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Dr. Carl Bakken, MD

Dr. Carl Bakken, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Carl Bakken, MD is an infectious disease internist in Arlington Heights, IL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1969. He is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1051 W Rand Rd Ste 110 Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Telehealth available

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bakken

2.6
19 ratings, 12 with a written review
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My husband and I have gone to him for many years and we trust his sound judgment. He's not a pill-pusher, which is fine for us, and he's not one to run up your charges. In the past, when I have asked his opinion on certain providers, he was direct and honest. He won't suffer fools or rude people. Present the facts to him in a succinct manner.
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
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M, Older Patient in IL – Jun 25, 2018
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Far from cutting edge. I went to him for traveler vaccinations. He was not aware of the disease outbreak in the country to which I was traveling. I had to show him the traveler's advisory from the State Dept. Gave me a "prescription" for a liquid vaccine no one else will fill. I could go on but I'm beyond frustrated. Top top it off, on the way out I stopped at the bathroom and found it to be dirty. Not what you want to see in in ID office! Not even what I want to see in a restaurant.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Elgin – Feb 05, 2018
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Terrible. Denied me antibiotics when I had an infection. Diagnosed me with anxiety and hypochondria instead. Lost my testicles because of it. Refused ultrasound and other tests. Spent no less than 5 minutes with me before diagnosing me with anxiety, and the second time with hypochondria. I almost want to say he's malicious because that screws with every other doctor you go to. He got angry when I tried to see things from his point of view and then blamed me for it.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
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James in Arlington Heights – Apr 14, 2017
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I have seen Dr. Bakken 3 times for annual check-ups. I want to keep this short, not going into the details, Bakken is not a good person, he is arrogant, he did not treat me appropriately or respectfully.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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R.J. in Arlington Heights, IL – Jan 17, 2017
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It has taken three days to get a call back from Dr. Bakken or one of his nurses regarding my MRI (that I've had read by a Dr friend of mine). My disc pain needs immediate attention with cortisone shots but I can't get anyone to call me back. It is the worst experience I have ever had. Please don't subject yourself to this Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Tia in Palatine, IL – May 20, 2016
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I have a chronic condition. I do research periodically to stay educated, since I'm still symptomatic & the treatment Dr. Bakken prescribes is behind in modern medical advances. I found that there were some not-so-new treatments available that he never discussed with me. I printed up correlating peer-reviewed, published studies from well-respected medical journals in preparation for my bi-annual visit. He blatantly refused to look. He admitted he does not participate in continued education.
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
9 others found this helpful
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S.A.H. in Rolling Meadows, IL – May 04, 2016
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I went for a visit because I was sure I had a bacterial infection that I had once before. Dr. Bakken would not listen to my symptoms and declined to treat it. The next day it was getting worse, so I went to an urgent care in my neighborhood. Sure enough I tested positive for the infection and was placed on antibiotics right away. My infection cleared up, but if had trusted Dr. Bakken's poor advice, it would have gotten much, much worse. I don't know why he would not even test.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Angelina in Arlington Heights, IL – May 04, 2016
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No wonder why Dr. Bakken is always accepting new patients when most of his colleagues are not. Nobody wants to return to him after being subjected to his belligerent nature and lack of concern for people/patients. It is definitely time for him to hang up the white lab coat and stethoscope for good. Maybe that's why he has given up and just does not care any longer. Is there a piece of land in Florida calling his name?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Mark in Chicago, IL – May 03, 2016
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Mr. Bakken (I can't bring myself to address him as a doctor) Terrible, egotistical man who is clearly disinterested in treating patients. His office staff is great but he is so distracted these days it is to the point of negligence. Such a shame as this used to be a good practice. Last visit I asked him why the change in his demeanor and he yelled at me very loudly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Mary in Streamwood, IL – May 03, 2016
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I have been seeing Dr. Bakken for the past four years and have been very happy with the service he provides. He is thorough and has a wealth of experience.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Kevin M in Arlington Heights, IL – Apr 26, 2016
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Dr. Bakken is now close to retirement and has given up on trying to achieve good health for his patients. He rushes through visits, does not listen to symptoms, has a terrible bedside manner and is often blatantly rude. Most of his patients are geriatric, and it sickened us so much how he berates them, that it was the final push we needed to find a new primary care physician for our whole family.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Angela in Elmhurst, IL – Apr 24, 2016
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Dr. Bakken caught on issue that 3 other doctors had missed, including a specialist.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Glenview, IL – Feb 09, 2016
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  • Rush Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital, 1974

  • Rush Presby St Lukes Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1974

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1969
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Office1051 W Rand Rd Ste 110 Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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(847) 618-9292
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