Karin B. Ulstrup, MD

Karin B. Ulstrup, MD

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Internal Medicine

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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:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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August 28, 2022

2.0

She is not taking new patients

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August 23, 2022

5.0

She is thorough, attentive, puts together a comprehensive plan and explains options and possible outcomes

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is wonderful! So glad to have her as my primary care doctor.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is an excellent physician who keeps up with latest medical care and listens carefully to patients.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

She cares about my health. She respects me and knows me

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is a wonderful, caring physician. I never feel rushed or that any questions I may have are not important. Dr. Ulstrup’s care for me and my health is genuine, and I appreciate her support in my journey to be healthy.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

She’s great.

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August 13, 2022

5.0

I travel a significant distance to see Dr. Ulstrup and I would travel further if necessary. Trust her and resect her. She returns the trust and respect to me.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

dr Karin Ulstrup cares about me as a person and is a total gem. She is one of a kind!!

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Passionate, listens and thorough!

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August 12, 2022

5.0

She is caring, competent, patient, and truly tries to get to the root of problems. Even when she is extremely busy, she takes time to listen to patients' concerns and explore options. Also, she always responds to MyChart messages with guidance and referrals when needed.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

She cares for her patients

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August 09, 2022

5.0

best doctor I’ve ever had. Kind, compassionste and highly professional. She’s outstanding.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Ulstrup is amazing. She provides excellent care and treats me like a human being. She is considerate of my feelings and does not judge. Rather she offers good suggestions for wellness.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Good service

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is an excellent physician.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

When I needed her she was always there for me and very professional.I trust Dr Ulstrup

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August 04, 2022

5.0

She is just the best. Caring, professional, smart, and thorough. I know she cares about my well-being.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

The very best doctor!!

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August 02, 2022

5.0

She’s super educated but also easy to understand when she explains something. Good listener and very nice!

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August 01, 2022

5.0

I trust her.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is the best.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is an exceptional physician, her care and knowledge are second to none.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Excellent

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July 28, 2022

5.0

She is the Best! Always helpful and super smart.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

This is a trick question. I would absolutely recommend her as a doctor but I know she isn’t taking new patients.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

because you don't offer an 11

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Informative and professional and always makes time to listen and advise

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Competence, skill, caring.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Already have recommended her

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July 25, 2022

5.0

She is willing to listen and work with me on my issues.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Excellent care, very thorough.

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July 23, 2022

5.0

she’s very patient and always gives insights and reasonings behind her evaluation

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Have been a patient of Dr. Ulstrup for many, many years

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is a great doctor and a better person.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

I have many friends who would like to "sign up" but I know she is not taking new patients. Too bad!

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July 21, 2022

5.0

She really cares about her patients

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Ulstrup is the BEST of all of our physicians we have ever had. A mixture of knowledge, competence and compassion are hard to find. She has it all!!!

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Very attentive and personable. Have been seeing for 10 years

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July 18, 2022

5.0

she's a great doctor!

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July 09, 2022

5.0

She is thorough in her explanation and is very knowledgeable. I trust her medical advice.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

The provider cares for the patients

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Ulstrup has been my physician for many years and many phases of life. She is kind and thoughtful and always prescribes a path that works physically and philosophically for me.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is knowledgeable and thorough.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Karen is my dictir for a long time and I’m satisfied with her performance

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June 30, 2022

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Ulstrup for a number of years and trust her.

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June 28, 2022

4.0

Dr. Ulstrup is a seasoned medical doctor, very caring, professional and offers referrals when necessary. Her Chicago RNs have been disappointing in handling follow-up, causing her to intercede.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

She is interested in your welfare

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is the most competent and caring doctor I’ve ever had!

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Her attention to detail and health strategies

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June 13, 2022

5.0

She has been my internest for almost 20 years and I value her as both a doctor and a friend . She is very knowledgeable and willing to Go the extra mile

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June 13, 2022

5.0

I’ve been with Dr. Ulstrup for quite some time she’s always explains everything that I need to do. She’s the best

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is very caring, and listens to all my concerns and includes me her care plan.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Quality care

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is ver thorough and takes her time with you. She’s also responsive when you message her.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

She very knowledgeable, inspires confidence

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr Ulstrup is extremely well versed in medicine and very diligent in her follow up with patients.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Takes time with her patients, listens

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Karin is very Kind, caring, knowledgeable.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

plesent personalty

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May 18, 2022

5.0

She is an attentive listener, asks helpful questions, provides very useful advice, and makes referrals when a specialist would make a difference.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is knowledgeable, senseable and easy to speak with. I feel comfortable with her and she is a good listener.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

She’s a good listener and I trust her.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Great Great Great

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May 06, 2022

5.0

I have confidence in her ability to manage my health concerns.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is very professional, caring, follow through, explains care protocol in detail, personable. I am lucky to be her patient.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

She takes a genuine interest in me during our visits and I feel like she’s looking out for me

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Knowledge personable focus on entire patient

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Thorough

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Ulstrup is personable, engaged and attentive. She genuinely cares about her patients. I trust that she had my best interests in mind.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Our family members have been her patients for almost 20 years now. She is very caring, and has a very high professional reputation among all our other providers whose opinions we listen to.

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April 30, 2022

5.0

you font have 24 on the scale she is exceptional

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Thorough, professional, and treats you with care and concern.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Kind, listens. Cares

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April 25, 2022

5.0

She’s thorough, doesn’t rush and explains everything in layman terms!

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April 25, 2022

5.0

She is kind, an active listener, compassionate and very knowledgeable but she doesn’t pretend to diagnose outside of her area of expertise. The ultimate professional.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup always places her patients first, offering exceptional care.

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April 09, 2022

5.0

She is the reason I continue to use NM. She is an amazing doctor. She is very caring and also knowledgeable about senior care - just what is needed in a primary care physician.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

She is the best. I have been seeing her for almost 20 years and I stand by her knowledge on all subjects related to internal Medicine and then some

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April 07, 2022

5.0

She is extremely capable and caring. She listens to my concerns and asks all the right questions.

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April 07, 2022

5.0

Dr Ulstrup really listens and also hears you. She is competent, well versed in all areas, empathetic, knowledgeable, etc etc. she is THE BEST doctor I have had in my 70+ years

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April 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is thorough, empathetic and proactive.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

She’s smart and articulate, communicates well. She is thorough without being too rushed but also efficient in my visit. She knows all the latest recommendations and the evidence behind her recommendations. Very solid physician.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

She takes the time to listen to my concerns and offers suggestions to the treatment.

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup provides excellent care, and is always concerned about my well being.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

She has never seem to be in a rush to get you in and out. She has a very good bedside manner. She makes you feel that she really cares about her patience.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ulstrup is honest, professional, and caring. I have been a long-time patient and appreciate the quality of care she provides.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Expertise, up-to-date in medical knowledge, personable.

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March 28, 2022

4.0

Care and bedside manner are awesome.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

I like Dr. Ulstrap's demeanor and caring ways.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Ulstrup listens, takes time with patients, and is very personable and thorough.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Dr Ulstrup is thorough and caring.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

She superb

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March 19, 2022

5.0

She is caring and calm. Also thorough

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March 18, 2022

5.0

She’s a very good, kind doctor… she answer and explain your questions… she takes time with her patient…

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March 18, 2022

5.0

She’s the best

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Always answers any questions or concerns and always gives opinions on what would be the best treatment.

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March 17, 2022

5.0

Caring, thorough and pleasant.

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March 15, 2022

5.0

She is a warm, caring, and thorough Dr.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

She listens and gives great advice.

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Disclosures

Karin B. Ulstrup, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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