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Crystal J. Otteman, DO

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1713 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Pulmonology

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Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Allergies
Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Chronic (continuous or long-lasting) cough
Chronic (continuous or long-lasting) shortness of breath
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema or copd

Hypoxemia
Interstitial lung disease (ild)
Pneumonia
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Surgical clearance

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Education

Medical Education:: DO, Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - 1990
Residency:: Franciscan St James Health - 1993
Fellowships:: Franciscan St James Health - 1995

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease (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

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

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1713 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Very concerned about the patient health and how to solve the issue

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February 23, 2026

5.0

She takes the time understand. She listens.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Compassionate and helpful

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Otteman was very attentive, thorough, and informative.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Very through and helpful

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February 12, 2026

5.0

She's an EXCELLENT DOCTOR THAT CARES ABOUT HER PATIENTS. SHE TAKES HER TIME TO LISTENS TO US. SHE'S PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE!

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February 12, 2026

5.0

She goes over everything with me

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February 12, 2026

5.0

She is always nice and she make me Comfortable to visit office and she is good management for my asthma . Thank you Dr Otteman.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Empathetic. Knowledgeable. Friendly.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Very thoughtful and detailed

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Caring, thorough and great diagnostician

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Dr. Otteman was absolutely wonderful! She was so attentive to all my concerns. I could tell she cared about my well-being.

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January 29, 2026

4.0

clear

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Excellent physician

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Patient and personable. Remembers family members.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Crystal Otteman is excellent and great humor

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January 21, 2026

5.0

She listens well and gives good recomendations

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Always gives me her full attention.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

She spent a good amount of time discussing my situation and future actions needed.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

I like Dr. Otteman. She spends a lot of time with me and doesn't rush me. She asks me how I feel.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Wonderful person, excellent doctor, easy to talk to and a great communicator herself.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr was very informative and very friendly

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Great Dr! Wonderful bedside manner. Took as much time as I needed to explain everything.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

As mentioned, Dr Otteman is my favorite doctor.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

THE BEST! Kind, sincere, thorough,

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Very informative. Answers any and all questions. Works with you for a solution

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December 28, 2025

5.0

Good Dr explained all reasons and diagnosis clearly

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December 23, 2025

5.0

She's a great doctor_always has a plan. Listens to her patients!!!

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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December 20, 2025

5.0

She is great

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Otteman was great when she was explaining things to me in a I way could understand She was straight forward when explaining my condition to me

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Answered all my questions and didn't rush me

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She explains things clearly. Caring and helpful.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

She carefully went over everything!!

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Moving is very difficult for an old lady like me, but it sure was nice finding a wonderful pulmonologist. She was so thoughtful and caring and set up a good program for me and I'm thrilled to be working with someone so professional yet kind.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Explains everything to you in full detail

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Very good and easy to talk to

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December 03, 2025

5.0

great Dr !!

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November 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Otteman is very thorough & takes her time with you. Plus very compassionate. I really like her.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Suggested ideas to. Feel. Better

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November 25, 2025

5.0

She is such a good doctor She is the one that found I needed a heart valve. She is on top of everything. She is also so very kind and caring Love her so much

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November 20, 2025

5.0

She's amazing at caring for me.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

She is very professional

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Caring, listens and explains options well.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

She is very helpful! She listen and advises!

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Otteman listened carefully and explained everything in comprehensible detail.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Otteman is a marvelous doctor. I feel like she remembers me, knows my situation, and cares about me. She's an outstanding doctor and works hard to make a solid health care plan that will take care of my serious medical needs in the very best way possible_considering the pros and cons, involves me in the plan, and refers to where I need to go me when pulmonary doesn't cover it. I feel safe and confident that she understands my issues and that I am going to get better with her looking after me. Thank you, Dr. Otteman!

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Caring. Takes time to answer questions.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Seems very caring

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October 30, 2025

5.0

She's amazing! So appreciative of her insight.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Otteman has an exceptional bedside manner. I appreciated her patience and the time she gave me.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Everyone wants to have an intelligent and caring doctor.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Otteman is highly skilled, cares, and patiently listens.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Nobody Better! Dr. OTTEMAN IS SIMPLY THE BEST!

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Great Dr visit.Dr Otteman listens and very personable.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Listens to all my issues. Very informative and proactive.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

I believe she's well qualified to help others like myself.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Caring competent

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and easy to talk to

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful and receptive to my needs and concerns

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October 12, 2025

5.0

She's a special docter whi listens! Like your good friend!!

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October 08, 2025

5.0

She always takes the time i need to answer my questions so can understand my disease

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October 06, 2025

5.0

She told us very good things for my health

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October 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Otteman is very thorough and is taking good care to be sure my lungs are in good order.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

What a good doctor

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Listened, explained everything and didn't rush me.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Awesome Pulmonologist! She listens closely to what you say & has always given good advice.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Very resourceful. Listens to concerns. Includes me in my care.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Personable professional and thorough

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Very caring and attentive to my needs

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and understanding

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Great and thorough!

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September 13, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

She is a good doctor

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Kind, knowledgeable

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hyman explains everything to you takes your time with you

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September 08, 2025

5.0

She listens and takes her time with you. Her treatment plan has always been good.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Otteman is totally outstanding.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Very nice, explains clearly, follow through. I am very comfortable and trust that I'm ok under her care.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

, knowledgeable, considerate, concerned

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Was cured and now she said I didn't have to come back for a year!!

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Very good communication

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August 12, 2025

5.0

She is really helpful

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August 12, 2025

5.0

She is fantastic. Empathetic and knowledgeable.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

I like her, she is caring and listens to what you have to say.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and explanations are easy to understand

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August 11, 2025

5.0

She is listening to me always and explains everything so I can understand the treatment

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Because she is a GREAT DOCTOR THAT CARES FOR HER PATIENTS AND TAKES THE TIME TO LISTEN AND TREAT US WITH RESPECT, AND PROFESSIONALISM.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

What a great professional

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August 07, 2025

5.0

She is great!

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Otteman is very thorough and very knowledgeable. She has a comforting, concerning manner that puts patients at ease.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Otteman is so caring and professional. I have such confidence in her abilities.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Friendly great bedside manner explains everything very well really liked her

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July 23, 2025

5.0

She is great service and humor !!

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July 18, 2025

5.0

She knows her stuff

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Otteman is absolutely the best! She changed the trajectory of my rare disease from dismal hopelessness to hope...because she believed in me and treated me. None of my doctors had ever heard of my disease (after the ER told me based on my tests that they suspected it and said I needed to follow up with my doctors). But they refused to look into it or treat me, and they basically seemed to believe it was all in my head or caused by other simple illnesses. I was getting sicker with more pain and hospital visits, and the very professional, excellent, brilliant, caring Dr. Otteman turned things around for me by becoming interested in helping me, sending me for a biopsy, beautifully guiding my tests and medications toward improved health_and she has looked after me well! I'm am very grateful.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Extremely nice person. Easy to talk to

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July 16, 2025

5.0

She had diligently searched my records for a better context, and she explained my medical situation in a comprehensible way. She was warm and personable, and I came away confident of her assessment of my situation.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Because she is awesome, always having my best interest in me as a person and a patient.

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Disclosures

Crystal J. Otteman, DO reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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