Karin B. Ulstrup, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Chronic Disease Management
Comprehensive Primary Care
Health Education
Hypertension
Women's Health

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine - 2001
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2004

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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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1208 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

So kind.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Outstanding doctor and human!

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February 16, 2026

5.0

She is an awesome doctor - very knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful and understanding.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

she is superb

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February 13, 2026

5.0

She checks out everything and has my trust

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup and Jose are a fantastic team, I truly feel cared for by them and that they have my best interest in mind. I was able to get in for my issue right away, Lita called me back the same day and got me an appt the following week. Thankful to have such an amazing care team!

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February 04, 2026

5.0

She is so thoughtful, thorough and kind. I completely trust her and feel grateful to have her as my doctor.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

She takes her time and is thorough. Likes to have a relationship with her patients. Remembers me. Listens to what I have to say.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

She is thorough, empathetic, answers questions and explains things in an easily understandable manner

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is understanding and always conscientious. Medical tech, Jose is nice and helpful.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is a caring, highly informed physician. I trust her COMPLETELY with my care.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is very professional, listens well, and answers questions.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and explains very clearly

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup genuinely cares! She takes her time with you during your visit and listens. She leaves no stone uncovered when it comes to your concerns. I appreciate her!

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician who is patient, caring and is present in the appointment. She always listens without judgement and forthcoming with information.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

She is the best.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Great doctor.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She is attentive, highly skilled/knowledgeable, answers questions so I understand, genuinely concerned about my overall health.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She takes the time to listen to me. She is good at following up on issues.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She is the best!

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Best practitioner. Caring and very knowledgeable about personalized treatment. Supports questions and shares information, thoughts, recommendation. Very pleasant.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is personable and caring and I enjoy meeting with her.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Doctor Ulstrup takes her time and is truly thorough every time I see her. I drive to the suburbs from the city of chicago because I trust her medical advice that much.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup took the time to review my medical history and ask thoughtful questions. We worked together to devise a plan for lab work and upcoming tests that will evaluate my concerns and keep me healthy.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

She is thoughtful, considerate, thorough & a great communicator.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

I found Dr. Ulstrup to be knowledgeable and a clear communicator as well as caring and respectful. I am very grateful to be her patient.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Spends lots of time with you

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent, thorough, communicates well with me.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Professional, comprehensive,preventative care medical care physician who is thoughtful and truly cares about her patients health and overall well being. Thank you Dr. Ulstrup for truly caring!

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Ulstrup has been my primary doctor for several years. She is amazing, very attentive and listens to your concerns ,and takes immediate action.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

She is interested in her patient's overall health and wellness, taking time to talk about any concerns I have.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

I've been her for decades... actually I followed her when she moved to Glenview.. she's very caring and compassionate with her patients... takes time and answer all your questions.. I love Dr. Karin..

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November 12, 2025

5.0

because you don't have a 15

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup spends time with you and explains things in a way that you can understand. She treats you like how a patient should be treated

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Sincere and thorough

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November 02, 2025

5.0

She is the best in any way

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Compassionate skilled person

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October 31, 2025

5.0

I like her demeanor & the fact that she listens & is open to my ideas sometimes. I have stayed with her even tho it's almost a 2 hour drive sometimes. That should tell u something.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

She takes her time with me and seems to really care

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Ulstrup listens, ask questions, she genuinely cares for her patients.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Great Caregiveer. One of the best Doctors I've ever had.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Simply the best

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October 22, 2025

5.0

I have been going to Dr. Ulstrup for over 10 years. She listens to me and my concerns. She always has the best advice

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, explains things very well, listens well and actually cares about her patients. She's an excellent physician!

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is an excellent doctor In all ways. Her high intelligence and professionalism along with her kindness and thoroughness make me trust her judgment without reservation.

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October 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor, very compassionate & attentive.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Thorough with her knowledge,gentle and caring.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

She is a excellent doctor.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup wants me to be as healthy as possible.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is a thorough and knowledgeable professional that is also personable and caring.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Very thorough. Spends time with me answering all my questions.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

My doctor gets a double 20

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is kind,caring & professional. She takes the time to listen to my concerns & suggests solutions to work towards improved health. She is attentive & I feel well-cared for. She has been my PCP for many years & I am grateful for her.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

I have just mentioned my reasons to choosing her as my physician.. I also like her very pleasant personality.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Ulstrup is kind, caring and always looking out for patients well being! She is thorough in her examination and takes time to explain everything!

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September 17, 2025

5.0

She is kind and empathetic

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Ulstrup is very thorough and knowledgeable. Her professional demeanor coupled with her warm personality are what a patient needs

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is the best!

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September 15, 2025

5.0

caring MD

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September 05, 2025

5.0

She listens, takes time with me, and I trust her judgement

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September 04, 2025

5.0

She is just great and thorough

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Detailed

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August 22, 2025

5.0

The best caring, empathetic doctor I've ever had

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Thorough, kind, caring, competent

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Been my primary care physician for a long time and always has my health issues handled with care

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Has a comprehensive plan as to my personal care

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August 15, 2025

5.0

because the scale only goes to 10 otherwise I'd give an 1112 whatever the highest grade could be this woman is a magnificent doctor let me rephrase that doctor Ulstrup is a magnificent doctor the fact that she's a kind understanding woman is a benefit to the patient when you're an old fart like Mail like me

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Ulstrup is an amazing doctor- professional, highly skilled and knowledgeable, very thorough and takes her time discussing medical concerns, great bedside manner

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, patient and kind

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August 09, 2025

5.0

Great personality. Easy to talk with and she listens to ur concerns. Also proactive in recommending lifestyle changes

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Great caring doctor and always thinks about patient first

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable Very patient Friendly and respectful

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August 05, 2025

5.0

She is thorough and responsive to all my health concerns. She responds to my chart messages quickly. She always has current medical information and provides research data to support her diagnosis and recommendations. In addition she is warm and friendly.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

She is the best.Very thorough, takes time with her patients.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

She cares!

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Just the best there is: compassionate, thorough, and willing to go the extra mile for her patients.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Through the many years that Karin Ulstrup has been my primary care doctor, I have found her to always be incredibly knowledgeable, thorough and kind.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup has great knowledge of medicine and totally willing to work through any issues patient has.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is the most, caring, thoughtful and thorough physician I've ever known, she's the reason I go to NWM when I have closer locations near me.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup listens and has answers. She is by far the best!

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July 14, 2025

5.0

She is an outstanding thorough caring doctor.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

I have been with her from the beginning and she is very thorough with everything

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July 08, 2025

5.0

She was approachable, listened and was reasonable. She took time to get to know me

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July 04, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough and never makes assumptions. She gives great suggestions and always has my well being in mind.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup wants me to be in my best health.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

She cares. She is thourough and kind

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Dr Ulstrup is professional, kind and knowledgeable. She is also very thorough.

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June 28, 2025

5.0

thorough and friendly

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Attention and the time she spent with me during my visit. Personalized attention.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is excellent. She takes the time to listen and never makes the visit feel rushed. I feel that the quality of care I receive from her is top notch.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Superb physician, outstanding listener and educator. I always come away from my appointments feeling informed, very well cared for and given options to make informed decisions concerning my health.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is always attentive to any concerns directed to her and solves the problems with care. She is diligent in any visit to the office and is always on top of any problems that might occur. Her professionalism and concern are outstanding.

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June 14, 2025

5.0

Thorough and timely.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

She is up on everything important to her patients and always knows and recommends the best care. She is the best.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is very thorough. She listens and understands patient's. viewpoint and changes prescriptions depending upon the lab tests. She also explains, in easy to understand, implications of alternative treatments.

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May 23, 2025

5.0

Doctor is knowledgeable, attentive and caring and reads my chart.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Ulstrup is very personable. She listen to your concern .

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May 16, 2025

5.0

I know that I have the best of the best in Dr Ulstrup. She is very thorough and I feel confident with her advice and guidance towards my long term health.

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