Ilona A. Kichko, MD

Ilona A. Kichko, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

General Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Florida College of Medicine - 2012
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) - 2017

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (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

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4.8
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April 27, 2024

5.0

She was very thorough with her explanations.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

She takes the time needed to make you comfortable with your health needs.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

she is comforting, kind and explains everything well. There were many involved in the process of my son's surgery but everything went very well and we all were calm

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Nice attitude

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April 08, 2024

4.0

Good doctor

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April 08, 2024

5.0

She is very pleasant and attentive. She takes the time to talk with the patient.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to, great care of patient and family

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Great job!

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Happy for the human being that she is and she made me feel comfortable at all time.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Pleasant manner, explained clearly what was required

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March 25, 2024

5.0

She is very nice

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March 22, 2024

5.0

She got the cyst out and as far as I know there are no problems however I am still healing so only time will tell but I am satisfied so far.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She was caring, and helpful throughout the process

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She was great! Kind & caring

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kichko is terrific. She's professional, knowledgeable, caring and very responsive. She's an excellent listener and I was very pleased that she was my surgeon.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

She listens and explains and is always positive.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kichko is kind, patient and explains and answers all my questions and concerns.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr kichko And the staff was wonderful. They took care of me all the way through the operation. Still caring for me after.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Kichko was very nice and explained everything very well during my appointment

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Kichko is very knowledgeable. She is kind and compassionate. She listens to my questions and helps me get the care I need

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March 03, 2024

5.0

She is very attentive and always listened to me and answered all my questions. I never felt rushed. She’s amazing.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

I had a great experience with her today. She explained everything so I understand what was happening. I felt like I was in good hands while under her care.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

She took the time required and wasn't in a hurry.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

She was kind, caring, and seemed like she genuinely cared and I wasn't just another face in another room.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

She knows her stuff and she is at the best Hospital

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February 26, 2024

5.0

She is a very skilled and caring person who is very positive and thorough.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kichko is very caring & professional and listens to all my concerns.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ilona Kichko was very professional, knowledgeable, patient, and easy to talk to. She explains everything with clear details and shows respect and care for her patients.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Very friendly and a great pleasure to be taken care of by her

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She's an excellent surgeon and the SWEETEST person...

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Very personable, explained well, made me feel comfortable.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

She is incredibly nice and wonderful in person. My surgery went smoothly and just as she said it would. She accurately knew ahead of time what my outcome would be.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

She was really polite, and made sure I understood everything

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February 06, 2024

5.0

She is the best. I was terrified when I was diagnosed with cancer, but she has been very confident, professional and caring. I couldn’t be in better hands.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Because she is very kind and very accurate

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February 03, 2024

5.0

She was very compassionate

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Very nice and explained everything really well.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

She is kind, experienced and always positive. She answered all of my many many questions and was especially kind to my worried husband.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Very caring & knowledgeable

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January 16, 2024

5.0

She made me feeI so comfortable and at ease. She explained everything so clearly and was so cheerful and positive. This is exactly what you need when you are dealing with scary stuff.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

She was attentive and kept me completely informed of my medical situation.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Very caring

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Very Thorough & goes over everything in detail

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January 06, 2024

5.0

She was very kind and cared enough to explain what my diagnosis involved

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January 01, 2024

5.0

Experience

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January 01, 2024

5.0

She performed a lumpectomy on my left breast and she approached the surgery with optimism, compassion and a whole lot of information. I felt very well prepared.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Very personal service & very thourgh & gives you all the information up front.

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December 25, 2023

5.0

she was easy to get an appointment explained everything thoroughly answering all questions and reassured me

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Very helpful in explaining what to expect if situation changes

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December 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kichko cares about her patients and wants the best for them. She has a great bedside manner.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Just makes you feel comfortable and will answer any questions you may have....pleasent personality...

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December 10, 2023

5.0

We love her, she is very compassionate, and makes my Mom comfortable

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Pleasant manner and answered all my questions.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

She was amazing! She was very nice, very thorough!

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Goes into great depth to help you understand procedure

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December 03, 2023

5.0

She is simply straight up and awesome!

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November 28, 2023

5.0

I like her and she takes her time with me

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November 28, 2023

5.0

She answered all my questions and helped me feel comfortable during a difficult time.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

She’s very experienced and good at explaining the procedure and after care recommendations.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kichko is a caring doctor with a great bedside manner. She truly cares about her patients and wants the best for them

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Very warm and kind doctor- listened to my concerns and addressed appropriately.

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November 18, 2023

5.0

She is such a very professional and knowledgeable surgeon with a heart of gold.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

She is an excellent surgeon. I feel very blessed to have her as my surgeon

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October 31, 2023

5.0

The Doctor is very kind and patient, she answers all the questions you have and even the ones you don't have, because she takes the time necessary to leave the patient without a single doubt. And he does it with a very pleasant attitude.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

So far she is positive and encouraging

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October 24, 2023

5.0

She is professional and good service

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October 20, 2023

5.0

She is very thoughtful in her explanations and in her actions she is very meticulous.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Jackie, Dr.'s nurse, put me at ease. sweet personality and took care of all the preliminaries and answered whatever questions I had. I was nervous about this appointment. Then I met Dr. Kichko who again immediately put me at ease, gave me a gentle exam and explained what she found. She referred me for further tests and then I would get back to her. Dr. Kichko was kind and listened to and answered all of my questions.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Everything went very smooth. Super friendly. Made me feel well cared for. Would go back to dr kichko for sure

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kichko was phenomenal. She was so friendly and kind. I would recommend her to anyone.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Friendly, communicated well, didnprocesure at visit

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October 13, 2023

5.0

ilona, saw the problem I was having and took immediate steps to fix it.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

She’s amazing and she never acts like she’s in a hurry. People appreciate that. I just love her.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Very good and pleasant doctor

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October 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. IIona Kichko is brilliant surgeon !

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October 06, 2023

5.0

She listened and very caring . Made me feel at ease with full process . Thank You !!!!!!!!!!’

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Fully explained need for the surgery, process, and what would be done every step of the way. Always had time for my every question and concern.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Very nice friendly helpful answers all questions, very much in detail

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October 02, 2023

4.0

I'm extremely satisfied with the service

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Very professional and caring and explain everything

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September 25, 2023

5.0

She explained everything and after surgery she explained everything to the person who came with me

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September 25, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and did a great job on my hernia. She explained things along the way and is very compassionate.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Built up confidence through bedside manner, support before and after. Giving sufficient time for discussion. Friendly

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September 19, 2023

5.0

She is the best. Always ready to answer my questions and is very kind and caring.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

She comes highly recommended by the research I’ve done.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

The Dr. is very kind and professional

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September 11, 2023

5.0

She was very helpful with my situation!

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Took her time and was honest with the issue on hand.

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September 04, 2023

5.0

She is very professional and explains everything that is going to happen, she is just a very nice Doctor

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Ilona A. Kichko, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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