Priya U. Kumthekar, MD

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Primary Specialty

Neuro-Oncology

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine - 2007
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2008
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2011
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2012

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
  • United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties - Neuro-Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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5.0
5.0 

490 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

45 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

45 Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Incredible bedside manner

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Very up front and understandable and so kind

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Her amazing compassion for her patients

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Very kindly and professional

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April 17, 2024

5.0

She really cares about her patients!

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Her and her nurse practioner could answer any question that I had - fabulous

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Dr.K is very knowledgeable, considerate and is highly vested for her patients. In my experience, I feel she’s one of the finest doctors around.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Kumthekar is a 10/10 for bedside manner.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

She is kind, knowledgeable and takes time to get to know us. We have the best of the best on our team!

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March 20, 2024

5.0

She helped diagnose my tumor and has helped me choose the best path to recovery.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She takes time when necessary but I never have to wait long either. She seems like a normal person.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

She cares about her patients

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Incredibly kind and personable, obviously very intelligent but able to explain complex medical jargon in an easily understandable way.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

She’s very professional and compassionate and respected as a leader

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Kind, explained all that was necessary

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr.K is a brilliant, empathetic and highly qualified physician.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Her compassion and attention to care... she's simply amazing

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February 04, 2024

5.0

She's just plain amazing!

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January 31, 2024

5.0

time to explain Fully

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr K is really caring and patient. She also takes the time to listen and then explains what’s going on with test results and anything else needs to be discussed.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

She's been there for us -

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Once again friendly, approachable and informative.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Kumthekar was exactly what we needed- clearly knowledgeable and experienced, but also someone who listened and put the patient first.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Wonderful human and Doctor

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor an very professional

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Caring

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December 07, 2023

5.0

She is awesome! She is caring, lovely and kind.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kumthekar is the nicest doctor I’ve met. She’s very skilled at her job & is so pleasant to interact with.

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November 24, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor

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November 02, 2023

5.0

She made me feel at ease, she explained. Everything. All the procedures, the directions we were going

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Kumthekar is caring and knowledgeable.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Clear communications and excellent teamwork

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October 22, 2023

5.0

Thorough and thoughtful care.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

She is very personable and easy to be around

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Listens and shared

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Good service and with a lot of experience

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Best doctor EVER!!

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October 04, 2023

5.0

She was very direct, and very honest how she’s going to try and fix the problem.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. K. is compassionate & kind while being professional & thorough. I feel I can completely trust that she has my best interest at heart when suggesting any type of treatment.

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October 01, 2023

5.0

Wonderful People

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kumthekar is the best of the best in thoughtfulness and care. It has been the most trying time for me and my family, yet I feel so lucky that we have Dr. K and the team at NW.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

She is the best!! So knowledgeable, friendly and caring

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September 10, 2023

5.0

Caring , supportive and dedicated

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Dr.Kumthekar is also very professional but also compassionate. She has a difficult job but cares about the emotional side of medicine. She shares appropriate information with her patient.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interests

Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • Datix Limited
  • Vivacitas Oncology, Inc.

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Affinia Healthcare
  • Belay Diagnostics
  • Biocept, Inc.
  • BioClinica
  • Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC
  • BPGbio, Inc.
  • Brown & James, PC
  • Enclear Therapies, Inc.
  • IN8BIO, Inc.
  • Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Novocure, Inc.
  • Plus Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Seagen, inc
  • Servier Pharmaceuticals
  • Telix

Royalty Payments and Inventor Share

Faculty member has the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities

  • Angiochem, Inc.

Service on Board of Directors

Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities

  • BPGbio, Inc.
  • IN8BIO, Inc.

External Professional Relationships

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