Susan S. Kim, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1999
Residency:
Mass General Brigham - 2002
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2005
University of Chicago - 2006

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (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:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

557 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

56 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

56 Reviews

April 24, 2024

5.0

Same , great plus personable

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Caring, supportive, skilled

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April 07, 2024

5.0

As above. Whole team is knowledgeable and friendly

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor and answers my questions. Listens to me.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

She is good.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Very patient

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Explains situation very thoroughly.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

dr. Kim asked a lot of questions about my health and looked at all the results from tests conferred with another doctor that I talked to during the visit and made me feel good

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim took her time with me and comforted me. She was thorough and knowledgeable. She consider lifestyle as part of intervention understanding my fears and concerns.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

She listens and explains conditions extremely well.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

She’s lovely and cares

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February 18, 2024

5.0

explains things and is very concern

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Smart and discerning of data.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim is a caring physician who is willing to look at the entire picture to arrive at a diagnosis.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

She inspires confidence.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Best manners , best knowledge , good communication.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Success!!

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Kim is extremely thorough and explains complex subjects in an easy to understand manner.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Kim is the best!

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January 03, 2024

5.0

I thought she was very caring and professional.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

See above. Also, she is very professional but also personable.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim and Gabi were both attentive, concerned and their treatment made improvement in my health.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim takes her time and he’s very attentive to the needs of the patient

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December 08, 2023

5.0

It’s only been one meeting but so far so good.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim is fantastic. She immediately puts you at ease and explains everything to you so you understand what is going on with your heart. She is a skilled practitioner who healed my heart. He genuine concern for you is unparalleled. I trust my life with her.

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December 03, 2023

5.0

Listens to patient. Explains everything. Very personable and patient.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Diligent

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Competent advice

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Clear and concise approach with caring nature

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November 28, 2023

5.0

She listened and did not make me feel like a hypochondriac when there was ultimately no serious issue.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

As noted above & she doesn’t Rush you Out , explains Everything

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November 15, 2023

5.0

She is helpful

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November 15, 2023

5.0

If I could go over 10 I would. Dr. Kim is the consummate professional. She takes the time to explain everything, offer options for care and answers any and all questions. Very thorough

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Kim is so nice and really easy to talk to. She did a great job of explaining everything and reassuring me.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Very attentive to my needs

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Very nice

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim is considered one of the very best doctors in her field in the country. This in combination with a warm and caring personality and excellent communication skills puts her in a league of her own.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Met doctor SusanKim for the first time. The meeting was outstanding. Dr Kim is an amazing person and medical professional. She put me at ease and after listening to me she very skillfully explained my situation. I look forward to being treated by Dr Kim. Dr Kim working with Dr [ ] [ ] will make and excellent team to deal with my medical situation.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

She gets right to the point! Does her job!

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October 29, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manners

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Clear and competent.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Unparalleled in her expertise, very caring, very thorough and thoughtful.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kim is very responsive to any concerns I have and continues to follow up on issues I have with A-Fib, pacemaker, etc. She makes a point to listen to and address my concerns.

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Very informative, professional and easy to talk to, which means a lot to a patient.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Dr kim is brilliant kind compassionate everything lacking in most doctors truly appreciate her care today

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October 17, 2023

5.0

She listens to my concerns and provides thoughtful solutions

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October 04, 2023

5.0

She knows her stuff and explains it in a way that you understand.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional. Researches patient history beforehand. Takes time to explain everything.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Very professional. She did not rush. Answered questions.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Very professional and personal, listening to my thoughts

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Professional, caring. She really takes the time to listen.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

A good listener and clearly capable doctor. Her expertise is why I was referred for further evaluation. I especially liked that she wanted a coordinated approach to my care since I have a very long term relationship with my internal medicine doctor.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Explain how gonna go surgery. Answer whole questions. Very professional.

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September 10, 2023

5.0

Dr Kim listened to me in 2019 and it turns out my previous cardiologist at Sherman Hospital was not listening to me. My first appointment with Dr Kim she was able to get me into surgery and has taken great care of me ever since.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Gave me all the time I needed. Explained everything thoroughly. Listened and responded to all my concerns and questions

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Kim is the best in this field of medicine. She is very thorough and informative during your office visits with her. She makes sure that you understand everything she says about your health and that all your questions answered.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

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

  • Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
  • BIOTRONIK
  • Boston Scientific Corporation (includes Guidant Corporation)
  • GE Healthcare
  • Medtronic, Inc.

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