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Timothy M. Kuzel, MD

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719 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Michigan Medical School - 1984
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1987
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1990

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0

5.0

719 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

He is so up to date on treatments and has a great team that take everything into consideration

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February 24, 2026

5.0

I actually saw Carolyn this visit, but they are both so personal, and I don't feel rushed.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Compassionate and uncerstanding.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Fantastic caring doctor

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Listens, advises, gives options for treatments, up-to date on procedures. Very caring physician.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Approachable, calming, detailed, shares information and encouragement. I followed him from Rush and will follow him until his retirement some day (hopefully not soon)

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr explains everything very clearly and we'll. Listens to me

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kuzel reviews developments in my medical chart and recommends treatments that are best for a positive long term outcome.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Quick to response to lab, questions, and results. Friendly yet professional.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor and very knowledgeable. Caring for his patient.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Calm, focused and kind.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

He's the greatest! He takes his time with you and treats you like family

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kuzel makes sure his patients are comfortable with plans for their treatment and allows sufficient time for questions and discussion on what the next steps are. He is professional, friendly and extremely knowledgeable.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He makes me feel comfortable talking and he takes the edge if my problems Thank you for ur service

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kuzel has vast experience and knowledge in the treatment of kidney cancer!

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February 01, 2026

5.0

He is competent, is willing to listen to you and interacts with you so that your outcome will be the best that it can be. It's nice to have a doc that is really hearing about you personally. I really appreciate how quickly he responds to my messages that are sent to him through My Chart.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Always keeps me up on treatment schedule

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Great Doctor who cares.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Very thorough in his presentation as to all available options to me and gave me hope when I had none.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr Kuzel is a great doctor, he talks to you no rushing with your appointments and answers your questions, he is easy to talk with and very pleasant

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January 27, 2026

5.0

He is an excellent communicator to start with and willing to take as much time as needed to answer questions and make us feel confident about where our treatment is headed.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

He is in person how he represents himself in his profile. He is also very knowledgeable and patient. It was a joy meeting him.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

From the first time we met him he was honest and didn't sugar coat the severity of my husband's condition. We appreciate his honesty and his compassion.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kuzel listens to my concerns, takes time to answer my questions, communicates very well. He is very experienced and extremely knowledgeable.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

Bedside manner

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January 24, 2026

5.0

Fantastic doctor. Listens and answers my questions

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January 24, 2026

5.0

Dr Kuzel is amazing. He's an outstanding physician and someone who treats the patient with compassionate care.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

He is the best

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Competent, caring and professional!

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Like I said, he's absolutely one of the best doctors I've ever met

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January 14, 2026

5.0

I am confident that I will receive good knowledgeable care

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Detailed discussion on blood test

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January 13, 2026

5.0

He is very understanding of my situation and I'm sure he's great with all of his patients.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

He is very thorough and demonstrates a high degree of confidence and competence in what he does.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and demonstrates genuine concern in my care. He answers my concern to a level where I can feel confident and hopeful for my overall recovery and treatment.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Wonderful Doctor. He has my full confidence

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January 09, 2026

5.0

excellant

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January 09, 2026

5.0

He is our north star as it pertains to my treatment. Very aggressive but appropriately measured in his approach. And very empathetic. Can't imagine going through this without him in charge.

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January 06, 2026

4.0

Thorough and courteous

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Good old school doctors manners

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December 30, 2025

5.0

always helpful

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Professional, understanding.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

He explained things clearly. Was friendly also. First visit with him.

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December 20, 2025

5.0

He checks everything.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Caring and understanding. Best care I received since starting my journey

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December 18, 2025

5.0

He's so heart warming and caring when he first greets you. He makes sure he takes his time to figure out the best routine care for you.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Doc is very knowledgeable, friendly, and answers all of my questions.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kuzel is bright and personable. He is always prepared for our appointments, and he takes the time necessary to explain the current state and what to expect going forward.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kuzel is very informative and provides ample time to answer questions.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kuzel is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in his field. He takes enough time to listen. He communicates very well.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Long range treatment mindset. Great care. Great balance of empathy and great medical expertise.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Again, as I said, he explains everything quite clearly and very pleasant to talk to

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Explains important issues well.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

The MD is very professional and his care is exceptional, he is patient, really takes time to listen to you, answer your questions and provides a detailed explanation of what's going on.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, took more than enough time to help us make an informed decision on choice of treatment. He was also very decisive with his answers which was very comforting to us.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

outstanding

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Very kind and professional not rushed

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kuzel is The Best. Incredibly intelligent and also kind and compassionate care. Highly recommended.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

He took his time time to explain everything to my wife abd I.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Caring,informative and real.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Listens to concerns, professional care.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Excellent kind care and consideration

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Great patient centric approach describing current condition and future treatment options.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

He explained very well he made me feel at ease. He spoke truthfully and straightforward great bedside manner. I believe he's blessed angel of heaven.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

He has an excellent bedside manner and he doesn't stop until he finds the problem and I love that he never gave up on me

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant attitude. Knowledgeable. Took time to answer questions

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Great, friendly, knowledgeable doctor. Always gets back to me quick whenever I have a question or concern.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

He is one of the best Dr's I've had! He has made my experience easy to handle.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

A very professional, friendly and compassionate doctor who takes the time to listen to you so he understands how you are dealing with the treatment and then makes appropriate adjustments as needed.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Great personality extremely intelligent

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November 03, 2025

5.0

He keeps treatment simple and effective and easy to relate to.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kuzel, really cares about his patience in so many ways. For me, he's invaluable because he is willing to listen. And is willing to share his experiences as we look for the best way forward. I have been fighting my cancer for over 15 years and it is important that all the perimeters are considered and brought forward again for the best outcome. Dr. Kuzel, does embody all of these needs That I have in this long term battle with cancer. It is really good to know that your physician really has your best interest and heart in all that he does with you. This is why I followed him to Northwestern from his former post at Rush.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Kuzel is knowledgeable, cordial and professional.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Wonderful human being and an amazing physician

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kuzel listens to his patients and follows through. I have never met a kinder doctor. I have known him for six years and enjoy seeing him. He's the best to have in your corner for melanoma treatment. He really works for his patients.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and you can trust that he is giving me the best advice and treatments to beat this cancer.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable and professional.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kuzel is amazing. He's probably one of the most brilliant individuals I've ever met and he does his best all the time to deliver. Great care with compassion and genuine interest in the patient.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Very caring, doesn't rush just overall a great doctor

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October 16, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and listening to my concerns appeared to be a priority to me. He lessened my fears and gave me positive feedback when questioned.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Explains treatment and provides all information going forward.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Thorough, compassionate, always goes over my records with great detail and explanation

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Good luck I'm glad Jim it's my doctor

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October 12, 2025

5.0

Expertise. Long range approach. Gives ample time to explain and drive understanding.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Explains everything to you so you can understand.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Great service

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and kind with my mother on her diagnosis.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kuzel is very knowledgeable and takes the time to listen and explain.

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September 28, 2025

5.0

Perfectly believable.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Excellent and very knowledgeable in explaining my condition and concerns with me.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Just a great guy - friendly, clear communication, I've never felt rushed.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Impressed with the time Dr. Kuzel took to explain treatment options, answer my questions and include my preferences in his final decision.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

I like his bedside manner

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kuzel was thoroughly acquainted with my past treatments and took time to explain the next steps in my treatment along with options available.

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September 13, 2025

5.0

He is a true professional in treatment and explanation.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Professional friendly clinician, well educated and established reputation. Board certified. Dialogues rather than dictates pattern of care.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Professional and very knowledgeable regarding my diagnosis.

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September 06, 2025

5.0

He and his staff are personable and caring. They explain what is happening and the steps needed to achieve our mutual goals.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

MD's care is above and beyond, also he meticulously listens and is very engaged with the care of the patient.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Because he is a hands on Dr. I like the way he talks and treats me as a patient he is a good Dr.

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