Kathryn N. Tomasino, PhD

Kathryn N. Tomasino, PhD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Gastrointestinal Behavioral Health Psychology

Secondary Specialty

  • Psychology
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Education

Professional Education:
PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology Lewis College of Human Sciences - 2013

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January 06, 2020

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

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4.9
4.9 

113 Ratings

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August 30, 2022

5.0

She is so thoughtful and I left each appointment with skills and a plan how to incorporate what I learned into my life.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

She was personal and set realistic expectations for her availability.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

She's so thoughtful and I'm learning much through our sessions.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

I appreciate her support and care.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Warn, professional

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July 29, 2022

5.0

She was easy to talk to, and offered very helpful suggestions to help in reaching my health goals.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Tomasino is knowledgeable about IBS, explains things clearly and I’m confident we will get this under control. I know she would be able to help others like she is helping me so I would feel I could recommend her to someone else.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tomasino is so understanding and helps patients develop great skills.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

I love Dr Tomasino!!!!! I feel very comfortable with her. She is very nice and patient and I am person, that needs it. Dr Tomasino has very nice personality, but most impotently she is a wonderful doctor. I am happily waiting for next session with her and after session I have to say I am happy and I feel like I accomplished something. Dr Tomasino doesn’t make me feel embarrassed……and that make a nice , good and understanding doctor. She is very personable and is big plus!

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kathryn helps you be at ease and allows you to speak freely. Her methods and examples help convey her points and methods.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Very thoughtful Encouraging to improve mental and physical health

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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June 11, 2022

5.0

She was kind and had was concerned about me. She made me feel comfortable and listened.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

She listens, is direct and explains her course of treatment and is realistic.

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May 30, 2022

5.0

She is always welcoming and concerned about your overall health care.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

She is knowledgeable and helpful.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

So kind and patient and knowledgeable!

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Easy to work with. Attentive to needs.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

She listened to me which isn’t always the case. Her questions were spot on and reassured me that I was finally in the right place for my IBSC treatment

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April 30, 2022

5.0

A wonderful provider.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Everyone I have dealt with has been very helpful.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

She and Dr. Brenner have given me my life back!

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Goals for therapy have been met. My symptoms are basically zero.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

She makes your visit a very good experience and she is knowledgeable in her field I like her.

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March 08, 2022

5.0

I think the conversations we had played a huge part in my improvements.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Doctor Kathryn made me feel Comfortable , she’s very friendly, made me feel like I have know. For a long time .

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February 26, 2022

5.0

Professional, considerate, easy to talk to, on-time, organized,

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Very nice and easy to talk to.

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February 17, 2022

5.0

Dr Tomasino was very kind and patient

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February 15, 2022

5.0

Symptoms have begun to improve. I now have more tools to help address symptoms when they arise.

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February 14, 2022

4.0

She was very thorough and helped me understand the mind body connection

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February 08, 2022

5.0

She is kind, empathetic, knowledgable but explains in a way that is understandable and logical. Gives practical suggestions.

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February 04, 2022

5.0

Nice person to talk too

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February 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tomasino was prepared, professional and a good listener. She provided next steps and the goals of our meetings.

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January 18, 2022

5.0

Very professional, kind, understanding, etc…

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January 15, 2022

5.0

Wow Kathryn is the best, she’s patient, gives you great information, she’s very attentive just an all around great psychologist

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January 14, 2022

5.0

I would recommend her to everyone.

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January 10, 2022

5.0

Very kind and compassionate and will work hard to fix me! : )

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December 24, 2021

5.0

She is very concerned about her patients.

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December 24, 2021

5.0

I’ve only had one session. I’m optimistic

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December 14, 2021

5.0

Very interested in your health

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November 13, 2021

5.0

Dr. Kate is very empathetic and goes an extra mile to help patients. I highly recommend her

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October 30, 2021

5.0

She is the best.

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October 29, 2021

5.0

Great psychologist. Gives me great feedback.

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October 22, 2021

5.0

Because she was very professional and very caring.. regarding the situation.

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October 15, 2021

5.0

Asks the right questions.

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October 03, 2021

5.0

Answered my questions, explaining everything in understandable ways as opposed to lots of medical, technical terminology Focus on understanding my issues and ways to deal with them going forward A very kind caring professional person

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September 24, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tomasino is amazing and the therapy I did with her has changed my life!

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August 04, 2021

5.0

Dr.Tomasino is excellent,very professional ,knowledgeable and a people person.

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July 13, 2021

5.0

She is easy to talk to, teaches me important and new information, snd she teaches me skills that I can use to live with greater health and joy.

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July 01, 2021

5.0

She gives me good strategies. She individualizes for me. She is respectful, smart, and a great communicator!

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June 25, 2021

5.0

She’s very warm, kind, informative, and you can tell she cares in your overall health and well-being. Thank you!

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June 04, 2021

5.0

Ok doctor

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May 20, 2021

5.0

She went beyond the gastrointestinal issues to offer real help.

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May 18, 2021

5.0

She was easy patient and super knowledgeable

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April 29, 2021

5.0

Superb professionalism, highly knowledgeable and deeply compassionate.

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April 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tomasino is very professional and respectful. Questions and concerns were answered about the evaluation. Diet and Medical procedures were discussed which increased my understanding and eased my apprehension. I felt very positive and comfortable during our meeting.

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March 30, 2021

5.0

She’s helpful and smart

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March 23, 2021

5.0

Dr. Tomasino is so kind and understanding and is really helping me address my GI issues through therapy!

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March 20, 2021

5.0

She is knowledgable, attentive, caring, a truly wonderful clinician.

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March 09, 2021

5.0

Kate is very caring and concerned in a person's health. She is very friendly and listens well

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February 19, 2021

5.0

Dr Tomasino’s guidance and counsel has been critical in my health and well-being.

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February 17, 2021

5.0

She was very easy to talk with. She made me feel comfortable and let me know that she would be with me for support before during & after my procedure.

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January 15, 2021

5.0

She was very good to explain to me

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December 07, 2020

4.0

I really liked her but also just getting to know her! She seems great!

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December 04, 2020

5.0

Dr Tomasino recommendations were helpful and insightful

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November 20, 2020

4.0

Found her to be good listener ... flexible... professional.... good manner of being. Introduction phase ... courtship. Not enough time under belt/hood to determine more than that.

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