Shelly Fern, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

5.0

737 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Pulmonology

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

Allergies
Asthma
Chronic (continuous or long-lasting) cough
Chronic (continuous or long-lasting) shortness of breath
Chronic bronchitis
Cpap evaluation
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Daytime sleepiness
Pneumonia
Pulmonary embolism
Sleep apnea
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Education

Professional Education:: MSN, Northern Illinois University School of Nursing - 2019

Certifications and Licensures

American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner-Family (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

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5.0

5.0

737 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

96 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

96 Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Shelly took time to answer any and all of my questions, making sure that everything was understood. I didn't feel rushed at all either like you can with so many Dr's, which is why I don't like going to the Dr's period. But she took the time, and even answered all of my daughter's questions, who attended my visit on the phone since she couldn't be there in person. Shelly and her team were amazing!

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Answered all my questions didn't rush me.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

She is very knowledgeable

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February 18, 2026

5.0

She knowledgeable about sleep

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February 18, 2026

5.0

See listens well. She is very knowledgeable. She demonstrates caring, empathy and professionalism

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Shelly took the time to address my concerns, She gave easy to understand instructions

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Shelly is great very caring and understanding.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Took the time to over questions in my appointment

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January 26, 2026

5.0

She was great extremely helpful.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

She's very caring, professional feels like she cares about her patience and listens to me and my symptoms before she makes a diagnosis I feel very comfortable and safe and confident in her care

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable and friendly. Listened, responded and provided options.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

She is a very kind and caring person. She will break everything down so you can understand

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January 20, 2026

5.0

I didn't have any problems with the health care she provided for me .

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Very informative and helpful with today's vist

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January 19, 2026

5.0

She was friendly And very knowledgeable !

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Shelly was great, coming from the medical field I don't always understand everything. Shelly went through listening to me answered my questions. She explained to me to where I understood everything. That's going on and what steps to take next.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Had very helpful answers to all of my questions, patient and friendly

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Shelly is very thorough with her examinations and treats me accordingly. She is excellent at communicating, and listens attentively to my questions and concerns.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Excellent listening and action in health-care.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Easy to work with.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Awesome

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December 20, 2025

5.0

She's wonderful. Very personable, tells you exactly like it is, asks if I have any questions. She takes her time with you.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

She is fantastic, she's cares about people and gives the best advice.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

I think I already explained that in the first question

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Very professional and thorough.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She's great I really like how friendly and the care she gives

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She went well about what I expected

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December 08, 2025

5.0

explained results of study in "laymans" terms

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December 08, 2025

5.0

She was so nice she explained it everything to me and asked me that I have any questions she looked over all my medicine I thank her so much

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December 04, 2025

5.0

She is a wonderful attention to detail caregiver

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December 01, 2025

5.0

She is I caring and compassionate doctor.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

She explained everything in a way that I understood and can make use of.

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November 29, 2025

5.0

Shelly is professional, caring and an excellent listener

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgable and professional.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

She listens to me

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Shelly Fern is fantastic. She has always been very thorough and very knowledgeable. I would (and have) recommended her to others.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

She respects me as an active participant in my care and answers all my questions.

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October 25, 2025

5.0

She gets to the point and she doesn't beat around the bush. She is always friendly and polite.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Super easy to understand and talk too, knows what she is talking about, great listener, recommended by 11/10 patients.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Wonderfully kind physician and understanding

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Patient, helpful, caring

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October 16, 2025

5.0

She has excellent manner in dealing with patients

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Very kind, listens. Addresses what's needed.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

She is caring and easy to talk to.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

she is always very prepared during my visit with my health status and knowledgable with any necessary care treatments

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October 13, 2025

5.0

As above, she is the best!

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October 12, 2025

4.0

She takes time and explains things

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Shelly and Staff are always kind and empathetic to your symptoms and understand what your going through.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Shelly listen to the patients concerns and is very tentative when speaking to the patients.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Shelly is a very understanding person. She is excellent.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

She take care all me questions with increible no knowledge.

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September 28, 2025

5.0

She seems to know what she is doing, and is trying different things with me

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September 25, 2025

5.0

She did everything as good as my doctor!

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September 18, 2025

5.0

She was so nice and very understanding. Took her time . Made suggestions. No pressure.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

She is wonderful! She listens and answers questions and concerns , and I never feel rushed.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Shelly Fern is a great listener and takes a proactive approach to my care. She guides me as to next steps for my health and wellbeing. I feel in good hands.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

She listens to me. She takes extra time to hear my whole story. She is sincere, kind and well educated. NM is very lucky to have Shelly!!

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August 29, 2025

5.0

She is personable, empathetic, knowledgeable and someone who cares about her patients. So glad she's my doctor now too.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Takes time to talk about any issues

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August 27, 2025

5.0

She is caring & remembers things from the previous visits. Very friendly & easy to chat with.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

She is awesome

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and helpful. Took the time to answer my questions.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Good listener, easy to talk with, and concerned about your health

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August 13, 2025

5.0

This was my first visit Shelly. She was very professional, encouraging, listened, explained everything and made sure their were no questions.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

She took the time to listen and addressed my concerns

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Professional and friendly

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August 04, 2025

5.0

For the same reasons stated previously. She was also very clear where we would be going next with tests, labs etc.

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Very friendly. She listens and is very informative when comes to explaining everything

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Like I said before Northwestern and their doctors care about you, your health and your well-being and your state of mind

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable

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July 14, 2025

5.0

I saw Shelly Fern today and she is wicked friendly and knowledgeable. She's easy to talk to and shows that she's genuinely concerned with what you're issue is.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

She a very caring person. She listens to my problems. I couldn't ask for anyone better. She is an asset to your company.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

She is the best. She is very caring and answers all the questions.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

She listens to your questions and concerns

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, and everything was explained excellent!

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June 24, 2025

5.0

She was so easy to talk with, ask questions and get the answers.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

I would 100/100 recommend Shelly Fern.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Kind and knowledgeable. Took time to explain things to me.

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June 20, 2025

5.0

She is so kind and understandable on my care

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Very informative

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Shelly was excellent, and explained everything in detail! Good sense of humor! I'm kind of a character! Thanks

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Dr.took her time with me,was very thorough, answered all my questions.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Shelly took the time to listen to me and provided easily understandable explanations.

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June 06, 2025

5.0

She's great and very polite

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June 05, 2025

5.0

On top of her knowledge and seen on time!

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June 04, 2025

5.0

Took a lot of time with me and very informative

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May 29, 2025

5.0

I appreciated how Shelly took the time to go over my lung xrays and thoroughly explained everything. She was very pleasant and kind.

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May 28, 2025

5.0

She was great- knew the reason for my visit and made it efficient:

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May 28, 2025

5.0

I Love Shelly she's very informative solutions and holds my feelings into account.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

She was very detailed and provided options and education.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

Shelly is a very good PA. I wish I had met her before now as medical person.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

She explained tests. Checked my wellbeing .

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May 07, 2025

5.0

I needed peace and mind, knowing I was healthy and not contagious. Shelly Fern spent time with me, examining my symptoms and answering many questions. I feel great thanks to Shelley's action care plan and expertise! Thank you, Shelly! In gratitude, [Patient's Name]

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May 02, 2025

5.0

It's a pleasure to have Shelly as my primary contact in pulmonology. Not only is she understanding and empathetic, but her explanations are clear, comprehensive, and thorough. She welcomes questions, and she clarifies steps in the treatment process, presenting all available options.

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May 01, 2025

5.0

She asks all the correct questions & actually listens to my answers. After a few visits she has me feeling good.

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Disclosures

Shelly Fern, APRN reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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