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Dr. Lara Hammond, MD

Dr. Lara Hammond, MD

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Lara Hammond, MD is a family medicine physician in Chicago, IL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2004. She is affiliated with Presence Resurrection Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 121 Chicago, IL 60631

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Dr. Hammond's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hammond

4.3
22 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Dr. Ciszek has been my family's doctor for years. He has always been great to deal with and has always given the best treatment to me and my entire family.
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
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James Manos – Aug 14, 2021
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SO AMAZING!!!! Better than what I had compared to other PCPs. Takes the time to listen and help out. I highly recommend this guy. He is really knowledge and it shows. He will call back and explain things what he is doing and why. Don't understand why the bad reviews on some of them??? He takes my insurance that not many docs take and I am happy. When I tell him something, he will take note of it. I couldn't be more pleased with Dr. Ciszek. Moreso, since he specializes in sport medicine he knows more about the muscular-skeletal system. Polish patients look no further, he is the BEST!!! Thank you for your help.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 15, 2020
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Dr Ciszek is a great doctor. Always helpful and loyal to his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Roman Leszczynski – Apr 14, 2020
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Best doctor ever
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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W.B. – Oct 07, 2019
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Dr Ciszek is my most trusted and valued ally in my healthcare. I can count on him to always be there to if at the very least send me a personal call after his workshift to just see how im doing if I called into his office and he was not able to reach me during business hours. I deal with a lot of anxiety and he is very compassionate and caring. I cant recommend him enough to anyone seeking a doctor who listens to every problem and treats you like a true person and not a marginalized sick person who often times gets left on the wayside due to our country's poor mental health care system. I'll always be grateful to this man for everything he has done for me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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May 22, 2019
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He was inappropriate, unprofessional, and misdiagnosed me after years of seeking his professional opinion.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 03, 2019
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Been seeing him for years, takes time to listen to your problems and needs
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
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James crom in Schaumburg, IL – Jan 03, 2019
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Dr, Ciszek Has a great personality, manners and outlook but is not a very knowledgeable doctor, he often does not know what medicine to prescribe for some medical conditions and rushes diagnoses and judgement. He also does not know how treat many medical conditions that are more complicated.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Iorveth Everec in Oakbrook – Oct 08, 2018
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He listenes and is truly concern about his patient wellbeing. He is ready to go an extra mile for the patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Hoffman Estates, IL – Feb 27, 2018
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Very good doctor!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Beata in Mount Prospect, IL – May 18, 2017
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Dr. Ciszek is often inappropriate with younger, female patients, I am disturbed thinking back on his comments and the way he would interact with me. He acts as though he is listening but makes rash judgements that for me, led to more damaging treatment. I would never recommend him to family or friends and immediately stopped seeing him after false diagnosis and horrible recommendations.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 20, 2017
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He is great. He cured me.
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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Stanley Kielbasa in Arlington Heights, IL – Dec 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in treating every patient individually and with respect. Working together collaboratively is the best way to manage illness and maintain health.

biography

I believe in treating every patient individually and with respect. Working together collaboratively is the best way to manage illness and maintain health.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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  • English

  • Polish

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Locations

Practice

AMITA Health Medical Group Family Medicine Chicago7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 121 Chicago, IL 60631
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Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Pediatrics Chicago7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 300 Chicago, IL 60631
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Ascension Holy Family Wound Care Des Plaines

Ascension Holy Family Wound Care Des Plaines100 N River Rd Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Presence Resurrection Medical Center

    7435 W Talcott Ave
    Chicago, IL 60631
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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.

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

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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