Kimberly Kearns, MS, APN-BC

Gastroenterology

4.9
156 Ratings
Practices In: Hoffman Estates, Itasca
Patients Seen: Ages 18+

My health­care phi­los­o­phy is to be proac­tive rather than reac­tive; focus­ing on health pro­mo­tion, dis­ease pre­ven­tion and education.

Board Certifications
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Languages
English
Clinical Interests

Gen­er­al gas­troen­terol­o­gy, Hepa­tol­ogy, GERD, Irri­ta­ble bow­el syn­drome (IBS), Inflam­ma­to­ry bow­el dis­ease (IBD), Small bow­el cap­sule endoscopy

Personal Interests

Snow ski­ing, Cook­ing, Traveling

Memberships
American Gastroenterological Association Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nurses American Association of Nurse Practitioners Advanced Practice Providers Executives
School
Northern Illinois University Graduation Date: 1999 Degree: BS
Northern Illinois University Graduation Date: 2007 Degree: MS, APN

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

4.9
156 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
155 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.9
146 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.9
155 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
156 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
154 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.
"I am very impressed with Kim s knowledge and her plan to treat my issues. She s excellent!"
5
Nov. 26, 2024
"Kim was very nice and listened well. She does talk a little fast . But very nice and helpful."
4
Nov. 14, 2024
"So happy I went to see Kimberly Kearns"
5
Nov. 7, 2024
"Very pleased with the attention and care I received. Good experience and would highly recommend."
5
Nov. 6, 2024
"Kim was professional and thorough."
4.75
Nov. 6, 2024
"Kim is excellent! She patiently listened, asked questions, had read ER notes before meeting w/ me. Offered several treatment options & allowed me to decide which approach to start with. She is very knowledgeable, personable, easy to talk to, & responded to portal message after appt."
5
Nov. 3, 2024
"I had a very good experience provider was wonderful"
5
Nov. 2, 2024
"Kimberly Kearns was wonderful to work with!"
5
Oct. 25, 2024
"Kimberly Kearns was patient, understanding and compassionate"
5
Oct. 25, 2024
"Consultation regarding my surgery on Monday very pleased with communication so very good"
5
Oct. 23, 2024
"Really listened to my problems related to condition."
5
Oct. 16, 2024
"The PA was kind, caring and very knowledgeable/informative."
5
Oct. 16, 2024
"Kimberly took the time to fully explain my hiatal hernia situation in a way that made things so much clearer to me."
5
Oct. 11, 2024
"Ms. Kearns was excellent. She was very informed. Treated me with concern ."
5
Oct. 9, 2024
"Felt confidence that my concerns were met and that the providers were treating me with respect and compassion."
5
Sep. 25, 2024
"Very thorough and helpful"
5
Sep. 11, 2024
"I felt Kimberly did everything possible to improve my situation. She also responded to all my questions."
5
Sep. 10, 2024
"She is great!"
5
Sep. 8, 2024
"Excellent"
5
Sep. 3, 2024
"Kimberly was kind, courteous and caring. She listened to all my concerns and addressed each one. She spoke in language that I could understand and explained everything clearly. I was extremely impressed with her care and concern. She understood that I have some anxiety issues and was very comforting. Highly recommend her!!!"
5
Aug. 27, 2024
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