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Ayla Bakar, MD

4.9

1522 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Endocrinology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Dow University of Health Sciences - 1999
Residency:: Advocate Health Care (Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center) - 2007
Fellowships:: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix - 2009

Languages Spoken

Urdu

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

4.9

1522 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

75 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

75 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

She is patient. She listens and understands how I feel. She explains everything very clearly. She is always available to answer questions and explain again. She is very kind.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Dr.Bakar is a vet competent, caring doctor.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Very attentive. Took a lot of time to make sure I understood my diagnosis and treatment plan.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Caring & compassionate doctor.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Fabulous dr

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April 09, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough and listened to me.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor

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April 02, 2025

5.0

So kind and caring best care I have received on a while

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Iv recommended Dr.Bakar, friends and I have for family members that are currently her patients.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

She is just the best.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

She was thorough, knowledgeable, and caring.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Great doctor, friendly, shares knowledge and advise in an understandable way that can use to positively impact life.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bakar was great. Explained my new diagnosis with great detail. Was nice, friendly and very knowledgeable.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough and knowledgeable.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

She listens to me and she is very knowledgeable

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March 07, 2025

5.0

She's very specific, very accommodating to my concerns, takes the extra effort to care about my whole well-being not just the specifics of the diabetes.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

I hope all Drs would be like her

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bakar is very thorough and knows how to make her patients feel comfortable. Excellent 'bed side manner', which is a breath of fresh air. Dr. Bakar takes her time and doesn't rush you out.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Caring.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Knows her business

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February 23, 2025

5.0

Honest assements

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February 20, 2025

5.0

She is wonderfully kind, very knowledgeable, encouraging, you couldn't ask for a better cheerleader and diabetes Dr.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough, along with being very caring. Takes her time explaining everything and why she changes med dosages sometimes. Answers questions very nicely and goes over labs to make sure I understand. Dr. Bakar has a wonderful, friendly attitude that puts me at ease.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

I've already recommended Dr Bakar to friends seeking an Endocrinologist! She provides 5 star services. She explains everything in a compassionate, caring manner.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

She is patient and kind and encouraging

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Doctor addressed all concerns.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Excellent Endocrinologist!!!

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bakar has always been super supportive and caring and the quality of care has always been stellar. She was my first doctor with Northwestern (I think) and she made me realize how great it is! I couldn't ask for a better Endocrinologist!

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January 25, 2025

5.0

She's great

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January 21, 2025

5.0

She asks questions, listens & take time to explain so I understand.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Bakar is always thourough and concerned for your health.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

She will take her time with you.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Caring.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

She was very attentive and explained everything thoroughly.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Attentive, professional, answers all questions, never feel rushed.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Fantastic care! Doctor Bakar is encouraging, straightforward, detailed, very intelligent, confident & very knowledgeable! My progress is predominantly due to her & her recomendations!

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January 13, 2025

5.0

She is super thorough with all my co-morbidities and not looking only at one system.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Takes time with you to explain everything. Comes up with a plan and explains expectations and possible outcomes. Excellent doctor

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Pleasure to have for Dr

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December 14, 2024

5.0

Excellent bedside manner. Knowledgeable. Includes me in decisions about my care.

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December 13, 2024

5.0

See above Also very caring and supportive

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December 10, 2024

5.0

She was very informative and willing to answer any questions. She was very personable.

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December 08, 2024

5.0

This woman is the epitome of what people hope their medical care could be: brilliantly sharp, honest, an intuitive listener, and committed to the patient's overall well-being.

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December 08, 2024

5.0

Considerate & caring!

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar is very sincere, excellent bedside manner, and knowledgeable about diabetes. She takes the time to answer questions and provides feedback so one can understand medical advice.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Bakar is professional and also warm and friendly. She inspires confidence. Gives plenty of information and is also careful to not overwhelm with too much all at once. Made the visit very comfortable.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Because it helps you, it explains, all your questions clearly...

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November 21, 2024

5.0

she genuinely cares about achieving results for patients, and pursues that end !!

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November 19, 2024

5.0

She listens to you and explains everything so you understand

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November 19, 2024

5.0

She is very professional. Explains everything. One never feels rushed by her. She takes time to answer all questions and concerns.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Allstaff and doctors was great answering questions and trying to help me get better

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November 19, 2024

5.0

The Dr. is one of the best. She is caring and answers all your questions

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Again spent time with me going over how I was doing and making a plan to do even better

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November 07, 2024

5.0

She is on top of everything Diabetes, so smart yet so compassionate.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Wonderful doctor

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar is wonderful. She listens, explains everything, and always has a wonderful disposition. I get the impression she actually cares about my health. That means a lot.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar is not only very knowledgeable but has a quality bedside manner. I always feel I get the best care when I see her.

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October 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar is very caring doctor. She explains your needs very well. She makes sure you understand everything before you leave.

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October 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar listens and takes her time with patients.

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Love Dr Bakar! Very knowledgeable and someone I feel like I can trust...!!

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October 20, 2024

5.0

She seems knowledgeable about my situation.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and explained things in a way I could understand.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

She is friendly, smart and non-judgemental

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Very friendly and knowledgeable about my care.

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October 05, 2024

5.0

I loke her she doesn't rush

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar is friendly, welcoming and engaged. She was patient and informative and genuinely interested in me as a person. She made me feel very comfortable.

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Wonderful person

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September 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar takes her time, listens and explains how SHE is keeping an eye on my labs and I'm not to worry. She has a wonderful bedside manner, is caring and I'm confident that she is taking good care of me.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Bakar is very honest and lets me know her opinion on anything I ask

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Spent a lot of time explaining things to me!

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September 10, 2024

5.0

She is easy to talk to and listens. Great teamwork gets results.

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September 10, 2024

5.0

She is kind, and she is on top of recent endochronolgy treatments. She explains things well and is a great 'cheerleader'.

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September 10, 2024

5.0

She's brilliant and cares about her patients. Very thorough.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar is efficient, thorough and personable

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September 09, 2024

5.0

She is a caring physician who is thorough.

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Disclosures

Ayla Bakar, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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