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Kristi Kusak, MD
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Primary Specialty
Internal Medicine
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Practice Focus Areas
- Adult Medicine
- Chronic Disease Management
- Dementia
- Elder Care
- End of Life Issues
- Home Care Medicine
- Symptom Management
- Wound Care
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine - 2003
- Residency:
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University of Rochester - 2007
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:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 14, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kusak arrives having familiarized herself with relevant history and obtained observations from caregiving staff. She also observes and converses with her patient in a comfortable, low-stress environment, and takes the time to speak with the patient, as well as family members about their observations and concerns. She is knowledgeable and compassionate.
July 18, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Kristi Cowell-Kusak is personable and professional. The team members and residents she brings with are attentive and knowledgeable. She is always willing to address the patient’s needs and family and caregiver concerns. She is a great asset to NM
June 16, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kusak is very caring and patient as well as knowledgeable. She takes her time to explain everything. She does ask if we have any questions. I feel very confident we are getting the very best care.
June 12, 2023
5.0 star star star star starShe called me and gave me every bit of information I needed to know about my dad’s care. She listened to me and involved me in his plan moving forward. She’s very accessible through the portal and always replies promptly.
June 07, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Cowell-Kusak and her team are amazing! They listen to their patients and are kind, caring and compassionate. I am the daughter of one of their patients that has dementia. I appreciate that they talk to me and keep me updated on her health!
February 01, 2023
5.0 star star star star starShe spent a lot of time talking with us and listening to our concerns and she had thoroughly reviewed my husband’s medical chart and history prior to the visit. We feel like my husband is in excellent care. So thankful.
December 13, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kusak genuinely cares about her patients - it truly shows. She always takes the time to discuss my Mom's condition with me and my Dad. She has also spent the time to research new approaches/care options when those were originally unknown to her or us. She goes out of her way to provide care. On one occasion, she came to our house on her day off. She did that to prevent my Mom from having to go to the hospital. She didn't have to do that, and I strongly suspect many doctors would have made a different decision.
December 03, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kusak was so kind, cheerful, and understanding to my mother and she thoroughly explained things to me regarding my mother’s check up. Her visit was within the time frame we were given, which I appreciated.
October 31, 2022
5.0 star star star star starShe is so caring. Covers a lot of areas and offers advice and recommendations for changes to his care. Always makes me feel like we are doing a good job of caring for my dad. It's hard at times, but so worth it. We love having him home.
Disclosures
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.