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Ayla Bakar, MD

4.9

1221 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Endocrinology

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Practice Focus Areas

Transgender Healthcare

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Dow University of Health Sciences - 1999
Residency:: Advocate Health Care (Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center) - 2007
Fellowships:: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix - 2009

Languages Spoken

Urdu

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

McHenry Hospital

Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1221 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Same as above reason, sheâ€™s very thourough

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April 26, 2024

5.0

She is smart, compassionate, and excellent!

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Last question kind considerate concerned about my well-being extremely kind person

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She is compassionate doctor

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April 17, 2024

5.0

She is an awesome doctor. I like her a lot.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

again very pleased where my health has gone

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April 14, 2024

5.0

She is caring and listens to you. She goes through all the steps to make sure that she is giving you the best care possible.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar takes great care of me. She is absolutely wonderful.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

If I have any concerns, Dr. Bakar listens and then makes sure any issues I have are addressed. She is a treasure!

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar is thorough and cares about my health.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

She is respectful and easy to talk to She listens !!

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar is extremely attentive, patient and knowledgeable. Tells you the truth, and explains very well how to address the issues you may have.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

I have family members that see Dr.Bakar and they just love herâ€¦.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Great knowledge and care

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Serves us in our language

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March 25, 2024

5.0

She listens to me and celebrates my progress and is actually encouraging, and never shames me

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Same as above. She takes a personal interest

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March 20, 2024

5.0

My first visit was good

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She listens and helps make my diabetes easier to take care of

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March 15, 2024

5.0

The doctor was kind & considerate throughout All the fact finding. And she was thorough without rushing.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

I like her, and she has a Pleasant, and knowledgeable personality!

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She shows confidence and professionalism.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

As stated above, Dr Bakar is a wonderful specialist. She truly partners with her patients.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Very easy to communicate with. Her approach is to resolve any needs that you may have with your care .

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March 06, 2024

5.0

She puts you first and makes sure we have a plan.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Baker and her staff are compassionate and understanding of my complicated medical history. I feel they look at me as a total person and not just as an illness they are treating.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Very caring very informative

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Doctor Bakar is thorough and I have a good rapport with her.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Very friendly. Plus I got a star today.

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Super helpful! Probably the best doctor I visited for PCOS!!

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Very thourough and cares about her patients

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Sheâ€™s an amazing doctor!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

She knows what she is doing.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Thorough, kind, knows her stuff

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February 22, 2024

5.0

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Thorough checkup that I havent had for a long time. Great personality! Took good care of me. Took her time with me. Planning on seeing some lab work before next visit which is good. Overall a great experience.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Sheâ€™s Fantastic, kind, informative and shows concerns for new medical issues.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Great doctor!

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Friendly, professional & knowledgeable.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Bakar is amazing. Always listens to her patients. Truly cares and is passionate about what she does

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Bakar is one of the doctors that really listen to me and you can have a real conversation. She looks for the best treatment and worry for follow-ups to be sure that is working.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Awesome

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Awesome Doc

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February 06, 2024

5.0

I highly recommend Dr Bakar for her knowledge, professionalism, and care for her patients.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

Very Friendly.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

At my 1st visit I was 280lbs she has provided me with the knowledge and medicine to help me get down to 190lbs with a A1C of 4.9

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar very focused on my health and has wonderful bedside manner.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

She is a kind, attentive and knowledgeable doctor! She spends time with me and answers all of my questions!

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bakar deeply cares for her patients and their well-being. She is compassionate, considerate and encouraging you to do your best!

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Very thorough with great bedside manner. Answers all questions thoroughly

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr.Bakar is very good. I'm glad to have found her.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

She is very easy to talk to.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very good doctor

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Very helpful

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring

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January 01, 2024

5.0

Sheâ€™s really good. I like her bedside manner .

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Dr Bakar has kept my osteoporosis and parathyroid issues steady with her brilliant diagnoses and treatment. She encourages me with my mental illness as well.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Welcoming, honest, and thorough. She listens and offers ideas and plans.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

First time seeing her, but she seems nice and knowledgeable.

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December 23, 2023

5.0

She was polite and took her time with me.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

I like Dr Bakar. She is caring and very knowledgeable about her field of medicine. I like the way she is thorough and concerned about making informed decisions that are best suited to me. I have a great deal of confidence in her opinions.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Very personable as well as knowledgeable

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar is very pleasant and informative

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December 19, 2023

5.0

She explains everything so you understand.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Only the first meeting, was initially impressed

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar has been great. Professional and very knowledgeable. She shows compassion and genuine kindness towards her patients.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough and answers my questions so that I understand what Iâ€™m going through.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Attentive, caring, and she will help you in the best way she can

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Dr is a great listener, asks questions, guides you and shares results in a way to comprehend. She takes time with you as a patient and gives you useful information to get you back on track where your health should be

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December 12, 2023

5.0

I have! She is wonderful, patience, understanding, and kindness

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December 11, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough and pleasant

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Her bedside manners is caring and understanding. Listening all concerns.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and helpful. She was assigned to me in the hospital. What a blessing. She was kind, compassionate and smart as a whip on my insulin pump. She taught me to use features on my pump I was unfamiliar with.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

She listens.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

She is one of a kind and a great doctor.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Iâ€™ve had excellent outcomes and progress since being under her care, she has shown and proved following the goals given resultâ€™s expected outcomes.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Love her. She listens to my concerns and helps me understand fully

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar is extremely knowledgeable about osteoporosis. She was friendly, kind, and did not rush my appointment. She clearly explained things and listened to my concerns. I love that she will work with me to decide my treatment. She is a dream come true! Not many doctors like her! I believe I am in good hands with her care.

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November 25, 2023

5.0

Same reasons as above. She also makes you feel very comfortable and she shows that she is extremely competent and caring.

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November 25, 2023

5.0

She is a very professional and kind doctor she explains everything to you so you understand.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Explains everything. Answers questions.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s an incredible doctor and thereâ€™s nothing more to say.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ayla Bakar was my physician was very very good, examined me , gave me an opportunity to talk about my physical, she explained me about my problem and also focused on related issues... very polite, professional and kind..... Made me feel very comfortable

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Her care + communication canâ€™t be beat!

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November 14, 2023

5.0

She is approachable and listens. Working with me and looking at all facets of my issues.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

I never feel rushed and she always makes me feel like she really cares.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Love the staff and Dr

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr.Bakar is very thorough explains things well. She encourages patients to ask questions.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

If the answer above didn't answer this already refer back to it. However, to summarize it, Dr. Bakar and her staff are outstanding and deserve nothing but praise and appreciation.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

She is a great dr

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November 07, 2023

5.0

She's very efficient and caring

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar is very nice. She is diligent and stays on top of things. She motivates me to keep up with my health.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Reviews all information before setting a plan for your care

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar is a fantastic doctor, always willing to listen to me and answer any questions I may have. Very professional and alway alway always asks if there is anything I need. Wonderful place.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner, very thorough.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

She cares, takes the time to listen

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s a great doctor.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Great bed side manner.

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October 22, 2023

5.0

Extremely thorough . Takes time to explain and educate you.

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October 22, 2023

5.0

If all the doctors are like that her you guys are great

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Disclosures

Ayla Bakar, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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