Ashley K. Vavra, MD

Ashley K. Vavra, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Vascular Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Baylor College of Medicine - 2005
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2008
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2014

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery (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:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

341 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

24 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

24 Reviews

April 23, 2025

5.0

One of the kindest doctors we have ever met

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vavra and Anna Kearney (PA/APP) answered our many questions patently and completely

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April 16, 2025

5.0

She was thorough and very easy to talk to!

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March 19, 2025

5.0

She cares and it's evident

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Friendly, patient and answered questions with patience. Provided easy to understand information

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March 04, 2025

5.0

She is kind and easy to understand. She took time to explain to me the procedure and how important it was for me to follow her instructions. Every effort was made to make me comfortable.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Great listener, answered all questions

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February 24, 2025

5.0

She was very professional.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

She very knowledgeable of her work

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Very good communicator, gentle.

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January 13, 2025

4.0

She seems to care

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December 18, 2024

5.0

The dr was knowledgeable, explained everything, was patient and easily answered all questions.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

My mom and I love her. She is very patient with us and we do not feel rushed. She gives us great advice and understands that not all patients are the same; therefore, she takes her time to understand our situation and goes from there to tailor an individualized plan for care. She gave us options and was not pushy.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vavra was prompt and on time. She explained things clearly, never rushing. Notes & summary were completed quickly for me to be able to read and run off a copy. She has respect of her staff and they work very well as a team.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

I have great confidence in her care, she is knowledgeable, warm, attentive.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Vavra was patient with my questions are very thorough, knowledgeable and clear.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

She's very knowledgeable and informative !!

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October 22, 2024

5.0

As above, attentive professional care.=

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Extremely professional and thorough. Excellent bedside manner

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September 30, 2024

5.0

She provided a lot of helpful info and gave me good options for moving forward

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vavra is friendly, explains everything, and is thorough.

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Vavra is amazing. She really did her homework before my appointment, collaborated with another provider, and went over my imaging, gave real validity to the reason I was there, and honestly I forgot how much I truly like her as a provider! It's been a few years since I've seen her. The entire check in process was smooth and everyone so kind and helpful. I hope I do not need much ongoing vascular care, but I wouldn't look anywhere else.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vavra was clear in her explanation of my medical situation. She very kind and answered all my questions.

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Vavra is caring and thorough in explaining procedures to ensure patients are prepared and informed.

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