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Jennifer L. Ellens, MD

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767 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1998
Residency:: West Suburban Medical Center - 2001

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

767 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

80 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

80 Reviews

April 25, 2024

5.0

She is kind and knowledgeable. Tells you the good and bad of the situation. Gives you time to discuss any issues. Stuff is also amazing.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Iâ€™ve been a patient of Dr. Ellenâ€˜s for many years and rely upon her clinical expertise. Sheâ€™s thoughtful, caring and skilled.

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April 21, 2024

5.0

She is very thurogh & cares about your medical concerns

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ellens is always so patient and kind. She answers all of my questions, and discusses treatment options without being pushy. I appreciate her care!

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April 18, 2024

5.0

There are so many wonderful things about Dr. Ellens: she is friendly, compassionate, listens well and thoughtfully responds, explains things clearly, and does not rush you. She treats me as a partner in my health care, and it is obvious from her questions and responses that she is very knowledgeable about many, many health issues. I am very confident that I am receiving the best care possible!

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April 17, 2024

5.0

She took the time to explain what symptoms to watch for and how best to treat them.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

She got me in quickly when I needed, was thorough, listened carefully, and took prompt action to get me the test I need.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ellens' Manor is very unrushed and interactive, showing her understanding of the patientâ€™s point of view and shares her knowledge easily while realizing the patient is the ultimate arbiter of his/her choices.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Very kind, caring and listen carefully and gives good advice.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician. Very well versed in care for senior citizens. And an excellent 'bedside manner.''

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March 21, 2024

5.0

She explains things clearly, really listens to your questions and comments. She never rushes .

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March 20, 2024

5.0

She is very intelligent and is concerned about her patients.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Ellenâ€™s is very kind and goes over everything. She explains things well. The staff is very friendly

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Always very thorough, caring, answers questions

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March 10, 2024

5.0

Very thorough exam, very patient, answered all my questions. She was great!

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March 10, 2024

5.0

Professional, good listener, moves things along

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Professional, caring

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March 06, 2024

4.0

Dr Ellens is very attentive and thorough

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February 23, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, kind, caring and her diagnosis is very good.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

She is an amazing doctor who really cares.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Ellens is thoughtful, kind, thorough, with excellent bedside manner and a level of clinical excellence Iâ€™ve never experienced with another physician. Our whole family sees her (or someone in her office) and we are so grateful for her care.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Iâ€™ve had her since she first came to the office. I appreciate how she takes time for each patient and explains why different vaccines and procedures are recommended.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Very thorough

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Ellen takes her time, works with other doctors. I donâ€™t know where I would be without her care and attention

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Very nice and didnâ€™t rush me

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February 05, 2024

5.0

She is a caring individual who can recommend good treatment with good results. She listens to her patients and does not try to rush them along.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Very thorough. Takes the time to answer questions.

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January 26, 2024

4.0

Good service

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January 24, 2024

5.0

She is the best doctor I have ever worked with.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Sheâ€™s very caring

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January 24, 2024

5.0

She is thorough and compassionate!

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January 22, 2024

5.0

We value her and are very happy with our care and connection to her as our physicisn

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ellens is also very thorough and takes the time to talk through any questions and concerns.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Personable. Helpful. My wife uses her already and speaks highly of her.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ellens is very personable, puts you at ease, is thoughtful in discussing my issues and concerns, I always feel listened to and that my concerns are important, and I never feel rushed.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She spends the time needed to discuss everything.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ellens reviews my history and current concerns with me. She has a conservative approach to my care. She is very thorough and discusses all of the options that may be available..

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Extremely through, courteous, takes her time with you. Have never had a doctor who is so attentive

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Professional, compassionate, listens to me

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Very thorough & caring

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Treated well for years

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ellens took the time to listen to my concerns and talk with me about all of my concerns and questions. I felt she cared about me and wanted to help me.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful and spends a lot of time with the patient.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

She is professional, knowledgeable and caring.

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December 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens is extremely thorough, patient and kind. Dr. Ellens is also very responsive when I contact her.

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December 09, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful. Very helpful and I trust what she has to tell me.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Jennifer Ellens is the best. I just had my yearly exam and she was very thorough and made me feel like she was interested in my welfare. I did not feel rushed and came away from the exam with some good advice and suggestions for my health.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens listens very attentively and answers all my concerns. I'd give her a score above 10 if the scale was higher. Very good doctor!

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Extremely attentive and caring.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Kind, caring, knowledgeable

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens is an expert and empathic doctor.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

She is thoughtful, kind and explains things in crayon for me.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Patient, thorough, & good listener

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November 15, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable, professional, caring, and gives time to listen to the patients. Her diagnosis is always good.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Thorough. Went through past history, answered all my questions and always follows up with information not readily at hand. Pleasant manner.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Nice and good care doctor

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Thorough. Asked good questions. Gave good explanations. Pleasant, but totally professional, demeanor.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Professional

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Excellent bedside manner. I was very nervous and she put me at ease. I did not feel rushed.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

She is very kind, gives them time to listen to me and her diagnosis is always good.

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October 29, 2023

5.0

She is a new doctor for me and was a very kind, patient and took her time with my first appointment.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

She takes her time to talk with you and address all your concerns

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Doctor Ellenâ€™s is kind and very helpful

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Listens to my concerns

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October 19, 2023

5.0

I feel like I have the world's best doctor. Dr. Ellens is amazing (and the rest of her team are wonderful too). I could write an entire novel worth of reasons why I am so incredibly appreciative and lucky to have her as my general practitioner.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

She listens, is smart and I feel that she is giving me the best care

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Very personalized care, very thorough. Takes the time to ask questions, as well as giving detailed explanations. Dr. Ellens is very caring and kindâ€”which is appreciated.

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October 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellenâ€™s listened to me and had good recommendations.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens is very detailed and very patient with all my questions. She follows up on any issues I have and makes me feel comfortable.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens, most importantly, listens thoughtfully and carefully, and offers positive feedback along with medically researched opinions. She is also kind and personable. Despite all my health issues I donâ€™t feel rushed during my appointment and I feel my comments/concerns are important to her also.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellens listens well, answers questions, is reassuring.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Dr is very thorough and extremely helpfull

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October 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens cares about her patients and is very knowledgeable about the support they need.

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September 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens listens to my concerns and answers any questions I have.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful! Very kind, professional And thorough.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Jennifer Ellens has great bedside manor listens to her patients concerns and takes the time nesseasary to adjust meds and do a thorough exam

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens has such a beautiful personality and is interested in her patients.

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Listens Thorough in exam Caring

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellens was very caring and really listened to me. She explained a treatment plan clearly.

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September 01, 2023

5.0

Love Dr Ellens and her nurses.

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Disclosures

Jennifer L. Ellens, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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