Jennifer L. Nichols, MD

Jennifer L. Nichols, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Movement Disorders

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2013
Internship:
UPMC Medical Education - 2014
Residency:
UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) - 2017
Fellowships:
Oregon Health and Science University - 2019

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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:
Central DuPage Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

546 Ratings

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August 19, 2022

5.0

She is a caring, conscientious doctor who has mapped out a program for me to follow.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

she listened closely to my concerns and offered ideas to help with them.

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August 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Nichols gives you the try picture of what’s going on.

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August 14, 2022

5.0

Extremely intelligent doctor and very good matter a fact discussions and recommendations

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August 13, 2022

5.0

Very thorough in exam and explanation of illness. Very personable

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August 12, 2022

5.0

She is excellent. Takes time to educate and inform.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols really takes time with the patient. Helpful nurses.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Thorough analysis, excellent communicator.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

She takes the time to be present with me. Most doctors make me feel like they got better things to do.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Her demeanor and knowledge are extraordinary. Best physician I am lucky to have on my care team.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable; great to deal with. And doesn’t rush you through appointments.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

Good doctor

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July 29, 2022

4.0

Because we are new Parkinson's we need continual explanations of the various treatment progressions so we can make informed decisions. She provides this information

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Dr Jennifer was very good. Very professionally and careing.

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Best doctor ever I met.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

She cares about her patients.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols is a friendly and knowledgeable physician. Whether in-person or telemedicine appointments I can count on Dr. Nichols listen to my concerns and explain her recommendations. I truly value her as my doctor.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

She listens & explains things where I can understand it.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, listens to and answers all my questions and concerns.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

I have complete confidence in her abilities.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Very attentive and explains things in a way that you can understand

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June 30, 2022

5.0

She’s makes my mother’s more better

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June 19, 2022

5.0

Absolutely fantastic - cannot recommend enough. Extremely thorough. I especially love how she reads aloud as she's typing up her notes - so that you're not left in the room listening to her type up a storm for half of the appointment (as I have felt with other Dr's in the past).

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June 14, 2022

5.0

She took her time explaining everything bet knowlegeable

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols is a very caring, intelligentDoctor Who never Rushes through things.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr.Nichols is an excellent doctor. 😊

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May 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nochols is a very good doctor

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May 30, 2022

5.0

Very thorough......covered all basis. Listened to concerns and conducted extensive testing for symptoms. Very knowledgeable and professional.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Understanding and the time taken to evaluate my condition

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable!

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May 21, 2022

5.0

She is a top diagnostician and also has a kind and personable manner

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, very caring , very helpful, spends time with patient

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Personable, thorough and takes her time to explain things to me

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May 15, 2022

5.0

excellent care and service

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May 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols was as through as I’ve experienced. Knowledgeable, Polite, and patient to hear and respond to questions or anything I had to add.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Please see my previous response.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Concerned in helping. She is at the top

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Just very good service. I felt confident in her diagnosis.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Very competent doctor

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Very nice. Knowledgeable. Great listener. Made sure I understood everything and my follow up instructions were very clear. Amazing Dr.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Professional, caring, on time, knowledgeable, comprehensive care

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April 28, 2022

5.0

I felt a lot of my questions were answered

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April 28, 2022

5.0

She explains things to you extremely good.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

She is extremely competent; asking me questions that no other medical personnel have asked regarding my condition. I left that day with several options that will be of great help to me.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

She was very thorough, rewording questions so that the patient understood them, and then did a neurological exam so thoroughly. Was honest with the patient yet understanding.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols takes time to explain things completely. She has helped me understand how to manage my condition.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols is competent and very, very thorough.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

She explains everything.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Very patient informative great bedside maner

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April 09, 2022

5.0

very thorough!

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April 08, 2022

5.0

She consistently gives me more options for my care. So knowledgeable!

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April 07, 2022

5.0

She is very thorough during my visit and listens to me.

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April 06, 2022

4.0

Knowledgeable and good observer and listener.

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April 03, 2022

5.0

Dr Nichols explained the options for treatment and provided a clear path forward

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March 29, 2022

5.0

She explained things well

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichlos is very knowledgeable. She answers all your questions and does not rush you.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

She had so much patience and explained everything

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Pleasant personality while giving enough appointment time to listen to medical concerns and provides responsive recommendations for treatment.

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March 20, 2022

5.0

She seems to know about the diseases

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March 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols is the third neurologist that I have gone to. After two failed experiences with other doctors we found Dr. Nichols. I have received more help from her and trust her explicitly. I feel very comfortable talking to her about any subject. She really takes the time to listen and it’s such a comfortable experience.

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March 19, 2022

5.0

Absolutely love Dr Nichols! I look forward to coming to see her! She is friendly and kind and really listens to me.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

She Is personal , professional And a great listener.

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols is very knowledgeable she explains things on the level that you can understand being a patient

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeableKindAllows time for questions

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March 08, 2022

5.0

It is not my 1st experience w/ northwestern. My husband spent months there before he died. Care, treatment, kindness. Xcellent

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March 08, 2022

5.0

She was very patient spent time with me.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

My visit was not rushed but it was thorough.

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March 06, 2022

5.0

Doctor Nichols is a good listener and suggest good options without pushing me in one direction or another. She is very courteous and respectful

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March 06, 2022

5.0

Jennifer provided excellent analysis and recommendations for my condition. She is easy to communicate with, understanding, and very knowledgeable.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Amazing doctor. She takes her time and detail assessment and very informative with a great bedside manners. Highly recommend

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March 03, 2022

5.0

Listens, is relatable

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March 03, 2022

5.0

She took a lot of time trying to diagnose my brother in law.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, let’s you know what she is doing and checking for, explains in terms you can understand

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Jennifer L. Nichols, MD is truly a blessing to have and work with. She is so nice understanding and willing to take the true time to explain 'Parkinson' and answers questions you have and helps with solutions and get you better. Bryan

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February 20, 2022

5.0

Very informative. Took her time to answer my concerns.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

She’s a great doctor. Really give a great dr visits. Listens to patient concerns.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols was very thorough in her examination and then explained things clearly. She takes time with her patients. She made me feel like I was the only one she had to see. She did not race through my examination, but took lots of time not only examining me, but explaining what she felt was wrong and how it could be fixed. I left her office feeling hopeful that my condition was going to improve. I have not felt this way in a very long time and I really thought that I was never going to improve. I was feeling very depressed and Dr. Nichols gave me hope.

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February 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Nichols addresses all your concerns and gives you a thorough exam. I never feel rushed. She is easy to talk to and explains all issues thoroughly. MmmmmmM

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February 13, 2022

5.0

Smart. She writes things down for me.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols is a professional smart caring physician.

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February 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols was extremely thorough and seems very competent; my husband and I were both very impressed with her.

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February 01, 2022

5.0

Dr.Nichols is an excellent doctor.

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February 01, 2022

5.0

The doctor was knowledgeable, and personally interested.

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February 01, 2022

5.0

Very likely!

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January 30, 2022

5.0

Very intelligent and patient friendly. Very black and white as well

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January 27, 2022

5.0

Good doctor

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January 26, 2022

5.0

Her knowledge in her field made me feel very confident. She took time with me and did a very, very thorough exam. She showed compassion when listening to my issues.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols is very perceptive, knowledgeable and helpful. She asks a lot of questions and listens.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

Thorough, listens, and encourages.

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January 21, 2022

5.0

She is both professional and participatory,

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January 20, 2022

5.0

The way she cares about her patients , bedside manner (always caring and understanding)

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January 19, 2022

5.0

Very thorough. Knows her stuff

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January 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nichols is a friendly, knowledgeable listener. She offers excellent insights to my condition and logical courses of action. We are a team, patient and doctor, working together on my situation.

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January 17, 2022

5.0

The doctor was very informative and gave us a lot of insight. It just seems like she cares about her patients.

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January 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nicol’s was amazing. Spent an hour with me. Talked through my treatment plan and clearly explained my diagnosis. I am very impressed and glad she is on my care team!

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January 15, 2022

5.0

She is a true professional!

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January 11, 2022

5.0

Great start for a relationship

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January 11, 2022

5.0

She takes her time and is very informative.

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January 08, 2022

5.0

She has been quite helpful in adjusting my medication. She cares about any concerns that I may have and communicates well during the visit and with followup notes.

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December 29, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable

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Disclosures

Jennifer L. Nichols, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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