Kyle Knierim, MD

Kyle Knierim, MD

Family Medicine

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Woodridge

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Woodridge
2363 63rd Street
Suite 103
Woodridge, IL  60517
630-716-7510
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Biography

Kyle Knierim, MD is board-certified in Family Medicine. His specialties include:

  • Pediatrics
  • Young adults
  • Care of families
  • Chronic disease management


    Publications:


    1. Hall T, Knierim KE, et al. Points of Concordance, Points of Discordance: A Qualitative Examination of Telemedicine Implementation. J Am Board Fam Med. 2022 May-Jun;35(3):517-526. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2022.03. 210-325-PMID: 35641043.

    2. Knierim KE, Rodriguez R. Practice Pearl: Have staff help with advanced care planning. Family Practice Management. 2022;29(3):34.

    3. Knierim KE, et al. Rapid Transition to Telehealth During COVID-19: Lessons Learned That Can Move Primary Care Forward. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2021 34(S1).

    4. Dickinson WP, Nease DE, Rhyne RL, Knierim KE, Fernald DH, de la Cerda DR, Dickinson LM. Practice Transformation Support and Patient Engagement on Practice Efforts to Improve Cardiovascular Care: A Report from EvidenceNOW Southwest. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2020 33(5).

    5. Fernald DH, Mullen R, Hall T, Bienstock A, Kirchner S, Knierim KE, de la Cerda D, Callan D, Rhyne RL, Dickinson ML, Dickinson WP. Exemplary Practices in Cardiovascular Care: Results on Clinical Quality Measures from the EvidenceNOW Southwest Cooperative. Journal of General Internal Medicine. Online first, August 17, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06094-5.

    6. Knierim K, et al. Primary care practices' ability to report electronic clinical quality measures in the EvidenceNOW Southwest initiative to improve heart health. JAMA Network Open. Published online August 07, 2019. 2(8):e198569. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.8569

    7. Hall T, Knierim K, et al. Primary Care Practices' Implementation of Patient-Team Partnership: Findings from EvidenceNOW Southwest. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2019 32(4): 490-504.

    8. Cohen DJ, Dorr DA, Knierim K, et al. Primary Care Practices' Abilities And Challenges In Using Electronic Health Record Data For Quality Improvement. Health Affairs (Millwood). 2018 Apr;37(4):635-643.

    9. Knierim KE, Hall T, Fernald DH, Staff TJ, Buscaj E, Allen J, Onysko M, Dickinson WP. Effects of Hospital Systems on Medical Home Transformation in Primary Care Residency Training Practices. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management. 2017 40(3): 220-227.

    10. Brown Levey S, Miller B, Knierim KE, Payne-Murphy J. A Call for Psychology within Healthcare Reform. NYS Psychologist. 2013 25(4): 25-28.

    11. Shriver S, Knierim K, et al. Pneumatically driven finger movement: a novel, passive fMRI technique for pre-surgical motor and sensory mapping. Am J Neuroradiol. 2013 Jan;34(1):E5-7.

    12. Knierim K, Khodaee M. Bilateral Hip Pain in a Child. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2011. Volume 43:5 Supplement.

    13. Vaughn M, Sloane PD, Knierim K, Varkey D, Pilgard MA, Johnson BJB. Practice-Based Research Network Partnership with CDC to Acquire Clinical Specimens to Study the Etiology of Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness (STARI). Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine 2010 23(6): 720-727.

    14. Ochsner KN, Zaki J, Hanelin J, Ludlow DH, Knierim K, Ramachandran T, Glover GH, Mackey SC. Your pain or mine? Common and distinct neural systems supporting the perception of pain in self and other. Social Cognitive Affective Neuroscience 2008 3(2): 144-160.

    15. O'Shea JP, Whalen S, Branco DM, Petrovich NM, Knierim KE, Golby AJ.Integrated image- and function-guided surgery in eloquent cortex: a technique report. Int J Med Robot. 2006 2(1):75-83.

    16. Ochsner KN, Ludlow DH, Knierim KE, Hanelin J, Ramachandran T, Glover GC, Mackey SC. Neural correlates of individual differences in pain-related fear and anxiety. Pain. 2006 120(1-2):69-77.

    17. Golby A, Silverberg G, Race E, Gabrieli S, O'Shea J, Knierim K, Stebbins G, Gabrieli J. Memory encoding in Alzheimer's disease: an fMRI study of explicit and implicit memory. Brain. 2005;128(Pt 4):773-87.

    18. Ochsner KN, Knierim K, Ludlow DH, Hanelin J, Ramachandran T, Glover G, Mackey SC. Reflecting upon feelings: an fMRI study of neural systems supporting the attribution of emotion to self and other. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience. 2004 Dec;16(10):1746-72.


    Book Chapters and Handbooks

    1. Obtaining and Using Data in Practice: A Handbook for Health IT Advisors and Practice Facilitators. Content last reviewed June 2022. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Contributing author. Link.

    2. Knierim KE, Fernald DH, Staton EW, Nease DE Jr. Organizing Your Practice for Screening and Secondary Prevention Among Adults. Prim Care: Clinics in Office Practice. 2014 41(2):163-183.


    Other Publications

    Policy Briefs

    1. Mathieu S, Knierim K, et al. Peer Support Specialists: A critical factor in integrating medical, behavioral, and substance use care for pregnant people. Farley Health Policy Center. February 2023. Link to brief.

    2. Mathieu S, Knierim K, Cebuhar K. The Value of Integrating OB and Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Initial Findings. Farley Health Policy Center. December 2021. Link to brief.

    3. Gold S, Knierim K, et al. Closing the Treatment Gap for Opioid Use Disorder in Colorado. Farley Health Policy Center. April 2021. Brief. Online interactive story map.



    • Personal Interests

    Dr. Knierim enjoys skiing, hiking, traveling with his wife and two kids.

    Care Philosophy

    Dr. Knierim has a passion for implementing new approaches to improve healthcare. In his medical practice, he prioritizes patient-centered and evidence-based care, focusing on a person’s unique needs, preferences, and values. He believes in fostering open communication and collaboration between patients, their families and healthcare providers to ensure informed decision-making and better health outcomes.

    Awards & Recognitions
    2022 Degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Recognizes AAFP members who have distinguished themselves by their service to family medicine by their professional development through medical education and research
    2021 Teacher of the Year Award, Single faculty member recognized for outstanding teaching of providers and staff
    2017 Ancora Imparo Award, single faculty member recognized for outstanding and inspirational contributions to psychology intern training
    2015 Most Innovative Ideas Award, recognized by UC Health Ambulatory Services leadership for contributions to Primary Care improvement activities
    2014 Clinical Rising Star, a single faculty member recognized for their early contributions to improving clinical affairs in the UC Denver Family Medicine Department
    2014 Provider of the Month, a single clinician recognized for their impact on patient care and clinic operations. AF Williams Family Medicine Center, Denver, CO
    2013 Quality Improvement Award, a single person selected for championing implementation of patient centered medical home principles in the University of Colorado Hospital primary care clinics
    2012 Larry Green Award, a single resident in 3 Denver Family Medicine programs recognized for leadership, scholarship in the care of patients and families, and vision for the future of Family Medicine
    2012 Resident Teacher Award, a resident selected annually for dedication and excellence in teaching, UC Denver Family Medicine Residency Program
    2008 Frank Porter Graham Honor Society Inductee, selected for service provided to the University of North Carolina and its community
    2008 The Order of the Old Well Inductee, selected for humanitarian service while attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    2007 Holderness Distinguished Medical Scholarship, one of five medical students supported as a promising medical scholar
    2005 Medical Alumni Loyalty Fund Scholarship, one of 10 students selected for their academic merit and leadership contributions to the UNC School of Medicine
    1998 Eagle Scout
    Areas Served
    Woodridge, IL
    Languages Spoken
    English
    Education

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

    Residencies

    Family Medicine at University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

    Fellowships

    Family Medicine at University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

    Medical Organization Memberships and Committees

    American Academy of Family Physicians, Fellow

    North American Primary Care Research Group, Member

    Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Member

    Board Certification

    Family Medicine: The American Board of Family Medicine

    Publications

    Hall T, Knierim KE, et al. Points of Concordance, Points of Discordance: A Qualitative Examination of Telemedicine Implementation. J Am Board Fam Med. 2022 May-Jun;35(3):517-526. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2022.03. 210-325-PMID: 35641043.

    Knierim KE, Rodriguez R. Practice Pearl: Have staff help with advanced care planning. Family Practice Management. 2022;29(3):34.

    Knierim KE, et al. Rapid Transition to Telehealth During COVID-19: Lessons Learned That Can Move Primary Care Forward. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2021 34(S1).

    Dickinson WP, Nease DE, Rhyne RL, Knierim KE, Fernald DH, de la Cerda DR, Dickinson LM. Practice Transformation Support and Patient Engagement on Practice Efforts to Improve Cardiovascular Care: A Report from EvidenceNOW Southwest. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2020 33(5).

    Fernald DH, Mullen R, Hall T, Bienstock A, Kirchner S, Knierim KE, de la Cerda D, Callan D, Rhyne RL, Dickinson ML, Dickinson WP. Exemplary Practices in Cardiovascular Care: Results on Clinical Quality Measures from the EvidenceNOW Southwest Cooperative. Journal of General Internal Medicine. Online first, August 17, 2020.

    Knierim K, et al. Primary care practices' ability to report electronic clinical quality measures in the EvidenceNOW Southwest initiative to improve heart health. JAMA Network Open. Published online August 07, 2019. 2(8):e198569. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.8569

    Hall T, Knierim K, et al. Primary Care Practices' Implementation of Patient-Team Partnership: Findings from EvidenceNOW Southwest. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2019 32(4): 490-504.

    Cohen DJ, Dorr DA, Knierim K, et al. Primary Care Practices' Abilities And Challenges In Using Electronic Health Record Data For Quality Improvement. Health Affairs (Millwood). 2018 Apr;37(4):635-643.

    Knierim KE, Hall T, Fernald DH, Staff TJ, Buscaj E, Allen J, Onysko M, Dickinson WP. Effects of Hospital Systems on Medical Home Transformation in Primary Care Residency Training Practices. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management. 2017 40(3): 220-227.

    Brown Levey S, Miller B, Knierim KE, Payne-Murphy J. A Call for Psychology within Healthcare Reform. NYS Psychologist. 2013 25(4): 25-28.

    Shriver S, Knierim K, et al. Pneumatically driven finger movement: a novel, passive fMRI technique for pre-surgical motor and sensory mapping. Am J Neuroradiol. 2013 Jan;34(1):E5-7.

    Knierim K, Khodaee M. Bilateral Hip Pain in a Child. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2011. Volume 43:5 Supplement.

    Vaughn M, Sloane PD, Knierim K, Varkey D, Pilgard MA, Johnson BJB. Practice-Based Research Network Partnership with CDC to Acquire Clinical Specimens to Study the Etiology of Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness (STARI). Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine 2010 23(6): 720-727.

    Ochsner KN, Zaki J, Hanelin J, Ludlow DH, Knierim K, Ramachandran T, Glover GH, Mackey SC. Your pain or mine? Common and distinct neural systems supporting the perception of pain in self and other. Social Cognitive Affective Neuroscience 2008 3(2): 144-160.

    O'Shea JP, Whalen S, Branco DM, Petrovich NM, Knierim KE, Golby AJ.Integrated image- and function-guided surgery in eloquent cortex: a technique report. Int J Med Robot. 2006 2(1):75-83.

    Ochsner KN, Ludlow DH, Knierim KE, Hanelin J, Ramachandran T, Glover GC, Mackey SC. Neural correlates of individual differences in pain-related fear and anxiety. Pain. 2006 120(1-2):69-77.

    Golby A, Silverberg G, Race E, Gabrieli S, O'Shea J, Knierim K, Stebbins G, Gabrieli J. Memory encoding in Alzheimer's disease: an fMRI study of explicit and implicit memory. Brain. 2005;128(Pt 4):773-87.

    Ochsner KN, Knierim K, Ludlow DH, Hanelin J, Ramachandran T, Glover G, Mackey SC. Reflecting upon feelings: an fMRI study of neural systems supporting the attribution of emotion to self and other. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience. 2004 Dec;16(10):1746-72.

    Obtaining and Using Data in Practice: A Handbook for Health IT Advisors and Practice Facilitators. Content last reviewed June 2022. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Contributing author.

    Knierim KE, Fernald DH, Staton EW, Nease DE Jr. Organizing Your Practice for Screening and Secondary Prevention Among Adults. Prim Care: Clinics in Office Practice. 2014 41(2):163-183.

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    Kyle Knierim, MD treats the following conditions: Arthritis, Asthma, Chickenpox, Childhood Illnesses, Chronic Cough, Colds, Constipation, Flu, Gout, Headaches and Migraines, High Blood Pressure, High Calcium, High Cholesterol, Influenza, Low Calcium, Low Testosterone, Minor Burns, Minor Injuries, Moles, Mumps, Osteoporosis, Pneumonia, Rashes, Ringworm, Seasonal Allergies, Sore Throat, Sprained Ankle, Sprains, Strep Throat, Sunburn, Tetanus, Tonsillitis and Vitamin D Deficiency. Learn more about Kyle Knierim, MD at AdventHealth.
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    Kyle Knierim, MD provides Primary Care services. Learn more about Kyle Knierim, MD at AdventHealth.