Mary Ling, MD

Mary Ling, MD

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Primary Specialty

Hand Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1993
Residency:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) - 1998
Fellowships:
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center - 1999

Languages Spoken

  • Cantonese
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Mandarin

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1196 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling listened to my concerns and was up front with my care plan.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She was a great listener, answered my questions and explained everything in great detaill

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

100% ten score for Dr. Ling. She was perfect.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Mary ling is a great nice dr I would refer my husband

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Demeanor and expertise.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

She was very informative and took her time with me! She was a good listener!

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Because she made feel comfortable.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling is very knowledgeable, pleasant, and helpful.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling took the time to explain to me aboutthe procedure that I need to have . Dr. Ling is very Friendly and she cares.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

My Surgery went smooth

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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April 02, 2024

4.0

Everything was very good with the doctor.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Very attentive. Listens. Explains things

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling was absolutely wonderful. She took the time to explain the issues with my carpal tunnel condition and administered an injection which showed immediate results. She explained everything in great detail that was easy to understand. I never felt rushed and appreciated all the time necessary took during my visit.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling was kind, professional, very caring & she took time to explain things to me. I like how she listened & expressed empathy. She provided practical suggestions & options for my care.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

She was professional and exceptionally thorough.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor. Very patient & knowledgeable, took the time to explain everything.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Ling is caring, genuine, kind, knowledgeable and a really amazing surgeon.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Ling was thorough in her exam and explanation for my symptoms and treatment.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

So personable, sense of humor and reality of aging.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She was very nice and let me know what was going on with me and explain what can be done to help the problem

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She was knowledgable and generous with her time. She was warm and personable. She did an in-office procedure that went very well, and she "walked me through" each step of the procedure. I have confidence in Dr. Ling.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Very personable and really good doctor.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

As I previously mentioned very professional and well knowledgeable of my medical situation. Dr. Ling exceeded my expectations.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

She is an excellent doctor, she knows how to do her job very well. I recommend it 100%

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Ling is very knowledgeable, pleasant, and helpful.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling very carefully examed a problem with my left hand. Very skilfully made the diagnosis, treated my health concerns. Yes, I will let friends know about Dr. Lings care.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Seen dr Ling before fir carpal surgery on one hand did a great job. She is among the best.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Beautiful doctor. Very understanding. Explains everything thoroughly and doesn’t rush.

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March 10, 2024

5.0

She made feel cared for and respected and found a diagnosis that another physician overlooked.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

She is the best! Professional, thorough, caring and easy to understand. She is a gem!

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling was caring ,helpful and listened to address my medical concerns .

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling has always been on my side caring for my hands for years. She’s always the person I go to. I feel very fortunate to have her caring for hand and wrist care.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Ling is top notch

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Very kind compassionate doctor Listens to my concerns Very relatable Love her!

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Super nice and good at what she does. Made me feel very comfortable

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March 05, 2024

4.0

He is efficient with his profession

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Ling is so kind. She explains what your condition is and tells you all options up front.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

I liked her.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

We have seen her for two hand injuries. We choose to see her after dealing with her for the first injury. She's very personable and sweet.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling took time examining me explain to me my options.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Excellent attention

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She listenes carefully and give the proper advice

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr.Ling is Very Pleasant and a FANTASTIC Doctor! She explains your diagnose's simplistically . She gives thorough explanation of what you have and what theTreatments involve. Very Professional!

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He has the patience to explain in detail everything that happens to us.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling is very knowledgeable, pleasant, and caring for patient.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

She’s great!

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Spent time . Didn't feel pressured to end visit.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Ling is always take a time explain well until I understood. I am very happy to have a doctor like her. All my surgery was successful too.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Excellent customer service.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Sincere concern for my health issues, great explanations of current results and plan for the next steps.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Very thorough with her explanation.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

I like her bedside manner

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January 31, 2024

5.0

She was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She spent the time with me that I needed. She explained things in an easily understandable manner.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and looked at the previous medical records. Just great!

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Her bedside manner, and she explains everything that she has to do

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Informative, kind, very knowledgable

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling is a wonderful orthopedic surgeon. I would recommend it to anyone.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Doctor Ling has incredibly knowledgeable and took time to answers my questions.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

She is patient, and friendly and has a great bedside manner

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January 19, 2024

5.0

She talks to you in a way that is easy to understand and answers all your questions completely.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling is thorough and explains things well and clearly cares about her patients

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January 16, 2024

5.0

She is GREAT

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Ling was exceptionally patient and kind, I can't praise her enough. We discussed my recent tests and all my new medications and she was knowledgeable on them all and gave excellent advice.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Caring and professional

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Helpful and answers all questions. Caring

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very well prepared, very kind, excellent doctor

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ling is very knowledgeable, pleasant, and helpful.

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January 06, 2024

5.0

She is a great listener. My daughter was showing her pictures on her phone of the specific bruising and she did not seem put off or aggravated but truly interested in these pictures which I so appreciate it.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

SHE IS ALWAYS FRIENDLY AND NEVER MAKES YOU FEEL RUSHED

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January 05, 2024

5.0

She took her time and ask the right questions. Be sure to was heard and showed genuine concern.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

While visiting Dr. Ling I never felt rushed or pushed in a direction I wasn’t comfortable with.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Ling was thorough and knowledgeable.

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December 29, 2023

5.0

She treated my injury and explained everything well

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December 29, 2023

5.0

She listens and explains so a patient can understand

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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December 23, 2023

5.0

She has an amazing bedside manner.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Ling was engaging, thoughtful, insightful and thorough on explaining and educating me with my symptoms, condition, treatments, and preventative care planning as I progress in age.

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December 16, 2023

5.0

She is the best. Very easy to talk to!

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Very nice .

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Very through. Takes time to explain the findings

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Long is fantastic! She is thorough, kind, knowledgeable & made sure I knew & understood everything that was going on with my hand. Love her!

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December 12, 2023

5.0

A very good improvement.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

The doctor seem to care and be concerned. She Explain things very well.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mary Ling is one of the few doctors that go the extra mile when it comes to her patients care! She doesn’t treat me like just a numbered patient on a list!!! She spends time with me in the room, never rushing me. I tell her about all my pain I carry with me everyday and she shows empathy!! She does whatever she can to try to ease the pain for me. I am comfortable around her and trust her expertise opinion! I see many doctors throughout the years and Dr. Ling is one of the few that I woukd consider an EXCELLENT DOCTOR!!! Thank you for your time.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

She is a fantastic Dr with a lot of knowledge.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Listened, spent time explaining

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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December 04, 2023

5.0

listened and made everything very clear

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December 04, 2023

5.0

I trust Dr. Ling. She is experienced and compassionate.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. explains in great detail what they are going to do..

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ling always take a time till I understand. I had 3 different locations surgeries, many shots and different location fractures. Everything well done. Totally I recommend Dr. Ling.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Patient with my questions, thorough with my medical history and current symptoms. She also gave me confidence that she was concerned with diagnosing me and my future plan of care.

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November 25, 2023

4.0

She was very helpful and knowledgeable but I don’t have anyone asking me for an orthopedic referral.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Clear and concise

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Is a great doctor and knows her stuff.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

She a fantastic doctor/surgeon talks to you not at you

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Highly recommend

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Very pleasant and professional

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