Darlene C. Flowers, APRN

Darlene C. Flowers, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4.9 
386 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Psychiatry

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Nurse Practitioner

Education

Professional Education:
MSN, Rush University Medical Center College of Nursing - 2011

Certifications and Licensures

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric/Mental Health (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

386 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 25, 2024

5.0

Darlene is a great listener and takes a very collaborative approach with her patients.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

She has prescribed exactly the right combination of medications to help me with my anxiety and depression.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Compassionate, listens, takes her time in talking with me.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She really listens and cares about her patients.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Would love to have Darlene as a regular therapist

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Darlene is collaborative

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Understanding she knows her job

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April 18, 2024

5.0

She has helped me Immensely.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

She makes a comfortable and safe environment. She is very excellent.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

She’s amazing! She’s so sweet and really cares about her patients!

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April 10, 2024

5.0

She is up beat and understands where people are at. She is very supportive and positive.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Darlene is very collaborative!

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Great provider,. Super helpful

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Professional but maintains a level of caring and kindness.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Darlene Flowers is the best! Real, down to earth, and so supportive. I always know I’m in the best hands with her.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

She listened to me. I'm doing much better. I like her that helps with opening up.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Listens well care given was great

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March 22, 2024

5.0

She really listens when I was taking to her, and made an effort to figure out the problem.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She is compassionate, easy to talk to and helps me put things in my life into prospective.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flowers made me feel very comfortable and enjoyed working with her.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Personable, helpful and very knowledgeable.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

She takes the time needed to assist you in a time of need. She knows who you are and treats you as an individual.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Very helpful

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Darlene Flowers is absolutely amazing! Such a big help and so knowledgeable!

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February 28, 2024

5.0

I trust her and can rely on her medical advice.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

She is very responsive.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

She was insightful, experienced, had a plan, took immediate action, and seemed personally invested. First ray of hope I’ve felt.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

I like her

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February 14, 2024

5.0

She’s amazing. She so sweet and funny and really cares about her patients.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Darlene C. Flowers was very helpful and attentive to my needs.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Caring and professional. Takes adequate time listening and answering questions.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Professional care.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

She listens and addresses all of my concerns. She is very friendly and welcoming.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flowers is one of the best Doctors I have ever met. She is easy going and I feel comfortable and safe with her. No matter where I’m located, I will always have her as my doctor. She is definitely a gem.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Darlene Flowers makes me feel comfortable speaking out on how I’m feeling. She digs deep for answers

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January 23, 2024

5.0

She was super nice and funny! She explained everything in ways I can easily understand. I will definitely keep seeing her and if someone asks for a recommendation, I will definitely recommend her!

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January 22, 2024

5.0

She spent a lot of time getting details of my symptoms and giving me meds to help.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She spent one and a half hours consulting me. Helping to determine my medication needs. Listening and making me laugh!

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January 17, 2024

5.0

She is friendly and easy to talk to. She addresses all of my concerns.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Darlene Flowers knows me well as her patient and is willing to help problem solve regardless of the challenges I’m facing. I trust and respect her!

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Darlene was extremely thorough, friendly, compassionate, action oriented, and she referred to diagrams to explain my anxiety. I am a visual person and this really helped.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Companionate

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flowers ACTUALLY listens and talks to her patients. She reviews medication results, side effects, and even time(s) that you should take them. She’s a very supportive doctor and truly cares about what she does and how she helps her patients.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Darlene is a wonderful woman! She welcomes patients with a calm, motherly presence. She truly cares about her patients and has listened to every concern I’ve had. I have recommended Darlene to a family friend already. She is amazing.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

She listens, she asks questions. Gives good advice, doesn’t rush through the appointment.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

She so easy to talk to. Her goal seems to be to make me feel better. I would highly recommend her!

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Darlene takes time to get to know her patients and considers all aspects of their health.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

She is so nice and caring. She is personable and professional.

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December 24, 2023

5.0

Really seems to care. Explains the meds and care. Very down to earth and easy to talk to

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Darlene is the best!! Thanks to her I have been on a journey of progress. I feel so much better.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

She is so kind and helpful.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Advanced knowledge

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December 18, 2023

5.0

She is the best I have ever worked eith

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December 05, 2023

5.0

She is kind when needs to be and blunt when necessary. Darlene made me very comfortable to open up and express myself, which is not an easy task. She has a level of trust that is very apparent right from the beginning.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Darlene is very attentive and personable. She makes me feel very comfortable talking with her about anything. Would highly recommend her!

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to. Listens. Professional and courteous.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

Ms Flowers was very relatable and made something uncomfortable a lot easier go through. I truly appreciate not being talked down to and given the opportunity to speak without feeling inadequate. All the while keeping professional.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

SHES very caring and personable ! I love my DOCTOR

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Fantastic services

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November 01, 2023

5.0

She’s easy to talk to, non judgemental and I feel as though she genuinely cares for my mental well being.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

She’s a great therapist who helps me

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Great

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Same as above. She is always very friendly and makes you feel comfortable.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

She’s amazing!

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and very very nice

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October 23, 2023

5.0

She's kind, easy to talk to. Good provider.

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Love, Love, Love Darlene. She is a 10 star across the board.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable. Kind and easy to talk to. She definitely seems to care

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October 17, 2023

5.0

She genuinely wanted to understand my current situation and help me. Our visit was educational and I appreciate her taking the time with me. She also asked what my goals are and encouraged me to get to counseling and stay focused on sobriety and career goals. 10/10.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Darlene is the best therapist ever!!! She knows me and has my concerns front and center. I could have not progressed without her. Kudos to Darlene.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Darlene has excellent communication skills, explains meds and is a great listener as to ups and downs of my depression.

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October 15, 2023

5.0

She listens to her patients and takes the time to talk with them. I never feel as if I’m in a rush.

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October 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flowers spent a ton of time with me making sure I understood my diagnosis and treatment. She really cared and understood my struggles. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Darlene is kind, truly listens and respects her patients. She works with you to develop a plan of care that is right for you.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

She’s has made such a difference in my well being already, I don’t know what I would do with out her.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Lovely lady and easy to talk to

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Cuz she’s awesome. She’s like a big ole bouquet of flowers.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Listen’s well and has great knowledge of my condition very caring

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Darlene Flowers is a caring smart person! She listens and passes no judgement! Could not be more pleased!

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Darlene Flowers is a calming compassionate therapist. She has been a Godsend to not only me but, other members of my family. I always leave her feeling lighter and more confident that I can manage my anxiety. I absolutely appreciate her knowledge and her gentle nature.

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October 07, 2023

5.0

Darlene is thorough and knowledgeable. She takes the time to explain how my medications should alleviate my symptoms and regularly asks for my input on whether we need to try something different or tweak anything. She puts in effort to make sure I understand this aspect of my medical care, which I really appreciate. She is easy to get along with and I’m always happy to see her.

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October 06, 2023

5.0

She is very pleasant. She listens and understands.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Felt amazing being able to speak about very personal things with someone so professional while still feeling so safe, and comfortable doing so. An excellent person

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Darlene is very kind and takes her time to review my concerns and needs. I feel that I am in great hands with her helping me on this journey.

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October 04, 2023

4.0

Friendly understanding individual

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October 01, 2023

5.0

She’s extremely professional and amazing at what she does she has helped me turn my life around from the moment I started seeing her til now she’s been nothing but a god send and I couldn’t be happier to have her as my care provider.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

Makes you comfortable unlike a Doctor, with true feelings for you care!

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September 28, 2023

5.0

She remembers every visit we have ever had, without sitting and staring at notes. Her compassion and working hard for the best solutions for me, are wonderful and appreciated.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

She’s very compassionate and listen to what your saying and is very helpful

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Darlene Flowers is so knowledgeable and down to earth and makes me feel like I can be open about anything. This rapport is so important when it comes to behavioral health. I would highly recommend her over and over again.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Extremely nice and helpful!

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Darlene is amazing. She’s patient, thorough, thoughtful, empathetic, and truly interested in my entire health picture.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

She listens and converses with me about things.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

I find our sessions informative and helpful

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September 25, 2023

5.0

She is direct and impactful.

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September 23, 2023

5.0

She was friendly and personable to talk to

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Darlene is very professional and compassionate. She spends enough time and is very caring.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

She really straighten me out. I appreciate her help.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

She is the best I feel she is very knowledgeable and really listens to my concerns and provides the best care.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

She is fantastic,extremely easy to talk to and I always feel that I’m being very well taken care of & listened to,about my health.

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Disclosures

Darlene C. Flowers, APRN reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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