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Shaun K. Mathen, DO

4.8

990 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - 2005
Residency:: Advocate Health Care (Advocate Christ Medical Center) - 2008

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians - Family Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Delnor Hospital

Kishwaukee Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.8

4.8

990 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 26, 2024

5.0

He is thorough, extremely knowledgeable, caring and interested in all areas of my health

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Very kind and knowledgeable

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Fantastic clinical approach.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Have recommended Dr Mathen to lots of people.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathen gives me the help and the resources I need .

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April 11, 2024

5.0

He is very pleasant and informative. And he doesn't go straight to meds to work on a problem. He uses other options that I feel are better for me in the long run.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Doc mathen is always there when I have a medical need

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Careful, listens well, asks thoughtful questions, explains complicated medical information very clearly

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He is a excellent doctor

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk too

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent and thorough doctor

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He is thorough, takes time to listen and is passionate about helping others

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s knowledgeable, helpful, takes time with me, very caring.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Experience and trust

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathen was very friendly and helped break down some processes whether it was about my medication or upcoming visits

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Very helpful.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathen is a compassionate person willing to take time with each of his patients. I leave the office feeling renewed.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Doctor Mathen is very thorough in doing tests on you to help you get to the bottom of health concerns He listens and gives advice on how to better my health

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathen helped me through cancer and diabetes and I have referred several people to him.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

explains things well, seems to care about me personally -- this is only my first "real" appointment

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Extensive tester and learner mentality

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February 27, 2024

4.0

Dr mathen is always nice kind and takes the time to listen to my concerns

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathen has helped me during my cancer treatment to understand the supplements I need to strengthen my body. His acupuncture treatments have relieved my back pain and helped with neuropathy. Iâ€™m glad I found him. He blends Eastern and Western philosophy.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Because he's the best doctor

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathen does more testing that show big issues before they become disease. That gives me a lifestyle choice and psychological comfort of what is happening.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Makes effort to listen & optimize my health

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathen listens well and genuinely seems to care.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough, attention to detail, results driven.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Caring, actively involved more than any other dr I have ever been with

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathen is kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. He gives me a focus when I lose my direction with my health.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Explains things, goes over results and looks at the whole picture

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February 09, 2024

5.0

All inclusive doctor. Listen!!!

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He is a great doctor and takes time to listen make suggestions and help me improve my health

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathen pays attention to what your issues or health concerns are and works to solve them.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

See above. He is willing to listen to me.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Experience and care

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathen instills confidence with his integrative approach. I had been looking for someone who combined Eastern and Western treatment options. Acupuncture and the addition of supplements have enhanced my life on this journey.

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February 01, 2024

4.0

Shaun is thorough

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He pays attention and wants to figure out what's wrong with me as no one in 23yrs has tried to do. Love Dr Mathen

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January 30, 2024

5.0

See above! He is the reason I transferred to NW.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathen is terrific. He spends the time to listen to my concerns and he often has both suggestions for over the counter medicines and medical related next steps.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Excellent care very thorough

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January 24, 2024

5.0

He is simply an excellent doctor.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

He has helped my capacity to move around and walk again

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January 19, 2024

4.0

Great advice and referrals. Encourage to fasting and autophagy and medications

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January 11, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and approachable. He answered all of m questions.

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January 11, 2024

4.0

Be satisfied with your attention and comments

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Smart, traditional and yet open to treating the whole person

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathen is a very knowledgeable, helpful doctor. He takes to to listen to me and brainstorm ways to help me.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

He listens to me, and asks everything related to my symptoms and orders all the necessary tests to really see how my health is.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

He's very attentive to patient and often has alternative ways to deal with health

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Listened.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

I like his integrative approach

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Very personable--very thorough. Spoke in simple fashion---easy to understand what he was talking about.

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December 23, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s someone that cares about his patients and helping them to become a better healthier person

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Shaun Mathen is very good at meeting the care needs for all his patients I highly recommend.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Helpful, seems to care about my overall health

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December 20, 2023

5.0

He is a fantastic Doctor. His ability to care and listen is beyond any Doctor, I have encounter in many years.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

He wants understand whatâ€™s going on in my body and not just mask it with drugs

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December 18, 2023

5.0

A good clinician and very thorough

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December 17, 2023

5.0

It's EXTREMELY hard for someone with all my diagnosis (for over 23yrs) to find a kind and caring Dr willing to dig deep into my health problems to find answers yet he's doing it. I commend him for that. Northwestern should be very proud and honored to have him on your team.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

He is amazing and cares about his patients.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

I am a new patient of Dr. Mathenâ€™s so I am just getting to know him, but I have been impressed with his patience, listening skills, and the clarity with which he responds to questions.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

He is the best dr I ever had in my life

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December 11, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable! On many health issues.

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December 08, 2023

4.0

Heâ€™s the right doctor for the right patient.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Experience and trust

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Great doctor!

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November 27, 2023

5.0

He cares about his patients.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough and I like that he tries natural remedies versus medication.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Kind, caring and listens

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Friendly and helpful. Communicates clearly.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathen cares and it shows through his actions as a dr. Especially his combining allopathic medical testing with supplemental study to positively help people get better.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

I love my doctor

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Very difficult to find a doctor who understands traditional and non traditional treatment

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Mathen communicates with empathy, knowledge, and professionalism. He is a great listener and problem-solved all my concerns. He is the first doctor Iâ€™ve ever experienced that shows true caring about my health.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor

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November 10, 2023

5.0

A great doctor who listens

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathen is the best.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Asks good questions. Pays attention to detail and shares pertinent info for meeting health goals

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Great doctor ans staff!

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November 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Shaun Mathen is good at meeting the cares of his patients.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Excellent listening skills

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathen is very thorough and caring.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

Dr Mathen actually listens to your health and medical concerns. He looks at your health in a broad picture to help find answers to acute and chronic problems.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

He genuinely cares

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October 24, 2023

5.0

He is extremely thorough and continues to look for answers. This is appreciated.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Trust

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October 20, 2023

5.0

He took his time and really listened to me and was thorough.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathen has been a great doctor and great listener to my problems. He has always had suggestions and ponders what else I can do for my health.

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October 15, 2023

5.0

I appreciate his honesty and integrity and have already referred a coworker to see him.

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October 14, 2023

5.0

We like Dr. Mathen's individual approach with testing with Genesight and Genova Diagnostic to determine treatment plan.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

I appreciate heâ€™s outlook on care. Doesnâ€™t just throw a prescription at you and say good luck. Exactly the kind of physician I was looking for. We are lucky to have him in our local community

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Mathen is smart, quick, kind, warm, amazingly well informed & patient in communicating.

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October 10, 2023

4.0

See above, great physician impulsive and disconnected

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October 06, 2023

5.0

I was very comfortable talking to him being the first time I met him. My husband is also happy with him.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

He listens to the patient and will work to find solutions for them. I love his wholistic approach.

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Mathen is very thorough and listens to my concerns and answers my questions.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Several of my symptoms are already going away.

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