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Lindsay M. Esch, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Ohio State University College of Medicine - 2012
Residency:: University of Chicago - 2015

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Huntley Hospital

McHenry Hospital

Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1650 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

91 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

91 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

She always takes her time and really listens to you

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Esch is an excellent doctor who is also very thoughtful and caring. Never rushes me and takes all my concerns seriously. I would recommend her to all my friends and family.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Esch really listens to you. She explains all the options and the reasons why she recommends a course of action.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

She takes the time to answer all my questions without making me feel rushed.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Esch is absolutely amazing. By far the best pcp I have had. She is a great listener and extremely knowledgeable. I will send my friends and family to her

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August 28, 2023

5.0

She really listens and you donâ€™t feel she has to rush off

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August 27, 2023

5.0

She is very caring and explains everything well. She doesnâ€™t make me feel rushed.

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August 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Esch is thorough in her health assessments, and can be fun at the same time. I tend to kid around, and she makes me comfortable by joking with me. She is serious when necessary, however, when the situation deems a serious tone.

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August 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Esch is a very knowledgeable. Very thorough in check-ups. Explains things. Answered all my questions. And a very person.

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August 25, 2023

5.0

I really like her and her care. Sheâ€™s real and talks like a normal person.

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August 25, 2023

5.0

She is a great listener and very thorough.

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August 24, 2023

5.0

She is amazing. Always pleasant, concerned, knowledgeable and provides outstanding care for me.

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August 20, 2023

5.0

Because she really seems to care about you as a patient and person

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August 19, 2023

5.0

She is so caring and listens to all the reasons I made my appointment. She follows up on tests right away.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Extremely competent internist. Pleasant demeanor

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Understanding

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Professional yet congenial. Listens.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Very caring.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

I would recommend Dr. Esch to anyone who mentions to me they are looking for a primary care physician.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

She listens and answered all my questions

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August 13, 2023

5.0

She is kind, compassionate, very trustworthy and ALWAYS puts her patients health and care first and foremost!!

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August 12, 2023

5.0

I think she is a great Dr.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

With her new assistant (Lauren) they work together well. Dr. Esch definitely need help.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor - she provides thorough explanations for treatment options, she listens to my concerns, and she has a friendly disposition and a good sense of humor.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Excellent Doctor...

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Esch is one of the best dr I have ever been with.

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August 06, 2023

5.0

Listens, explains, down to earth

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August 06, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to about any issues and concerns.

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August 04, 2023

5.0

Just love seeing her, always great attitude and straight to the point. Thorough and clear and just a nice to see a doctor who listens and just plain happy!!

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August 04, 2023

5.0

She has been very clear and has worked with me to get me where I need to be medically.

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August 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Esch listens carefully, talks over options with me, explains and recommends. Still she leaves the choice to me..

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August 04, 2023

5.0

She great. Always smiling and very helpful

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Esch listens carefully, explains clearly and understandably, and she is wonderful.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Esch is a great listener & always explains what sheâ€™s thinking, then asks what I think of her healthcare plan. Sheâ€™s thorough and thoughtful. Sheâ€™s very easy to converse with and always upbeat and friendly.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

She is amazing. Makes you feel comfortable and she is very easy to talk too.

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Esch lights up the room when she enters. She listened carefully as I spoke regarding my issue. She ordered some follow up tests and I heard back from her nurse within 2 days. Great service!

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Very professional and friendly

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Bestest doctor ever and more.

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July 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Esch is easy to talk with, she explains everything and answers all my questions.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Listens to what you are saying

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July 15, 2023

5.0

Very good listener and respectful.

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July 14, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s unbelievable. Sheâ€™s so nice and such a happy person. Also, very caring and thorough.

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July 14, 2023

5.0

She is extremly deserving of praise in her profession 1

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Best doctor in the group

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July 10, 2023

5.0

My first meeting, and she took time, was very thoughtful, and helped me arrange the tests and support that I needed.

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Esch is one of the only doctors Iâ€™ve felt incredibly comfortable with and trust.

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July 06, 2023

5.0

She's the best

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Great doctor. Nice person and caring.

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July 06, 2023

5.0

She takes her time with patient, truly cares about you as person & listens. Never feel she rushes & answers all my questions.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Took plenty of time to answer my questions and respond to my concerns. Very welcoming and easy to talk to, so important on a first visit to establish care.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

See above Dr. Esch and nurses are exceptional: knowledgable, trustworthy, friendly, kind, positive.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, good listener

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July 03, 2023

5.0

Always answers all my questions and is very personable.

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July 01, 2023

5.0

Listens, gives helpful feedback, very professional and knowledgeable.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

She is intelligent kind. Has a good bedside manner. She listens and is very good at her job

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June 29, 2023

5.0

She takes time with us

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Esch is personable and enthusiastic in her care.

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Esch listens and doesnâ€™t rush us. Answers all our questions. Very professional.

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Friendly

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June 25, 2023

5.0

Thorough and friendly

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June 24, 2023

5.0

Explains processes and any potential issues professionally and succinctly.

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June 23, 2023

4.0

Sheâ€™s a good doctor who has many good solutions to my health issues

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June 23, 2023

5.0

She is off the charts excellent!! She listens and is knowledgeable and responsive to patient concerns. She is thorough in her examinations and evaluation, but she will not recommend tests that she does not consider to be necessary or pertinent to the issue. She is a wonderful balance of being upbeat and easy to talk to, and being knowledgeable and compassionate. Iâ€™m so glad my husband and I have her for our primary doctor.

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June 23, 2023

5.0

This might have been the best first visit I've ever had with a new primary doctor!

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Very energetic and friendly!

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Lovely bedside manner, takes time with her patients, kind.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Esch should have gotten back to me about the x rays. She new how worried I was about the pain in my xhest.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Esch is excellent. Professional, courteous, and caring.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Esch is awesome!!! She is very energetic and is always very interested in what you have to say!!

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June 12, 2023

5.0

She makes me feel well taken care of and is easy to talk to.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

She doesnâ€™t make us feel rushed and explains everything so that we understand her explanations.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Caring and listensâ€¦

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June 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Esch is a phenomenal doctor. She takes the time to listen. She has an excellent sense of humor and is sympathetic, not in a fake doctor way, more like she genuinely cares way. As a general rule I am not very fond of doctors, donâ€™t trust them. Dr. Esch has never given me any reason to not trust her.

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June 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Esch and her staff really listen to me and answer my questions in language that I can understand.

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Cares about what I had to say. Very personable and thorough. Really like herâ€¦

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Very nice/comforting

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Wonderful Doctor

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Please see above notes. Dr Esch is clear, consistent, kind & highly-skilled. She is on-par with the best drs & teams my husband routinely sees at [ ] Clinic. No exaggeration). My 2 RN friends hold her in high regard, also.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Always fits me in when she can answers my calls fills my prescriptions. Her and her team are the best.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Esch is truly the only doctor I have ever liked in my life. I appreciate the time she takes with me. She is very easy to talk to. She listens to what I have to say, she doesn't "tune me out". All in all, I'm very happy with the way she takes care of my health and looks out for my wellbeing. Dr. Esch is what I call "a very nice lady". Sounds old fashioned, but oh well.

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June 04, 2023

5.0

The best!

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June 03, 2023

5.0

Very personable, looks at my medical history and follows up with needed tests/items.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Thorough and great personality

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June 02, 2023

5.0

She is thorough and patient. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humor.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Same as above. She shows consideration in asking and answering questions and concerns.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

She's the best

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, listens well, asks questions, gives good information, discusses my case with interest and suggests careful solutions.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

She explains things very well, and sheâ€™s gives options.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

My first visit with her as my doctor wasnâ€™t available. She was so kind, very informative, great personality. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a doctor.

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May 29, 2023

5.0

She is the most caring doctor I ever had. She listens to me and gives great advice. And always gets me in sooner if I need her.

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May 29, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s thorough, thoughtful and I trust her.

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Disclosures

Lindsay M. Esch, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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