About
Kate Petrungaro, MD FACP, holds board certification in Internal Medicine and has practiced with Northwestern Medicine since completing her residency in 2010. She graduated cum laude from the University of Chicago in 2002, then spent time conducting science policy research for the American Chemistry Council in Washington, DC. She earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where she was inducted into the Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society in 2005 and selected from a national pool to serve as a Government Relations Intern with the American Medical Association in Washington, DC. Her residency at Northwestern's McGaw Medical College included the Women's Health track, which shapes her clinical work today. She won the Resident Research Day award for basic research on Staph Enterotoxin B upregulation and received multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards.
Northwestern hired Dr. Petrungaro as a full-time physician immediately after residency. She became a Fellow of the American College of Physicians in 2019. Beyond patient care, she serves as Clinical Information Technology Director, working to optimize physician use of electronic medical records, and teaches at Feinberg School of Medicine. Her clinical interests center on women's health, evidence-based medicine, and helping patients understand even complex research so they can take an active role in their own care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Chicago, cum laude, 2002
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, 2007
Residency
Internal Medicine, Northwestern McGaw Medical College, 2010
Additional Training
Women's Health track during residency; Clinical Information Technology Director; Teaching faculty, Feinberg School of Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Petrungaro right for?
Dr. Petrungaro is a strong fit for adults who want a physician deeply grounded in evidence-based medicine. Women seeking comprehensive primary care, including preventive screenings, benefit from her Women's Health residency track experience. Patients who want to understand the research behind their treatment decisions will find her approach especially valuable. Her background in science policy and medical advocacy makes her effective for patients navigating complex health systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Petrungaro specializes in internal medicine, preventive medicine, and women's health. Her residency at Northwestern's McGaw Medical College included a dedicated Women's Health track, which shapes her clinical work today. She focuses on evidence-based medicine and helps patients engage actively in their own care decisions.
Yes. Dr. Petrungaro holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She also earned Fellowship in the American College of Physicians, a designation she received in 2019.
Dr. Petrungaro earned her undergraduate degree cum laude from the University of Chicago. She completed her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and her internal medicine residency at Northwestern's McGaw Medical College.
Dr. Petrungaro provides women's health services within the scope of primary care, including breast exams and pap smears. Her residency training included a Women's Health track, giving her strong clinical grounding in this area.
Dr. Petrungaro received multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards during her residency training. Her research on Staph Enterotoxin B upregulation earned the Resident Research Day award for basic research. Faculty at Jefferson Medical College also inducted her into the Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society in 2005.
Yes. Dr. Petrungaro teaches at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. She also serves as Clinical Information Technology Director, where she works to improve physician use of electronic medical records across the health system.
Dr. Petrungaro focuses on helping patients understand even complex medical research. She believes patients make better decisions when they grasp the evidence behind their care. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in clarity.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026