Dr. Casey Jean Kelley, MD

I was a patient of Dr. Kelley's since she joined Whole Health Chicago. I had been a patient of Dr. Edelberg's but he was booked up so I saw Dr. Kelley instead. She is not very personable at all but seemed knowledgeable about the numbers in the lab work. Unfortunately, that is what she is really interested in. Her constant insistence that I return for blood work rechecks so she could check to see if the plethora of supplements were working or not, and then "tweaking" said supplements took much more time and money that I feel necessary for a healthy person with no complaints. I went there for a check-up, and no issues with regard to illness and ended up hundreds of dollars of supplements which "might or might not work" and of course none covered by insurance. I'm not a fan of taking pharmaceuticals for every little thing; however, I am also not a guinea pig for the supplement and vitamin industry. I am a healthy person, with an excellent diet and exercise regularly. I know my own… body. Dr. Kelley actually made me dislike going to the doctor which was never the case with other doctors. I am now on the search for a new doctor.

Dr. Kelley is fantastic! Her bedside manner can't be beat. She's kind, thorough and never rushed or dismissive. Most importantly, she discovered my thyroid cancer during a routine annual physical. While simply feeling my neck, she noticed my thyroid felt a little enlarged. Fast forward through a few ultrasounds and biopsies, the cancer was diagnosed and then treated by specialists. Dr. Kelley followed my treatment every step of the way and was always available for advice and support. Without her thoroughness in that routine physical, my cancer would have gone undetected (my OB didn't notice it during my annual exam a few months earlier) and untreated for possibly years, leading to a less favorable outcome. I highly recommended Dr. Kelley!

Dr. Kelley has been the main driving force behind properly diagnosing and treating many ailments that other physicians missed or ignored for decades. After being diagnosed with a chronic illness and associated complications, Dr. Kelley worked with me to make informed decisions about next steps and treatment. She is incredibly compassionate and checks on her patients regularly. Her knowledge on a massive amount of health issues is incredible, and her treatment recommendations are integrative with a focus on healing the mind, body and spirit. She is always responsive and on time. I am so lucky to have Dr. Kelley as my primary physician!

Dr. Kelley is dedicated to her patients, and ready and willing to spend the time necessary listening to their "full story," asking new questions and offering new insights into what may be troubling you. From the basic necessities, to confusing and complicated diagnoses, Dr. Kelley invests in her patients for the long term, and doesn't quit until you are healthy and happy.

I am over the moon to have found Dr. Kelley! In my time as a patient, I have found her to be as compassionate as she is knowledgable. She is approachable and makes you feel comfortable immediately. She was able to accurately diagnose a condition I've had for over a decade (that no less than 5 different doctors all misdiagnosed and mistreated) and has been able to offer the first relief I've had in all my time treating it. She listens without judging and I respect her sage advice.

Dr. Kelley is a great doctor who balances empathy and objectivity. In my visits, I’ve found Dr. Kelley to be a patient, consistently good listener – which I’ve had several doctors not be – and really thoughtful in answering my questions. She’s also worked with me to truly uncover what some of my health issues stemmed from – and she came up with good, effective treatment plans that went beyond just prescription medicine and included holistic changes that have improved my quality of life.

After watching my own blood work over the course of 2 years, Dr. Kelley told me that my results were fine. Only after consulting another doctor, my unfortunate hunch was confirmed. When I told Dr. Kelley that I was transfering to another Primary Care Physician she replied that maybe that was best since she is more focused on Lyme disease lately. Her comprehensive physicals were lacking and her investment in my health was poor. Had I stayed with her I could have died as opposed to getting the care I needed from much more professional doctors. Her physicals consisted of talking and advice about energy work. It was only at my new primary care physician's office that I realized what a comprehensive physical should be.

Basically takes advantage of people by telling them that they have chronic aliments when they do not. Causes more problems in the long run for patients. It was a waste of money and time. Do not see this doctor.