knows all about my Achalasia.

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March 28, 2022

3.0

Efficient, did not jump to conclusions, to the point. that was fine with me but not the type of doctor for everyone.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

He listened carefully, gave hope that help can be rendered for my condition.

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March 14, 2022

4.0

Very knowledgeable concerned,,

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March 14, 2022

5.0

He seems knowledgeable with his discipline and is very easy to communicate with. Am able to discuss issues, personal goals and aim of treatment comfortably.

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March 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kahrilas was attentive, professional and provided clear instructions.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Very caring doctor

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Es muy educado explica y muy atento

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March 04, 2022

5.0

All questions were answered. We needed further information which we will be looking for through further testing.

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March 03, 2022

4.0

Excellent explanations but at very beginning seemed a little uninterested

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March 01, 2022

5.0

He listens!!

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February 28, 2022

5.0

He listened to my issues carefully and asked me a lot of questions so he can find the correct issue

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Quick and intelligent staff

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February 18, 2022

5.0

Excellent care.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Kahrilas takes a conservative approach and carefully gives you a plan to get better. He listens and is honest

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February 18, 2022

5.0

He seems like he knows how to handle his patients questions.

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February 17, 2022

5.0

He cares

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Really liked his personality. Seems very “real”

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February 16, 2022

5.0

I feel like he listened and we established a plan.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

To the point and informative.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and being open to discussion. I was not hurried or belittled in my desire to learn about my personal situation.

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February 09, 2022

5.0

He’s the best and a nice guy too

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February 08, 2022

5.0

Dr Kahrilas was extremely thorough and was the first physician to have a alternative reason for my medical issue, that another physician had missed. He is very detailed in his patient interview process and very easy to speak with.

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February 08, 2022

3.0

Mi puntuación es porque yo en ese instante necesitaba un traductor, porque yo no hablo perfectamente inglés y necesitaba entender bien lo que el doctor me tenía que decir le comente al doctor que necesitaba un traductor y no quiso llamar al traductor me dijo q eso no funcionaba! Y asi tuve que tratar de entender lo que me dijo, no me gusto como se porto en ese sentido!!

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February 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kahrilas is great I have been seeing home since 2013.

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January 27, 2022

5.0

excellent doctor, very kind and knowlegable

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January 25, 2022

2.0

He was dismissive and didn't seem to care about my condition or my future health. I've got a complicated medical condition and he seemed totally disinterested in helping me.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

he is sociable

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January 23, 2022

5.0

He is an excellent doctor, good personality, pay attention to what l told him

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January 16, 2022

5.0

He explained in detail the results of my test and answered all my questions. He informed me of the options for further treatment

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January 15, 2022

5.0

He listened and was very knowledgeable.

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January 14, 2022

5.0

Because he is very thoroughand helped my problem

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January 14, 2022

5.0

He was extremely thorough and professional. Seems to be extremely capable- this was my first visit.

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December 22, 2021

5.0

He was very through and gave me hope.

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December 21, 2021

4.0

I get the feeling I'm taking more of his time than he'd prefer.

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  • Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson Company)
  • Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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