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Darcy Majka, MD

Rheumatology

4.8
226 Ratings
Practices In: Westmont
Patients Seen: Ages 18+

My goal is to offer high qual­i­ty up-to-date care for rheuma­to­log­ic dis­eases. I think it is impor­tant to lis­ten to my patients and work with them to choose the most ben­e­fi­cial treat­ment plan.

Locations

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Westmont

801 N. Cass Ave.

Suite 150

Westmont, Illinois 60559

630-268-0200

(Rheumatology)
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General Info
Hospital Affiliations
Board Certifications
Rheumatology
Languages
English
Awards & Accolades
Chicago Magazine, Top Doctors 2022
Chicago Magazine, Top Doctors 2021
Regional Top Doctor 2016
Top Doctor 2015
Outstanding Teaching Award on Subspecialty Rotation of Junior Medicine Clerkship 2014
Regional Top Doctor 2014
Northwestern University Excellence in Teaching Award 2009
American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Physician Scientist Development Award 2002
Clinical Interests

Rheuma­toid arthri­tis, pso­ri­at­ic arthri­tis, anky­los­ing spondyli­tis, gout, myosi­tis, lupus, Sjo­gren’s syn­drome, polymyal­gia rheumat­i­ca, car­dio­vas­cu­lar dis­ease in rheuma­toid arthri­tis, osteo­poro­sis, and oth­er rheuma­to­log­ic autoim­mune diseases

Personal Interests

Ten­nis, exer­cis­ing, cook­ing, spend­ing time with family.

Memberships
American College of Rheumatology
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 630-275-2700 Get Directions
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St. Naperville, Illinois 60540 630-527-3000 Get Directions
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 North Winfield Road Winfield, Illinois 60190 630-933-1600 Get Directions
Education
Publications
Research
School
University of Nebraska Medical Center Graduation Date: 1997 Degree: MD
Residency
University of Illinois at Chicago Resident in Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Colorado Rheumatology
University of Colorado Rheumatology
Provider’s Publications
Can we accurately predict the development of rheumatoid arthritis in the pre-clinical phase?
October 2003
Radiation Exposures in the Rheumatology Practice
March 2005
Cigarette smoking and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis
May 2006
Is calcium and vitamin D supplementation overrated?
July 2006
Response to Levin Letter
January 2007
Is preclinical autoimmunity benign?
September 2014
Antibodies against cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) are associated with HLA-DR4 in juvenile polyarticular rheumatoid arthritis
January 2005
Cigarette smoking is associated with rheumatoid factor seropositivity in a population without rheumatoid arthritis
January 2004
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies are associated with HLA-DR4 and disease severity in simplex and multiplex juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
January 2005
Rheumatoid factor seropositivity is inversely associated with oral contraceptive use in women without rheumatoid arthritis
July 2006
The Duration of Pre-Clinical Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related Autoantibody Positivity Increases in Subjects with Older Age at Time of Disease Diagnosis
January 2005
Probable RA as defined by the Connective Tissue Disease Screening Questionnaire is associated with rheumatoid factor in a population at-risk for RA that is enriched for DR4 and/or first-degree relative status
January 2006
Specific cytokine and chemokine increases precede the appearance of anti-cyclic citrullinated protein (anti-CCP) antibodies and reumatoid factor (RF) in the pre-clinical period of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) development
January 2016
Physical activity and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein: the multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis
January 2009
Antiphospholipid antibodies and sub-clinical atherosclerosis in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) cohort
October 2013
Ethnicity and gender differences in the prevalence of rheumatic disease associated autoantibodies: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)
January 2009
Autoantibodies are associated with subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular endpoints in Caucasian and African American women in a prospective study: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)
November 2012
Serum rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody are associated with subclinical interstitial lung disease in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA): A population-based study
September 2015
Prevalence of unassessed and uncontrolled cardiovascular disease risk factors among rheumatoid arthritis patients in an academic rheumatology practice
September 2015
Provider’s Research
Studies of Autoimmunity and Coronary Artery Disease Preclinical Autoimmunity Studies of Autoimmunity and Atherosclerosis Leveraging Health Information Technology and Team Change to Improve Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Clinical Expertise

Conditions

Ankylosing Spondylitis, Dermatomyositis, Gout, Lupus, Osteoporosis, Polymyositis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Vasculitis

Ratings

Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.8
226 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.7
223 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.8
218 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.8
226 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.8
224 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8
223 Ratings

Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Doctor Majka took time and went over my file to find out a treatment for me."
5
Jan. 25, 2025
"Dr. Majka is very thorough."
5
Jan. 18, 2025
"Dr. Majka is always very thorough in her visits with me. Checks everything, lets me know what she finds always asks if I have questions."
5
Jan. 18, 2025
"Dr. Majka truly cares about her patients health overall and not just the reason for the visit. This is extraordinary In my experience."
5
Jan. 17, 2025
"Dr. Majka was wonderful."
5
Jan. 11, 2025
"I have been working with Dr. Majka for a few years. She is always thorough, concerned and knowledgeable"
5
Jan. 7, 2025
"I have been a patient of Dr Majka for a long time. She knows what my issues are and she addresses them. If other things arise, she discusses them with me. In my opinion, she is an excellent physician."
5
Dec. 22, 2024
"I have recommended Dr Majka and will continue to. I greatly appreciate the time she gives to her patients. My disease has been difficult to get under control. I don't feel rushed and I feel a part of my care. Thank you Dr Majka!"
5
Dec. 21, 2024
"Dr Darcy always greet us by our first names and is always professional. She explains everything in detail, takes her time to discuss everything throughly."
5
Dec. 17, 2024
"Dr. Majka is incredible. I am in a better place since she has been treating me."
5
Dec. 14, 2024
"As usual, Dr Majka provided excellent, thorough care. I would highly recommend Dr Majka."
5
Dec. 5, 2024
"Dr is very respectful and is truly concerned about my overall health problems. She makes a through exam and keeps me informed of all results. Offers good advice and care. I like her very much. Her whole team is wonderful."
5
Nov. 24, 2024
"Dr Majka is one of the best doctors I've ever had. She takes a complete view of my condition and how to monitor it."
5
Nov. 21, 2024
"Dr. Majka is kind, caring, and very thorough."
5
Nov. 13, 2024
"Dr.Majka is a phenomenal physician. She is kind, patient and includes you in all care decisions. She is the best and I've referred multiple patients her way."
5
Nov. 9, 2024
"The doctor and nurses were very very helpful"
5
Nov. 3, 2024
"Dr Ross has done excellent job in all years we known him thank you for service"
5
Oct. 24, 2024
"I am never rushed through my appointment. Very caring & helps me with all questions/ concerns I may have. "
5
Oct. 18, 2024
"I've always had a pleasant experience with Dr Majka. She is a good listener and very thorough."
5
Oct. 10, 2024
"Dr. Majka is an excellent doctor. She spends time to carefully evaluate my health concerns."
5
Oct. 10, 2024
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