Cheryl L. Wilkes, MD

Cheryl L. Wilkes, MD

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Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1986
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1987
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1991

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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5.0
5.0 

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is the best. Please see my former comment.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

She's competent, kind, responsive

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April 21, 2025

5.0

She is prompt, very through, patient and knowledgeabe.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

She is so personable and hands on. Speaking English not docot

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April 17, 2025

5.0

She takes her time and explains everything with you

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April 15, 2025

5.0

She's the best

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is extremely kind and thorough. She answered all of my questions. Outstanding physician!

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Best ever she listen and her patient care is phenomenal

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is an excellent physician, she is attentive, listens well, explains things well and has good recommendations for my care. I highly recommend her.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Wilkes always listens to me and my health concerns. I feel like I have the best partnership in managing my health care.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is the best! She has a wonderful bedside manner and truly cares about my health.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Wilkes is highly personable, thoughtful, detail oriented, amazing listening skills, honest feedback, shows genuine interest and care, very wise.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Experience Doctor know what she doing

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Very informative and caring

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March 18, 2025

5.0

She is in my book the number one Doctor on staff

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March 12, 2025

5.0

She's the most understanding Doctor I've ever had and it's a pleasure having her AMAZING

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March 07, 2025

5.0

She has been my primary doctor for over 25 years. Even during the pandemic. I've always been pleased with her treatment.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is the best doctor that I have ever had. She is knowledgeable, empathetic and caring. She listens to all of my concerns. She is such a positive person. I feel so fortunate to have Dr. Wilkes as my physician.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is attentive and patient and I NEVER feel hurried. She truly SEES her patients.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

The best!

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Professional - Thorough- Knowledgeable- Friendly - Kind

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March 01, 2025

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr Wilkes for over thirty years. She's very professional and she addresses your concerns.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Dr W makes me feel like I'm her only patient - she cares and it shows.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is a great doctor. She takes the time to get to know her patients, she listens, and asks questions.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Wilkes is amazing. She is thorough and takes her time to completely review my history and discuss any current concerns I have

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February 14, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough and reasonable. Answers all questions so that I can understand

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Best Doctor

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable, very patient, attentive & thoughtful in answering questions.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

She is wonderful in all ways

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February 13, 2025

5.0

She's a great doctor

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is a caring medical professional with respected expertise.

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February 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent Physician, great bedside manner.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is compassionate and thorough.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is a caring, thorough, and knowledgeable physician, who listens to and connects with her patients.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Still waiting for promised referral

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Great listener, easy to talk to, well prepared for patient visit, thorough, knowledgeable.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Wilkes is kind, patient and a very good listener

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Although I dont want her to be even more busy than she is already, Dr. Wilkes has always been available and responsive to my medical needs, attentive and reassuring, and she spends as much time as we need at my appointments. She's been my primary care doctor for at least 30 years and I feel very fortunate to be in her care!

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is an excellent physician, caring and thoughtful. She follows up on lab reports and x-rays, and recommends medications when needed. I rely on her as my physician 100%.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wilkes has been my primary physician for years. She is very attentive my exam and thoroughly answers any questions or concerns I might have.

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December 29, 2024

5.0

I will recommend Dr. Wilkes 100% she is very professional and cares about patients well being.

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December 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilkes has been my PCP for many years. She is the only MD that I would consider managing my health care. I trust her judgment and recommendations completely.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

My key reason for recommending Northwestern for primary care is because of Dr. Wilkes. Thorough, highly intelligent, engaged, prepared, and knows where we left off and what the next steps will be. I've recommended her others over the years. I became a patient of Dr. Wilkes through a recommendation by one of her previous patients.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Very thorough. Makes sure you have all the tests and shots you need.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Very intelligent and caring

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December 20, 2024

5.0

I would recommend Dr. Wilkes for the same reasons indicated above. She is an amazing physician!!

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Personable, kind, fantastic listener, excellent follow through for every health issue on top of being really, really smart!

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December 11, 2024

5.0

She is awesome. She cares about her patients.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is prompt and empathetic. She is an excellent doctor.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

She's thoroughly and friendly

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is the best most caring doctor I have ever had. She is knowledgeable and professional. But also makes me feel so comfortable and easy to talk with my issues.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

answers my questions

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is an excellent doctor. You feel seen and heard with her. She works to follow issues, follow up, works with the patient to find solutions and suggestions to consider. Outstanding bedside manner and exactly what you would want your doctor to be like and how you would want to be treated.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

I can't say enough positive comments about her professionalism and medical knowledge. She actually takes the time and sits down with you about what your concerns are and just overall well being. There are so few physicians left with such an amazing because manner.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Wilkes for over 30 years. I am very confident in her diagnosis and referrals regarding my health.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

All I need to say is I have been with her over 30 years and looking forward to more years!!!

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Wilkes is a stellar physician, communicator and listener!!

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November 19, 2024

5.0

communicates and listens well. never feel rushed in appt. great followup and next steps if needed.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

She is very helpful in answering all questions I may have. She is very patient. She is very kind

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November 11, 2024

5.0

She is great. She listens and cares.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

Great doctor, cares about her patients

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Dr.wilkes listens to me and she is so prompt always.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

She takes the time to listen and knows how to proceed accordingly. She takes excellent care of her patients.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is a wonderful internist and she is following up with another specialist that has treated me regarding a particular issue.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Wilkes is always on time, very thorough throughout her time spent, professional, supportive, caring, thoughtful and friendly

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October 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilkes. Highly recommended. She is very patient.

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October 13, 2024

5.0

She is a very good doctor. Always willing to listen to the patient.

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October 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Wilkes has been attending to me for over 20 years. She is kind, very dedicated well versed , and conscientious. Over the years, I have recommended her to others.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

She is caring, patient and understanding!

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October 08, 2024

5.0

She is thorough, friendly, kind and funny.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

She's great, I was completely comfortable, and comfortable in knowing she has a team of people who work with her and her patients if she's not available.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Personable and knowledgeable

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Excellent Clinician. Great bed side manner.

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Always attentive to her patients

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Simply put, she is terrific. She is smart and caring. She listens carefully and has the ability to synthesize information quickly.

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September 18, 2024

5.0

I've always felt very comfortable with Dr. Wilkes. She listens to what I have to say about my daily living and the impact it has on my health I feel she does it to understand my physical, mental, and emotional health, but I think it's also because she cares and that matters to me!

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilkes is a joy to work with. She listens and responds to all my concerns. I never feel rushed.

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September 13, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable in her field

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September 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

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September 08, 2024

5.0

I have Dr. Wilkes as my primary doctor for ten plus years. She provides the best care for her patients. She's attentive to my needs, cares, takes time with me, and she knows me. I really feel she knows me. She's the best.

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September 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilkes, in my opinion is second to none. She visits her patients when they are in the hospital on her personal time. That is amazing.

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September 06, 2024

5.0

Same as above. Dr. Wilkes is the best!!!

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Disclosures

Cheryl L. Wilkes, 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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