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Young Kwang Chae, MD

4.9

732 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Seoul National University College of Medicine - 2002
Residency:: Albert Einstein Healthcare Network - 2011
Fellowships:: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/M D Anderson Cancer Center - 2014

Languages Spoken

Korean

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

732 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

80 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

80 Reviews

April 27, 2024

5.0

Very helpful with my illness

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April 27, 2024

5.0

The way he treat me as his patient.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chae is wonderful. See comments above.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

HÃ© is the most kind, caring and to the point oncologist with full knowledge of my progress when he meets with me. I appreciate his care and knowledge and I am lucky to have him as my doctor. Always looking forward to my visit with him. Thanks to him ðŸŒ·

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Kwang explains everything in detail and cares about my progress

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April 19, 2024

5.0

He spent time explaining test results and what was necessary to do next.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

He listens

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April 15, 2024

5.0

good

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Caring and thoughtful and thorough.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Dr Chae is kind, efficient and explains treatment

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Competent, consistent.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

Knows his business and keeps me well informed

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March 24, 2024

5.0

He is interested in my progress

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March 21, 2024

5.0

My appointment was canceled, but he stayed and saw me at the end of the day. Made me understand

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He is a talented and caring practitioner.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Very empathic doctor.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

So compassionate and understanding. Very professional and smart

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March 06, 2024

5.0

he explains to you what your problem is to you

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Always kind and honest

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s amazing. He is so well educated, and on top of things. And he takes his time with you. Heâ€™s just worth worth it all.and he responds asap

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Chae is very helpful in determining what medication to take and how to keep me informed about my health. I thank him very much well done i really appreciate him

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chae does whatever he can do to help fight your illness. He has a wonderful bedside manner... So grateful for having him as my doctor.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He seems so kind. He listens to my concerns.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He is a good job he needs to talk to his patients before making decisions

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Best physician in treatment , empathy and compassion.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chae is kind and understanding. He keeps up with the latest developments in his field.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

he give you details about your condition, an tests results

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chae was extremely informational and answered all of the questions I had and even more.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chae tirelessly seeks new treatments to not only extend my life, but maintain a high quality of life. He is supportive, answers all my questions and keeps positive energy flowing.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

I owe him and his team my life!!

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Chae is very knowledgeable & provides excellent insight and care

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Xk is very attentive to my treatment and works hard with his work.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Very pleasant and polite, very efficient and seemed to care about his patients

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January 08, 2024

5.0

The best Doctor Young chae we met and he told me the good news that everything's looking good and I'm doing well God bless him and all the doctors and nurses he's my guardian angel

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Very aggressive with any changes that need to be made with my treatment

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January 08, 2024

5.0

He's the best.

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January 06, 2024

5.0

Keeps me informed of my treatment

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Chae is knowledgeable and kind. He takes time to calmly explain your health status.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

He is caring and nice and kind

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Best dr

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December 15, 2023

5.0

He is kind and answered all the concerns that I have

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s very knowledgeable about my condition and pleasant on top of it!

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Chae is the greatest. I feel my health is in great hands with Dr. Chae.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

He respects my questions. Despite being busy he will always stop to answer my questions

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November 30, 2023

5.0

My cancer is under control

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Knowledge and very personable

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November 18, 2023

5.0

He is very professional and takes care of my health.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Always in top of everything.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Chae is knowledgeable yet considerate. He explains what he is doing and why.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Professional and kind.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

He a wonderful dr very well understood as too what was happening he has good sense in him very smart dr I thank him. Thank you dr Chae md.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Chae has been a godsend to me over past 4 years working thru Covid and cancer care. Always available for a question with quick responses

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November 11, 2023

5.0

He was very nice and explained everything to me

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Very communicative and easy to explain to. Good listener and overall concerned Doctor. Very assuring.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Expertise, knowledge, cares about the patient

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October 25, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and gives much comfort

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October 25, 2023

5.0

goes over visit and explains any questions

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor that carefully explained everything in detail with care and respect.

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Extremely competent

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Such a gentleman, Dr Chae walked me back through our plans. Answered my question before I asked. And didnâ€™t mind clarifying anything I asked. I truly feel at ease.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

he's the best.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Excellent service and care . Dr. Chae is also very empathic

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October 09, 2023

4.0

Very professional

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October 09, 2023

5.0

good

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Kind, professional

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September 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Chae is an amazing doctor...who never gives up on you which in turn gives you strength to fight the battle!

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September 29, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable,kind,respectful and brakes things down so you can clearly understand to make decisions based on results and what alternatives you may have. Thank you Dr.Chae and staff.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Excellent care

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Bed side manner

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September 26, 2023

5.0

He was very nice and friendly and explain everything to me

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Chae is remarkable as a doctor and person.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

He is the best!

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September 21, 2023

5.0

See above Scheduling is a nightmare.

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September 12, 2023

4.0

See above and he was easy to understand.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Always aggressive with treatment

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September 08, 2023

5.0

He was very patient and communicated information well.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

He explained so much to me today during my visit and a referral to see someone about a medical problem

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September 04, 2023

5.0

He is so positive and knowledgeable. I trust him

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September 03, 2023

5.0

seemed very knowledgeable

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September 02, 2023

5.0

He is the reason why Mom is still alive. His knowledge, care, including with rest of his team, have given my mom extra time to enjoy and extended her life.

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Guardant Health Inc
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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