Helen C. Ahn, MD

Helen C. Ahn, MD

4.8 
835 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Urology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1998
Internship:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2000
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2004

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Urology - Urology (Certified)

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
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

For the reasons stated above . She had the credentials, experience and people skills.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Very professional would recommend her to anyone who is in need of a urologist

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring and understanding doctor.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Great doctor and provides great care and understanding

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and thoughtful. Efficient and knowledgeable. Friendly and reassuring.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Thorough and understandable explanations. Not ordering tests which may not be necessary. Willing to talk to my daughter about her rationale for diagnosis.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

she has been approachable and thotough.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Professional team

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April 15, 2025

5.0

she gave me mpst pf the informaion i needed.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

She was very detailed. Good care

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April 12, 2025

5.0

Courteous and explains well

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April 11, 2025

5.0

She explains everything and listens to patient.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

I like my Northwestern doctors but she's probably the best!

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Very thorough in after surgery visit.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Very caring and informative office appointments.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ahn is very knowledgeable and caring.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Very professional and supportive

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April 07, 2025

5.0

She was very atentive and knowledgable, also very good listener

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ahn was very thorough

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Excellent listing skills & explaining the procedure to us.

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Spent adequate time discussing my issues in understandable terms. She instilled confidence and trust during our first meeting.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Excellent in making the patient & family comfortable by detailing the procedure & answering all questions.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

I already did recommend her to a buddy.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Competent Dr

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March 24, 2025

5.0

I am a new patient ( Formerly of Dr. [ ]) and she had a welcoming attitude. I'm happy to be her patient.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Comfortable

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March 24, 2025

5.0

She is very detailed

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Great Dr

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March 22, 2025

5.0

She is the best !

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March 20, 2025

5.0

She has many years of experience.

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March 16, 2025

5.0

Outstanding care and concern with me as the patient no

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March 16, 2025

5.0

She's the best!

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March 15, 2025

5.0

I have always be happy with her as my doctor.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

she is thorough and easy to talk to.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Been under Dr. Ahn's care for over 10 years with excellent care.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

She is very kind and talks to you as a person. She understands my concerns and yet gives me options to try.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

They're really nice and take very good care of you

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Her straightforwardness is very much appreciated. She seems quite genuine and empathetic.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Listening to my questions and concerns and then answering them in a simple understandable manner.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Ahn was so professional and personal.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

He inspires confidence in me and explains all my doubts.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

She is patient, never in a rush. Very knowledgeable and kind.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

For the same reasons I wrote previously. She spends time, not hurried through appointments. She's great.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

She is very attentive and professional and takes the time to answer my questions.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Gives very good attention

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March 07, 2025

5.0

She's very thorough, explains the procedure and always ready to hear your questions.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Very nice attended

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Down to earth tells you as it is. Doesn't sugarcoat issues and doesn't talk down to you.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Professional knowledgeable caring

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Love Dr Ahn

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. AHN EXPLAINED the process of the prostate biopsy. And her staff was very helpful.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

She listened to what I had to say, was very thorough in what she felt I needed done.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Same as I have stated. I have been through a few medical conditions but for this procedure she helped me beyond comparison. Thanks Dr. Ahn!

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February 23, 2025

5.0

This doc is great

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Love her.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ahn was cordial, thoughtful, and is an excellent listener. She explained treatment options thoroughly. Very impressive and I feel well cared for.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

As I stated above. There are other things about NW Medical that I would be glad to discuss but the Grayslake facility is the best. Most of my doctors are there.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor she wanted to help mother

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February 18, 2025

5.0

She's great

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ahn is a very competent physician and a lovely person.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Ahn addressed the questions I asked

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February 15, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable caring

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February 11, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent physician

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Doctor Ahn was a treasure. I never felt more comfortable with a new Doctor. She was kind, thoughtful, and patient with me. She listened to me and her eye contact was telling me she really listened. Finding her was a blessing and I woukd recommend EVERYONE to Doctor Aha.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ahn, explains the test results and further treatment. Asking questions that are important for treatment.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

She took time to understand all of my issues, she was very thorough in her examinations, and very complete in making recommendations and course of action plan to alleviate issues.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Because she is so understanding and caring.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Outstanding physician

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January 31, 2025

5.0

I honestly hope you mention to Dr. Ahn how wonderful she is. Her knowledge is outstanding. I love her patience and support especially during my scope today. I have a friend who saw her a few months ago, and she loved Dr. Ahn. I travel about an hour to see her and would not see anyone else. My friend travelled to Grayslake from Deerfield and said will continue to see her as her feelings for Dr. Ahn are as mine are.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Very accurate and keep up

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January 27, 2025

5.0

She was nice, patient, answered my questions and went through options for care.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to and she is very professional

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Same as answer to first question. I could not ask for a better visit.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

She was extremely nice and pleasant. I was very comfortable being able to speak to her for the first time about all of my concerns.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ahn listens, recommends, informs, and answers any questions or concerns you may have. Puts you at ease and makes you feel heard, which is important when dealing with health issues.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

professional skin care

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Satisfied with the service

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Communication was complete and very professional.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

As I said prior, she is just the best. She is so intelligent and a wonderful listener.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, efficient, kind.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

She's an awesome doctor!

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January 12, 2025

5.0

See comments above she is extraordinary

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Great experience

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January 09, 2025

5.0

I respect her deeply.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Informative

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Excellent care. Has gone above and beyond for me.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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December 22, 2024

5.0

She great to talk to and get the info you need down to Earth.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Extremely impressed with the care i am receiving from her.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

She spends time answering questions. She is personable.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, pleasant, professional

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December 09, 2024

5.0

She is so caring and does not rush through ones appt. Answers questions and explains in a caring way. I would highly recommend her.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor. Very knowledgeable, thorough, and caring

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December 04, 2024

5.0

extremely personable

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November 27, 2024

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and had great communication skills. Gave me all the time I needed to answer questions.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Please see above. In addition from the moment she introduced herself I the patient felt at ease and could freely communicate with her.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

She is the kind of doctor who is interested is me as her patient. She is caring and discusses options. She goes over test results and even sends messages through the portal.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Listened and explained all likely options. Easy to talk to

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November 19, 2024

5.0

She's just the best!

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November 16, 2024

5.0

She listened to me and and answered my questions, Explaining what my options are. I was very impressed by her,

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Helen C. Ahn, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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