Ayla Bakar, MD

Ayla Bakar, MD

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Primary Specialty

Endocrinology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Transgender Healthcare

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:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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5.0
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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bakar always follows through. She asks questions and listens. She gives me the correct things to help me with getting my diabetes under control.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Dr Bakar is compassionate, caring listens to you. Then gives recommendations on treatment.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

My visit went. Very well

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August 18, 2022

5.0

She’s amazing.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

She is friendly and helpful.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

I would recommend family and friends because of her competence and caring nature.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Caring and knowlegable

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August 17, 2022

5.0

She is great at helping me keep my Diabetes under control and addresses all aspects of my care!

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bakar was very thorough and explanatory with the information we went over during my appointment. I never felt rushed.

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August 14, 2022

5.0

I recommend her because she is a good doctor and. take care of her penitence very well and follow up

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bakar is excellent

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Doctor Bakar has fantastic bedside manner

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Buena atención

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August 10, 2022

5.0

She was very hands-on, and informative about everything and answered all my questions and concerns

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August 09, 2022

5.0

She’s very thorough and knowledgeable. Very professional

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Great “bedside manner “ Friendly and knowledgeable

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August 08, 2022

5.0

She allows me to be more than a patient, being a participant.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

She is the best doctor , that I saw in my life

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Very good service.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

She takes time to listen and talk to you

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Good

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July 26, 2022

5.0

She does a great job explaining what is going on, and is very patient. I felt very taken care of. I had anxieties over a biopsy that I have to get and she explained very clearly what the procedure entails - which helped ease my worry.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

My dr. is knowledgeable and patient.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

She’s a great and knowledgeable dr

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Friendly knowledgeable shows passion for her field of medical specialty. Super humble!

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Her professionalism , knowledge etc.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bakar never rushes through appointments and encourages patients to be active and involved in their healthcare. She is very thorough and personable. She is an amazing doctor!

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Today, Dr Bakar had a resident working with her, and I thought they worked together well. I like Dr Bakar. The is very personable and calm. She explains things well, and is very thorough.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Very good doctor explains things very well and very pleasant.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

She is invested in her patients' care, takes the time to get to know them and is a genuine person who you can tell loves what she does.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Again, Dr. Bakar is very knowledgeable in her field and explains in detail the results of my tests and what needs to be done going forward. I am very pleased she is my Doctor.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

She talked through everything with me and listen to my concerns and we worked out a game plan to get better. It was like I was talking to a friend

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Dr.Bakar was very knowledgeable…very calming putting me at ease… took a lot of time explaining her thoughts on my issues and testing.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Me explican todo bien

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July 10, 2022

5.0

I trust her with my everything. She’s kind, compassionate and empathetic. She listens! She admitted that she’s being extra careful in treating my thyroid cancer an year + a half after surgery. I appreciate her so much!

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Excellent but, very busy and in high demand!

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bakar. Is very thorough at each appointment. She is courteous, professional, and truly listens to her patients.

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June 25, 2022

5.0

Seems to care about her patience.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Bakar was very kind and understanding my complicated medical history. She was very thorough and presented a positive approach to treatment. She relieved anxiety that I had regarding some changes in my treatment plan.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

She is so kind, really carestía about the patient, good listener, advice and suggestions that work

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June 23, 2022

5.0

I feel she really cares for her patients

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June 22, 2022

5.0

She is the nice and most helpful.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

She took me serious and my concerns. Explained everything very well. Genuinely feel like she cares. Appointment wasn’t rushed.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bakar is always great to interact with, and she's very attentive to making sure I'm getting the best care I can get while keeping me informed and educated on my care and any plans moving forward.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Dr bakar is a very caring doctor and never makes Me feel rushed

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Baker was thorough, kind and caring. I felt listened to and that my concerns were addressed well.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

She was knowledgeable and patient when I asked questions. Very informative visit

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Dr Bakar is great! I feel very comfortable with her.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Covers everything and is caring

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Bakar is great. All I can say.....just great

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June 01, 2022

5.0

She was great, took time to explain things and made sure I understood what was going on.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Have and will continue to recommend Dr. Baker to friends. I know they will receive the same care as I have.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

I feel a person would benefit from her care - I know they r limited with their time which is hArd and each patient wants to be heard

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Baker is on top of my care and reassures me. I know she is working with my entire team. I am grateful and feel well taken care of.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Well there are a lot of endocrinologist but no one like her

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May 25, 2022

5.0

She has been an excellent doctor and has been able to help me manage my diabetes

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May 25, 2022

5.0

She took time to explain tests , results and suggestions

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Dr Bakar is great

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bakar is a wonderful doctor who spends a good amount of time getting to know you, understand you as a person and devise a treatment plan that you both agree is best. In addition her staff is highly efficient.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

I like Dr Bakar. She explains things clearly.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Very personable, takes the time to listen to my concerns and address my questions.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

She is caring, attentive, knowledgeable

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Enjoyed my visit

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April 30, 2022

5.0

She takes whatever time is necessary to assure all concerns are addressed. She really cares.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

She is very caring and knowledgeable.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

She takes her time and listens.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

She listens to my concerns and gives suggestions.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

She is a wonderful doctor. Very caring and helpful.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Bakar really cares about her patients and makes you feel good about yourself. I have been seeing her for awhile now and she has encouraged me and helped me with my weight loss progress. Dr Bakar is an awesome doctor and person. I highly recommend her to everyone. And I have actually recommended her to several friend ls and family!

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Very kind and respectful

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Baker is wonderful! She is very thorough and made sure I understood all the directions that she gave me. Any instructions she gave me were printed in my after care summary.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She explains things well, and I never feel rushed.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She is very nice and easy to talk to. She explains things well.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She has helped me with my issues

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Concerned about me

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Great doctor and she explained every thing very careful.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

She is very caring, compassionate, and takes the time to address all aspects of your care.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

She listens and helps you reach your goal

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bakar was very good at explaining things to me. She had a very good bedside manner.

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April 07, 2022

5.0

We have an informative exchange

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April 06, 2022

5.0

She was helpful in solving my medical problems

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Honest and listens

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Her knowledge of Hashimoto's was 4 stars and I would not hesitate to recommend her.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Great listener took time with me always makes me feel good

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March 31, 2022

5.0

She is very direct and listens to my issues.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

My visit went very well . She knows what she is doing.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

She is an excellent doctor. Explains everything.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Bakar really cares.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

I want everyone I know get the best treatment just like I do

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March 23, 2022

5.0

She took the time to explain everything. Extremely polite and listened

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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March 22, 2022

5.0

I would Give her an 11 if I could. However if I tell everyone how wonderful she is it will make it much harder to book appointments with her. Lol she’s really a very educated and caring doctor

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March 20, 2022

5.0

I felt like she actually listened to me and took my concerns to heart. Made me feel very comfortable in atmosphere and her confidence. I left the building feeling relieved that I had no unanswered questions.

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March 19, 2022

5.0

I am so grateful that I could meet with Dr. Bakar. She was very clear explaining osteoporosis treatments and what options could work for me.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

She has been great for me. My health is only getting better since I have been seeing her.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Communicative , comprehensive in approach.

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March 13, 2022

5.0

Doctor was very informative and good bedside manners. Provided much info for my issues and what additional tests to be done for completing my check up.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Again because Dr. Bakar involved my input into care plan.

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March 10, 2022

5.0

She really cares

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Muy amable y satisface al paciente contestando amablemente todas sus preguntas

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Disclosures

Ayla Bakar, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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