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Dr. Kathleen Salus, DO

Dr. Kathleen Salus, DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kathleen Salus, DO is an obstetrician gynecologist in Crystal Lake, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

260 E Congress Pkwy Ste A Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Telehealth available
(815) 477-0300

Dr. Salus is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Salus' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Salus

3.9
14 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 star
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Excellent menopausal care
Dr. Salus is a true partner in navigating the ups and downs of menopause. I highly recommend her for her kind, compassionate care and her knowledge and understanding of solutions. We are lucky to have such a strong advocate for women's health in our area.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Feb 07, 2025
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Favorite Gyne Ever
Dr. Salus is a fantastic, compassionate, kind and caring Dr. She didn't rush through my visits and actually called me herself after a procedure. I can't say enough nice things about her. She's one of a kind!
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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Denise C – Jul 01, 2022
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Dr Salus is an amazing physician and human being. She is very knowledgeable in her profession while she is also a very kind and thoughtful person. I have been a patient for many years, and I trust her completely.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jul 25, 2020
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I am an older patient. Dr. Salus has been my physician for over 15 years. She has been instrumental in controlling my bone density. My Dexa scores have reversed from osteoporosis to osteopenia. I have been at only medium (reduced from maximum) risk of fracture for several years due to her care and suggestions for bone health. Dr. Salus has also been very caring as to my vaginal health as my age progresses and changes occur.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2020
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NOTE: this review is on the staff and does NOT include Dr Salus. Dr Salus is a wonderful doctor. She listens to me and is very approachable. The staff on the other hand is quite a different experience. Always neglect to call me timely on my results and find myself having to call them just like I did today. Nurse could not explain the acronyms she was giving me on the phone and had to ask the doctor. Then proceeded to read the definition from somewhere. Sadly will be looking for another dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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Cary – Sep 06, 2018
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Doctor seemed too busy so a nurse was designated to my daughter while she was trying to push the baby out, I heard them say that Dr. Salus went downstairs. So she wasnt even on the same floor incase of emergency. Then when she finally arrived she was in a rush so she was stretching my daughter with her hands. When the baby drowned she literally grabbed the babys head and pulled so hard bearing her body to the ground while pulling that I thought she would decapitate the head!! He had come head.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sonia – Aug 21, 2018
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Dr salus has been my dr since I was in high school, I am now 34. She advocates for her patients has comforted me when I cried to her, has always been very reassuring and kind. I don’t think I could have found a better, and sweeter dr. She also delivered my baby girl via c-section. I had Pre-eclampsia, she was concerned and came to check on me every day. You can’t find a better dr!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Emily in Illinois – Feb 09, 2018
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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Pitt Co Memorial Hosp-e Carolina University

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Sun Coast Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
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Dr. Salus is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Crystal Lake Office260 E Congress Pkwy Ste A Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital

      10400 Haligus Rd
      Huntley, IL 60142
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

    • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

      4201 W Medical Center Dr
      McHenry, IL 60050
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital

      3701 Doty Rd
      Woodstock, IL 60098
      Recipient of 22
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards
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