Karen Ries | Loves Park, IL | Nurse Practitioner

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Karen Ries works in Loves Park, IL and 1 other location and specializes in Nurse Practitioner and Family Medicine. Karen Ries is affiliated with Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center.

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10 Ratings
21 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
10 written reviews
2 specialties
3 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

Patients express high levels of satisfaction with Dr. Karen Ries, describing her as compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient. Many highlight her ability to make them feel comfortable and confident in their healthcare decisions, while also appreciating her thorough explanations and attentive care. The reviews largely focus on positive experiences, with patients consistently noting her superb bedside manner and professional approach. Negative feedback or concerns are notably absent from the reviews provided.

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Karen is great.

June 13th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Karen was the best.

June 6th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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This was my first time seeing Karen Reis. I felt very comfortable and felt confident in my decision to have her as my health care provider

May 18th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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NP was extremely good. Took time to explain everything. Definitely feel she cares

May 4th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Excellent experience and interaction, as always with Ms. Reiss

February 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I selected Karen as my new PCP and this was a med refill visit. Karen was awesome. I really liked her.

December 2nd, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Listen to me and helped with my problems

November 15th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Took great care for me and explained any and everything couldn't ask for better

September 27th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Amazing, caring, compassionate, fantastic, knowledgeable, professional, superb bed side manner, wonderful, the list goes on and on...etc!

June 7th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Karen always is so patient with my questions and anxieties

May 29th, 2024 | Source: Partner

Mercyhealth Alpine

7702 N. Alpine Rd.Loves Park, IL 61111

Karen Ries

1307 W Washington St Ste 130Oregon, IL 61061


Karen Ries	Jennifer Binder, NP	Susan Winterbauer, APN	Dr. Nicole Owens, APN
Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner

5 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Loves Park , IL	Rockford , IL	Rockford , IL	Rockford , IL
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Karen Ries holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Nurse Practitioner with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

NPI Number

Karen Ries' NPI number is 1255854204.

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Is Karen Ries accepting new patients?: Karen Ries has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Karen Ries accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Karen Ries accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Karen Ries's office located?: Karen Ries's office is located at 7702 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, IL, 61111.
Which hospitals is Karen Ries affiliated with?: Karen Ries is affiliated with Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center.
What languages does Karen Ries speak?: Karen Ries speaks Spanish and English.

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