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Tanya W. Kristof, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

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

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734 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Friendly and easy to talk with. Gives thorough explanations in great detail.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

She fantastic has helped me immensely to get healthy and improve my life

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Beyond professional and straight to the point.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Listens to your concerns

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr Kristoff is an excellent physician who explains everything clearly to the patient

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February 22, 2026

5.0

She was able to clarify and answer, not only my questions, but my family members questions as well.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She took her time, understanding, let me get my concerns out, just overall nice

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February 16, 2026

5.0

She listen to my issue I was having. She explained my options in detail on fixing my problem.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

knowledgeable, personable, answered all my questions fully and so that I could understand. Explained everything that will go on with my upcoming surgery.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

She was very professional and very informative.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Energetic, knowledgeable, efficient,

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Again, Dr Kristof is knowledgeable and professional. She is attentive and answers all of my questions thoroughly.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Very communicative and gives me the clarity I need for my health

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February 02, 2026

5.0

She is friendly, knowledgeable and seems to be a good surgeon.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Doctor explained procedure very well and did procedure in timeframe that was expected.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

The doctor was prompt, clear in her explanations, did not rush and asked and answered all my questions. I felt she cared for me as a person who was her patient and worried about what was happening to me.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

She was professional, kind and knowledgeable.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kristof seems extremely capable, takes time to answer questions, and called me as soon as she found out the results of the biopsy.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Very good communicator; she is very knowledgeable and is able to explain topics so they are very understandable. She is also really nice.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

She was prompt, professional, knowledgeable and helpful and friendly.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kristof was very professional. Explained everything I needed to know and answered all of my questions.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

MD, kristof was very knowledgeable, kind, made me feel comfortable talking about my health.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

On time procedure. Explained the procedure and findings in an understandable way.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

She is a professional

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January 15, 2026

5.0

So far, so good. This was my first meeting with the Doctorr.

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Her knowledge and professional yet approachable mannerism

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Dr Kristof took time to explain my condition & next steps, answering all my questions with compassion, understanding & wisdom.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

She did an excellent job explaining things, made me feel comfortable asking questions and gave me hope for my future.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Doctor was attentive and great at relaying information and answering questions.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring. She showed me the scans she had while explaining all my options. I never felt rushed and I knew she was fully listening to me.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Shews a caring doctor

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December 30, 2025

5.0

She listens and explained what the route we are going to take

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December 29, 2025

5.0

She is a great Dr took great care of me

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December 23, 2025

5.0

I do not recommend medical services to anyone, but my visit with Dr. was good short waiting time. She was easy to talk to,and answered all my questions and explained my test results to me.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

She is great

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Professional. Took time to explain and answer questions. Communicates at patients level.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Very thorough.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

She listens to your concerns and explains everything very clearly.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

She is very down to earth and explains things in easy to understand terms. She is very knowledgeable in her specialty.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

As I told the doctor, I am so pleased with the outcome of my procedure. I can't explain it. I offered to help anybody else that has the same challenges for the excellent outcome that I experienced.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Dr.Kristof, is very good her job of helping men get a better understanding of why we might be going through these symptoms, at this stage in life. Made it easy to have the conversation about my body.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Professional and took time to listen.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Very helpful. Answered all of our questions

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof is outstanding. Very kind, compassionate and strong communicator. She clearly explained my testing options for blood in urine. Kidney ultrasound and cystoscopy. Dr. Kristof explained the cystocopy erformed my cystoscopy. She was outstanding. I was anxious and she put me at ease. Both tests were positive results. Marina, Nurse Assistant was outstadning too. She explained and prepared me for the procedure and made me feel comfortable and put my mind at ease.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Patient- answers questions & explains well.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

She explained everything well.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

personable and friendly, knowledgeable

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December 03, 2025

5.0

I met Dr Kristof about six weeks ago when I was in the ER at CDH. She was called in to place two stents bilaterally. She is very easy to talk to and she listens to what you have to say about your condition. I feel confident in the advice that she gave me and that's why I have switched to her. I feel she is very honest with possible scenarios and confident on how to proceed. The staff I came in contact with at the office when I had my stents removed also had com professional advice and care.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Professional and Honesty

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December 01, 2025

5.0

I don't have the words to say how invaluable doctors like her are! I'm certain she is doing one of the things she's supposed to be doing in life.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

So kind...always involved in your case. Listens well Really trust her.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

She is friendly and spent time explaining the treatment options.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, very attentive, answered all of my questions and explained things so I could understand.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof is as close to perfect as one can get !!!

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful

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November 18, 2025

5.0

thorough and clear.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Friendly Informative Attentive Thoroughly explained options

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor

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November 13, 2025

5.0

She was great.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

She understands what I explain to her and she always acts fast.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

She keeps her patients informed and I feel is a competent and caring physician.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr is very knowledgeable and took the time to discuss concerns. Found Dr most helpful.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

I will recommend her who ever need her.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Friendly and well qualified.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and informative

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October 27, 2025

5.0

She is so kind and caring Takes wonderful care of you and you feel safe and in good hands

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Great doctor! Takes the time to explain things. Always has time for questions / answers.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, thorough explanations was very helpful.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Allows you to be comfortable and understood

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Answered all my questions, procedure went well and was on time

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October 01, 2025

5.0

I'd recommend Dr. Kristof for MD of the year.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

She went through my records carefully and very clear about the changes she was suggesting.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof takes the time to listen to my concerns, explains my situation clearly, and answers all of my questions on a kind and compassionate manner.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Nice and professional

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof was nice & explained what she was doing while doing it during my procedure. She did my procedure quickly & carefully without any complications. Thank you, Dr. Kristof! Stephanie W.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, gave me confidence in her analysis of my problem

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September 02, 2025

5.0

She seems very knowledgeable and listens to patient concerns.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough and explains what to expect in necessary surgery.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

She listened to my concerns and responded with compassion and a medical answer that helped me feel confident with my care.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Very professional. Listened and explained things well.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Don't know how you do a prostate biopsy so well that you feel no pain or anything really, but Dr. Watts does!

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Seems knowledgeable and very kind.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof is very informative and straightforward with information regarding your case she works works with you as well as for you. She has made very good decisions along the way and allowed me any input that I might have.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Listens to all your ailments that you have and then comes up with a game plan to treat you

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August 13, 2025

5.0

Listens and pay attention to details

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August 12, 2025

5.0

As I previously mentioned, Dr. Kristof was warm, professional and extremely knowledgeable as we discussed the many steps involved in treating my prostrate cancer. After each test and procedure, she was very responsive and helpful in deciding how to best treat the disease. Ultimately, I choose to have it surgically removed and so far, my recovery seems to be ahead of schedule and I am feeling stronger each day.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, attentive

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August 12, 2025

5.0

She is very kind and caring

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Shes interested and informs you about your problem

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August 10, 2025

5.0

She is aggressive in treating my prostate issues.

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August 09, 2025

5.0

Professional and friendly

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof takes the time to listen to my concerns and answers all of my questions in a knowledgeable, informative, and kind manner.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Very competent , pleasant explains procedures and makes it understandable.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

She is patient and takes her time. She explains the diagnosis and treatment options thoroughly.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

The way she communicated throughout a difficult procedure was great. She made it less stressful.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional. She answered all my questions.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kristof patiently and thoroughly explains test results, procedures, and treatment options, and answers my questions very well. She is friendly and empathic.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

I felt very comfortable with Dr. Kristof, she carefully led me through an initial care plan.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

professional and warm

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and informative of the process

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