Christopher M. Kapp, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Airway malacia
Airway stent
Bronchoscopy
Chest tube or catheter placement
Ebus (endobronchial ultrasound)/mediastinal lymph node staging

Lung lavage (wash-out)
Narrowing or blockage of airway, or tracheal stenosis
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
T-tube placement or change

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Indiana University School of Medicine - 2013
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2017
Fellowships:: Johns Hopkins University - 2020

Johns Hopkins University - 2021

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Board Certifications

American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology - Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease - Pulmonary Disease (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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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462 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

95 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

95 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Incredibly knowledgeable

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February 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kapp is very skillful and warm personality.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

Incredibly professional and very knowledgeable of the subject

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kapp is thorough, professional, and pleasant. He shares knowledge and gives understandable explanations.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor with a good bedside manner. Great at explaining things to a layperson like me about what's happening, what course of treatment is being implemented, and what the possible outcomes are, while being realistic about managing expectations.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He explained everything and had a reasonable clear plan

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Very professional and has a way to put you at ease and make you feel comfortable and relaxed

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February 04, 2026

5.0

This is a tough question to answer after only one visit. During that time he showed himself to be knowledgeable, friendly, direct, and someone who could put your mind at ease. But that is from only one visit.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

She takes time to listen to what you have to say she also take time to give you feedback on different things that she thinks will help you reach your goal

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Easy to understand

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Exceptional doctor who is cool, calm, collected and confident in his ability to help patients.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kapp exhibited a cool, calm, collected and confident demeanor while meeting with me.He listened to my concerns and explained how biopsy will help determine course of action, making it beneficial.

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kapp was attentive to my questions and concerns, thoughtful in his responses, and clearly articulated both the scope of my 'issue' and the potential remedies. Dr. Kapp communicates in a manner that conveys a calm confidence, and as someone largely unused to needing any medical interventions, I find that especially valuable.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Not hurried, kind, efficient

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January 13, 2026

5.0

He and his team were very calming and professional.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

He is the most caring and knowledgeable doctor. Happy to have found him.

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Sr. Kapp is so kind and compassionate!! He never makes me feel rushed, he answers my questions and includes me in the plan of care.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Dr kapp and Dr [name] are great . I trust them because they took the time to explain everything to me and discussed all options with me.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Same as above and adding that Dr Kapp promptly followed up with me a few days later after the results were available.

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December 27, 2025

5.0

He was always at the ready to answer questions and i felt like he gave me options that worked for me. Very very personable

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Very profesional

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December 18, 2025

5.0

He made sure the patient was comfortable, patient knew what to expect because he/she was informed before and after surgery.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Good explanations of my issues. Willing to discuss all issues and willing to share limits of doctors ability to explain all issues.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Very personal expert care

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Good communication.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kapp was thorough and explained the surgical procedure.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kapp is always there to meet his patients needs. No matter how many questions you have or need further explanation on something he always makes time for not only his patient but their family. He has assisted in getting the necessary supplies that are needed. Northwestern should be proud to have such a fine physician.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Professional, pleasant, explained things well, included me in decisions related to future care,

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kapp is professional, knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful, and also listens well.

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November 28, 2025

5.0

He seemed engaged in my case

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November 21, 2025

5.0

From the start he was very professional and kind and listen to us our concerns and we made the right decision to go with him as our doctor!

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Good doctor-patient demeanor. Explained everything, put my wife at ease.

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November 15, 2025

5.0

He listened to what I had to say, ask him questions and did not rush me through my appt. That is very important to me personally.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Caring doctor

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November 03, 2025

5.0

His care and follow up was excellent.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

He is great and took great care of me

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk too! Very thoughtful and thorough.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Helpful Compassionate Knowledgeable

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October 27, 2025

5.0

He could explain my situation easily to me.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Everything went very smoothly, thanks to Dr. Kapp. I woke with no pain or after effects from the procedure.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Great people skills. Explained everything thoroughly and completely.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

My biopsy was done with minimum invasive pain

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October 07, 2025

5.0

He seemed to understand my condition and offered solutions to help.!He answered all of my questions.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and takes time w his patients.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, patient and great bedside manners

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Doctor was friendly, thorough and informative.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

I felt that he was very informative and through in the procedure and how he explained things to myself and my family

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Because he explained things to me that I didn't know

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September 27, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor, takes time with patient Explains things well

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication skills.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful, smart, kind, compassionate. Discussed options inappropriate detail. Easy to communicate with. Thorough.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

I am grateful to have such a wonderful caring doctor.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Was very clear on what he was doing and why.

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September 01, 2025

5.0

He is absolutely wonderful. I feel comfortable speaking to him and he is truly concerned about your health.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Attentive and took time to explain and made sure everything was understood.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Kapp is great

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, a fantastic communicator with ability to really connect with a patient

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August 19, 2025

5.0

He was wonderful. Great explanations and bedside manner.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Personable and straight forward.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Professional, down to earth and knowledgeable. Great doctor and a respectful young man. The same goes for his nurse and Kirsten.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

He was caring and professional

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Nice guy

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August 12, 2025

5.0

I felt safe

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kapp is friendly and approachable. Listens to and answers my questions and concerns.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Great communication and bedside manner. He put me at ease before my last procedure.

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Super professional and excellent doctor.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Explained medical info clearly and on my level. Not rushed. Asked if I had. Any follow up questions. PA excellent and well trained. Support staff all skilled and pleasant. Strong team effort.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Good communication

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July 28, 2025

5.0

He came in did what he had to do said what he had to say . I can't ask for more than that.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

He is amazing, very kind and straight forward in sharing information. He seems to care very much. He listened , gave me time to ask questions, and presented realistic options.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Patient, kind, smart and explains everything.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Very kind and welcoming. Clear about results and what they mean.

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June 28, 2025

5.0

I feel I'm in very competent hands he explains everything I was really nervous about my CT scans he explained so I understood what was going to happen next and which tests and options i was going to have! I would 100%reccommend him

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kapp is kind, explains things in a manner that I could understand and very knowledgeable.

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June 22, 2025

5.0

Good listener compassionate and extremely competent!

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June 21, 2025

5.0

His bedside manner, his knowledge and his ability to explain

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Very good service with great efficiency

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June 16, 2025

5.0

See previous And... he explained the plan clearly and came to pre-op before and after the procedure! Was again very clear and compassionate.

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June 14, 2025

5.0

Great bed side manner.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Christopher Kapp is so knowledgeable in his field and goes above and beyond!

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Very professional and attentive.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Cares about current health and ties health history very well to those current needs.

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June 05, 2025

5.0

Explained medical condition and together we charted the next steps

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June 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Kapp showed great compassion and understanding. Besides, he was very helpful, professional and knowledgeable. Very good at his pracyice

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Accessible intelligent brilliant

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Professionalism, knowledge, very personable and just a good dude

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Straightforward, thoughtful ,explained reasoning for plan listened

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Very professional made sure I understood everything

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May 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Christopher Kapp is an excellent doctor and a lovely person. He really took the time to explain everything to me in a relaxed and caring way. Extremely professional and knowledgeable.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Christopher M Kapp explained everything well and took time to answer all of our questions . Dr Kapp was easy to talk to .

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Smart, knowledgeable, approachable, friendly

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May 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Kapp is has been caring and generous with his time, explaining in detail when asked. He instills trust.

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May 03, 2025

5.0

He takes time with you explaining what is going on and shows concern by asking you do you have questions or understand what is going on.

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May 03, 2025

5.0

Very Compassionate and caring and knowledge in his field.

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Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

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