About
Caroline Kalember, MD, holds board certification in Internal Medicine and brings over a decade of Northwestern-based training and practice to Thrive. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in biology from Northwestern University in 2005 and her medical degree from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in 2009. Her Internal Medicine residency at Northwestern concluded in 2012, during which she won numerous teaching awards, including the Gerald Grumet Award for best resident teacher. She also conducted research on strategies to improve quality reporting in primary care settings.
Dr. Kalember practiced primary care at Northwestern's downtown campus from 2012 to 2017, then joined Northwestern's concierge medicine Personal Physician Care practice, where she delivered individualized, evidence-based concierge care before joining Thrive. She serves as a clinical instructor at Feinberg School of Medicine, where she precepts students in the Education-Centered Medical Home program, teaches in the Problem-Based Learning curriculum, and interviews applicants for the medical school's admissions committee. Dr. Kalember believes medicine works best as a true partnership, and she focuses on giving patients the evidence they need to make informed, individualized health decisions.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northwestern University, Bachelor of Arts (Biology), 2005
Medical School
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, 2009
Residency
Internal Medicine, Northwestern University, 2012
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kalember right for?
Dr. Kalember is a strong fit for adults who want an evidence-based, partnership-driven approach to primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her thorough, individualized style. She works well with those who value a physician who takes time to explain the reasoning behind medical decisions. Adults seeking comprehensive women's health care alongside primary care will also find her a good match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kalember practices board-certified internal medicine with a focus on comprehensive primary care for adults. Her clinical work covers chronic condition management, preventive care, women's health, and acute illness. She approaches each patient encounter as a partnership, focusing on individualized, evidence-based decisions.
Dr. Kalember completed all of her training at Northwestern. She earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in 2005, her medical degree from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in 2009, and her internal medicine residency at Northwestern in 2012.
Yes. Dr. Kalember won multiple teaching awards during her internal medicine residency at Northwestern, including the Gerald Grumet Award for best resident teacher. Teaching remains a central part of her professional life, and she currently serves as a clinical instructor at Feinberg School of Medicine.
Yes. Before joining Thrive, Dr. Kalember delivered individualized concierge care at Northwestern's Personal Physician Care practice. She also spent several years practicing primary care at Northwestern's downtown campus, giving her over a decade of Northwestern-based clinical experience.
Yes. Dr. Kalember holds a clinical instructor position at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. She precepts students in the Education-Centered Medical Home program, teaches in the Problem-Based Learning curriculum, and interviews applicants for the medical school's admissions committee.
Yes. Dr. Kalember holds board certification in internal medicine.
Dr. Kalember conducted research on strategies to improve quality reporting in primary care settings during her time at Northwestern. This work reflects her interest in making primary care more effective and evidence-driven for patients.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026