Tanya Watts Kristof, MD

Tanya Watts Kristof, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Urology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine - 2017
Internship:
University of Chicago - 2018
Residency:
University of Chicago - 2023

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

264 Ratings

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52 Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

I thought Dr Kristof was outstanding, and her follow up was impeccable

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Because correct and mediocre information is God, we trust it, 100% recommended.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

She is thorough, helpful, and considerate.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

She demonstrates extraordinary professionalism, and empathy.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

The doctor took her time and answered all my questions. She explained everything very thoroughly to me and didn’t make me feel rushed at all. She also explained things in a way that’s easy to understand rather than only medical terminology.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Professional, asked questions & gave me time to reply as well as gave me time to ask questions about needed procedure.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kristof is very smart, kind, courteous, caring, and a highly intuitive Physician! Above all Dr. Kristof Loves her work as a Physician and she genuinely cares about people! This is a winning combination for a patient! I would strongly recommend her as an Excellent Urologist!

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Very professional and caring doctor.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kristof was professional yet cared about my comfort, explained each step and shared her findings right then & there, giving me peace of mind. If I should ever need to see a urologist again, I will definitely see her.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

I’m new too this side of town I’m so happy with my medical Choices. So, yes I would recommend Dr Tanya Kristof

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April 15, 2024

5.0

I’m a new patient but feel that I made the right choice.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Her knowledge and willingness to answer questions outside her normal scope was so helpful. Her honesty and integrity about the availability of alternative therapies was very helpful!

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Kristof is very friendly and has great bedside manner. She explained all of my options regarding how to treat the issue I am having. She thoroughly answered any questions I had. She explained the procedure that I decided to go forward with in very clear easy to understand detail. She took her time and did not make me feel rushed into making any decisions. I feel very confident and comfortable with the plan of care that her and I created. She also was very prompt in responding to a message I sent her through MyChart.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Patient and informative

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April 03, 2024

5.0

You do not fine better urologist, who has not only professional knowledge, but also who treat patient with respect and dignity.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Professional, thorough, a good listener about my symptoms and health history, included me in my treatment options, clear communicator, a good bedside manner.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

She takes the time to listen to all your concerns

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March 29, 2024

5.0

She is a very kind and very professional doctor.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and competent.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Very open to all questions and very patient when listening to all concerns. Straight forward opinions and plans.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Professional. Friendly.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to. Easy to understand. She’s very thorough as well

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Was friendly, helpful, clearly discussed options. Her manner instills confidence that she is knowledgeable of the issues.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

She is very personable & makes you feel like she genuinely cares. Takes the time to listen & talk you through any concerns.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Doctor Tanya Kristof is knowledgeable, informative, has great patience, obvious expertise and supportive to answer all my questions in my health best interest.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Virtually no pain while having my vasectomy!! The Dr and her assistant were very nice as well.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Is very helpful! Gave options and explained everything. Very satisfied.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Doctor is knowledgeable, detailed, communicates effectively, it should not be an issue but urology for me is very private and being a male, female doctors make me nervous and uncomfortable in general. Dr. Watts Kristof made the experience comfortable to discuss the private topics. I will not hesitate to have the doctor conduct my surgery because I have confidence and trust in Dr. Watts Kristof

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Because of Dr. Kristof.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

She made me feel welcome

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February 23, 2024

5.0

very professional

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February 20, 2024

5.0

She made me feel safe and heard.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Very easy to talk to her.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

She's very understanding and really took her time exposing my imaging. She also worked with me to develop a care plan that met my medical and personal needs.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Tanya is personable and well versed in modern treatment options for prostate problems

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Covered all my issues and ordered the tests needed.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Good doctor.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

She is a good listener. Offers clear concise explanations Has an action plan to address your concerns

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Very nice and very helpful in every way

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October 31, 2023

5.0

She was awesome!

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Kristof rocks. She answered all my questions and is a big part of why I’m so optimist.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kristof was incredibly engaging, personable, and knowledgeable. She shared her expertise so that I could make a decision on the path to take. She took time to explain things and to get to know me. I never ever felt rushed. I think one of the best things that blew me away was her ability to take her knowledge and experience, share it clearly with me, so that I fully understood my issue, and the necessary steps to eradicate the problem. She was very intelligent, pleasant and she had answers for all of my questions. Her staff was pleasant. The office seemed clean and easy to get to. I needed a great doctor and she was incredible. It's comforting when one can find a doctor that you trust . I did and she was a great comfort!

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October 30, 2023

5.0

She is treating me like family thank you

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and skilled doctor.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

She has patient empathy and clearly knows her medicine specialty.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

She listens and explains everything in terms I can understand. I love her passion for the work she does.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Takes time to answer questions. Very professional and knowledgeable.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

I was so impressed with the deep dive she had done on my chart prior to my visit. I am very confident she can continue to provide me with excellent support.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

She's just that good.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kristof was very professional and thorough. She explained what she was going to do prior to the procedure and throughout the entire procedure. She made me feel comfortable when I was nervous and consistently checked in to make sure I was doing okay.

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September 23, 2023

5.0

She was excellent. She had time to evaluate my problem, provided all my treatment options and we agreed on a treatment plan. Although she just finished her residency and she was new, she was excellent.

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September 16, 2023

5.0

Extremely satisfied with the care that I received

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