Fariha Kausar, MD

Fariha Kausar, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Rheumatology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Dow University of Health Sciences - 1999
Residency:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2005
Fellowships:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2012

Languages Spoken

  • Urdu

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Palos Hospital

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Kausar and her staff are very accommodating and attentive. They make me very comfortable and help with any questions or issues I have.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

She is very caring. Always takes time with you.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

She is attentive to my needs and concerns.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

She listens and is genuinely concerned

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Addressed all of my concerns and requests

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April 20, 2024

5.0

She listens and helps decide the course of action

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Kausar is very professional and listen well to all her patients

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to very knowledgeable and concerned about you. Like her a lot

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April 18, 2024

5.0

She is a very comparison person and try really hard for answers for patients.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Exacting care

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Kausar is pleasant and a thorough physician.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Caring

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Kauser is outstanding. She involves me in decision about my health situation.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

She was very informative on may be going on with me. Felt comfortable and confident my visit.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Caring, patient, understanding

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Listens well and you feel like she really cares

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Listen to everything had to say. Worked out a plan for my issue.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Caring and thorough

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April 05, 2024

5.0

She explained everything very well and took time to answer all of my questions.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

She is a wonderful dr caring listen to u and takes the time to figure it out..only wish she had saturday hour and one evening hours..

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Attentive to my needs and general care.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

SHE ACCESSED THE SITUATION AND SENT US THE THE ER, WHERE WE NEEDED TO BE TO GET ADMITTED AND HAVE SEVERAL SPECIALTIES TRY TO SOLVE MY PROBLEM.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

Very knowlegeable, informative and helpful

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr kausar is very thorough very pleasant to work with

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Competent, kind, knowledgable.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Kausar was knowledgeable and thorough with her exam.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Good bedside manner, takes time to talk, courteous

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March 21, 2024

5.0

She knows a lot about my disease and asks me about other health issues too. She makes sure I get my required blood work done. She lets me know about my results too. If you have to wait to get in to see her it’s worth the wait!

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She is caring, calm, listens to concerns, and so knowledgeable on RA.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Always she give me a good prescription the medicine help me with my rheumatoid.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She was prompt and thorough.

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March 17, 2024

5.0

Nice, answer quetions

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kauser listened attentively to my concerns and addressed each one with compassion.

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March 10, 2024

4.0

She is very knowledgeable and tries to find the answers.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Dr Kausar is an amazing physician!

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Kausar is personable, a great listener and shows a lot of concern to me as a patient. She is great.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

She listened and was caring

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Listens to my concerns and discusses options.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kausar is very thorough. Takes her time with me and answers questions. Does the telehealth calls when I'm to far away to have my visits in person

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March 01, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

She was very informative and patient

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February 27, 2024

4.0

She listens. Agrees with patient's thoughts regarding testing and care.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Reasons that I stated above. She also always sees me at the appointment time. She doesn't make you sit and wait a long time.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Takes time to be professional

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February 22, 2024

5.0

She’s very cautiously carful with her treatment

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February 22, 2024

5.0

she’s very kind speaks to the patient so you understand things

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February 21, 2024

5.0

I love Dr. Kausar. She always explains things to me so I know what’s happening

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kausar is great! She is personal and really cares about your well being

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Kausar is a very caring compassio ate doctor cares how i feel

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Caring, sensitive, and reassuring physician that listens attentively to my own special involved medical needs!

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February 20, 2024

5.0

She is a very smart and caring dr

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kausar is very thorough. Having taken [patient's first name] on as a new patient made sure he was aware of every medication he was taking and its purpose.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Helpful doctor she listen

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Answers my questions

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kausar has a good demeanor and listens. She is a great rheumatologist and responds to questions promptly.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Kausar It’s very plain and pleasant to talk to and made sure that I understood everything that was going on at the visit today very pleasant experience

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She cares and has helped him.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kausar has been taken care of my arthritis problem, and my Remicade treatments. I feel very comfortable with Dr. Kausar she always questions me on my problems or needs.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Kausar checks all of my problem areas every visit and asks good questions about my overall health

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February 12, 2024

5.0

My experience with Dr Kausar has also been a positive one. She is kind and professional, listens well, and offers good recommendations when needed. Also, there is very little waiting time to see Dr. and her staff.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Satisfied with her care

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February 12, 2024

5.0

She spends time explaining medications, procedures and what to expect. She is kind, caring and professional. She has me actually, looking forward to coming to my appointments.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

She’s the best. Always thoughtful always professional spot on with her diagnosis. She’s great.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Never wait long , quick and efficient appt. Very personable

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February 07, 2024

5.0

I like her personality. She seems to be a very warm and caring doctor.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

She’s competent..caring..and takes care of me.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

I switched rheumatologists and went to her. She was very thorough.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

She takes her time to explain things and is very thorough

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February 05, 2024

5.0

She is very caring, and knows what needs to be done.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kausar is very direct and informative. Appointments are on time.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

I like her very much

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January 29, 2024

5.0

She was patient and explained things so clearly

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Concerned about my health

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January 24, 2024

5.0

She explained what she was doing and what to expect.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Very nice and knowledgeable.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Listened to me and and very informative

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Just as I stated above, she's kind and really cares about your struggles.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

I would definitely recommend her. She has been wonderful!

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Kausar is very knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. She listens and explains answers to questions very well. Her new nurse Carmen exemplifies the same efficient, helpful and caring behavior as her previous nurse.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and professional.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Through

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She’s caring. Answers all questions you may have. Very personable. She’s knowledgeable and thorough. I love her.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

She was prepared for the appointment and made me feel comfortable.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

She knows what she’s talking about. She wants to be sure of my diagnosis so she ordered more bloodwork. Which was good for my situation.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Very thorough,easy to talk to, made the visit easy

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kausar explained everything in detail. She answered all my questions. I am very happy Dr. [last name] recommended Dr. Kausar to me as she is a wonderful Doctor.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She is concerned about my treatment.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kausar is very professional and mindful of time. Her staff is also friendly and professional.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Really good service

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kausar was direct in her approach and I felt confident about the information she gave me.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

As I previously stated: Fr. Kausar is knowledgeable, caring & efficient.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Seems extremely knowledgeable

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December 31, 2023

5.0

Friendly, and patient explaining future treatment.

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December 25, 2023

5.0

She was super nice and seemed to be very knowledgeable. I felt extremely comfortable around her.

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December 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kausar provides compassionate care which is very appreciated.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

She is personable, polite, yet professional.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. KAUSAR IS VERY ATTENTIVE. SHE LISTENS AND NEVER RUSHES YOU. SHE IS ALWAYS ON TOP OF HEALTHCARE ISSUES.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

She listened to my concerns and answered all my questions.

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