Jennifer K. Bussell, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Adult Medicine
Cholesterol Management
Comprehensive Primary Care
Concierge Medicine
Executive Wellness
Health Education
Hypertension
Preventive Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1995
Internship:: Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital - 1996
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 1998

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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1754 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

53 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

53 Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

She is fantastic - both personable and professional.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bussell is knowledgeable and responsive. Excellent in every way.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

She garners trust from the first moment she walks in and her attention to my needs were exceptional. She also takes me where I need to go...

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Smart, thorough, and realistic when reviewing my health. Great observations and communication throughout the entire process.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

She was thorough and has a great bedside manner

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January 16, 2026

5.0

I liked her approach, even if it was a bit more conservative than previous doctors.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Very thorough Very professional Very thoughtful Very insightful

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Intentional. Not rushed. Thorough.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr Bussell was very attentive and knowledgeable. She did a fantastic job walking me through results and putting in place a reasonable and digestible action plan.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr Bussell is very thorough and has an excellent demeanor in explaining results and opportunities for healthier improvements. She is a pleasure to interact with and I have high confidence in her.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Quite frankly the most informative and just sheer time I have ever discussed my health with any doctor. She was very thorough and answered many questions. I will definitely continue to use her and her team in the future.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Explained everything well and listened to any concerns.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Caring and complete explanations

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December 15, 2025

4.0

Bed side manner is excellent

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Extremely thorough and listens

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bussell always listens to her patients concerns and provides great medical advice. Very professional and a very nice person!

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November 15, 2025

5.0

Extremely well prepared, insightful and caring. Dr. Bussell has a natural ability and gift with explaining complex medical issues, even sensitive messages in a manner that allows the patient to understand and focus on the clinical aspect rather than emotion attendant to any diagnosis or care plan.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Bussell is smart, experienced and knowledgeable. She listens to my questions and concerns and gives clear and practical responses. I have complete confidence in her.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Bussell is very kind and empathetic, she gives you her full attention and explains everything thoroughly. Really appreciate her.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

As with previous comment, Dr. Bussell was very courteous, professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. She spent ample time with me and answered all my questions.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

She was terrific. Spent a good amount of time with me and explained the results thoroughly.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Really took the time to explain every result detail and put an action plan together.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

I think she was grate

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August 27, 2025

5.0

I'd like to sign up with Jennifer to be my concierge doctor

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August 22, 2025

5.0

She was incredibly knowledgeable, caring and thorough in the discussions and recommendations. I felt that she truly cared that I understood the results and factors to considering in my health journey and was very encouraging.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

professional, helpful and to the point.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Upon learning Dr. Jennifer Bussell was leaving the practice, I immediately made the decision to follow her to NEH. Dr. Bussell is so knowledgeable in all areas of medicine and has always had my best interest when making decisions regarding my overall health strategy. She also is a great communicator and is a very kind and caring person.

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July 26, 2025

5.0

Excellent and efficient health care

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July 15, 2025

5.0

perfectly satisfied.

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June 13, 2025

5.0

She's a very considerate doctor, takes time to explain everything!

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June 12, 2025

5.0

Always listens to my concerns and answers all questions.

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June 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bussell is the best doctor I ever had. She is so compassionate and kind. She explains everything in an understandable manner. She has relieved any anxiety I have about my health! I really truly miss her.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bussell is a very special person and doctor. She takes the time to answers any questions. Kind. Knowledgeable. She will be greatly missed. Words can't describe how good of a doctor she us.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Always

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June 07, 2025

5.0

Chgo will be lucky to get her.

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June 07, 2025

5.0

She will no longer be with NM in Grayslake

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Our experience with Dr.Bussell has been extraordinary. She always treated us as if we were long lost friends and was always very concerned with our state of health. She took very good care of us. We will really miss her.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Bussell is super. The best dr I've had and I will miss her.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Compassionate, never rushes you, very thorough.

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May 25, 2025

5.0

The last 9 years I received the best care

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May 24, 2025

5.0

She is great,but leaving us

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May 22, 2025

5.0

She was my Doctor for along time. She cares for her patients.takes extra time when needed and always thorough I'll miss her

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May 22, 2025

5.0

She's the best doctor I've had in my entire life

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May 21, 2025

5.0

I love Dr Bussell. She has been my doctor for nearly 9 years. I have never had a better doctor in all my 72 years of life. Friendly, patient, concerned....

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Dr.Bussell is an excellent doctor.

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May 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jennifer Bussell is a world class internal medicine doctor. She literally may have saved my life by seeing melanoma and referring me to a dermatologist and eventually this led to successful surgery in the small of my back. Her knowledge and evaluation of all of my vitals is impressive.

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May 17, 2025

5.0

I would love to recommend Dr. Bussell and I am very sad to hear that she is leaving

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May 15, 2025

5.0

Really can't refer her as she is leaving this area and going to Chicago.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bussell is committed to proving excellent heath care for her patients.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bussell is friendly, caring, knowledgeable and gentle.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bussell is a terrific doctor, combining expertise with compassion, a holistic approach, and sincere care for her patients. She treated my parents and has now been my physician and in all of these cases has demonstrated consistently excellent knowledge and the best chair-side manner I have observed over many years.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bussell is the best doctor my husband and I have had in 55 years of marriage. She is attentive, never rushes you, is open to questions and will talk to you in terms you can understand. We will truly miss her as she moves on in her career.

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May 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Bussell is leaving her practice in June. I will miss her, not sure who I will see in the future.

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