Jennifer L. Ellens, MD

Jennifer L. Ellens, MD

4.9 
545 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1998
Residency:
West Suburban Medical Center - 2001

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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4.9
4.9 

545 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 26, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and personable

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August 18, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and caring doctor.Unlike other doctors, she gives time to listen to her patients carefully and her diagnosis are very good.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

She is wonderful. Very professional and detail oriented.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

She is a great doctor.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

She's great. She's been a wonderful doctor.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

She listens to you and is very thoughtful and caring.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Knowledge, on time efficient

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July 17, 2022

5.0

Thoughtful, through

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Good and personable Doctor

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July 10, 2022

5.0

Kind, easy to talk to and very thorough.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Very thorough, comprehensive examination. Attention to concerns with recommendations. Insightful observations and questions

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June 27, 2022

5.0

I have been going to her for I over 20 years and I feel like she truly cares about my physical and mental health.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Professional

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June 27, 2022

5.0

She’s caring , concerned and personal! The best!

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June 25, 2022

5.0

My appointment was on time and I didn't have a long wait to see Dr. Ellens. She is very personable and took the time to address my concerns without feeling rushed.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

I have told you before, she is professional and knows what she is doing.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Great doctor. Good listener.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

She is very concerned very friendly listen all my issues give enough time satisfaction

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May 18, 2022

2.0

I don’t feel that she listens to my needs

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Great listening and easy to diagnose my on going concerns

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May 13, 2022

5.0

I love Dr. Ellens. She is so friendly and knows her stuff.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Good doctor

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May 12, 2022

5.0

She does not talk down to you, but is great at explaining things in layman terms.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

She was a great and understanding doctor

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May 11, 2022

5.0

She takes the time, asks many questions and offers more than one suggestion.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, friendly and thorough.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Intelligent, kind, easy to talk to

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May 04, 2022

5.0

She is the best doctor I ever had in my life. She is caring, experienced and her diagnosis is always useful and right.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

She is the best doctor i've had. She takes her time with me which has helped improve my health.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

The most caring doctor who will give all of her time to you no matter what.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Love Dr. Ellens! She is an amazing doctor and has been so extremely helpful, professional, knowledgeable, and responds any message I send. I also appreciate the way Dr. Ellens explained the results of my blood work and gave me insights on what I can do to help facilitate an optimal outcome.

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April 23, 2022

5.0

She is very patient with me and explains things well.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Helpful, smart, caring

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Thorough care

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April 20, 2022

5.0

She’s a good doctor.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

She gives you the time you need to ask questions about your health concerns.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

She is wonderful. She is sincere and thorough, and takes the necessary time to go over everything I want to talk about.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

She’s the best

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April 08, 2022

5.0

She is a warm and compassionate person and an excellent doctor

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April 06, 2022

5.0

Very thorough when addressing your concerns.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

She’s friendly, professional, thorough, and kind. Even though I moved out of the area I still come to Dr Ellens.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Very detailed and takes time to listen to my concerns and problems. Great bed-side manner, and truly cares about her patients!

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March 30, 2022

5.0

She is kind and caring. She will take the time to listen to you and doesn’t dismiss or rush you because there’s someone waiting.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

She cares about my health and listens to my issues.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Friendly, thorough, explainseverything, is at ease with, and respectful of my special needs daughter.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

ProfessionalKindCompetent Answers questions completely Follows up with patients

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March 21, 2022

5.0

She listens and gives time to understand all that I have to say.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Very conscerned for well being and thorough.

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March 19, 2022

5.0

She’s a wonderful physician. She listens, is attentive and thorough.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

I trust her because she takes the time to listen.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

I love having Dr. Ellens as my primary care physician. She cares.

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March 13, 2022

5.0

I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Ellens to any of my friends or family and in fact, I often do. You should encourage all of your providers to treat their patient's as Dr. Ellens does. When I see Dr. Ellens, I do not feel like a number or a dollar sign. I feel like a person, like a patient who is being treated by a professional that actually cares. That unfortunately is an uncommon thing to find these days. Thank you to Dr. Ellens.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Listens to patient.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Thorough. Kind.

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March 10, 2022

3.0

She has always provided professional, respectful, and compassionate care.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Same, professional, thorough, and friendly

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February 28, 2022

5.0

She really cares about her patients. Will listen to any concerns you have and gives you a thorough physical. I have full confidence that she is giving me the best care possible. Whenever I have called I always get a quick response to my needs.

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February 17, 2022

5.0

Kind and compassionate. Takes her time with her patients

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Very thorough cannot express what a fantastic physician she is . Calm , informative, just the best !

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February 07, 2022

5.0

She is friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and always has time for any problems

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February 04, 2022

5.0

I’m happy with the doctor and her nurse

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February 03, 2022

4.0

Most of the time she is ok. Sometimes she reacts better if you come with questions rather than being proactive about my health

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February 02, 2022

5.0

She is pleasant. Never seems to be a rush. Listens and addresses my concerns.

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January 27, 2022

5.0

She is..-Thoughtful-Caring-Asks questions and listens to answers-Never rushes you-Smart-Always has options and knows what to do. If she doesn’t she knows where to send you!

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January 23, 2022

5.0

She is very, very thorough

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January 18, 2022

5.0

She is very compassionate and well spoken. She explains everything in good detail and I feel extremely confident in her care.

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January 17, 2022

5.0

She is just the best doctor I ever had. She takes questions and asks questions.

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January 17, 2022

5.0

She is prompt, cares about your health, working with you on all issues. Great listener and give great guidance to achieve better health.

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January 17, 2022

5.0

She’s fantastic. So nice and understanding. She puts me at ease as a patient and listens to my concerns.

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January 12, 2022

5.0

Thorough, listens, practical

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December 23, 2021

5.0

Friendly, professional care

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December 20, 2021

5.0

Knowledge and communication, compassion

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December 17, 2021

5.0

kind and capable. Takes time and is thorough

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December 17, 2021

5.0

Spends time listening

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December 11, 2021

5.0

She takes time, listens to patient (my protests and all). Recommends and explains pros and cons of treatment possibilities; explains risks and benefits; then lets me decide without acting like she's a wounded god if I refuse something recommended (say a mammogram-- which I have reasons to object to.) She's thorough, gentle, careful, patient.

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December 10, 2021

5.0

She is great . Attentive and thorough at all our visits. Have been seeing her for years.

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December 09, 2021

5.0

She cares about my health and takes her time to listen to me.

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December 06, 2021

5.0

Very personable, feel comfortable with her, listens, explains things in a lay person’s language, answers my questions, and cared for the patient.

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December 03, 2021

5.0

She is knowledgeable and caring.

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December 03, 2021

5.0

She spends as much time as needed with me

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December 01, 2021

5.0

very nice and professional

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November 28, 2021

5.0

She is great!!

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November 23, 2021

4.0

She has a caring manner and takes concerns seriously. She is smart and cares about her patients.

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November 18, 2021

5.0

she has been my physician for years and I trust her with my health.

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November 17, 2021

5.0

Thoughtful, caring. Explains things clearly. I didn’t feel rushed

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November 15, 2021

5.0

She listens to you and isn’t in a rush.

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November 10, 2021

5.0

Was very pleased how she explain thingsHow she took time to answer my questions Very knowledgeable Calm and friendly

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November 08, 2021

5.0

She is thorough, patient and really listens.

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October 31, 2021

5.0

She always gives 💯 of service

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October 30, 2021

5.0

She has worked with me to control my type 2 diabetes where my a1c is well under the max. She listens to what you have to ask her and will give you an answer. She is wonderful and that helps me trust what she says.

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October 29, 2021

5.0

I do not ever want anybody else but her to be my doctor... she is so nice!

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October 25, 2021

5.0

She is personable, spends time, listens.

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October 22, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, respectful, gently pushes for what she feels is best for me, allows me to weigh my priorities, proviedes cogent reasons and replies to my questions and concerns, etc etc.

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October 21, 2021

5.0

She is a very thorough and kind doctor. She answers all questions and makes sure that you are well informed. I highly recommend her.

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October 20, 2021

5.0

Good doctor. Listens.

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October 18, 2021

5.0

Friendly, thorough

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October 11, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and easy to talk to

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October 10, 2021

5.0

Great care and manner with issues related to visit

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October 02, 2021

5.0

I adore Dr. Ellens. She must be crazy busy, and yet she (and her team) response so quickly to my questions/messages or refill requests. Dr. Ellens is helpful, professional, knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, kind, friendly, and calming. I appreciate the amount of time she spends with patients. Although doctor's appointments can be stressful, I look forward to seeing Dr. Ellens. I am so very lucky to have Dr. Ellens as my PCP.

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Disclosures

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

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