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Dr. Karen Mass, MD

Dr. Karen Mass, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Mass, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Lake Forest, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

840 S Waukegan Rd Ste 208 Lake Forest, IL 60045
Telehealth available
(847) 295-0433

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

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Mass' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mass

3.4

29 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
55%
55%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
34%
34%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Holly – Mar 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tejal Mehta – Dec 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
ST – Sep 22, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 21, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
N – Feb 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lake Bluff, IL – Sep 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 26, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Grayslake, IL – Feb 07, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
23 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carla in Waukegan, IL – Aug 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Women's Specialty Care is a small single-specialty group who provides the finest in medical care for women of all ages.  Each patient is given individual treatment based on her needs and desires.  We follow the well-woman guidelines of...read more

biography

Dr. Karen Mass is a board-certified Ob/Gyn physician with over 25 years experience.  She trained at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and the University of Illinois, Chicago.  She has been faculty at the University of Pittsburgh,...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Mich Med School

    Residency Hospital, 1992

  • University Mich Medical School|university Mich Med School

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
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Dr. Mass is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unavail840 S Waukegan Rd Ste 208 Lake Forest, IL 60045
    1

    Practice

    Office1475 E Belvidere Rd Ste 212 Grayslake, IL 60030
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • 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

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      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

    • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

      1000 N Westmoreland Rd
      Lake Forest, IL 60045
      Recipient of 13
      hospital awards

      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

      Patient Safety Excellence 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

      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

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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