Katherine V. Riedstra, AuD

Audiologist

4.9

124 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Audiology

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Education

Professional Education:: AuD, Rush University College of Health Sciences - 2025

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

124 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

48 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

48 Reviews

February 17, 2026

5.0

Took time out for an unscheduled event

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr Riedstra has been incredibly patient and kind. She has an exceptional bedside manner. She answers all my questions and seems to be very thorough and knowledgeable. Very much appreciated her.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

She was very clear in explaining the test process and very efficient. She was also very nice.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Very personable. Made everything clear and easy to understand.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

She was really great! Very upbeat, clear explanations and made me feel at home. She made the test interesting as well as pleasant.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Kind, easy to schedule

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable, easy to understand.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Kind, caring, knowledgeable, patient. Exceptional.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Pleasant and efficient

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Very pleasant, efficient, clear

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Listen and we work as a team with as it relates to my medical care and needs.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Personable, knowledgeable, and professional

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January 06, 2026

5.0

I had wrong date and she helped me anyway/

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Very calm and the knowledge they gave me

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December 29, 2025

5.0

She is very easy to relate to and provides good information in a manner that is easily understood.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

personable, knowledgeable, competent

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Great knowledge of the hearing aid product. Answered questions completely and clearly. High energy.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Very good advice

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Katherine is very thorough in explaining the various test results and extremely empathetic when discussing my issues.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

See above. Katherine 's professionalism and helpful nature is exactly what Northwestern is all about.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Professional; knowledgeable; explained everything clearly; helpful in understanding options for adjusting hearing aids and updating app and ways to modify settings.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

She clearly is a top professional!

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December 10, 2025

5.0

She is so patient and provides so much information in such a way that you feel confident with the new devices.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Same as above. She was great!

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November 26, 2025

5.0

The staff is caring, patient and explains step by step what they are doing. They never hurt her she says.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

I already have recommended her to my husband! She was very informed and shared her knowledge about the various devices.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

It's a good hospital

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November 21, 2025

5.0

She is outstanding

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Friendly and patient with all instructions

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November 19, 2025

5.0

She was friendly and efficient

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November 19, 2025

5.0

I said it above. She was great.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

She is exactly the kind of professional that exemplifies the Northwestern "standard of excellence". It is rare to find a mediocre person who is employed by Northwestern. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to staff this huge, dynamic institution. I feel lucky to have this resource.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

She is thorough, kind and very patient.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

So thorough, helpful and friendly

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Very patient with me. She told us we should return to test my hearing aids and have them adjusted or replaced according to how they perform. I'm sure I will be put on the proper path.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Very helpful.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

She was kind and patient and thorough with my hearing testing.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

She really listened to my concerns and figured out how to improve my hearing aids.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Katherine was very kind and thoughtful. She made time to answer all my questions.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

Courteous and prompt.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

She was awesome. Instructions were clear and precise.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

She was very polite and personable.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

They have always been very thorough and helpful

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October 13, 2025

5.0

She did her job well..answered any questions I had.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

She was patient and took the time to understand what had changed in my hearing over the past year. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and caring.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Kat was so patient with my questions. She took an interest in my exact needs and clearly explained everything. I have had a few people recommend simply going to Costco but I am so happy I decided to work with NWM.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

She was informative and comprehensive.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Very kind and knowledgeable

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