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Katherine A. Jelinek, MD

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1026 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School - 2000
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2003
Fellowships:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2005

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.8

4.8

1026 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

92 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

92 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

She is friendly reasuring,made me feel that everything will be ok.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

I like doctors talk to you personally about my health and how I feeling

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February 20, 2026

5.0

When you find the best- share the news!!!! She is a ten!

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Good services

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Nice and Friendly

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Her office responds quickly to questions sent on the portal. I don't have a lot of contact with Dr. Jelinek, but she comes highly recommended by my GP.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Very professional, I like having familiar doctor with high credentials.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr Jelinek, did not rush my visit. She asked lots of questions and took time to listen to the answers.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Good care, good listener, explains things well

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Dr. Jelinek was knowledgeable, caring, compassionate and efficient

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Professional, clear communication, personal attention

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Caring professional, clearly explains procedures

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Jelinek was very thorough in her history taking and thoughtful in the referrals for testing and consults. She helped me by defining the reasons for my symptoms and was able to create a treatment plan that has me feeling much better.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Treats patient kindly Knowledgeable

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, recommended the process to narrowing down the possibilities of what could be causing the on going problem.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Doing good job.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

She listens to your concerns and is compassionate.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Very thorough, compassionate, and great at explaining options for treatment.

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December 27, 2025

5.0

Kind and professional

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Positive feedback

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December 22, 2025

5.0

I have referred Dr. Jelinek to a friend! She explains things and answers questions so that I understand what she means.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Through, caring, patient and calm.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

She's very professional yet friendly, kind, and supportive.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek is obviously skilled, patient, knowledgeable, and kind. What everyone looks for in a doctor.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Jelinek is the best at what she does.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek was. Friendly, efficient and I felt confident in her abilities and opinion.

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November 29, 2025

5.0

I have a continuing relationship with her for more than 14 years. I knew her when she was a resident. I can depend on her care.

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November 28, 2025

5.0

She was very committed to making sure of thorough diagnosis and care.

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November 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek is very explanatory before and after the procedure.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Liked her protocol for prep. Her staff is thorough with their directions.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Really liked her. Very thorough. Felt confident in my choice of choosing her. Knowledgable in her field and glad I had procedure done by Dr Jelinek.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek was very kind and thorough.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She was a professional and very understanding and calming.

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November 09, 2025

5.0

She spoke to me after the procedure and listened to my input.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Simply because she truly cares. The besDr. ever

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Thorough and explains well

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November 03, 2025

4.0

For me, having a female physician is important. So that would be why I would refer people to her.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Always there and answers any questions or concerns I have

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October 22, 2025

5.0

I felt like she explained everything and addressed my questions well. Just waiting to hear back regarding the medication question already mentioned.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Very informative & knowledgeable

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October 13, 2025

5.0

She explained everything I needed to know

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October 12, 2025

4.0

She did a good job.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

She has a great bedside manner and very nice personality

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek is an excellent Doctor.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

She the BEST!!!!!!!!!

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek is a great doctor! Very friendly and professional.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Like I said . She a wonderful Dr. that cares

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Have had good care for several years

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October 01, 2025

5.0

She is patient and goes over and beyond to make sure you understand the answers to your questions.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Great doctor. So knowledgeable, caring, efficient

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Jelinek is kind & professional. She has provided me great care, also giving me information to provide to my family for their preventive care.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

She's thorough and was easy to talk to. She seems very compassionate and genuinely cares about her patients.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

She takes time to listen, is very skilled and experienced years of experience and considers the entire clinical picture.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

She is a good listener and was very thorough.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek, very good and thorough she explains everything so I could understand.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

She listened very carefully and reviewed my long history. She then set up a plan for evaluating my problems and concerns.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek is a very good doctor who also has a kind and gentle demeanor and is easy to talk to , She explains everything so that I understand and listens to me and I like her so much

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August 15, 2025

5.0

I so appreciate Doctor's like Dr Jelinek who go way beyond the call of duty to carefully analyze the medical and psychological pieces in the treatment puzzle and design next steps to meet patient's temperament and medical reports. Thank you so much Dr Jelinek. Truly it is with patience and gentle handholding that Dr Jelenik helps the patient to logical and appropriate decision mode.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

I feel heard when I see her.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

She answers all of my questions and is very skilled and always acts professionally.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Jelinek is professional and helpful

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July 23, 2025

5.0

she takes time to explain give information

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July 21, 2025

5.0

She was kind and helpful.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek is very knowledgeable and a great person

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Friendly & knowledgeable

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July 12, 2025

5.0

Throrough and caught pre-cancerous polyps. Was able to refer to me to a colleague for additional work.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

First rate

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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July 02, 2025

5.0

I really don't have much contact with Dr. Jelinek, just the very few minutes before the actual procedure begins, but I also believe that she is very good at what she does so feel I am getting the best of care.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Jelinek was very professional and kept me informed during the procedure and kept me safe and comfortable.

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner. Came in after procedure and spoke about results and follow up care.

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Wonderful care.

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Very pleased with her care and expertise.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Seems like she cares for her patients.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek takes time to listen to my concerns and answer questions. She is compassionate and caring in ways that are not often seen enough in doctors visits. I am navigating through an incurable, rare autoimmune disease that has many GI issues. Dr Jelinek has helped me get through so many of them favorably. She is sincerely invested in my progress and healing. I don't know how I would do this without her.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor.

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June 14, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk with and she listened

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June 10, 2025

5.0

She answered my questions, made me feel comfortable.

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May 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek, explain everything very clearly and easy to understand.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Very nice doctor

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek takes her time, explains things well. I feel very comfortable with her.

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor, provides very good treatment and explains in great detail what one has.

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner, friendly, listens to my concerns, and explains treatment completely.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

Friendly, explained everything

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May 09, 2025

5.0

Very nice and professional

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May 09, 2025

5.0

A professional team of people who care

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May 07, 2025

5.0

Friendly, thorough.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Straight to the point with analysis and care......Very good Doctor

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Cares about you and explains everything

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May 05, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough, listens well and shows that she cares. She is an excellent doctor.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Attention at 1000

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May 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jelinek is knowledgeable, considerate and listens. She has a great disposition also.

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Disclosures

Katherine A. Jelinek, 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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