Khalilah L. Gates, MD

Khalilah L. Gates, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Pulmonology

Secondary Specialty

  • Critical Care Medicine
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 2003
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2006
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2010

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

169 Ratings

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45 Reviews

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August 30, 2022

5.0

My first visit with her made me feel as though she and I had been talking with each other for a long time. As with an old friend.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Very engaging easy to talk to very helpful

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Good listener, explains things so I understand them, devises a plan of action

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August 16, 2022

5.0

I trust Dr Gates so much. She has helped me beyond believe

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Very professional shows compassion answers all my questions

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August 06, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and caring but difficult to get an appointment with

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Great doc.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Informative

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July 02, 2022

5.0

I have been a difficult case and she works toward trying to find the source of my shortness of breath for several years.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Great listener and extremely polite. She recognize an issue with my health that I have grown to ignore

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June 07, 2022

5.0

She’s easy to talk to. Very competent. Knows her stuff

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Great doctor. Great listener. Very knowledgeable. Takes her time to hear your concerns. Makes sure you understand what is going on with you and the recommended treat plan.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

SATISFACTION

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May 17, 2022

5.0

She is great. Always knowledgeable, helpful and definitely personable.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

She's very nice and helpful, very pleasant bedside manner

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May 04, 2022

5.0

I feel my doctor, Dr Gates give me the best care I can receive, with straightforward advise and a little humor when goes a long way. I feel so lucky to have her

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April 30, 2022

5.0

Patient, caring & very thorough

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April 20, 2022

5.0

I am impressed with her passion for listening and treating her patient's according to their needs.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

thorough and knowledgeable

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April 19, 2022

5.0

She is a great doctor. Very easy to talk to.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She was very friendly, attentive and helpful. Very pleasant attitude.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Very responsive to my health needs. Dr. Gates took the time needed to communicate and make sure I understood her meds recommendations.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

She has a fantastic bedside personality and informative.

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March 26, 2022

5.0

I feel that she is a capable and well informed person.

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March 26, 2022

5.0

She is an excellent doctor

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March 26, 2022

5.0

She’s terrific.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

SHE CARES.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Very caring and understanding doctor

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January 15, 2022

5.0

I’ve recommended her to many people. She is an expert on lung problems and besides seeking medical answers, she listens carefully to what the patient is saying.

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January 15, 2022

5.0

I think she is an excellent doctor. I have never felt rushed during my appointments with her, she is very thorough, she will take time to explain things to me, and I have the real sense that she is concerned about me and my well being.

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January 11, 2022

5.0

She’s great!

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January 02, 2022

5.0

She is very thorough and helpful.

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December 20, 2021

5.0

She was very informative and took the time to explain everything to me (as did her fellow). I've never had a doctor spend so much time....they are usually in a hurry to get you out the door!I would definitely recommend her!

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November 27, 2021

5.0

She's very caring and skilled.

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October 31, 2021

5.0

Very Well Schooled, Sensitive & Progressive …

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October 30, 2021

4.0

She seems to care

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October 18, 2021

5.0

Put me at ease, was thorough and interested and encouraging.

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October 06, 2021

5.0

She is a great doctor, very knowledgeable

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October 03, 2021

5.0

I would feel comfortable referring Dr. Gates to other family members, due to her professionalize and communication style.

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September 30, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable makes you feel comfortable Answer all questions Did not rush appointment

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September 21, 2021

5.0

She's very attentive to my needs.

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August 30, 2021

5.0

Very thorough & upbeat

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August 28, 2021

5.0

She seems to be a friendly, good and thorough doctor.

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August 24, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and great listener.

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July 28, 2021

5.0

I was diagnosed with asthma as an adult. I felt relief that I finally had the answers to the mystery symptoms. Spent time explaining everything to me!

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Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Pri-Med (owned by M/C Communications, LLC)
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)

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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