Dr. Katrina E. Wright, MD | Merrillville, IN | Nephrology

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Dr. Wright graduated from the Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1999. She works in Merrillville, IN and 8 other locations and specializes in Nephrology. Dr. Wright is affiliated with Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, The Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus, Northwest Health Porter, Regional West Medical Center, Saint Mary Medical Center Inc, Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Powers Health Rehabilitation Center.

accepting new patients
4.5

18 Ratings
27 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
12 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 board certification
8 hospital affiliations
12 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Wright's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

18 Ratings with 12 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 21 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: (0) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Staff was courteous: (0) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)

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I cannot recommend Dr. Katrina Elisabeth Wright based on my family’s experience. In our situation, my elderly disabled Mother was left feeling unsupported during a very serious and traumatic medical-related matter. Instead of receiving compassion, accountability, and appropriate concern, we experienced deep frustration, distress, and a lack of meaningful help when help was urgently needed. What stood out most was the emotional harm caused by the lack of action and the sense that our concerns were not taken seriously. For families caring for vulnerable loved ones, that kind of experience is devastating. Patients and caregivers deserve professionalism, responsiveness, and respect, especially when safety concerns are involved. I encourage anyone seeking care to ask detailed questions about how patient concerns, safety complaints, and caregiver communication are handled.

March 6th, 2026

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Dr Wright is one of the best doctors I have ever seen!! Her knowledge, compassion and demeanor are beyond compare!! She looks at you as a whole patient and not just what you are there to see her for. I would 1000% recommend her to everyone!!

November 16th, 2022

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Dr Wright is one of the best Doctor that I have ever met. She listen to you and treats you with the utmost respect the quality of care that She gives is to the at most. Enjoy talking to to Her. Personally I would not change anything of the care that she gave me.

September 16th, 2022

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Outstanding Dr Dr wright has help me so much with my health she is so Pleasant and takes time with you and I owe her so much

August 26th, 2022

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Dr is very pleasant and staff as well

June 24th, 2022

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She has been a Blessing to have as a Doctor very good

August 13th, 2021

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Outstanding and caring Dr she has help me in so many way I feel so comfortable around her

September 18th, 2020

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An excellent doctor doing a very good job of taking care of me I appreciate her care

September 4th, 2020

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I have been seeing Dr Wright for several years now and highly recommend her.

August 7th, 2020

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Dr Wright’s attention to detail is awesome and I have never had someone with such a broad knowledge base like Dr Wright! If she doesn’t know she will find out.

June 12th, 2020

Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois And Indiana

90 W 86th AveMerrillville, IN 46410

Tel: (219) 791-1555

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Fresenius Kidney Care Merrillville

550 W 84th DrMerrillville, IN 46410

Tel: (219) 795-1990

Mon6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue6:00 am - 6:30 pm

Wed6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu6:00 am - 6:30 pm

Fri6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat5:30 am - 5:30 pm

SunClosed

Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus

8701 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410

Tel: (219) 738-5500

Amg Specialty Hospital Northwest Indiana

9509 Georgia StCrown Point, IN 46307

Tel: (219) 472-2200

Northwest Health Porter

85 E Us Highway 6Valparaiso, IN 46383

Tel: (219) 983-8300

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital

155 E Brush Hill RdElmhurst, IL 60126

Tel: (331) 221-1000

Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois And Indiana

133 E Brush Hill Rd Unit 301Elmhurst, IL 60126

Tel: (630) 832-2183

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Regional West Medical Center

4021 Avenue BScottsbluff, NE 69361

Tel: (308) 635-3711

Regional West Physicians Nephrology

3911 Avenue B Ste 1110Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Tel: (308) 630-2100

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Powers Health Rehabilitation Center

10215 BroadwayCrown Point, IN 46307

Tel: (219) 661-6100

Saint Mary Medical Center Inc

1500 S Lake Park AveHobart, IN 46342

Tel: (219) 942-0551

Fresenius Kidney Care Jefferson

7836 W Jefferson Blvd Ste LL10Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Tel: (260) 432-4225

Mon5:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue5:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed5:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu5:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri5:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sat5:30 am - 5:00 pm

SunClosed


Dr. Katrina Elisabeth Wright, MD	Dr. Navjyot Kaur Bhogal, MD	Dr. Gayle Laverne Kates, MD	Dr. Kenneth Lee Choi, MD
Nephrology	Nephrology	Pediatrics	Nephrology
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.5 (18 Ratings)	4.7 (3 Ratings)	4.5 (8 Ratings)	3.9 (8 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	51 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks French, Spanish, English, Arabic	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish
Merrillville , IN	Munster , IN	Chicago , IL	Merrillville , IN
Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Nephrology

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Renal Disease
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Hemodialysis
Kidney Biopsy
Peritoneal Dialysis
Urinalysis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2025, Expired

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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Which hospitals is Dr. Katrina Wright affiliated with?: Dr. Katrina Wright is affiliated with Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, The Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus, Northwest Health Porter, Regional West Medical Center, Saint Mary Medical Center Inc, Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus, Franciscan Health Crown Point, and Powers Health Rehabilitation Center.

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