Juliet J. Spelman, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Psychiatry

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Adult Psychiatric Services
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Disorders
Psychopharmacology
Psychosis
Schizophrenia

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1988
Internship:: University of Chicago - 1989
Residency:: University of Chicago - 1992

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

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978 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

86 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

86 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Wonderful work, so kind

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February 26, 2026

5.0

She's very thorough. Knows my history and keeps up with what's going on in my life. She's understanding and helpful with information I can use to improve my life.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Spelman is a fantastic Dr. She explains things in a way that is easy to understand. She is extremely patient and is easy to talk to. All around an outstanding Dr.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

she is the best always knows how to help me and helps me deal with my anxiety

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Spelman looks into all aspects of a patient when making a diagnostic analysis.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

High quality of care. Well-read, very knowledgeable Professionalism

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Dr. Spelman has a strong understanding of my diagnosis and is a very kind and competent clinician.

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February 08, 2026

5.0

Because she helps me to overcome and carry on

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February 08, 2026

5.0

Dr. Spelman provides superb care and expertise.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

She is compassionate, professional, offers real solutions. very knowledgable especially about medications.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Dr. Spelman is amazing. She is a compassionate care giver and partner in setting a realistic treatment plan. I trust her 100% to guide my recovery.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Easy to talk with , knowledgeable, friendly

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Takes her time, shares decision making, listens to concerns.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Smart, thoughtful, patient and wise.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Professional, good listener, practical and logical.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

GREAT DOCTOR

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Dr spelman is excellent. She is kind, listens attentively, communicates effectively, has a wealth of knowledge, is respectful and is responsive. She has helped me greatly. I am confident when I go to her that I am receiving the highest quality of care.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Spelman is very knowledgeable about all aspects of medicine. This is helpful to me because, Dr. S. has provided methods to help me cope with multiple physical limitations due to many orthopedic surgeries, and damage done by oncological related treatments and surgeries.

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December 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Spelman is an excellent listener, empathetic and understanding.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is amazing. She's so professional so intelligent she listens to everything I say she's so kind and genuine. She's really helped me through so much when I had an emergency she saw me right away. She talks to me not at she's helped me with a debilitating experience I had she's gotten me through it. I'll be forever grateful to her. I would recommend her to anybody. Thank you Dr. Spelman for everything you've done for me.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

I was with the same dr. for 23 years, then he retired. Dr. Spelman stepped in flawlessly. I love her.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

she is not only professional but compassionate and caring, never judged me was honest even when it was brutal

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Professional, experienced, approachable

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman has been my doctor for many years. She is excellent and easy to communicate with.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

I have been going to Dr. Spelman for 22 years and I have never regretted it once she has helped me and I need help in so many ways and I recommend her 100% anybody that goes to not regret it.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

I have confidence in her.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Caring, thoughtful, listening doctor!

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October 29, 2025

5.0

She's been great for me

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Professional and really cares about your progress.

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October 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Spelman has come to know me and my condition and her knowledge of medicine is tremendous. She listens closely to me and balances the risks and benefits of medicine options. She always responds on my chart quickly. She has an excellent, caring staff

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October 18, 2025

5.0

I like her and trust her

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October 07, 2025

5.0

For all the reasons I said above in many more, she is an amazing compassionate person. She's helped me through a lot of things and I'm thankful to have her as my psychiatrist.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Extremely supportive

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October 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Spelman is the best I've meant in her profession.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is amazing. She consistently demonstrates her care and compassion for my mental health, and she works diligently to build a treatment plan that meets my needs. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my mental health care.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Spelman is extremely knowledgeable

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Kind, patient, caring and well educated

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Great listener & helpful

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman has been my psychiatrist for 26 years. She is extremely knowledgeable and informative. I trust her opinions and advice regarding my mental health.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Been seeing her for years. I trust her and what she tells me.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Extremely helpful and caring.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Exceptional care. Exceptional doctor.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

She is incredibly smart, thorough, kind and thoughtful in her decisions regarding my care.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Because she is an excellent Dr. who understands several areas of medicine.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

She is great

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August 13, 2025

5.0

She's the best. She saved my life.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Simply the best.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

I have recommended her but she isn't taking new clients

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor.

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Quick and efficient care. Very kind!

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July 27, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable , knows everything up to date. Considerate, understanding friendly direct.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

I have worked with her for 20 years on and off. I trust her.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Spellman has always responded promptly to any messages I have sent to her.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

She has been my doctor many years. I trust her and she is always reachable.

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July 13, 2025

5.0

I've know Dr Spelman since before she came to Northwestern Medicine.she is knowledgeable about treatment and compassionate in delivering Medicare care. I'd recommend her to any of my friends if they needed this type of care.

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July 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is wonderful, caring and listens well

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July 03, 2025

5.0

She is very helpful & has great understanding.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is caring and knowledgeable.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Well versed in various treatment options.

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June 26, 2025

4.0

Dr Spelman is the one doctor I can count on to clearly explain any recent bloodwork I've had from other doctors. Maybe I just feel comfortable enough with her to ask the right questions after all these years.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is amazing! She truly cares and is always happy to work with me to manage and maintain my care plan. She is the only doctor with whom I will ever trust my mental health care.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is beyond exceptional. She is very patient and extremely supportive. She is knowledgeable and is very easy to talk to. She responds to messages promptly. When my session is over, I also feel better. She is the best.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Expert help.

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June 21, 2025

5.0

Excellence

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June 17, 2025

5.0

She is very concert about my overall health and pays attention to my labs from my yearly physical exams.

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June 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Spelman is amazing

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Very nice and listened to me

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June 13, 2025

5.0

The most knowledgable.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

I have an extremely high regard for Dr. Spelman. She had helped me out tremendously. My wife also used to see her when she was in private practice and it worked really helped her out too. We had no problems with us both seeing her. I wish that you would change your policy so that she could see Dr. Spelman again

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Spelman is an amazing psychiatrist. She always offers advice and is extremely knowledgeable and supportive. She is very easy to talk to.

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June 01, 2025

5.0

I've been a patient of Dr. Spelman for 24 years. She saved my life and sanity more than once.

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May 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is not only a wonderful psychiatrist but a wonderful person. She really cares about what you're saying and cares about you as a person and I would recommend her highly to anyone.

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May 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is an experienced and thorough Psychiatrist

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May 25, 2025

5.0

She is very caring and knowledgeable

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May 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Spelman is a caring, intelligent, woman and doctor!

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Because I have had a good experience with Dr. Spelman and I would recommend her to other people if needed. Years ago, I overheard people from a group therapy praiseing doctor Spellman in getting their medication's balance just right.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is the BEST!

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May 18, 2025

5.0

It's my experience good, professional psychiatrist are limited in numbers.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

She listens without judgment and makes you feel like she's on the journey with you.

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May 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is outstanding. I've been going to her for about 20 years and she's always been so caring and so helpful. She's just amazing.

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May 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is very approachable, nonjudgmental and has assessed my issues clearly and gracefully

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May 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is a great Doctor who listens to her patients and is knowledgeable on treatments.

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May 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Spelman is amazing. She cares and is very knowledgeable. I trust her with my mental health.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

Expert in Bipolar 2 disorder which I have - she's excellent. I referred someone earlier in the week.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Spelman is a gem. She listens and provides guidance in my treatment plan.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Doctor Spelman listens, and provides thoughtful, compassionate care. She is highly professional.

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Disclosures

Juliet J. Spelman, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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