Crystal J. Otteman, DO

Crystal J. Otteman, DO

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Primary Specialty

Pulmonology

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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 - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • 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

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5.0
5.0 

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Otteman, always listens and addresses your concerns.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk toExcellent care

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August 22, 2022

5.0

She spent time with me. Listened. Made me feel like she cared about me feeling better.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Otteman really explained what was going on and she was very professional and empathetic.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Very personable, approachable and professional

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August 19, 2022

5.0

I have gone to her for years and she is just so easy to talk to and really cares about her patients

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Otteman is an excellent physician who has great suggestions and a very personable manner.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

explains everything

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August 15, 2022

5.0

She listens , she explains to me so o understand . I trust her.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

She is awesome

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Dr is very detailed in questions and very concerned about me. Answers my questions before I even ask most of the time. She pays attention to me and offers advice . Always says to call if I have any questions.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner. Very understanding.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Listens, explains things very informative

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August 10, 2022

5.0

She is awesome. Super friendly and knowledgeable

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Otteman was very caring and extremely knowledgeable.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

She took the time to explain everything in detail so I understood exactly what my issues were

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August 07, 2022

1.0

No one has ever asked me for a pulmonologist referral. I doubt they ever will.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Top notch physician

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August 04, 2022

5.0

She takes time and sits and talks to you

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August 02, 2022

5.0

She is patient, knowledgeable, caring. Listens to you and never rushes you

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July 31, 2022

5.0

Very caring!

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July 27, 2022

5.0

I have already recommended her.She makes sure you understand what's going on.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Dr was very good and explained everything very clearly snd has plan for the future

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Excellent qualified doctor with excellent bed side manner and communicator

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July 25, 2022

5.0

She is a very good Doctor!

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Otteman really listens to my concerns and takes the time to answer all of my questions.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable, great listener and does not rush the appointment.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Professional

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July 20, 2022

5.0

She explained the results of my test. I have had the pulmonary test many times before and she is the only doctor that took time to explain the results to me. She seemed very interested in my health care.

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July 17, 2022

5.0

She is thorough, kind, and accessible.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

She cares deeply about every patient.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Ottoman always exemplifies excellent doctor patient bedside manners, she knows what she is doing and generates kindness besides astute knowledge for your care management. I have encountered numerous pulmonary doctors and Dr. Ottoman is a wonderful besides knowledgeable physician, who cares about her patients. When You tell her Thank you, She smiles and say's I'm just doing my job. Which is absolutely commendable to me.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Otteman has been the best pulmonologist I have ever had. She cares about me as a patient and made sure she answered all of my questions.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Compassionate, explains things well

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July 13, 2022

5.0

She's great at what she does. Besides a doctor you can tell she cares about you as a person as well.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Knowledge explained the results of the tests. Especially the CT scan of my lungs. She was concerned about everything I said.

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July 10, 2022

5.0

Because she is a great doctor who's professional and friendly.

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July 10, 2022

5.0

Understanding, took my concerns to heart, compassionate and knowledgeable

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Otteman always go details of all medical needs and she always try to protect me.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

Dr Otteman is very knowledgeable. She takes time to go over everything with me and listen to any concerns I may have.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

She expected everyone to me

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Otteman spent time with me, reviewed and discussed my tests, and answered all my questions. Very pleasant.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

She is very attentive and takes much time to listen. She is aggressive in her treatment and wants to get to the answers.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Very professional and caring. Also very thorough. Felt very comfortable with her.

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July 03, 2022

5.0

Very helpful

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Otteman is a very caring doctor who takes the time to listen and advises accordingly. I would highly recommend her.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

She answered all my questions, she made sure I understand what she was saying.Great overall

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June 17, 2022

5.0

She takes the time to explain what she’s recommending and explained my condition in terms I understand. Dr Otteman also makes me feel she will continue to try different treatments until I’m better.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

I have a lot of confidence in Dr. Otteman

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Caring

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June 16, 2022

5.0

She has helped me get my asthma under control.

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June 14, 2022

5.0

She’s the best!

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Good doctor!

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Very informative and always listens to your concerns

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Very happy with her professional approach to her treatment of her patients !

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May 16, 2022

5.0

she listens, is on time and is very knowledgeable.

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Otteman listens and explains things very well

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Explain understandable

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May 13, 2022

5.0

She is the best full of knowledge and so easy to understand. Thank you

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Been going to her for years. She listen and understand

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May 05, 2022

5.0

She was the one that found that I needed valve for my heartShe is the best doctor everI love her and feel so confident with her

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Excellent listener, calming, helpful with suggestions, proactive without being too pushy!

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May 04, 2022

5.0

She tells u like it is and explaineds it 2 u

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Very informative and caring.

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May 01, 2022

5.0

She took the time to listen. I left another practice recently after being there over 20 plus years because the doctors can't spend time with their patients, it's not good for business. Health care is about the patients not the bottom line.

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May 01, 2022

5.0

She takes the time to address my concerns.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Muy buen catacter muy Amable y muy Atenta Bonito Extilo de pesona.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

If I could rate her higher than a 10 ,I would

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ottoman had a great bedside manner.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

She seems to genuinely care for my well fare.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

All issues thoroughly reviewed, following my asthma closely

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April 23, 2022

5.0

Very attentive, excellent patient bedside manner

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April 22, 2022

5.0

She efficient compassionate and remembers previous conversations

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Doctor Otteman is very thorough and spends a lot of time to make sure she understands the issues and comes up with Solutions

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Listens

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April 16, 2022

5.0

Explained her findings well and rational for follow up test in 6 months and office visit

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, up to date on the latest treatments, very caring and personable and really wants only the best outcomes for her patients

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April 15, 2022

5.0

personable and answered my questions

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She is very caring, compassionate and professional.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She makes you feel comfortable. When you are in the exam room you get a feeling of real concern about your health.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, listens to questions/concerns. You leave with a plan for your care!

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April 11, 2022

5.0

She is very thorough and caring

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April 10, 2022

5.0

Dr was very informative and answered all my questions

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April 07, 2022

5.0

She is amazing, prepared, patient wise and sincere.

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April 07, 2022

5.0

Because she is an excellent physician that is honestly concerned about you as a patient and that is rare to find, I will definitely refer her to others whom have a need to receive excellent and professional care.

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April 04, 2022

5.0

She took time with me, answered questions, and gave me suggestions.

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Personable listens to patients explains things

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Donna was very good giving me the breathing test

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April 02, 2022

5.0

She is an excellent doc with a great personality

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ottoman has helped me through some troublesome health problems.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Great reputation, she is an excellent diagnostician who takes her time listening to patients and assessing what are best next steps.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Dr Otteman takes the time to listen and shows she does care about me as a patient.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Because Dr. Otteman take special interest in me and my issues

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March 31, 2022

5.0

I have worked for several pulmonologists through the years, and Dr. Otteman is by far, the best when treating her patients. She is knowledgeable, caring and very through with her patients. She understands how scary a breathing or lung problem can be, and is very reassuring to her patients.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor and great bed side matter

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Dr Ottoman is very knowledgeable, thorough and friendly.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Caring , listened and responded wel to my questions

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March 28, 2022

3.0

Dr. Otteman ordered a prescription of ANORO ELLIPTA for me but did not tell me that it was very expensive. When I called CVS to confirm sending the order the said my cost was $650. I canceled the order immediately. I can't try a medicine that may or may not help my lungs function at that cost. If she would have told me the cost I would not have agreed to try it.

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, trying to solve my health problems

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March 24, 2022

5.0

She listens to me and seems to care about my well being.

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Disclosures

Crystal J. Otteman, DO reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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