Christopher J. Konstantelos, Md's Online Review Report Card

The Best Doctor Ever!!! I have been seen by Chris for the last 10-12 years or so. He is the most attentive doctor I've ever had. He listens and answers all my questions. I trust him with my life!

Dr Konstantelos is thee best doctor in the whole world. He doesn't just throw pills at you and say "see ya". He is so intelligent he remembers details about your life in congruency with your care plan. He always has a plan and goals and back ups. I've never met another human so devoted to his patients in my life. Not only did he save my life, but he gave me reason to live with my condition.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. His office staff wasted 20 minutes of my life registering me BEFORE telling me he hasn’t accepted new patients for a LONG time. Don’t bother trying.

Dr. Konstantelos is a wonderful doctor. I feel lucky he is my primary care physician.

I am updating my review for Dr. Konstantelos with real reluctance. There are many admirable things about Dr. Konstantelos and his practice: he is obviously quite knowledgeable and competent, he is usually extremely punctual, he is incredibly quick and reliable in responding to messages I leave for him on Northwestern's MyChart system, he's exceptionally accommodating with finding space for an appointment if I have a serious health issue. So I am genuinely sad to amend my initial review of him. As with all doctors these days, it seems, Dr. Konstantelos is always in a rush. In a typical appointment, he dashes in and immediately sits down in front of a computer. Almost at once, he begins typing. His examinations are quick affairs. I have taken to audio recording my appointments because he talks so fast that I often feel as though I can't keep up. Like I said, I suspect Northwestern Medicine is responsible for the frantic pace of appointments. My guess is that Dr. Konstantelos would look up from the computer and take a moment to chat if he wasn't under so much pressure to see patients on a schedule. My main concern, however, is a little complicated, and requires a bit of explaining. I have had an emotional and complicated relationship with food/eating for decades, involving yoyo dieting, emotional eating, etc. It is an issue that is rooted in trauma. I am getting a good amount of help for it, but will, in all likelihood, have to negotiate with it, for better or worse, for the rest of my life. I absolutely appreciate that there are a host of adverse health outcomes that come from yoyo dieting, obesity, etc. Heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea...the list is long and serious. However, I also know, from decades of experience, that behavior modification that is driven by shaming and fear of being criticized by others DOES NOT WORK for me. In my experience with Dr. Konstantelos, there has, literally, never been an appointment where he hasn't commented on my weight, be it in passing that I look like I've lost weight and "look like a model" (which he absolutely means to be kind, but isn't at all appropriate), or, much more concerningly, he has lectured me--sometimes in a way that is deeply upsetting and shaming--about how I am killing myself with my weight issues. I am not stupid or lazy, but this has been implied in his tone and approach in these conversations. He has demanded to know what I eat on an average day, gone so far as to tell me exactly what I should be eating for breakfast and lunch, and told about how big a serving of protein, vegetables, grains, etc. looks on a plate. Dr. K has mentioned that his father has a complicated relationship with food, and that it's been exasperating for him, so my guess is that the way he communicates with me is informed by his own upset and frustration. It has gotten to the point where I have chosen not to pursue treatment for legitimate health problems because I am so fearful of his lecturing. And I know, for a fact, of several other patients of his who are in the same boat. It is with a heavy heart that I've begun the process of looking for another GP. If you struggle with issues of eating/body weight--a huge percentage of America certainly does--you may want to look for another GP. Behavior modification isn't something that happens in a straight line upwards, contrary to the things that garbage tv like "The Biggest Loser" suggest.

Dr. K has literally the perfect personality for a PCP. He covers all of the bases every single time. You are going to leave that office knowing that he has thought about every single organ system, your mental health, your sexual health, etc. He loves having quantifiable data about your health and isn't one of these doctors that will only sporadically run bloodwork or take samples. Let me assure you, if it can be tested for and prevented or treated, Dr. K is ON IT. You will know more about your health (and have the metrics to prove it) than you have ever taken the time to think about. Immunizations? He's way ahead of you. New treatment option available? You'll know without having to ask. Sexual health and/or LGBT-centric questions? Dr. K is all over it -he is a gay man and relates so well. His visits are actually fun. I like leaving the doctor feeling like every last question I have is heard and a concrete treatment plan is in place, as needed. You will NOT find better preventative and primary care anywhere in the world. I promise you'll never see another PCP in your life.

I have been visiting doctor for the past 11 years and I never ever had a bad visit with him. He is the best doctor I have seen and will keep visiting him no matter where i am as he is so caring. He is so compassionate and walks the extra mile with you to help you in your health journey. I am fortunate to have found him to be my doctor. I go for annual physical with him no matter which part of the country I am. He roots for you and makes you feel as if he is fighting the batter for you and your well-being which is very rarity. He is so inspiring to get me better every time I visit him. He responds usually within in minutes/hours after sending a message on mychart. Thank you doc K. Namaste , Shukriya!

After reading the wonderful reviews on here I called to schedule my first appointment. The woman on the phone spent five minutes or so going through my insurance and taking all of my personal information. I was then informed that the doctors first available appointment is in February 2021. I guess I'll never know if he is as great as everyone here says. If anyone reads this and has another PCP in the Chicago North Side area that they know is excepting new patients feel free to share :-)

Best doctor ever!!! I would recommend seeing him he really cares for his patients! He is a great person and I trust him!

Best doctor I ever had. I've been with him for over 8 years now.