Kim Krawzak, MD

Kimberly Krawzak, MD (she/her), was born and raised in Streamwood, IL. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology and Biochemistry from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. While in Appleton, Kimberly volunteered with a local hospice organization, where she enjoyed getting to know patients and their families and sharing in their grief, happiness, and nostalgia. She returned to Illinois and earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine – Peoria. As a member of the public health interest group, Kimberly helped organize the annual Health Disparity Forums for the local community. Her experience coordinating the disability and ableism workshop helped shape her passion of working to ensure that healthcare services are accessible to all patients. She also conducted research on patients’ experiences utilizing food pantries, soup kitchens, and government assistance to combat food insecurity. This has inspired her to think creatively about working with patients and building coalitions of community partners to break down complex social situations. Kimberly strives to provide public health-informed family medicine to resolve health disparities and provide holistic patient care. Kimberly’s hobbies include collecting indoor plants, finding new places to eat, hiking, singing, painting, video games, and enjoying the next big Netflix show.