What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.85
Bedside manner
5.00
“New to area and had an initial chiro consult and adjustment. Excellent facility, highly informative, professional treatment and will be back. Recommended!”
Initials hiddenJune 30, 2026
“Dr Krefman is an outstanding chiropractor! Very knowledgeable! Highly recommend him for any chiropractic needs! I drive a LONG way to see him!”
Jeanne D.May 26, 2026
About Dr. Douglas Krefman
Dr. Douglas Krefman earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois.
Dr. Krefman served as the University President for the Motion Palpation Institute and Sports Rehabilitation Club and practiced as a chiropractic intern at The Salvation Army clinic in Chicago. He is Active Release Techniques® full body certified (Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Spine), a credentialed provider in the McKenzie Method® (MDT), and has received additional training in various physical medicine techniques including Cox® Flexion-Distraction therapy and RockTape®. Dr. Krefman treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries for patients of all ages.
He looks forward to serving the Chicagoland community through a customized, functional, and evidence-based treatment approach.
Is this doctor in your insurance network?
Enter your insurance carrier and plan
choose insurance
In-network insurances
99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Office locations
1 of 2
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Doctor of Chiropractic
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1609243310
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.85
Bedside manner
5.00
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information. Learn more here
47 reviews
Most relevant
The doctor was to the point and explained exactly what we should do to heal the injury. Very knowledgeable and professional.
June 30, 2023Initials hidden
Very friendly. The doctor listened checked my pain and gave me exercises that alleviated most of my pain immediately.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great experience overall. I am finally able to do things I wasn’t able to before because of my chronic neck pain!
August 15, 2022Gabrielle F.Verified patient
the doctor was great. he fixed my issue. I will definitely return. I highly recommend him.
October 4, 2023Franklin S.Verified patient
Great doc. Responsive, cares about your situation.
March 20, 2023Initials hidden
New to area and had an initial chiro consult and adjustment. Excellent facility, highly informative, professional treatment and will be back. Recommended!
June 30, 2026Initials hidden
Dr Krefman is an outstanding chiropractor! Very knowledgeable! Highly recommend him for any chiropractic needs! I drive a LONG way to see him!
May 26, 2026Jeanne D.Verified patient
Dr Krefman took time to see what was going on and has recommended plenty of things for me to do at home that have already made a difference for me.
November 12, 2025Jeffrey L.Verified patient
I wouldn't hesitate going to Dr. Krefman. He is so kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable, He takes the time to explain everything so the average person can understand what the problem is. I have a lot of confidence in Dr. Krefman.
March 17, 2025Jamie S.Verified patient
The Dr. was cordial, professional, understanding, knowledgeable and articulate. He quickly was able to diagnose my problem and provide relief. I am thankful for the referral and strongly recommend him.
February 20, 2025Roger G.Verified patient
Very anxious to help. Tried some new stuff
July 22, 2024Jeff S.Verified patient
This was my first visit to the practice. The inside is fairly new and very clean. The doctor did a great job at understanding my problem and helping me to understand what I needed to do to correct it.
June 7, 2024Antonino D.Verified patient
I was nervous to go back to a chiropractor after having a TERRIBLE experience about 10 years ago. I recently got into an auto accident, and it was recommended I see a chropractor. My Primary Care doctor referred me to Dr. Krefman. Dr. Krefman was SO nice, welcoming, and explained things very clearly. I would recommend him to any of my friends and family!
June 16, 2023Tedra T.Verified patient
Great place!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great experience and friendly staff. Appreciate that they care about figuring out what’s causing my pain so we can correct it, rather than just treating the pain. Looking forward to going back.
February 26, 2023Brittany H.Verified patient
Very professional helpful and friendly. The doctor did a full assessment and treatment plan.
Clear and friendly communication. The office staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming.
June 30, 2022Christopher L.Verified patient
Awesome professional, knowledgeable, attentive!
August 17, 2021Yevgeny K.Verified patient
July 3, 2026Marty G.Verified patient
January 21, 2026Kyran W.Verified patient
Less than 6 months agoInitials hidden
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
June 27, 2025Michael N.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
May 14, 2024M KVerified patient
November 11, 2023Harini W.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
October 12, 2023Evan A.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
June 29, 2023Katie Z.Verified patient
June 16, 2023Meghan S.Verified patient
June 14, 2023Matt S.Verified patient
May 23, 2023Alexandre J.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
March 27, 2023Jana J.Verified patient
January 18, 2023Evan A.Verified patient
January 12, 2023Pascal L.Verified patient
December 2, 2022Erin B.Verified patient
September 28, 2022Initials hidden
September 19, 2022Brittany A.Verified patient
August 15, 2022Camille D.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
September 8, 2021Alexandre J.Verified patient
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Krefman?
Generally, Dr. Douglas Krefman has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Krefman's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Douglas Krefman accepting new patients?
Dr. Douglas Krefman generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Krefman's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Douglas Krefman accept my insurance?
Choose your insurance plan to verify if Dr. Krefman is in-network.
Can I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Krefman online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Krefman using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dr. Douglas Krefman work with?
Dr. Douglas Krefman works with Chicago Spine and Sports.
Where is Dr. Douglas Krefman's office located?
Dr. Douglas Krefman has 2 office locations, including in Glenview and Chicago, view full addresses on Dr. Krefman's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Douglas Krefman?
Dr. Douglas Krefman frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Chiropractic Consultation, Hand Problems, New Patient Visit, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Douglas Krefman on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Douglas Krefman speak?
Dr. Douglas Krefman speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Douglas Krefman in reviews?
47 patients have reviewed Dr. Douglas Krefman. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.85/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.