Nathan M. Kakish, MD

Nathan M. Kakish, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara UAG School of Medicine - 2001
Internship:
Westchester Medical Center - 2002
Residency:
University at Buffalo - 2006

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

1137 Ratings

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Because Dr Kakish is the best there is.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Listens carefully. Shows interest.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

He is a doctor who listens to you very kindly

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Kakish has been our doctor for many years. Always thorough and answers all questions.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and caring.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

See above comment. He is the bomb......enough said.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Thorough, professional and friendly!

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent service

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Because it is very efficient and explains everything very well.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

I like and trust him

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Profession took the time to ask questions and listen to concerns.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

He is an amazing doctor.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Smart …. Explains everything in detail .

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March 16, 2024

5.0

I like their services, kindness and efficiency.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Kakish He is so human person He always take care all you concerts About you worries

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March 11, 2024

5.0

I really like the way he treats his patients.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

For me a very good doctor

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March 09, 2024

5.0

He’s thorough, friendly and been a great doctor

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Kakish is an exceptional doctor ( and his staff is excellent also! ) He is patient, kind, helpful and listen to concerns. I feel respected and seen as a person even with complex medical issues.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

because he is an excellent doctor

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He listens, he cares, and he works to ensure a positive outcome.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician. Very knowledgeable and takes time with his patients.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Kakish is a great listener and has a fun, relaxed bedside manner. He’s great with my kids and helps us understand what’s going on with our health in a practical, understandable way!

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Doctor Kakish very friendly and answered all my questions regarding my Health Concerns He is also a very human person.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Professional, explains doubts and questions.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Great bed side manner

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Good Doctor spending time with me as needed

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Really kind and great at explaining things

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February 16, 2024

5.0

As I said Dr. Kakish is the most amazing doctor ever. I trust him with my whole family. And his current team of Liz and Elizabeth are Rock Stars!!!! They are like a literal life line.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Very professional and informative

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Best doctor I know

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February 12, 2024

5.0

I have bin helped by Dr. Kakish since he started med. practice in Woodstock. I’m well and happy with his GREATE care!

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February 12, 2024

5.0

He is amazing. Very caring. Listens. Doesn't act like he has a ton of other things to do even though I know he does.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Kindness and respect and attention of the staff

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Quick attention to the explanation of medicine benefits

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February 07, 2024

5.0

He is amazing doctor

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Kakish listens to what’s on your mind and then he says what’s on his mind. He works with you not against you. Great Dr.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kakish listens to you. You get a real sense of genuine care.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kakish is very conscience and takes wonderful care of my family

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Been a patient of Dr Kakish for over 15 years and wouldnt go to anyone else

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February 02, 2024

5.0

He always goes above and beyond to care for his patients and explains everything.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Doc is kind & explains everything thoroughly.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

I have recommended Dr Kakish several times. I saw him today with several concerns and questions. I am a cancer survivor so sometimes I probably worry about things more than I should. He never dismisses my worry and takes the time to answer all my questions. I never feel like he’s in a hurry even though I know he is a very busy doctor with several patients.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr Kakish is always pleasant and understanding and seems to always have a plan for my health issues that seem reasonable and that I approve of

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He is the best physician, all around, that I have ever seen.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

He’s a good doctor,professionally and as human being.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Excelente doctors

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January 23, 2024

5.0

He is very professional

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January 19, 2024

5.0

He listens!! Also very detailed in his discussion of health issues and options for care. Easy to understand.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kakish and his staff are absolutely wonderful. They listen to my concerns and offer help and advice that I can understand. Dr. Kakish is so knowledgeable and also shows such compassion with his patients Thank you all !! -Ally B

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Kind and explains all he’s doing in detail and terms I can understand

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Because he is an excellent Dr. Attentive, Kind and explains things to me so that I can understand them and examines me carefully.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Kakish rules!!

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January 04, 2024

4.0

He listens and explains

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Fast and very friendly attention

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kakish is very professional and courteous. He is a good listener and offers helpful advice. For almost 20 years he has been my primary care doctor. Some marriages don’t last that long.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

They will get the kind help they need!

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December 30, 2023

5.0

He is a bilingual doctor and he is a good doctor. I like his charisma and kindness.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

He is a doctor who listens to me

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December 28, 2023

5.0

He is a kind doctor and explains in detail the possibilities of your diseases.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor, very accurate in his diagnosis and with a lot of knowledge

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December 22, 2023

5.0

He is the best doctor I've ever known. My family has been with him for 20 years and trust him completely

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Very good Dr. Very Human and helps answer all your questions

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December 16, 2023

5.0

I think it is my comfort with Dr K and his staff.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

He is a very good Dr., attentive, concerned, prepared and above all very well explained to his patients.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

He takes time listens and really has my best interests in mind

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December 11, 2023

5.0

We have been with Dr. Kakish since before he was with Northwestern. We trust him implicitly with the care of our entire family. He takes the time to care for his patients and make sure we understand what is happening.

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December 10, 2023

5.0

Great phsician!

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December 09, 2023

5.0

He’s the best doctor

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December 08, 2023

5.0

He’s the smartest person I know.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Because his priority is always his patients and he provides trust and always tries to help as much as possible and does not leave us alone

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Already have family members that are also patients so that's why I decided to be an other one

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Best Dr. I have ever had.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kakish listens well. We have good discussions about my medical care and testing - which helps me make thoughtful and informed decisions about my medical care.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Has always been friendly with good advice

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Love him as an our family doctor. Has always been straight forward and helpful.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kakish often offers a variety of solutions to my health issues. He is compassionate and considerate. He has provided excellent care for me for many years.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

He’s very professional and care for his patients.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kakish cares. What more can someone say. He includes me in decisions, he is personable, he understands real life and is extremely knowledgeable. He is not tier one in my insurance network but I don't mind paying extra to see him.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

He’s caring and an Excellent Dr.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Kakish explained everything in detail about my care and prognosis.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Took the time to explain things in a professional manner.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kakish is always thurough. Explains everything. Is kind and gentle with my daughter.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor, he has been caring for me and my family for many years.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

good doctor

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Listens to patients and helps them get all the support and help they need

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November 08, 2023

5.0

I really like my doctor, God bless [Patient's name]♥️♥️♥️

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November 07, 2023

5.0

he really cares, and has helped me a lot.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kakish is a great doctor who listen.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

The doctor took his time

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Very well attended

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Because he is very good and is always very attentive to his patients.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

I trust him more than any other human

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Excelente Doctor

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kakish is Fabulous!

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October 22, 2023

5.0

He cares!

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Professional, cares about patients, kind, patient, great doctor.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor

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October 12, 2023

5.0

He cares! Is willing to work with me (patient)

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kakish takes his time and explains things. I feel healthier now than I have in years.

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