Jennifer B. Zander, MD

Jennifer B. Zander, MD

4.9 
604 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Endocrinology

Insurance

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rush University Medical College - 2006
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2010
Fellowships:
Rush University Medical Center - 2012

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

604 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

88 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

88 Reviews

August 02, 2022

5.0

She is an awesome doctor and spends time with her patients. She answers any questions and addresses any concerns.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

She is thorough and gives patients the time they need.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

She is a Fantastic Doctor. She cares !!

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July 26, 2022

5.0

She is one of the best doctors that I have ever had the pleasure to see ,and being a retired nurse ,I have worked with many doctors, and being a patient as well

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July 26, 2022

4.0

She doesn’t seem to want to help fix me, just medicate me, you know put a bandaid on it!

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July 20, 2022

5.0

She is so good at finding other options when something is not working. She takes the time to listen.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Pleasant & competent. She puts her patients at ease, shows concern for any problems.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

She was very professional and showed she cared I felt very comfortable.

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June 29, 2022

1.0

I did not feel heard, did not feel helped and the doctor failed to do what they said they would do.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

She listens first and the guides and acts. Very thorough, well-informed, and proactive. She understood my health history prior to my tine with her-

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June 28, 2022

5.0

She listened to my questions and provided knowledgeable answers. She didn't make me feel rushed but took the time necessary to have an honest conversation about my concerns. She arranged immediate testing in her office. She is very professional but approachable and caring. Her staff/assistants were also very nice.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Very friendly, asked me a lot of questions, very concerned about my health & progress

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Very easy to talk to and happy with health plan going forward

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June 09, 2022

5.0

She is very concerned about your health. She makes me feel extremely comfortable when I talk with her with any issues I may have. I've lived out of state for four years and still travel to Chicago to see her for my diabetes. Wouldn't want any other Dr.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

She listens

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May 25, 2022

5.0

She is very responsive to your concerns and shares helpful information for consideration .

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May 25, 2022

5.0

She works with you and explains all situations and results

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Very professional Always very positiveShe is a keeper !!!

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May 11, 2022

5.0

She is kind, caring and a does a great job at letting me know I am important to her. My health is important to her.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

She is so great emotionally and great for internal as well- always trying different approaches - 10

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May 07, 2022

5.0

She’s a wonderful doctor!

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April 30, 2022

5.0

Very impressive doctor

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable

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April 26, 2022

5.0

I don't believe that I can describe the emotions of relief, gratitude and pure hope that Dr Zander gave me. She listened, she empathized, she literally cared about how I felt. She asked questions and I could tell she cared and listened and responded. What a difference from what I have dealt with in the past. I had Dr Stolar downtown and loved him, but had to try Advocate down here and it was awful. I got sicker and sicker and my health, mental health and life quality suffered in very profound ways. Dr Zander is my partner in getting well and I am so grateful I found her! She is actually interested in working with me. Shes amazing.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Very open and honest with current technology and very knowledgeable

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April 26, 2022

5.0

She answered all my questions. She was patient and help me understand my condition and gave me the resources to help.

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April 23, 2022

5.0

She was very nice. I felt comfortable with her, & knew that she would dowhatever she could to help me—that she truly cared.

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Same response as above

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April 22, 2022

5.0

She is caring, works with me as an individual to make things work with insulin, exercise and food.. she is encouraging. I have recommended her to friends and family.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Wonderful. Concerned about A1C, and DISCUSED what we could do ro get it lower.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Very easy to talk to Dr. Zander

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April 20, 2022

5.0

She is just good at what she does 😊

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April 19, 2022

5.0

She is kind she sits there and listens to you make sure that you fully understand everything she’s trying to tell you I felt like my time was very appreciated

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April 19, 2022

5.0

She's very knowledgeable and has a great personality.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and positive.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

FRIENDLY, INFORMATIVE, PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR. DOES NOT RUSH TO GET YIU OUT

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April 17, 2022

5.0

She’s very good

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Very polite Dr. understands you and feels what your going threw , she’s my coach and is doing a very Good job giving me Advise and cheering me on

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Please see above as mentioned.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

She is good

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April 12, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable about my health and gives me great information

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April 09, 2022

5.0

I like doctor Zander been going to see her for years

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Very caring doctor 🧑‍⚕️

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April 07, 2022

5.0

I have a healthy thyroid now. The doctors in my area only gave me the option of destroying it. They also didn't check me for the eye component, which can be made worse by radiating the thyroid. I was carefully checked over and my desire to just remain on medication was not seen as disasterous. In fact, it was supported and I was monitered during that time.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

She listens and really tries to help. Also she is open minded.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Her knowledge is excellent, takes the time to explain things and listens

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Wonderful caring, encouraging doctor!

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April 02, 2022

5.0

She's awesome

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April 01, 2022

5.0

She is great I feel that all of her attention is focused on me and helping me improve my health. I can speak to her and her explanations are clear concise and understandable.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable. Caring. Friendly. Efficient.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable in her field. She makes the necessary adjustments in my medication regiment and explains why changes are needed to be made. She is easy to talk with and most of all she listens to her patients concerns.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

She takes her time with you

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Very good Doctor she knows how to help me lower my A1C

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March 04, 2022

5.0

She is an excellent practitioner- makes managing a chronic disease that is difficult to control easier for the patient. She is knowledgeable about all new treatments. She is very supportive and helps you make things work for your habits and lifestyle. It is clear that she cares!

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Very insightful

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February 16, 2022

5.0

I would highly recommend dr. Jennifer Zander so that other people could receive the same type of knowledgeable and compassionate care she has rendered to me over a number of years

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February 16, 2022

5.0

She is nice.

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February 09, 2022

5.0

She is thorough in trying to find a way for me to succeed in changing, habits to help manage my diabetes and weight loss. Her approach makes it doable not out of reach. She is supportive and cares.

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February 02, 2022

5.0

She was a caring doctor

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February 02, 2022

5.0

Please see answer above. I explained Dr. Zander’s abilities. She is great.

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February 02, 2022

5.0

Helpful. Efficient. On time.

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February 01, 2022

5.0

She takes her time, explains and listens

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January 28, 2022

5.0

Let me start by saying I wish I could give her 1000 out of 10 because she was so great. I learned more information about my condition in one short visit than I did 3 visits with my old endocrinologist. And I only did she inform me about what was going on with my thyroid, but she also made me feel better about it. She answered every question that I had without making me feel silly for having a question and I definitely feel like she actually cared about me as a person. She didn’t just see me as a $

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January 17, 2022

5.0

She listens and always helps

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January 15, 2022

5.0

Great doctor! Very good at explaining things so one can understand, takes her time, do not ever feel crazy rushed.

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January 09, 2022

5.0

S-A-A

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December 18, 2021

5.0

She listens to your concerns, and discusses options with you.

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December 17, 2021

5.0

Very carrying and through

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December 04, 2021

5.0

Great doctor, listens to you and spends time with you.

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November 30, 2021

5.0

She listens and is very respectful to the patient unlike many of the other staff at Northwestern/Palos

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November 30, 2021

5.0

She is a kind and compassionate doctor who never makes you feel rushed.

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November 24, 2021

5.0

She is terrific she is so knowledgeable and really cares

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November 14, 2021

5.0

She cares.

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October 24, 2021

5.0

What a great doctor took time to explain all about diabetes and how she can help me

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October 23, 2021

5.0

She has helped me very muchcontrolling my diabetes

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October 22, 2021

5.0

She is caring and asks questions.

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October 20, 2021

5.0

She is,the most comforting doctor

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October 20, 2021

5.0

Really like how she treats me as a patient and so understanding

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October 19, 2021

4.0

I feel as though this doctor could improve Her skills had zoning in on a diabetic’s blood sugars.

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October 15, 2021

5.0

Very pleased with her demure.

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October 15, 2021

5.0

She is a very good listener and explains things well. Very encouraging and understanding.

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October 15, 2021

5.0

Great

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October 12, 2021

4.0

Late with other on service

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October 02, 2021

5.0

Great doctor. I feel like she cares and wants the best for me. Good listener and talks to you not at you. I recommend her all the time.

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October 01, 2021

5.0

Patient and professional.

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October 01, 2021

5.0

She is very caring about her patients

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September 28, 2021

5.0

She is very concerned about her patients and truly cares for them.

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September 15, 2021

5.0

Very caring and concerned doctor! One of the best

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Disclosures

Jennifer B. Zander, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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