What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.74
Average wait time
4.55
Bedside manner
4.85
“Doctor was amazing with baby, very gentle and calm. She listened to our concerns and addressed them in a way we could understand. Her assistant nurse is super cute and nice as well. Definitely gonna revisit for check up. The only issue is we were gonna be prescribed medicine but my pharmacy never received”
Kubra O.December 19, 2025
“Dr. Colman was wonderful. She was very personable and thorough. My child had some apprehension at first, but the medical and clinical staff helped solve that right away.”
Elizabeth A.October 20, 2025
About Dr. Kathryn Colman
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Dr. Kathryn Colman, Director of Pediatric ENT at Chicago ENT, is an accomplished Pediatric Otolaryngologist specializing in newborns to patients up to 18 years old. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Dr. Colman also holds bachelor's degrees from Georgetown University and Wake Forest University. A former clinical instructor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Harvard University, she is the recipient of several honors and awards and has contributed research to prestigious otolaryngological publications. Though Dr. Colman specializes in Pediatric ENT, she has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of all ear, nose, and throat conditions. She prioritizes patient accessibility and communication and is available for urgent appointments.
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Saint Elizabeth Campus
Board certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Chicago, Doctor of Medicine
- Georgetown University (Bachelor's)
- Wake Forest University (Bachelor's)
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1508098476
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.74
Wait time
4.55
Bedside manner
4.85
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Truly amazing experience and we are planning to stick with this project user now. She is attentive, kind and patient.
December 9, 2024Skylar A.Verified patient
I felt like I was just a number and I had a dollar sign on my head. I was shocked based on reviews I had read.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Colman was great with my toddler! Office visits and surgery were a breeze! Highly recommended.
July 6, 2018Henry D.Verified patient
Dr. Colman was very professional and made me feel comfortable. I will go back to see her again.
April 3, 2018Nicholas D.Verified patient
Very nice overall—felt like the team here is empathetic and thorough.
August 20, 2024Junho M.Verified patient
Dr. Colman was professional and very kind. She easily put our four year old at ease.
June 4, 2018Menachem W.Verified patient
She is the best and so reassuring and comforting to my son. There’s no one better!
April 11, 2018Isaac B.Verified patient
She was very warm and welcomed me to ask any questions I had. Thanks Dr. Colman!
More than 1 year agoTina N.Verified patient
Dr. Colman is great. I have seen her a few times now and highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoJason W.Verified patient
She was very knowledgeable, professional and overall it was a great a visit
July 4, 2018Initials hidden
The visit with Dr Colman was great! I was referred to her and very pleased.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She was detailed straight to the point and my daughter felt comfortable
July 27, 2015Marissa C.Verified patient
Appointment went smooth from checkin to conference with doctor.
March 19, 2018Celeste A.Verified patient
Seems to be a very competent M.D. and a very pleasant person.
More than 1 year agoJames V.Verified patient
Doctor was amazing with baby, very gentle and calm. She listened to our concerns and addressed them in a way we could understand. Her assistant nurse is super cute and nice as well. Definitely gonna revisit for check up. The only issue is we were gonna be prescribed medicine but my pharmacy never received
December 19, 2025Kubra O.Verified patient
Dr. Colman was wonderful. She was very personable and thorough. My child had some apprehension at first, but the medical and clinical staff helped solve that right away.
October 20, 2025Elizabeth A.Verified patient
Overall a great experience at this office. We got called back while still filling out forms. Doctor listened to our questions/concerns and gave very thoughtful answers. I left feeling a lot more educated on what I went in for consultation on. Would definitely recommend this practice!
September 22, 2024Initials hidden
The doctor asked a lot of.good questions that we have never been asked. She proceeded to irrigate the ears and cleared things up for us. Very positive experience and I recommend
July 2, 2024Initials hidden
They didn’t have the right date of my appointment
November 2, 2022Fathima Shazma M.Verified patient
Dr. Colman is great at listening to my concerns regarding my son and his current issues.
She took the time to check him out and rule out any underlying conditions.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She's great
February 5, 2020David D.Verified patient
Excellent!
July 17, 2019Henry D.Verified patient
Dr. Colman was friendly, shook my hand, and was relatable. Dr. May was also great at explaining my test results and offering next steps. Both Doctors were great!
April 15, 2019Ashley G.Verified patient
My actual appointment was fine, but the atmosphere in the office was terrible. I overheard staff refer to me in a derogatory manner that the doctor was seemingly okay with because she said nothing against it.
April 16, 2019Initials hidden
Went to see Dr.Coleman about potentially needing a tonsillectomy after my primary care doctor encouraged me to seek out an ENT. When I was called in I was not put into a room but rather what appeared to be a stockroom? There were other nurses and doctors walking in and out to grab supplies during my visit. Dr Coleman only spoke to me for about 5 minutes total, did not listen to me telling her about my history of strep throat or my primary care doctor's concerns. She recommended I do an expensive overnight sleep apnea study. Would not recommend.
February 5, 2019Jillian G.Verified patient
She was nice but this was a waste. I asked her about treatment for snoring and was only suggested widely used OTC solutions. I said I had used them and didn't have much confidence that they would have an effect but she didn't have any other suggestions and just said I should come back in two months. Why I'm not sure. Is that when I get the better options or advice?
I asked her about a frenectomy to correct a tethered tongue and she said she didn't know anything about it. I know this is something not all ENTs perform but I expected at least a basic knowledge of this procedure but she seemed dismissive and uninterested.
I asked about excessive ear wax and she cleaned them out. No mention of the charge was discussed and when I got the bill it was pretty outrageous for 10 min with the doctor and a 2 minute ear cleaning, which was billed as two surgeries. I called the office to inquire about that and they said yep that's correct. Sooo I went ahead and cancelled that second appointment immediately.
December 11, 2018John B.Verified patient
As always, EXCELLENT on every level.
December 5, 2018Emily R.Verified patient
Professional, accurate diagnosis; good for me.
September 24, 2018Paul W.Verified patient
Very pleasant and accommodating. Only negative was waiting about 40 minutes past my appointment time, but it ended up being a wash since they were able to do imaging right away on site.
More than 1 year agoColin O.Verified patient
She was extremely friendly. She explained the diagnosis, etiology and what to expect in the future. My 5 week old daughter was the patient. When she needed to nurse, I was taken to a conference room for privacy. This place is amazing.
August 22, 2018Sabina G.Verified patient
Dr. Colman was extremely informative and helpful. We really appreciated her advice and expertise in helping us decide how to address our son's tongue tie.
July 25, 2018Nathan H.Verified patient
Dr. Colman and her staff is great except for the ladies who Register the patients in the front, whenever I get there for my daughter appointment I always have to stand there for a while before they acknowledged me and the weird part about that is that they are never busy with a patient they are always busy among themselves.
July 18, 2018Andrene H.Verified patient
Same as before, great
More than 1 year agoEmily R.Verified patient
The entire experience was incredible! I’m not sure I have ever had such a pleasant experience- start to finish, this office and Dr. Colman were AMAZING!!
April 4, 2018William F.Verified patient
Very efficient.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Colman took the time to listen to my concerns and try to figure out the issues. I did not feel rushed and did not have to wait long to see her.
January 16, 2018Initials hidden
My daughter had an issue with her nose; I was able to make an appointment with Dr. Colman over the weekend via ZocDoc, for the following Tuesday. My wife took my daughter, and reported that Dr. Colman was exceptionally good with my daughter, and was all-around great. And they did not have to wait. My wife had nothing but good things to say about the visit!
January 14, 2018Edith B.Verified patient
Thorough. Caring. Professional.
January 8, 2018Marypat O.Verified patient
The doctors assistant was very nice and welcoming. The doctor was very informative and answered all of my questions right away.
November 8, 2017Theresa G.Verified patient
Dr. Colman is a very personable, professinoal, and efficient MD who provided me with excellent treatment. I had gone to two different APN's for a seemingly standard impacted ear canal treatment, but whatever the APN's were doing only made my condition worse and prolonged. Immediately upon meeting Dr. Colman, she listened with interest and intent, did a comprehensive check up and effectively extracted the blockage. I was passed from practitioner to practitioner for 4 days. Imagine never having hearing issues, but enduring hearing loss for that amount of time with no help or assurance. Dr. Colman immediately helped and gave me the reassurance that everything was "OK". Based on this experience alone, I would highly recommend a visit with Dr. Colman - either adult or pediatric.
July 25, 2017Janice B.Verified patient
Very efficient visit -- minimal time spent in the general waiting room, and the doctor saw me within minutes of my being brought to a private waiting room. I'd never been to an ENT before ,and Dr Colman was very communicative throughout my visit. I was out of there with a diagnosis no more than 30-40 minutes after my scheduled appointment time, having run through a few tests while there, too.
May 2, 2017Daniel O.Verified patient
Pleasant and knowledgeable
February 13, 2017Ralph R.Verified patient
Very friendly and listened carefully!
February 1, 2017Chloe Y.Verified patient
As a new patient, I was happy to find that the front desk staff was very nice and welcoming even though they were busy the afternoon I was there. I waited about an hour, but they were apologetic for the wait, and I think the delay was mostly caused by my insurance company and not them. Dr. Colman was friendly and easy to talk to. She answered my questions well, and I left feeling positively about the appointment. My appointment was pretty brief and I felt a little bit rushed, but I would definitely go back and recommend to anyone needing an ENT doctor!
January 11, 2017Jessie A.Verified patient
Very short wait after filling out new patient paperwork. Dr. Colman was great, quickly resolved an ear infection issue that 3 previous dr visits failed to remedy (to be fair the other 3 were not specialists).
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very thorough and nice.
April 26, 2016Initials hidden
I would definitely recommend Dr. Colman!
There is never a long wait time and her bedside manner is great. She is efficient and very open to questions and concerns you might have.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I would recommend her to anyone looking for ENT doc. She was personable and extremely patient. Took very good care of me! Thank you!
February 25, 2016Erin M.Verified patient
Dr. Colman and the staff were excellent. My 4 year old had a terrible experience with another doctor so our pediatrician recommended Dr. Colman....it was an excellent experience all around.
January 27, 2016Benjamin F.Verified patient
I went for my follow up, and like the first appointment this one was great too. The appointment was quick, professional, and I left feeling assured I had the best care possible. Dr. Colman remembered me and my situation right away and spent time making sure I got everything I needed even though it was a very busy day for the office. I would recommend her to anybody who needs any ENT care.
February 2, 2016Erika G.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Kathryn Colman affiliated with?
Dr. Kathryn Colman is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Saint Elizabeth Campus.
What practice does Dr. Kathryn Colman work with?
Dr. Kathryn Colman works with ChicagoENT.
Where is Dr. Kathryn Colman's office located?
Dr. Kathryn Colman has 3 office locations, including in Chicago and Skokie, view full addresses on Dr. Colman's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kathryn Colman have?
Dr. Kathryn Colman is certified by American Board of Otolaryngology and American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kathryn Colman?
Dr. Kathryn Colman frequently sees patients for ENT Consultation, ENT Emergency Visit, Hearing Problems, Sinus Problems / Sinusitis, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kathryn Colman on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Kathryn Colman speak?
Dr. Kathryn Colman speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Kathryn Colman in reviews?
165 patients have reviewed Dr. Kathryn Colman. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.74/5. They have a 4.85/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.55/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.