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Dr. Carol Semrad, MD

Dr. Carol Semrad, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Carol Semrad, MD is a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and The University of Chicago Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

5841 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60637

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Dr. Semrad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Semrad

3.0

20 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Aug 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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LO – Jul 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Save your money – Aug 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jill in ALGONQUIN, IL – Oct 19, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Brookfield, IL – Mar 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jack P. in Chicago, IL – Nov 26, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Eric in Dallas, TX – Sep 16, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Bob in Oswego, IL – Jun 14, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Celestine in Chicago, IL – May 16, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Carol Semrad, MD is a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

University of Chicago Medical Center5841 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60637
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    1500 S Lake Park Ave
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    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • Community Hospital

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    Munster, IN 46321
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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