Traci A. Kurtzer, MD

Traci A. Kurtzer, MD

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Gynecology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Florida College of Medicine - 1991
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 1997

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant 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 Memorial Hospital

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Very helpful explained things well

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Kurtzer is the best very nice and answers all questions and doesn't try to rush the appointment. Very professional and knows her stuff lol

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April 23, 2024

5.0

The doctor made me feel comfortable and at ease. She answered all my questions and assured me that she could assist me with my menopause issues.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

I always feel safe, cared for, and respected by Dr. Kurtzer. She always answers my questions. She is kind and compassionate. I could not ask for a better doctor!

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Kind, took their time, explained things, listened

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Traci Kurtzer has years of experience and up to date knowledge.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer gave me an extremely thorough examination and explained in detail how to apply the medications she was prescribing. She was very supportive.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

She’s caring and Informed

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Helpful. Thorough. Caring.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer was very knowledgeable and kind. She listened to all of my questions and answered them very thoroughly. She is very friendly and I felt very comfortable with her and her expertise

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Thorough and a good teacher. Clear. Answered all my questions. Able to bring in evidence based researcg to back up her recommendations.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

She really took the time to listen and examine.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Kind, thorough, experienced, provides specialty care that is hard to find.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She made me feel very comfortable. Her exam didn’t bother me at all. She also was very good at utilizing the scribe without making me feel uncomfortable (she described her findings to the scribe in a very soft and objective tone so I didn’t feel weird about what she was saying.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Thank you to Dr. Kurtzer and staff for being so kind.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

So easy to talk to about my issues and easy to understand. She took time and interest in my problems and seemed to genuinely want to help me resolve my problems!

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March 08, 2024

5.0

As I stated in the last question she is the only obgyn in the Chicago are that was willing to take the time to understand how I desired to treat my menopause symptoms so as to have quality of life again. I would have had to keep looking possibly out of state perhaps in Texas for menopause care.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

She is the best. She is kind, concerned, listens well and explains her recommendations well. Her medical knowledge is first rate. Have wholeheartedly recommended her to others.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Kurtzer is kind, knowledgeable and thorough.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

I wish I could clone her. Fantastic, caring doctor.

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March 03, 2024

5.0

She was kind and reassuring.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

She was amazing. I never expected such a thorough comprehensive exam & treatment plan

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is very empathetic to my past trauma and gentle.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

I appreciate her taking time with my care and making some simple accommodations for my trauma history to make the tests/exam gentler on me

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February 21, 2024

5.0

She is awesome! So grateful my OBG recommended her to me.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Traci Kurtzer is very knowledgeable and professional.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

She was methodical, listened, asked relevant questions, and apologized that I had waited more than 15 minutes. I appreciate all of that.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Cares for her patterns. Very knowledgeable

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Understanding, Listens and explains very well so as I can understand what’s going on and has a solution to help the problem.❤️

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Takes time to listen and answer any questions

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is very thorough and explains everything in a knowledgeable yet approachable manner.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is extremely knowledgeable. She listened and explained things very well to me. I was late and missed my appointment. She was able to see me at the end of the day. I am so glad I waited. I trust her.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

I have already recommended her to friends

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Our plan is working Feel like I’m well cared for

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January 27, 2024

5.0

There is no shaming with a particularly stressful situation, her humor and knowledge transcend

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January 16, 2024

5.0

I wish I could give her more than a 10! Trauma informed care is so very important in healthcare delivery, especially so in gynecology. Dr. Kurtzer seems at the highest end of her field, I hope she can impart her decades of experience, knowledge, skill set, and compassion to those in training to be future gynecologist. I found my appointment with her to be very healing. Thank you Dr. Kurtzer!

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January 15, 2024

5.0

I feel that Dr Kurtzer is very thorough, very professional and very close and human with her patients

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Kurtzer was attentive and took the time to go over everything. Obviously she knows her field and I was very pleased with her. She explained everything and answered all my questions.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She is the kindest, most patient, and thoughtful doctor I have ever had. She explained everything very well and answered all of my questions, and went above and beyond to help me feel comfortable and get through the procedure. I'm extremely grateful.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is very thorough with her evaluation. She takes the time needed and doesn't rush you out like most doctors. I would recommend her without hesitation.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is great... very knowledgeable and very friendly.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is a specialist I'd recommend to others for any sexual dysfunction due to her bedside manner.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Thoughtful, kind, helpful and gave me reassurance. She is also a leading woman in healthcare.

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January 06, 2024

5.0

She is caring, knowledgeable, and a very skilled doctor.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is an exceptional physician. I felt very grateful to be able to see her. She is experienced, patient, and kind.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Kurtzer is phenomenal

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December 30, 2023

5.0

The best of the best. Thorough, caring, knowledgeable about less common conditions, committed to women’s menopause and sexual health, takes your health seriously.

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December 29, 2023

5.0

I already have told others. She is smart and caring.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is intelligent, patient, and kind, always willing to do what she can to make me as a patient feel comfortable and safe. She always makes sure I understand what’s happening and why, and she doesn’t get impatient or upset if I have more questions or need to take more time to understand everything and feel ready to proceed, especially with exams.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

The high scores tells you this is an excellent doctor. That cares for her patients.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Highly professional, considers the patient as a team member in solving health issues.

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Ive had chronic pay for over 20 years and I appreciate her patience and thoroughness. It makes me feel heard and seen. I appreciate the time she spends answering all my questions when I know she must have a busy schedule. Having chronic pain is very challenging to deal with as a patient. Having someone who spends so much time with me to hopefully make thing better takes some of the stress away.

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November 26, 2023

5.0

Many woman are need of a doctor with the knowledge that Dr. Kurtzer had with LS.

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November 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Kurtzer is an excellent doctor, very knowledgeable of the condition I am dealing with, also very kind and caring. Responds very quickly to my emails

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November 24, 2023

5.0

Great listener. So knowledgeable.

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November 23, 2023

5.0

She is very caring, gentle (I have painful areas) and knowledgeable.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is the best doctor I’ve ever had overall. She is kind, patient, and so detailed when explaining diagnosis and plan of care.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Great experience

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is amazing. is caring and patient. She was very thorough in explaining my options and really took her time. I'm very glad that I booked an appointment with her and I will definitely continue to see her. It is very hard to find a doctor who truly cares and is genuine and patient.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

She is so knowledgeable. Very kind and answered all of my questions

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Took time to explain all options available and each step of the exam process. The appointment started on time and I did not feel rushed

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October 31, 2023

5.0

She’s the best. So helpful & kind

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October 30, 2023

5.0

She took a lot of time to discuss all if my concerns in detail.

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October 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is very knowledgeable about my health issue. She listened to my concerns and spent as much time needed to answer my questions. Dr. Kurtzer is truly one of a kind. In addition, her assistant was very pleasant and made me feel comfortable.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

She is an excellent dr

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is very informed and took the time to explain and answer all my questions and concerns. I never felt rushed or just another ”thing” that needed to be “processed.” I felt like I was treated like a human being. She was very gentle and respectful during the pelvic exam, explaining what she was doing as she went along which made the experience less awkward and more natural and matter of fact.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is very knowledgeable. She takes her time to listen & is willing to address any medical concerns using her excellent training and skills.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is kind, courteous, careful and extremely thorough.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Listened, was informative. It was a great first call

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October 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is fantastic. She explains things very well, she is very thoughtful in her approach to care. She also responds to my chart messaging within a few days!

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Kind, communicative

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Best doctor!!

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is the best doctor around and she treats me with the utmost care and respect.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Great listening skills ; caring and empathetic.Skilled and knowledgeable physician

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Takes her time and answers your questions.

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September 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is incredibly competent, patient and listens. She is kind and I never feel rushed. She’s truly an outstanding physician that truly cares about her patients. That is so rare these days. I feel cared for, heard and respected.

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September 22, 2023

5.0

She is absolutely amaIng. She had anders to questions other gynecologists has no answers for, backed up by research.

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September 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurtzer is very knowledgeable and kind. She paid attention.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

I am very grateful to have had Dr. Kurtzer. She did a great job listening to my health concerns and she is one of the kindest doctors I have ever encountered. Dr. Kurtzer was very thorough and spoke gently throughout my examination which helped me to relax the best I could.

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September 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Kurtzer is very knowledgeable, professional and kind.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

She makes sure you understands her recommendations.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Dr K never rushes her care and is extremely knowledgeable and professional.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

She explained things/symptoms that no one has explained to ne.

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