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Dr. Kristen Kester, MD

Dr. Kristen Kester, MD

Pediatrics*
5+ years of experience

Dr. Kristen Kester, MD is a pediatrician in Chicago, IL and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2015. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Practice

225 E Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60611

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kester specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kristen Kester, MD is a pediatrician in Chicago, IL and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2015. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
  • Pediatrics

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  • Northwestern University

    Medical School, 2015
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago225 E Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60611
1

Practice

Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian3959 Broadway New York, NY 10032
2
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital25 N Winfield Rd Winfield, IL 60190
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd
    Winfield, IL 60190
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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