Dr. Ayla Bakar, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*•Female•Age 49

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

Dr. Ayla Bakar, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in McHenry, IL. Dr. Bakar has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders, Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring, and Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Ayla Bakar, MD

Practice

4309 W Medical Center Dr Ste B202 McHenry, IL 60050
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(815) 338-6600
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

(815) 338-6600

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bakar is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bakar specializes in the area of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Bakar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bakar

3.4
19 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
47%
47%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
11%
11%
2 star
11%
11%
1 star
26%
26%

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Extremely Disappointed With This Northwestern Dr.
Dr. Bakar was extremely unprofessional. Her comments were condescending, showing no empathy and no consideration for the patient, only for herself. She was extremely rude and arrogant, constantly interrupting when the patient was trying to talk. In order for a doctor to be good, the Dr has to be compassionate, understanding and have the skill of knowing how to listen. That is why the medical industry is an exceptional industry as intelligence is not the only skill needed. This doctor needs to be in an industry where she doesn’t communicate with people that are sick. The manner in which Dr. Bakar talked to her, put her in a hysterical state. Patients do not pay doctors to insult them. This should be a safe space. Our family sees a lot of wonderful Northwestern doctors. This is not one of them. Choose wisely. Unless this type of treatment is acceptable to you, I would not recommend her. She gives Northwestern a very bad name.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Mar 06, 2025
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I was Dr. Bakar's patient for +/- 3 years. She was always pleasant & I considered her a cheerleader. However, I saw no improvements, which were a good part my fault. I saw no interest in emphasizing reasons why my health issues were serious. I have no degree in medicine, but I believe my prescribed insulin was wrong bc my numbers were high & low extremes. I gave up trying to get explanations. I was told she left the Kokomo practice in March 2017. If so, this file is outdated.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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LindaMarie in Marion, Indiana – Jul 26, 2017
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Dr. Bakar takes time to answer my questions and concerns. She wants what is best for me. Dr. Bakar encourages me to make better decisions to better my health. I highly recommend her! My sister and I both see her, we drive two hours because we can't find an endocrinologist in our area that cares the way she does.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Melanie in Ft Wayne, IN – Oct 12, 2016
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Dr. Baker made me feel very comfortable & explained everything when doing both of my biopsies. Very thorough & explained step by step what she would do during procedure. She is very professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy Crowe in Kokomo, IN – Jul 18, 2016
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Doesn't care about her patients
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Kokomo, IN – Jan 07, 2016
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  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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  • Dow Medical College Karachi

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Locations

Practice

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group4309 W Medical Center Dr Ste B202 McHenry, IL 60050
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

    4201 W Medical Center Dr
    McHenry, IL 60050
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital

    3701 Doty Rd
    Woodstock, IL 60098
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

  • Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital

    10400 Haligus Rd
    Huntley, IL 60142
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards
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