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Joseph M. Christensen, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Pediatrics

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Practice Focus Areas

Adolescent Medicine
Asthma
Newborn Care

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1995
Residency:: Advocate Health Care (Advocate Children's Hospital/Park Ridge) - 1998

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (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

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0

5.0

568 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

92 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

92 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

He is really nice. He always takes his time to explain things, l don't know what l could without his help, he is great, my son loves him

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Ge really pays attention and listens to the kids and explains everything to not only the kids but parent as well.

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August 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Christensen is absolutely excellent. As an anxious first time mom, he answers all of my questions and concerns thoroughly and with sincere concern for both myself and my childâ€™s wellbeing. He is simply the best!

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Christensen makes me and my kids feel comfortable for every visit, answers all my questions and validates my concerns

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Very personable. Listens to our questions and concerns. Gives great advice and examples of how to approach a concern to correct.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

He truly cares about his patients. My kids love going to the doctor which is very rare that kids don't mind doing that. He always gives good advice and I never feel rushed during an appointment. I feel that I can ask any question and he is going to take his time making sure I understand what I need to do or what the kids need to do to stay healthy.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s very trustworthy, experienced, compassionate, approachable. We have always had a great experience with Dr. Christensen.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Christensen has extremely excellent bedside manners. He treats his patients as if they were his own kids. He makes them feel at ease. He doesnâ€™t make us feel rushed in any way even if he is running behind. We feel like we get our quality time with Dr Christensen. I recommend him to friends who are looking for a great pediatrician.

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent care, thoughtful, thorough and capable

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Personable, listens to your concerns. Great for teenage boys!

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July 18, 2023

5.0

He is thorough and takes the time to get to know my kids. My son and daughter feel very comfortable with him.

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July 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Christensen is always very thorough, considers the whole person with treatment, and is very trustworthy in his evaluations and decision making.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Kind, Caring, Informative, Helpful and Trustworthy.

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July 08, 2023

5.0

Dr.Christensen truly cares about his patients and makes them feel at ease and heard. He takes his time to explain not only to the parent but to the kids as well so we all have an understanding of what's happening. He truly is an amazing pediatrician and my kids truly love their doc!

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Kind, thorough, good bedside manner

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July 03, 2023

5.0

He truly cares about his patients and never makes us feel rushed or unheard.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Doctor Christensen is kind, thoughtful, attentive, and informative. He discusses milestones according to your childâ€™s age but is very clear that they are based on averages and doesnâ€™t make you feel good or bad if your child is slightly ahead or behind. He listens to concerns and responds with empathy and understanding.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Highly recommend Dr Christensen. He is attentive and will take his time at each appointment!

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June 16, 2023

5.0

He really cares about his patients. He is able to communicate how much sleep and what should and shouldn't be in their diet in such a way that they put it into practice.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Christensen never rushes us. He genuinely cares about his patients

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June 09, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s awesome!! Doesnâ€™t matter if itâ€™s an emergency visit or a schedule appointment heâ€™s always polite and is so good with my [age] year old. Making silly sounds to make him smile or showing him the equipment heâ€™s going to use. Always answers all my questions no matter how ridiculous they probably sound. Weâ€™re lucky to have him as our doctor.

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June 09, 2023

5.0

My kids have been seeing Dr. C for 22 years. He knows his patience and takes time with them.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

So experienced and so great with kids. Love his bedside manner and the quality time he takes to talk to his patients and their parents.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

He is attentive to the children's needs and speaks directly with the child.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

He spends time with the child and speaks directly to them, and allows them to ask questions. A welcoming and open interaction.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Christiansen and the whole team are always amazing! So glad to have them care for my son and my newborn baby girl.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Best doctor ever!!

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Christensen always takes time with us and makes us feel truly cared for. We appreciate his expertise and the time he takes to explain what is needed and why.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

He is so knowledgeable yet doesnâ€™t speak condescendingly to patients -he clearly enjoys his profession!

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Christensen has been such a joy to be around and work with. He is so professional, down to earth and simply amazing with my son.

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May 11, 2023

5.0

He takes his time to answer all questions thoroughly, and heâ€™s very nice.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Excellent !

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May 07, 2023

5.0

As stated above, he gives each patient the time they need. He provides excellent medical care. He shows the kids that he cares about their lives (social, mental, and health perspective). He is one of a kind! My only wish is that he was a general practitioner so my entire family could go to him!

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May 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Christensen is excellent. He talked directly to my son which I loved. Heâ€™s really natural with the kids and also really re-assuring about all the worries have for strange toddler behavior!

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May 04, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and welcoming to my son. Great advice and aligns with my morals.

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Caring, responsive, reasonable, approachable, kind. Unlike many doctors weâ€™ve seen in the past he never appears nervous or rushed.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Always take the time to answer any questions or concerns. Give wonderful responses and expectations.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s wonderful.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

He is thorough with parents and patients. Excellent doctor with great instincts but listens to patients completely before making recommendations. He has great relationships with specialists. We trust Dr Christensen to treat our children like his own. He is honest and trustworthy.

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Christensen is wonderful! He is very open, and goes into detail about the topics that most doctors wouldnâ€™t even address at a wellness visit. For example, at my childâ€™s first newborn visit, Dr. Christensen went into detail about the guilt a parent feels regarding changing their oldestâ€™s world when a new baby is born into the family. I feel comfortable asking Dr. Christensen any question about my children, without fear of judgement. Highly recommend him as a trusted provider.1

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April 11, 2023

5.0

He takes the time to listen to the needs of my children. He makes sure all of our questions are answered even if our appointment takes a bit longer. He provides quality referral sources when needed.

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April 02, 2023

5.0

My boys love Dr Joe, and Iâ€™m grateful for his approach. He provides lots of helpful information, and his sense of fun puts my boys at ease.

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March 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Christensen is so kind, caring and empathetic with the kids. He always speaks to them, reassures and explains to them. Him and the staff are wonderful and we are so thankful!!

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Amazing bedside manner.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Spent plenty of time listening to concerns, answering questions. Always provides realistic expectations and tips for preventative care and healthy lifestyle.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Christensen has been our pediatrician for 20 years. Heâ€™s absolutely wonderful. He listens and takes time with his patients.

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March 16, 2023

5.0

He is great, he takes his time to explain things, he makes you feel that he really care about you, my son loves him

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March 09, 2023

5.0

Great doctor, talks to you like a person instead of rushing through the appointment

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March 08, 2023

5.0

Common sense approach Much appreciated when he went above and beyond at warranted instance

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Personal professional and prompt.

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March 01, 2023

5.0

Detailed, patient

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February 24, 2023

5.0

He is kind, nice, knowledgeable, professional, caring, etcâ€¦

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February 21, 2023

5.0

I love Dr Christensen he is a credit to your practice

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February 15, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, makes my kids comfortable.

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February 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Christensen is very thorough with patients and parents. He listens completely to concerns. Children inherently trust Dr. Christensen and he has developed excellent rapport with my son and daughter. Dr. Christensen also listens to parents opinions on care and philosophy. I recommend Dr. C to all parents looking for a peditrician from birth through teen years.

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February 09, 2023

5.0

He listens, watches, validates, re-assures and explains. He eases all worries, takes action if needed and is extremely friendly, interactive and just overall great with not only my daughter but us parents as well. We love it at NM Pediatrics because of him.

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January 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Christiansen is extremely knowledgeable, understanding, and patient. He takes such wonderful care of our kids!

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January 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Christensen is hands down the best pediatrician! He is very knowledgeable & thorough. As a first time parent, he allows me to ask questions & I never feel rushed! Would highly recommend!

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January 09, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, present, informative and caring

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January 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Christensen is very logical and practical. His bedside manner is incredible and he treats the child as his patient and will not just talk with the parent. He is very detailed and visits are never rushed.

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January 04, 2023

5.0

Love his philosophy and bedside manner

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January 03, 2023

5.0

Even though he is my sons doctor , he still takes the time to ask how I am doing and to reassure me that everything is going to plan.

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December 28, 2022

5.0

He cares about his patients and it shows.

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December 22, 2022

5.0

He is very patient and takes his time with each kid for their visit. He leaves time for any questions you may have and does not rush you. He always has a friendly smile even under a mask!

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December 20, 2022

5.0

Heâ€™s awesome. Very knowledgeable, compassionate, and isnâ€™t one to push you on anything he gives his advice and expertise on the subject and leaves it at that. Amazing overall

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December 19, 2022

5.0

Thorough, experienced, reassuring

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December 10, 2022

5.0

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December 06, 2022

5.0

Always very clear and has great communication

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November 30, 2022

5.0

Thorough, kind, reassuring.

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November 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Christensen is an amazing Dr. He takes time to explain everything and answer all your questions in details.

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November 30, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Explain everything in detail. Never rush. And explain to kids everything in details. Kids are always looking forward to see him.

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November 30, 2022

5.0

I appreciate his attention to detail, the way he addresses his patients and asks for their questions before the parents. He is very respectful and practical which I appreciate and takes his time w each appointment- I never feel rushed even though I know the office is incredibly busy.

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November 29, 2022

5.0

Office and doctors are wonderful. Dr Christensen has great bedside manor, takes his time with each visit and is always very logical and calming. The entire staff at the office gives excellent care.

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November 28, 2022

5.0

Very great person

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November 23, 2022

5.0

He is compassionate and takes time to listen to our concerns

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November 21, 2022

5.0

He is a very thorough doctor and asks the right questions. I appreciate that he speaks directly to my teen. (Not to mom). My son appreciates that and is glad he is being heard. Itâ€™s a wonderful level of respect. Thank you.

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November 14, 2022

5.0

Dr is awesome.

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November 10, 2022

5.0

Thorough, direct but pressure free, understanding, and timely.

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November 09, 2022

5.0

Heâ€™s a great doctor! He communicate very well. He let me know about all the different things I should be reading up on cdc website vaccinations and etc.

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November 09, 2022

5.0

We have had Dr. C since the kids were born. Love him.

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November 09, 2022

5.0

Caring doctor, great explanations and takes time to answer my questions.

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November 09, 2022

5.0

Heâ€™s amazing and always answers every question we have!

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November 07, 2022

5.0

First time meeting Dr. Christensen and he was fantastic!! We didnâ€™t feel rushed at all. He listened to our concerns and helped us with our childâ€™s next steps in getting him healthy again.

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November 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Christensen always takes the time to discuss our children's progress physically, emotionally and academically. He is kind and compassionate.

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November 01, 2022

5.0

Dr Christensen answers all of our questions and asks at all visits how my son is doing overall including how he is doing at school.

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October 26, 2022

5.0

He is an awesome care provider. My son has an excellent relationship with him. Dr. Christensen is extremely personable and nice.

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October 18, 2022

5.0

Heâ€™s the best!

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October 18, 2022

5.0

Highly competent and compassionate care.

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October 17, 2022

5.0

We've been seeing Dr Christensen for 16 years, fully trust him with the health of my children

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October 06, 2022

5.0

He takes time and very caring

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October 03, 2022

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable and caring attentive

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September 30, 2022

5.0

He is extremely thorough, never rushes us, and I trust him completely.

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Disclosures

Joseph M. Christensen, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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