Kunal N. Karmali, MD

Kunal N. Karmali, MD

4.9 
207 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Cardiology

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

  • 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 (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
  • Council for Certification in Cardiovascular Imaging - Nuclear Cardiology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall rating

4.9
4.9 
207 Ratings
  • Friendly & Courteous
    5.0
  • Will Recommend to Others
    4.9
  • Clear Explanations
    4.9
  • Shows Concern
    5.0
  • Includes You In Decisions
    4.9
  • Explains Medications
    4.9
  • Follow-Up Instructions
    5.0
  • Easy to Understand
    4.9
  • Time Spent With Patient
    4.9
  • Confidence in Doctor
    5.0

Reviews from Patients

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42 Reviews

October 19, 2019

I REALLY liked Dr. Karmali. he was friendly, empathetic, and thorough. He explained my issues to me in a way I could understand.

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October 17, 2019

Dr Karmali is incredible. He is thorough, extremely professional, friendly, detailed, and exudes sincere compassion. The best doctor that I've ever seen.

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October 04, 2019

Dr. was very kind & patient. Spent a lot of time making sure we were comfortable & knowledgable before we left.

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August 30, 2019

Dr Karmali is a very kind, caring, proactive physician.

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August 30, 2019

I have full confidence in Dr. Karmali. I feel like he is very familiar with my history. He explains things quite throroughly.

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August 27, 2019

I couldn't say enough good things about the care given by *Dr. Karmali. He's a very good caring doctor.

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August 22, 2019

Great experience, Dr was very efficient in asking questions and his response was quick and directed to my health success.

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August 22, 2019

I don't know where to begin to describe what an incredible visit I had with Dr. Karmali. He was extremely kind, compassionate and understanding. He has an incredible ability to listen and hears what you say. He asked extremely pertinent questions and never once was judgmental or responded negatively to my answers.

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August 08, 2019

very good

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July 26, 2019

Excellent cardiologist.

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July 13, 2019

Dr. Kumal is wonderful to work with. He is friendly, instructive and a thorough problem solver. I always feel he is listening for his feedback is always on point. He also shows enthusiasm and has an extremely caring manner. the doctor spends more time with than others giving me his full attention. I love this office!

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June 26, 2019

Dr. Kamali became my cardiologist after my previous doctor retired. I am very happy that Dr. Kamali was able to take me on as patient. I'm as comfortable with him as I was with my past doctor.

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June 15, 2019

Dr. Karmali -- even though our contacts have been limited in the 18 months since my heart attack and hospitalization -- really seems to know and understand me. He had reviewed the notes and knew what my concerns were, and he was wonderfully responsive.

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April 30, 2019

*Dr. Karmali listened carefully and answered all my questions.

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April 26, 2019

ALL GOOD!

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March 29, 2019

After my usual doctor retired, I was somewhat concerned, but I feel very good about about the care from Dr Kamali.

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March 28, 2019

Loved him

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March 12, 2019

Dr. Karmali was genuine and very caring. It was the first time i felt like a cardiologist actually took time to sit down and explain everything to me.

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March 06, 2019

*Dr. Karmali was exceptional in every way and I was very impressed with the clarity of his explanations and the personal attention and time that he spent with me.

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March 04, 2019

I have recommended Dr. to 2 of my brothers + a brother in law. All very pleased

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February 25, 2019

*Dr. Karmali is the best - Caring & intelligent.

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February 17, 2019

Dr was great, very patient, knowledgeable, asked pertinent questions because this was our first meeting.

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February 05, 2019

*Dr. Karmali was very friendly, easy to talk w/& understand as far as my condition & options.

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December 31, 2018

I have already suggested Dr.Kumali to another person looking for a Good cardiologist.

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December 24, 2018

well done !

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November 30, 2018

Dr K has a wonderful smile and caring attitude. It feels as if I am the only patient he has and my time is his time.

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October 21, 2018

Always have a good experience.

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October 19, 2018

my brother & brother-law now use this Doctor

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October 10, 2018

*Dr. Karmali is an outstanding clinician!

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August 29, 2018

this doctor talked with me rather then too me. he listened to my concerns. he used simple English to explain his points. great bed side manner. looking forward to seeing him for the years to come

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August 11, 2018

very excellent doctor. caring, knowledgeable, and in general made you feel like you were very important to him. Dr. KALMARI IS a treasure.

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August 07, 2018

I have already recommended *Dr. Karmali to my friend.

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July 12, 2018

Exceptionally caring.

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July 04, 2018

Good experience.

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June 08, 2018

I met Dr. Karmali for the first time when I was having a heart attack in January. Now I think we know each other pretty well, and I have great confidence in his treatment plan and great gratitude for the degree to which he explains everything we need to understand. We couldn't be happier.

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April 20, 2018

*Dr. Karmali is such a great dr.

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April 06, 2018

very thoughtful in his explanation of my issues

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March 23, 2018

Dr. Karmali was very good at explaining my problem in terms I could understand. This was my first visit with him and was very impressed.

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March 22, 2018

feel very comfortable with Dr. Karmali; knowledgeable, friendly but mostly took the time to understand the condition from the oatient's POV

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March 19, 2018

Dr. Karmali was very attentive, spent time with us and answered any questions we had

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February 12, 2018

Awesome Dr. makes you feel very comfortable and easy to talk to. very patient and explains everything. Very happy with him.

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January 27, 2018

Dr Karmali went above and beyond in explaining things to us.

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