
Ayla Bakar, MD

Primary Specialty
Endocrinology
Insurance
This medical professional accepts the insurance providers listed below. For specific plans, see the full plan list. To be sure this medical professional is covered by your insurance plan, please contact your insurance carrier.
Commercial Plans
- Aetna
- Beacon Health Options / Beacon Health Strategies
- Beechstreet (PHCS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- CorVel - Workers Compensation Program/Network
- Coventry Health Care - First Health HMO, PPO and POS
- Global Excel - PPO
- Health Alliance PPO and HMO
- HFN
- Humana
- Imagine Health
- MultiPlan/PHCS
- The Alliance
- United Behavioral Health - Optum
- United Healthcare
Government Plans
- Governmental Advantage Plans
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Medicare/Medicaid Alignment Initiative Agreements (MMAI)
- Medicaid Managed Care Programs/Health Choice Illinois
Exchange Plans
- Blue Choice Preferred PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Precision
- Cigna Plus With Northwestern Medicine
- AmBetter of IL HMO (Palos Region)
Practice Focus Areas
- Transgender Healthcare
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Dow University of Health Sciences - 1999
- Residency:
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Advocate Health Care (Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center) - 2007
- Fellowships:
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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:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Huntley HospitalMcHenry HospitalWoodstock Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 20, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI 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.
March 03, 2022
5.0 star star star star stargreat listener, kind, caring, double checks file for most recent appointments and how those went, also lets me ask questions and she always answers the questions I have. I'm a real person to her not just a patient #
January 15, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bakar and her team are highly skilled people who also treat their patients with great compassion. In addition, they are prompt in answering and questions or concerns a patient might need answered.
December 11, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bakar might be the most competent and personable endo I’ve had out 6 in the past 10 years. She seems incredibly smart but humble and her ability to understand patient-specific issues, anticipate needs, and respond to/solve future issues preemptively and comprehensively is next level.
October 26, 2021
5.0 star star star star starShe is extremely sociable and very easy to talk to. She loves to teach and thoroughly explained my condition and the next steps to be taken. She repeatedly asked if I had further questions & took her time with her responses.
October 22, 2021
5.0 star star star star starShe takes the time to understand the root of an issue you are facing, and follows through until it is resolved. The amount of compassion and relatability she brings easily makes her one of my favorite doctors.
October 11, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Bakar is very personable and really takes the time to understand your problems and then figure out the best possible medical treatment for you. She reads your test results and gets back to you right away too. She puts you at ease with her knowledge of everything.
October 06, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI love Dr. Bakar. She's a great doctor. I figured for some time that I was diabetic but never wanted to go to the doctor. I'm not a huge fan. But when I found out I was pregnant I knew I had to be seen. I got referred to Dr. Bakar and I couldn't be happier.
Disclosures
Ayla Bakar, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
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