Kristi Kusak, MD

Kristi Kusak, MD

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Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine - 2003
Residency:
University of Rochester - 2007

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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48 Reviews

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48 Reviews

August 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kristi is such a compassionate and caring person. Her care is excellent and she is very knowledgeable about my condition.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

I believe she is the only MD (not somehow associated with the facility) who sees patients in The Landings. She has impressed the nursing staff.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kusak arrives having familiarized herself with relevant history and obtained observations from caregiving staff. She also observes and converses with her patient in a comfortable, low-stress environment, and takes the time to speak with the patient, as well as family members about their observations and concerns. She is knowledgeable and compassionate.

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August 05, 2023

5.0

Kind, responsive, good listener to the elderly patient.

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Very compassionate and knowledgeable.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

Compassionate, kind, thorough, easy to communicate with, responsive to needs.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Kusak is amazing, we love her and the care she provides.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Kristi Cowell-Kusak is personable and professional. The team members and residents she brings with are attentive and knowledgeable. She is always willing to address the patient’s needs and family and caregiver concerns. She is a great asset to NM

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Kristi does a good throw job on you and what neds you need to be taking

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July 07, 2023

5.0

We enjoy her visits to our house to care for my husband. Her demeanor is very caring and she is very knowledgeable and patient. She answers all of our questions and explains things very well.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Kind, caring, patient, speaks directly to the elderly patient.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kusak is very caring and patient as well as knowledgeable. She takes her time to explain everything. She does ask if we have any questions. I feel very confident we are getting the very best care.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

She called me and gave me every bit of information I needed to know about my dad’s care. She listened to me and involved me in his plan moving forward. She’s very accessible through the portal and always replies promptly.

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Cowell-Kusak and her team are amazing! They listen to their patients and are kind, caring and compassionate. I am the daughter of one of their patients that has dementia. I appreciate that they talk to me and keep me updated on her health!

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June 06, 2023

5.0

She’s a careful listener and so understanding of the elderly.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

She listens well. She thinks out of the box, she thinks buoys her clients and her work

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June 05, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful and very detail oriented.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Kusak is extremely knowledgeable in Elder care. She is always on point and current with my mothers medical needs and the associated follow-up.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Her knowledge..and pleasant personality

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Thorough. Professional. Good sense of humor and patient. Explained paperwork well and took her time with examination. She and her nurse acted well together.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Patient, good listener, reasonable

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May 20, 2023

5.0

She is friendly, very knowledgeable, thorough, and willing to listen.

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April 29, 2023

5.0

She was thorough and listened and answered all my quetions

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Kusak is a wonderful physician. She is extremely knowledgeable in elder care. Her patience and understanding comforts my mom. Dr Kusak always sheds new light on my moms current situation.

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April 18, 2023

5.0

Excellent bedside manner...listens, Great communication skills...

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April 10, 2023

5.0

The Dr. was thorough and very informative

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April 07, 2023

5.0

All my needs were taken care off..in a loving, caring manner.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful and very detailed oriented.

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. K is so kind and caring and always gives me the best information to take care of my medical issues. She takes time to explain everything and gives me the chance to ask questions.

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Again very thorough.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Excellent bed side manner, compassionate, excellent listener and thoughtful explanations to an elderly individual

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February 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cowell-Kusak’s professionalism and compassion makes a recommendation an absolute no brainer.

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February 14, 2023

5.0

Same as above. She made you at ease. No problem giving her answers and asking her questions.

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kusak goes above and beyond!

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February 01, 2023

5.0

She spent a lot of time talking with us and listening to our concerns and she had thoroughly reviewed my husband’s medical chart and history prior to the visit. We feel like my husband is in excellent care. So thankful.

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January 31, 2023

5.0

Answers all our questions

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January 26, 2023

5.0

Caring compassionate knowledgeable dealing with our elderly mother.

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January 16, 2023

5.0

She really listens and offers care changes accordingly.

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January 13, 2023

5.0

Very pleasant caring person. I trust her.

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January 10, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, courteous

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December 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kusak genuinely cares about her patients - it truly shows. She always takes the time to discuss my Mom's condition with me and my Dad. She has also spent the time to research new approaches/care options when those were originally unknown to her or us. She goes out of her way to provide care. On one occasion, she came to our house on her day off. She did that to prevent my Mom from having to go to the hospital. She didn't have to do that, and I strongly suspect many doctors would have made a different decision.

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December 13, 2022

5.0

She is knowledgeable, professional, and very kind, and courteous

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December 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kusak was so kind, cheerful, and understanding to my mother and she thoroughly explained things to me regarding my mother’s check up. Her visit was within the time frame we were given, which I appreciated.

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November 09, 2022

5.0

She listens and respectfully to my father.

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October 31, 2022

5.0

She is so caring. Covers a lot of areas and offers advice and recommendations for changes to his care. Always makes me feel like we are doing a good job of caring for my dad. It's hard at times, but so worth it. We love having him home.

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October 06, 2022

5.0

Great communicator, very knowledgeable and helpful! great compassion

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October 02, 2022

5.0

A doctor I could communicate with very easy.

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September 19, 2022

5.0

She takes her time to listen to her patients and is very meticulous in her care for her patient.

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