Tanya Watts Kristof, MD

Tanya Watts Kristof, MD

4.9 
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Urology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine - 2017
Internship:
University of Chicago - 2018
Residency:
University of Chicago - 2023

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Urology - Urology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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4.9
4.9 

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Covers everything...with pics no less!!

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Kind, caring, compassionate. Listens

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Very kind and attentive to her work as a doctor

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April 29, 2025

5.0

She has a great bedside manner and makes me and my needs feel important

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Thorough, efficient, caring, patient.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

She spoke to me clearly and personally connected, she was sincere and understanding.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Listened and informed

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April 19, 2025

5.0

Professional and helpful.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

She was great

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April 09, 2025

5.0

She stepped in for Dr. Desai who is no longer with the practice. Dr. Kristof was prepared, familiar with all of my conditions & genuinely concerned for my well being.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Professional and caring. Presents options but doesn't pressure and listens to my concerns.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

She's the best. Excellent results so far on the surgery. Very direct and thorough in her explanations of procedures, outcomes and potential risks. And also very patient and respectful of patient's needs and concerns.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Very nice ,welcoming, listening wonderful to be a patient of

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March 31, 2025

5.0

The best answer here is would I return to Dr.Kristof you bet and would refer her yes

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Very nice and took the time to explain everything thoroughly.

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March 30, 2025

5.0

She listened to my concerns and had excellent suggestions for treatment.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

She is truly working with me so I can avoid more kidney stones. Grateful

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Excelente

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March 26, 2025

5.0

I think she's very thorough. She explains everything very well. Also she involved me in my care plan- she gave me options and guidance and is very conservative, which I appreciate.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof had been thorough with her explanation and appreciated her transparency with options for plan of care.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Kristof takes time to answer all my questions and concerns. I never feel rushed during an appointment and feel confident with her treatment plans.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

This doctor was very knowledgeable and helpful. She listened to our situation and knew what to do for him.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

She was very respectful and professional, and explained everything.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

For the same reasons above. She is professional and compassionate.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Her level of knowledge

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March 12, 2025

5.0

She was wonderful. She explained my options and did a procedure to rule out some concerns.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Personable, knowledgeable and professional.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

She's so nice knows what she's doing

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March 09, 2025

5.0

She's excellent! Spent a lot of time with me and my son. Explained things clearly and answered all my questions. Thank you!

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March 07, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough, has a great demeanor, and I find it very easy to discuss sensitive issues with her.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

She is fantastic.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof has a good understanding of what she is working with and also is willing to ask the questions that are needed to do her Job.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Great doctor. Listens

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Kristof is very thorough and patient. She explained everything and answered all of my questions thoroughly, then asked a couple times if I had any other questions. She is a great doctor.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Friendly and very knowledgeable

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February 28, 2025

5.0

She's I thorough an transparent in the process and procedure

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February 26, 2025

5.0

She is very straightforward and knowledgeable. She took time and answered all my questions. I really enjoyed meeting her and would recommend anyone to her.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Confident and transparent

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof was kind, informative and a true professional.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Extremely helpful in explaining conditions and treatment options. Too early to tell long term results but so far surgical procedure was very successful.

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof has a great personality, easy to talk to with concerns which she answered. Very thorough in explanations making me comfortable with procedures .

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Super Doctor

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Very professional & listens to my concerns

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof has been thorough and patient when explaining my condition, test needs and results, and treatment options. She performed surgery for me recently and her care before and after have been exceptional, and the outcome has been excellent. She is a shining example of how doctors should treat their patients.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Clear communication, answered all my questions, gave me a clear plan of treatment.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Very personal but professional

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January 31, 2025

5.0

So knowledgeable, friendly, and caring! She listens, not only to my issues, but takes the time to talk and explain different options. All this with one of the best "bedside manners" I have ever experienced.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

I'm a hard sell and picky and she was professional and gave me answers that I could understand and also asked questions..

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Very easy to talk with , she listens to what you have to say too, young and up on all the new medical ways

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Best explanation of a problem I have ever received from a doctor

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Kristof listened to my concerns and addressed a treatment plan as well as offering preventive care suggestions. She made sure I understood all my options.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Open and friendly. Listened, asked questions, listened to the answers, and proposed a plan of action.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Kind. Caring. Knowledgeable.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician and she is a physician who shows care and compassion. Knows her medicine and makes recommendation towards Care excellently..

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January 08, 2025

4.0

She explain and listen my concerns

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof takes the time to listen, answer all questions and explain everything that is pertinent to appointment. She is very caring, friendly and gives good advice.

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December 28, 2024

5.0

Tanya Kristof I've never had such a great doctor especially one that plays music on Spotify!

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December 22, 2024

5.0

From my 1st visit, I felt comfortable in her knowledge , communication and surgical background / skills. She has called in person to discuss surgica lresults and treatment options.. I am confident in continuing my care with her

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December 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Kristof took her time, gave great explanations, was easy to talk with, and was very thorough.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

She is patient, explains all aspects of the treatment in a straightforward manner.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

The overall excellent care & service.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Smart, kind, good listener

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December 16, 2024

5.0

She is a kind and caring doctor, and is easy to talk with.

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December 14, 2024

5.0

She did a good job of explaining to me my medical situation and what we needed to do.

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December 14, 2024

5.0

Very helpful

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Very nice and thorough with her explanations.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Was professional and kind. She explained what she was doing and looking for during the procedure.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

She made me feel comfortable from the start, she is very knowledgeable and confident, she answered all my questions and she has a great bedside manner.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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December 08, 2024

5.0

Provided excellent information, answered questions well, patient, confident.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Very professional service. She answered all my questions and we came up with a plan.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Great personality and friendly given the sensitive nature of the visit.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

She's very informative and open listening to my concerns are very important to me always smiling and respectful

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December 02, 2024

5.0

She is working with me very thoroughly to prevent future kidney stones. I trust her recommendations and knowledge 100%. Bravo for having such brilliance. And she's personable, kind.

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November 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent communication and answered all questions

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November 28, 2024

5.0

She did a good job explaining my condition and what needed to be done.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Very good. concerned, quickly addressed issues. great follow-up.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Very matter-of-fact, to the point, but listened and responded to my questions, and generally personable (bedside manner matters!). Also, somehow I was in the computer for staying overnight, which I had heard was a possibility if needed but not a certainty. I asked Dr. Kristof about this when she saw me in pre-op, she clarified that she had entered me for outpatient/no overnight, and she rectified the problem.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

caring and personable.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Friendly, smart, informative.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Kristof was very thorough with her examination and communicated to me well, particularly showing patience and care.

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November 18, 2024

4.0

Very personable.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

She was great. Came into a surgery unexpectedly and was great post op both in hospital and after care.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

My 1st visit with her. She is knowledgeable, patient and thoughtful in her explanations, discussing options and risk factors. I felt very comfortable with the visit.

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November 02, 2024

5.0

She treated me very well, I am satisfied with the care I received from the doctor.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Professional, courteous. Took the time to explain everything. Provided options, info on follow-up visits.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

I felt She did a good job explaining my condition and what needed to be done.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Same - excellent care.....

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October 31, 2024

5.0

She was friendly, concerned and caring. Took the time to explain everything and answer all my questions. Gave great advice.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kristof, being awesome with the process of all testing results explanation and visuals. I have every confidence in both.5***** service.

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October 27, 2024

5.0

She really wants to help me solve my problem

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October 26, 2024

5.0

So thorough and attentive. Extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I wish all doctors were like her!

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October 25, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and personable

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kristof's knowledgeable, kind, and reassuring compassionate care has made me very glad that she is my doctor.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Very confident in her skills straight forward honest reassuring

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Again too soon to tell since this was my first visit. However, she was very thorough and clear in her explanations of the treatment and risks. Very thoughtful and understanding.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

She really listens and relates to people. Talks to you on your level and is not arrogant.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

She was very professional. She had a great personalty.Made me very comfortable during my exam.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

She's very knowledgeable and considerate and listens to my concerns

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Caring and care plans current and up to date

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