Kunal N. Karmali, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Atherosclerosis Prevention
Ischemic Heart Disease

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2007
Residency:: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics - 2010
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2014

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
Council for Certification in Cardiovascular Imaging - Nuclear Cardiology (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:: Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1527 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

I am extremely likely to recommend Dr. Karmali. He was thorough, patient, and took the time to truly listen to my concerns about high blood pressure. He clearly explained my options, suggested appropriate testing to establish a solid baseline, and personally followed up promptly to review my bloodwork in detail. I never felt rushed and truly appreciated his attentiveness and professionalism.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

I was incredibly impressed by the level of care I received from Dr Karmali. Cardiology can be overwhelming, but Dr. Karmali really helped me understand my heart health. I never felt rushed, and I left the office feeling confident in our treatment plan.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Excellent care by both Tamera and Dr Karmali. Dr Karmali always takes the time to listen and to plan for which choices need making. He always includes me in the process and I feel he truly cares about my health.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Dr. Karmali is very smart and thoughtful. He was very thorough with his exam, and his explanations were very clear.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Pleasant, very informative and supporting.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

As above...always thorough discussions and helpful staff. My husband has seen a great impact on seeing Dr. Karmali and feels so much better than he did.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

He's so patient and understanding to my needs , listens and makes recommendations to my case.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Easy to talk to. Very thorough.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Karmali

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February 11, 2026

5.0

He is pleasant and makes us feel comfortable. We did not feel hurried.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Very easy to talk to

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Good listener. Knowledgeable.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He is a great listener and communicator. Very thoughtful in his approach

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Great doctor, very knowledgeable. Great manners

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February 08, 2026

5.0

Compassionate professional who explains information in a way I could easily understand.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Karmali is a dedicated professional. He listens and provides meaningful advice and feedback

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February 04, 2026

5.0

A very easy manner, listens to me doesn't rush me through appointment. Very easy to talk with explains any issues I might have so I fully understand.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Dr Karmali is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and his explanations are clear.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Karmali is terrific. He is proactive and honest.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

He really examines what his patients needs are and he goes above and beyond

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr Karmali is the best- excellent at explaining everything and very thorough- he is also very kind and caring - he took his time answering my questions and he made me feel like I was his only patient!

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Outstanding care.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Overall a great person and Dr who listens and cares

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January 21, 2026

5.0

He is very thorough in his examination . He explains everything in detail .

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Caring & Professional

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January 16, 2026

5.0

He took the time to listen to my issues and answer my questions. He also explained everything very well. I was very satisfied with my visit.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Listens and relates very well

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January 15, 2026

5.0

He deserved it.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr Karmali is caring and uses his time to make people feel comfortable

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Personable, thorough and includes pt in plan and listens

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr Karmali is amazing He is very detailed and thorough. Cares about me as a human being

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali was excellent. He took so much time thoroughly explaining a care plan for me. I highly recommend him.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent patient care

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December 17, 2025

5.0

I have recommended Dr Karmali to family members and friends and don't believe there is anyone of his specialty better.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

He listened

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Attention to different aspects of annual follow up. Open to questions or concerns. Dr. Karmali's communication and care is authentic. He is truly "present" in attending to the patient.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali is very personable, take great care in listening and explains things in detail. Great doctor.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He takes his time with you and listens to any concerns you have. Then he explains a treatment plan moving forward. Not much more you want from a doctor. He's great.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Karmali and his team are great. I'm very happy with his care.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

He is the best of the best so caring and super smart.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Good conversation and talk about my condition now and future

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December 08, 2025

5.0

He is very knowable and listens to me. Makes me understand what might be necessary to keep me in good health

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali is very knowledgeable

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Thorough, easy to understand explanations.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

I am proud that he is my cardiologist.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

He is good on all fronts

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Simply one of the best, caring, compassionate, knowledgeable , effective!

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Thoroughly examines & explains my condition.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Great listener, very empathetic. Took time to talk through to all of my symptoms and answered all of my questions without trying to rush through the appointment, which was very comforting for a first time cardiology visit. Came up with a great action plan for follow-up tests to rule out/confirm possible causes

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Answered above!

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Great bed side manor.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

See above. What physician, doing 6 mo follow up care, reads the reports from another physician? Dr. Karmali wasn't seeing me for another 5 months, but he is following my care.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali was very personable, caring and compassionate. A wonderful bedside manner and I felt very well cared for.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

He really takes the time to listen and seems like he genuinely cares.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

I had some events this past year and Dr Karmali was very quick to be responsive to my concerns.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Takes time to learn your history.

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November 09, 2025

5.0

competent

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Patient and interested in my health. Always has plenty of time for my visit

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November 06, 2025

5.0

He has good bedside manners, and will obtain and review the EKG and echo test from my PCP

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Karmali took the time to listen thoroughly to my concerns, explained everything in a clear and reassuring way, and didn't make me feel rushed at all. His professionalism, compassion, and careful review of my medical history truly stood out. I left feeling confident in my care plan and very well supported. Highly recommend.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Karmali is an excellent and caring doctor.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

He gets it.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali is a very caring doctor, who takes the time to listen to his patients needs.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Empathy, concern

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor! B

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Because of his answers

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October 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali listens with his ears, eyes and body language. He truly cares. He treats the patient and not the symptoms. We have conversations and he respects my beliefs.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali spent an hour of his time discussing and reviewing my concerns to come up with a recommended plan.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

He listens to complaints. Works with my primary doctor Dr Gupta. Involves me I decisions Knowledgeable explains rationale for pursuing care

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October 15, 2025

5.0

He's a very concerned doctor about your health, he asks alot of questions about your daily and nightly routine and explains his reasons for his diagnosis

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October 15, 2025

5.0

He is so thorough and caring.

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October 12, 2025

5.0

Compassionate, includes me in decision making, thorough in care

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October 08, 2025

5.0

He's brilliant, thoughtful, pedantic in an excellent manner

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Not only an excellent Dr., a great person. Can't get much better

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Karmali is a super nice person and explains everything in detail

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October 01, 2025

5.0

In addition to Dr. Karmali's excellent care his RN Jasmine was was one of the best nurses ever!

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Karmali is a great doctor and very informative and caring

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September 22, 2025

5.0

See above..he is just terrific.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

He is engaged, listens and explains information carefully.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Karmali takes time to explain everything and why he's recommending a specific treatment.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Friendly, made me comfortable and discussed all the concerns he had with my test results. I felt very confident that he had my health as a priority

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Superb Patient care.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

He was very personable and easy to to relate to. He laid things out in an understandable fashion and answered all of my questions beyond my expectations

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September 10, 2025

5.0

He listens

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Great personality and very caring doctor. An excellent physician.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

caring, informative

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Took the time to explain things

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Very caring and spends time answering questions for me.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Great attentive care and explanation of options!

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Very much. He's a very good Doctor!

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Truly shows that he is concerned for you and truly expresses that concern.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali is always prepared, thorough, professional, and patient. He keeps me informed and he listens carefully to my concerns. I am pleased and fortunate to be his patient.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Reasons listed above. Extremely professional, knowledgeable and caring!!!!

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August 19, 2025

5.0

As I said above, Dr. Karmali is outstanding.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

He is a very thoughtful and thorough doctor

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Knows my history and that is comforting

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August 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Karmali is compassionate, relatable and kind

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August 09, 2025

5.0

Doctor is attentive and thorough.

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August 08, 2025

5.0

He is so patient. He said he read the reason that I was there and he said that I did not look like i had had a stroke. He went over everything and said that he would reach out to Dr.Iacob at CDH and talk to him. I was very impressed that he took the time to review my chart and had some questions for me. He is so kind and really thinks of me as a patient.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Very personable into the point

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Disclosures

Kunal N. Karmali, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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