Leila Kia, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Secondary Specialty

Esophageal Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine - 2009
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2012
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2016

Languages Spoken

Farsi
French
Spanish

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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 McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9

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747 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 23, 2026

5.0

Her bedside manners were awesome, she help me to feel more relaxed before the procedure. She is amazing.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Courteous, caring

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Very kind and explained everything.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

She is an important member of my care team. She is easily accessible for questions and concerns.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Personable good care

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She listens and is patient. Checked with me to make sure I understood.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Awesome doctor she explained everything and the doctor also explained on my chat she's amazing

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr Kia is very caring. She has a great bedside manner and actually listens. She also is on top of advancements in GI health and had creative suggestions.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Great doctor with excellent knowledge in her field and very compassionate. Makes sure her patients are well taken care and very careful with her treatment.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Efficient

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kia is the absolute BEST!

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February 03, 2026

5.0

she was smart and listened

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January 30, 2026

5.0

She explained everything to me before the procedure and explained everything to my wife after the procedure

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Great personality and level of care.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Very efficient and professional

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kia is gentle, caring, patient and takes the time and presence to explain tests, results and follow up. She is reassuring and well informed of my history.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr Kia is a fantastic doc! She's responsive, thorough, caring, a great listener and a very knowledgeable physician. She always exceeds expectations. I couldn't ask for more in a doc that I entrust my care to.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr Kia was caring & efficient

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January 04, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kia is a wonderful and kind doctor. She truly cares. She answered all my questions.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Doctor Leila Kia explain the procedure and calmed any concerns & questions I had.

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December 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia had a sense of a reassuring presence, calm, supportive. After the test, she explained the results to me and assured me we would talk more at my appointment in January with her.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Very direct and knowledgeable

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December 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia is very kind, thoughtful and caring.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia is a doctor that is a blessing to have...I hit the jackpot when my primary care doctor gave me Dr. Kia's name...She is a true doctor..I am blessed.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Excellent care. Really cares.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia showed empathy and compassion for me, and I felt very safe having her take care of me. I knew I was in good hands! She was also very responsive on mychart which is much appreciated!

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December 19, 2025

5.0

We had a very short interaction before I was sedated, but she seemed friendly and kind. Made me feel at ease.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Kia never fails to listen with care and consideration. She takes as much time as is needed with her patients (might increase your wait time but she is worth it) and addresses ll of your concerns before ending any appointment. I would recommend her to anyone.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Very professional.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

She is wonderful.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Communication and professionalim

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, personable, and competent care.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She was kind and courteous and made sure she greeted me and I got a chance to say hi before the procedure.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She is kind and she listens Always tells me what's going on and listens to my concerns

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Very concerned and compassionate, extremely professional and explained things in laymen's terms.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Clear and detailed.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Nice

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia is a wonderful physician. Not only is she a skilled provider, she also listens to her patients concerns in a compassionate way. My health related issues are somewhat complicated and she has worked very diligently to consult and collaborate with other physicians on my healthcare team. I feel very lucky to have her as one of my many doctors.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

She listened and asked questions

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Friendly personable made you feel like she cared.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

She explained everything well to me and my wife

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Well trained and competent.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia is excellent, keenly observant, very personable.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Very nice. Quickly provided results.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

She was easy to talk to and took the time to answer all of my questions.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Kind, patient manner and listens to concerns. Provided great care in the past.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

She puts you at ease with her friendly knowledge manner & gives you test results in a timely manner.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Outstanding patient care!!!!

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November 06, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough with her treatment and she explained all the results of the colonoscopy.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

She seems to be a real expert and is personable

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October 29, 2025

5.0

She listens, asks questions and answers all my questions.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia takes time to explain and answer questions. She is professional and compassionate.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Very caring

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October 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia listens carefully and presents helpful treatment plans. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and caring.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough and helpful.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

She and her team explained how the procedure worked very effectively.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

She was very nurturing and informative with aftercare and results.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

She was very informative. Quite pleasant professional.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

I have met with Dr. Kia once and my experience was great. Dr. Kia was very personable and easy to talk with. She asked great questions and demonstrated knowledge of my prior medical history with regard to the relevant issue. I put my recommendation at an 9 simply because my lack of experience under her care.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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October 07, 2025

5.0

He talks to the patient and explains everything very well. Very good human quality.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Kind, caring and Professional

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October 03, 2025

5.0

A communicative medical professional

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Informative and respectful and listens

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia is prompt, very knowledgeable, and kind. Terrific physician all the way around.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

It is my first time with Dr Kia and she explained everything thoroughly to me and my wife

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September 15, 2025

5.0

She had a good team and answered my questions

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Very competent, personable and great bedside manner.

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Professional and caring

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September 12, 2025

5.0

She was very nice and clear about everything.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor !

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk with, she makes things very easy to understand, really seems interested in what the patient has to say and contribute to the conversation.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

She's the absolute best. Takes time to listen to your concerns. Offers different solutions to help you feel better. Empathetic. Her professionalism is outstanding. You never feel rushed and if you need extra time she allows it. I cannot say enough about what an amazing doctor she is.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Beyond caring.. asks deeper questions and investigates my answers completely!! Trouble shoots and projects future plans for treatment

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August 28, 2025

5.0

She was so attentive and easy to talk to.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

clear communication and prompt feedback

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August 23, 2025

5.0

timely responses to questions and concerns

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August 20, 2025

4.0

Clearly good at her job. Good follow-up.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

She is caring taking time to educate and answer all question

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Great staff. Very pleasant. Good listeners. Same with Dr Kia.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician. Never rushed. Explained everything thoroughly. Kind!

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Great!

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia is very pleasant and direct. I appreciate her.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

She's the best as I have stated above

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Dr Kia asks the right questions, is helpful, good listener and kind.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Very smart. And charming.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Professional, thorough and well organized.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

She is excellent and provides personal attention

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Outstanding physician!

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia was great and I trust her knowledge and experience.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kia, Communicates clearly and compassionly, helping me to understand, the best direction, regarding my treatment.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

See above. She is very polite, professional, and responsive to patient concerns.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

She is very reassuring and caring, totally professional.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Doctor explained everything and appreciated the after procedure check in and discussion. My husband met her and was impressed.

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July 04, 2025

5.0

Efficiency and convenience

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Her professional manners put me at ease. I trust her and her team

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July 02, 2025

5.0

He has a lot of patience

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Disclosures

Leila Kia, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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