Shelly Fern, APRN

Shelly Fern, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

5.0 
449 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Pulmonology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Nurse Practitioner

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 

449 Ratings

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Shelly is very good at her job

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Quite nice.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Shelly is the best Tammy is great also

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Her knowledge, bedside manners, Her concern, very pleasant personality

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April 08, 2024

5.0

See above. She addressed all my questions and concerns, and her caring interest was quite evident. She recognized that I am an active participant in my care and that an interactive, collaborative relationship provides the best kind of care for someone like me.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Very thorough. Took her time to explain in detail and answer all my questions. Developed a great plan of action. Would highly recommend her

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Explains everything in detail.. ask if you have any questions multiple times.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

She a fantastic person. She is gentile and kind. You could not ask for better person to take cars of you needs.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She takes the time to listen to my concerns.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Knowns her stuff.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

She listens and actually hears your concerns. I had an insurance issue, so she was doing everything she could to treat my symptoms and help to find coupons to lessen my financial burden. She seems like she truly cares about the patient.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

She listens to me and she gives me the best advice and she doesn’t push drugs on me or anything like that

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February 23, 2024

5.0

She is awesome

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February 23, 2024

5.0

She listens and explains things well.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

She listens to any concerns you may have.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

She explained everything to you and ask if you have anything you need to ask her she is really good

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February 14, 2024

5.0

She was thoughtful & informative

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February 09, 2024

5.0

As I said very friendly and caring and answers all questions

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February 08, 2024

5.0

I liked my care from the Hospital where they started caring for me and I was in need of a pulmonologist so they were willing to except me as a patient

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February 07, 2024

5.0

She's very precise in her evaluation of my symptoms.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Shelly is great! Very professional, thorough, and knowledgeable.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Met her for pre- surgical assessment today. Found her very well informed about the process and information sharing.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and listened to all of my concerns and help me come up with a plan for treating them

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January 24, 2024

5.0

She is very personable.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Very friendly and professional. The patient leaves the consultation satisfied with the treatment and all the details given about the pathology.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Shelly was very through and explained everything very well.

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January 07, 2024

5.0

She is so professional and knowledgeable

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Knowledge explains everything

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December 29, 2023

5.0

She spent time answering questions

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Took the time to explain, answer any questions and the process

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Her and her department are on the ball if you can get a hold of them. A my chrat message to them is answered promptly.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

we like her.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

She is a true gem. Answered all my questions and gave me tips and encouragement to continue on my journey.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

She is very polite and concerned about my condition and doesn’t make you feel rushed

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Shelly was so amazing! She explained everything to me so that I could understand it, including my CT scan.

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December 09, 2023

5.0

She's a very nice doctor.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

She detailed my disease process very well where I could understand how to better manage it at home.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Shelly was compassionate, she listened to me and explained everything well. I felt very confident in the plan she made for my care.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

She saw me when there was a mixup when my appt was. She answered all my questions.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

She has a very caring and loving personality. Very easy to talk to. Lets me share my concerns. She gives me a solution and then she asked if I’m comfortable with that.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Shelly did everything right. She was thorough, listened, answered questions. Absolute textbook for delivering optimal patient experience and high quality care.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Shelly was very thorough in her explanations and even offered advice on how to treat my cough, which actually helped! She also recommended a breathing study to investigate a chronic issue that no one has helped me with before. Hoping for results that will lead to relief!

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Thorough and thoughtful. Very easy to understand.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Can’t say enough good things about her

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Received more information than expected. So very knowledgeable and friendly snd professional

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November 10, 2023

5.0

She was nice and seemed to care about my problems

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Shelly was very sweet & professional. I would definitely recommend her to everyone!

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November 05, 2023

5.0

Shelly is very personable and knowledgeable and she makes you feel like we will figure out the problem and solve it.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

Very nice person and explains all you need to know.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

She is always pleasant

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October 28, 2023

5.0

She was wonderful. Very thorough and explained everything to me. Listened to and answered my questions. Made me feel very comfortable and confident with her as a provider.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

She is the best. Cares about her patients all the time. Always will find a solution to any of my problems. Always positive.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

she is great. caring, listen to what I have to say. works with you.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

She a floating aid named [Staff]; that was so lovely. When I was sharing my impression on [Staff] with Shelly; she responded with a glowing expression of how lucky they were to have [Staff] help out always. It truly felt like a family team of care.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

As I said in the last comment, Love her and enjoy speaking with her. Recommendations and kind support.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

She was an awesome listener and explained herself thoroughly.

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October 22, 2023

5.0

She is so nice to be around

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October 21, 2023

5.0

She cares and listens to you.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

She takes time with you, never makes you feel rushed and she addresses everything you need to discuss. I would highly recommend her!

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Shelly is the bomb!

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Shelly and the rest of my team were the best

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October 02, 2023

5.0

She is a very competent and caring APRN,CNP

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October 01, 2023

5.0

Best ever

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September 29, 2023

5.0

See above comments. I love her. She is very caring and kind and wonderful.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Takes time with you

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September 22, 2023

5.0

Took enough time to explain everything very well. When I left I felt at ease.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

She is very friendly and positive. I felt like she heard any concerns I had and addressed them. I didn't feel rushed through my appointment. She was happy for me and the success and improvements I've had.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Nice, friendly, knowledgeable

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Shelly is a caring personal Nurse Practitioner

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Same as above, she has my best interest at heart

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