Ayla Bakar, MD

Ayla Bakar, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Endocrinology

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Practice Focus Areas

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 

807 Ratings

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August 30, 2023

5.0

She is very easy to talk to.Always answers all my questions.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable and treats me well

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August 11, 2023

5.0

She is caring and listens to you. Works with you on your health and comes up with a plan that fits for you.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

She is terrific, she really listens!

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Her knowledge and support for trans healthcare is unparalleled

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August 08, 2023

5.0

She is great

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August 08, 2023

5.0

As above -- she's very knowledgeable and thorough.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

She really listens to my concerns and tells me the best plan on how to proceed with my care.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Very caring and thorough.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and friendly

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar is very thorough, friendly and knowledgeable. She takes her time with you and makes sure you are comfortable with her results. She builds a trusting relationship with her patients. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Bakar always treats us with respect and listens to our areas of concern. I feel my complicated medical situation is not compromised under her guidance and care. She is the best!

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July 24, 2023

5.0

She is great

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July 24, 2023

5.0

I always feel comfortable with Dr. Bakar. Always helpful with doing your best to keep your diabetes under control.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

She listens to concerns.

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July 20, 2023

5.0

So informative and caring

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Patients friendly dr

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Explains everything clearly and makes sure all concerns are addressed

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Very nice and thorough with her patient, very professional and has a great personality

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July 14, 2023

5.0

She really care about her patients

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July 14, 2023

5.0

She is very caring and hands on.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Thorough, attentive, friendly, knowledgeable.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

She asks about more than just thyroid and how things relate to each other. Very helpful and informative.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar goes over my lab results and treatment options very thoroughly, repeating when necessary. I understand my endocrine issues and am confident in her advice. After my mental health assessment, she told me there were “no points for pain.” Such a simple statement meant the world to me. When I got home, I sent a message to Dr. [ ] and we increased my medication.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Very nice and explains everything very careful.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

She’s caring and concerned!

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Listens and addresses my concerns.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

She is so kind and personable.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

She's very thorough and caring

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June 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Bakar takes her time, explains everything and is very friendly and kind.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

She cares about her patients.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable about diabetes and thyroid… my problems Friendly and approachable I have great confidence in her ability

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ayla Bakar and her team are so caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable in their field. Dr. Bakar and her team always try and succeed at putting their patients at ease. They’re always willing to take as much time with their patients to answer any questions or concerns I might have. You can’t ask for anything else from this Endocrinology doctor office. Dr. Bakar and her team are the exact medical personnel that makes Northwestern what they are. Great job and thank you for the fantastic experience and care I constantly receive from them.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

She was very good

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June 19, 2023

5.0

She's a great doctor and explains everything.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

As previously mentioned, she cares, and has improved my well being.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Very kind and courteous. Took her time with me explaining all thoroughly.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

She explained in detailed her choices for my health

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Sr. Bakar has a wonderful bedside manner, thorough in her approach and caring towards her patients.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

She is very personable

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Very straight to the point and I can trust my Dr.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Very friendly .

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Caring,honest,nice calm demeanor

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May 25, 2023

5.0

She seems quite thorough and explains things well

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May 24, 2023

5.0

The doctor looks out for your health and best interest good lady

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Great doctor

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Awesome

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Bakar and staff are kind, supportive, knowledgeable, and obviously care about my health.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar was through in filling out my first visit information. She explained medical information and gave me options in my care. She was compassionate, caring and straight forward with all my questions and concerns. When explaining new medications and options, she did so in a way I could understand what she was talking about.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Bakar thoroughly reviews test results with me, explains what is being viewed, answers all questions and is very courteous and professional. I never felt rushed.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Listens and takes the time to explain the options

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar takes the time to listen. She is very thorough. She has really helped me get things under control and she looks at all my functions, not just my pancreas/endocrine. She is kind and compassionate.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

The Doctor was very nice and spent adequate time with me.

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May 11, 2023

5.0

Good doctor

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May 10, 2023

5.0

Doctor seemed very knowledgeable and caring, interested in my condition.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Excellent caring dr

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May 03, 2023

5.0

I find Dr Bakar to be an excellent and very caring doctor

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Inform very well about thyroid disease.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Great doctor.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Same as above! Very caring and through doctor

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April 20, 2023

5.0

She take care of her petients very good

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar is always very professional and takes time to explain my condition and offer helpful solutions and resources for my weight and high blood pressure problems.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

I will definitely recommend Ayla Bakar, MD for care. She is very pleasant.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar takes the extra time to care about me. Makes me feel always listened to and always come up with the best plan for my medical needs.

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April 18, 2023

5.0

friendly, cares about her patients

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April 18, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable, kind and patient! She has gotten my A1C in a good range (down almost 4 points ) in only 4 months.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bakar truly cares for the health and well-being of her patients. I know I'm receiving the best care with her.

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April 16, 2023

5.0

I love that Dr. Bakar remembers me and addresses my concerns so well. What a wonderful doctor.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable, caring and a good listener. She has helped me understand how to manage my diabetes

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April 13, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough and always has a plan and makes sure that I understand that plan and involves me in my own care.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

She is a very sweet doctor. I enjoyed having her take care of me.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

She has been a godsend for me and I tell others !

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Bakar explains everything thoroughly. I can tell she’s taking her time to review test results and next steps. I never feel rushed. I’m clear about the next steps in my care.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

My doctor is awesome! She's very personable, on time, efficient and caring. Her nurse [ ] is also amazing!

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Glad that she is a good listener and is try to help me loose weight .although medicine is too expensive 940.00 for one pen that's just stupid

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April 04, 2023

5.0

I came with multiple problems and she helped with all of them

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April 04, 2023

5.0

She’s efficient and cuts straight to the chase

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Very Professional and really seems to care about her patients.

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April 03, 2023

5.0

She is great. Answered all my questions.

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April 03, 2023

5.0

very thorough

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Bakar is wonderful

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March 29, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind

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March 29, 2023

5.0

She really gets to know you and is kind and caring

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Disclosures

Ayla Bakar, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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