Susan M. Sheneman, MD

Susan M. Sheneman, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

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Does Not Schedule or Accept New Patients

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1984
Residency:
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center - 1987

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

186 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 31, 2021

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and provides personalized care. She takes her time with patients.

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August 30, 2021

5.0

She is very kind and understands how people feel

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August 26, 2021

5.0

She is brilliant and cares about her patients

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August 25, 2021

5.0

She listens, explains well and cares.

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August 24, 2021

5.0

She’s been my doctor for years always listens to my issues. Questions me thoroughly. So far she’s keeping me vertical through some serious illnesses. She’s an excellent brilliant doctor

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August 20, 2021

5.0

Great doctor !

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August 20, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and courteous

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August 19, 2021

5.0

Personable and thorough. Great at explaining complex medical issues.

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August 17, 2021

5.0

Very thorough!

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August 16, 2021

5.0

She’s the absolute best, cares about her patients

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August 14, 2021

5.0

She is an amazing doctor. Always takes the time to listen to all your concerns.

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August 13, 2021

2.0

She’s not very personable. She’s sometimes short with bier responses and is rude sometimes. She comes off uptight and mechanical.

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August 12, 2021

5.0

Excellent doctor!

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August 09, 2021

5.0

She is a wonderful, thorough, caring doctor - been my doc for more than 20 years.

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August 08, 2021

5.0

She is a fabulous doctor

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August 08, 2021

5.0

She knows when to treat something herself or refer me to a specialist.

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August 07, 2021

5.0

Smart, caring, conscientious, knows her stuff, best doctor I’ve ever met

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August 06, 2021

5.0

Great doctor. She listens to the patient.

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August 03, 2021

5.0

Very attentive.

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August 02, 2021

5.0

Wonderful, sincere, and human bed side manner. Plus she READS and shares information whe appropriate. Love, love love that.

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July 31, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman is knowledgeable, thorough and very patient focused. She never makes you feel rushed, answers all questions and has a calm and professional demeanor. I have enjoyed having Dr. Sheneman as my internal medicine care professional.

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July 30, 2021

5.0

She has a passion for all of her patients, great doctor

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July 30, 2021

5.0

I love her!

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman has been my doctor for decades. I love her bedside manners. She is easy to talk with and always let me know my health is a joint effort.

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman is very knowledgeable, caring and she takes the time to listen to you.

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Dr Sheneman is great - very knowledgeable and addresses my questions/concerns well.

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Efficient, highly qualified, willing to take time to listen.

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July 22, 2021

5.0

Great service, comprehensive care.

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July 13, 2021

5.0

Professional but friendly attitude. Good listener. Good recommendations. Very knowledgable.

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July 12, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, prompt and practical.

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July 12, 2021

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and timely

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July 10, 2021

4.0

Dr Sheneman is a thorough doctor & I respect her but Dr Sheneman have off days too like everyone else...

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July 10, 2021

5.0

I’ve been with her 20 (?) Years. She is professional, knowledgeable and caring. Always prompt to answer ad hoc questions via my chart portal

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July 06, 2021

5.0

Dr Sheneman is very knowledgeable, caring and takes her time to explain things to you

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July 06, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring of patients. Always ontime.

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July 01, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman is thorough, informative & insightful.

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June 29, 2021

5.0

She is careful, insightful and has lots of common sense

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June 29, 2021

5.0

I have recommended her to friends and family because she is superb.

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June 24, 2021

5.0

She is very thorough in my exams and stresses the importance in regards to my different health needs. She also communicates with the rest of my healthcare team when needed.

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June 24, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman ensure the problem is understood before suggesting a solution..when she gets a thorough understanding she gives a solution..she wants to.make sure her solution works with a follow-up call.

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June 24, 2021

5.0

Personality

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June 24, 2021

5.0

Excellent physician that communicates clearly and has the well being of her patients consistently in mind!

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June 18, 2021

5.0

She gives great advice for maintaining one’s best health. I have been fortunate enough to have had her as a PCP for many years.

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June 18, 2021

5.0

I received competent, caring, professional help.

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June 17, 2021

5.0

Love her. She listens ,is professional yet friendly.

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June 10, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman has always given me top notch care and her diagnoses are always on point. She’s been my primary care physician for over 30 years.

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June 08, 2021

5.0

Because of the care she provides.

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June 08, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman's expertise and compassion would be beneficial to others.

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June 07, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman is my primary care physician and has been for a number of years. She is a thoughtful health care provider. Listens, asks questions for clarification and offers solutions.

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June 03, 2021

5.0

Experienced, practical and knowledgeable.

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May 28, 2021

5.0

I’ve been seeing Dr. Sheneman for quite awhile. She has always cared about my well being not only through my good times, but also through some troubling times.

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May 26, 2021

5.0

She is the very best doctor that I have ever treated with. I always feel so good after my visits with her.

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May 25, 2021

5.0

Fantastic doctor, extremely knowledgable, very thorough, caring, efficient, always considering all possible and helpful solutions to every issue. One of the best drs m. I’ve ever had. Can’t recommend highly enough

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May 25, 2021

4.0

She listens and makes recommendations.

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May 24, 2021

5.0

I love and trust my doctor

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May 24, 2021

5.0

direct and honest.

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May 24, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman is stellar- a methodical, caring, attentive and accessible physician who knows and remembers her patients. Dr. Hunt as well! Warm, approachable clinicians treating the whole human.

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May 21, 2021

5.0

She really cares about her patients, always gives good suggestion

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May 21, 2021

5.0

She’s wonderful. Unfortunately she’s not taking new patients.

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May 21, 2021

5.0

She listens and encourages you to participate in your treatment.

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May 18, 2021

5.0

I never have to wait to see her. She is timely and thorough. She is honest with her feedback concerning my health and yet she offers guidance in making sure I get on track.

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May 17, 2021

5.0

Dr Sheneman Listened to me and examined me thoroughly.

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May 17, 2021

5.0

My doctor is a good listener She is very thorough She is compassionate She is strict

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May 17, 2021

5.0

Professional and caring

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May 17, 2021

5.0

Shows unusual concern for her patients. Listen to your complaints or medical issues and set up a plan or treatment. Never brush off your complaint and leave issue unresolved.

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May 17, 2021

5.0

Also up to date, thoughtful, and patient.

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May 15, 2021

5.0

I feel very comfortable with Dr. Sheneman and she doesn’t rush you. She’s very professional and would recommend her to my family or friends.

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May 14, 2021

5.0

Very straightforward. Inquisitive without being rude

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May 14, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman provides consistent professional and compassionate care - she listens!

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May 14, 2021

5.0

She cares for me, and guides me thru my health

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May 13, 2021

5.0

She is very thorough and excellent in her approach. She spends time to go over all of the questions that you have explains; things thoroughly and just uses a very good approach to good health and well-being.

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May 11, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman spends quality time with patients.

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May 07, 2021

5.0

Excellent doctor!

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May 06, 2021

5.0

Dr. Shenamen is always professional and takes preventive measures concerning my health. She makes sure my vaccinations, prescriptions, potassium levels and other system levels are healthy. If they are unbalanced, she is proactive to resolve my health issues.

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May 06, 2021

5.0

Dr. S listened to my concerns and answered all my questions while providing helpful resources. She is very thoughtful, thorough and professional.

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May 04, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman was recommended by three women I work with and I feel confident in her care. She's professional and caring. She takes the time to explain everything and answers all questions.

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May 04, 2021

5.0

Great doctor

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May 03, 2021

5.0

She is thorough and knowledgeable and listens.

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April 30, 2021

5.0

She’s knowledgable and very thorough and is always pleasant.

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April 27, 2021

5.0

She is thorough, extremely well read and has a lot of common sense. When the standard treatments were not helping me, she helped me work out a program that lowered my blood sugar without any medication.

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April 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman is always very caring and thorough.

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April 24, 2021

5.0

Very reasonable and doesn’t force things on you unless there is good reason. Explains everything.

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April 22, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman is thorough, professional and concerned with my health. I want her as my next wife.

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April 20, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman has been my primary care physician for many years and I have been and will continue to recommend her to others. She asks appropriate questions and listens to answers just as carefully. She is careful when prescribing meds; always a great approach in my estimation.

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April 20, 2021

5.0

Thorough and caring

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April 19, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman is very tuned-in to her patients and keeps her messaging and guidance succinct, while also being insightful and informative. She’s great.

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April 19, 2021

5.0

Professional, yet warm and caring.

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April 17, 2021

5.0

Very professional and thorough!

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April 17, 2021

5.0

Vey knowledgeable with helpful information and treatments. Accessible when I have questions. Very nice personality , makes me feel relaxed and cared about.

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April 16, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman is highly professional and very pleasant..

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April 15, 2021

5.0

She’s efficient, super knowledgeable, caring and very intelligent.

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April 15, 2021

5.0

Thorough Thoughtful Listens Never makes you feel rushed out

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April 15, 2021

5.0

She is very professional, knowledgeable about my records and takes her time with me. I feel very comfortable with her.

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April 13, 2021

5.0

Thorough doctor with great bedside manner

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April 09, 2021

4.0

No misunderstands.

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April 09, 2021

4.0

She's great.

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April 06, 2021

5.0

I have already gotten two of my friends to start seeing Dr Sheneman. They both love her too.

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April 06, 2021

5.0

Dr. Sheneman is thorough, knowledgeable, caring and skilled. She has helped me through many health issues and is readily available when issues come up. I trust her judgment and her feedback.

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April 06, 2021

5.0

Great listening, address my concerns

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April 06, 2021

5.0

she always includes my input in the treatment plan.

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