Jennifer L. Ellens, MD

Jennifer L. Ellens, MD

4.9 
545 ratings  Read Reviews
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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
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545 Ratings

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens is extremely and talks through everything with me.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellen is very thorough and very friendly. She takes time to listen and give answers.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Because she is the best.

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August 24, 2023

5.0

She is very professional, answers questions, and listens to me when I make a suggestion regarding my care. She is very easy to talk to.

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor. She listens, and explains clearly. Responsive, and conservative with treatment.

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August 11, 2023

5.0

She is very calming, reassuring and knowledgeable. She is always pleasant. She explains things in understandable terms. She is always very professional.

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Compassionate and kind. She took her time and listened to me. She was very informative and helped me understand everything.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Jennifer Ellen’s was so thorough in both her questions about my health and in her exam that I felt the annual checkup was well worth the time to do. I’ve seen a different primary care internist elsewhere who did not take time with the exam or questions and I felt the exam was a waste of time.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Great listener, knowledgeable, takes her time

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July 07, 2023

5.0

She is very caring

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July 03, 2023

5.0

I felt Very comfortable during the visit and will not hesitate to make an appointment with Dr Ellens if I have a problem.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens is knowledgeable and listens to her patients.

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June 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens is thorough and is open to questions and gives a good amount of time for the appointment.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

She took her time during visit answered all my questions - I felt she cared about my opinions regarding my health

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June 19, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellens takes her time and really listens to her patients.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

She’s always caring with a pleasant demeanor. Listens carefully. Has diagnosed my medical issues appropriately.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

She is very patience to hear all the questions I asked her, and explained all very slowly and detail I can understand

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens cares, listens, and is very thorough.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

She’s the best. Very friendly and very knowledgeable

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June 07, 2023

5.0

She gives full attention care gives good advice

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens is thorough and a good listener

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May 29, 2023

5.0

She always takes time to listen!

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May 19, 2023

5.0

She always addresses your needs and is caring. She is there for you.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

She was extremely helpful

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May 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens always takes her time with me and is happy to discuss any concerns or questions I have. In addition her staff are very welcoming and competent.

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May 10, 2023

5.0

She listens. Spends a good amount of time.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellens is the most thorough, caring, hard working doctor I have ever had.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

She is so nice to us and her way of treatment is excellent. This is my first visit and really impressed with her.

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable. Took time to Answer all my questions. Kind, caring .

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellens is delightful. She listens and is respectful.

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April 28, 2023

5.0

To me, Dr. Ellens is the world's best doctor. Professional, kind, thorough, friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, helpful.

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Excellent care.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

She takes her time and is very thorough each visit, reviewing past history and making sure she addresses new concerns

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April 24, 2023

5.0

She knows medicine and is attentive and patient with us.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Excellent provider

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Caring

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Love her thoroughness and care.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens has a way of making her patients feel relaxed while addressing concerns.

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April 17, 2023

5.0

She listens and takes time to address all concerns.

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April 16, 2023

5.0

Kind and compassionate. Feels like she listens to me and truly cares

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April 14, 2023

5.0

She's very kind compassionate and she took time explaining things. She also included me in the care plan.

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens is excellent! She has wonderful bedside manner, and she listens to my concerns.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens always puts me at ease and takes the time to explain and gives me adequate time to ask questions. She is very thorough.

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April 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellen’s takes the time to listen. She is very kind and caring, attentive to details, informative. Her plan of care is well explained and always advises follow ups if needed. I’m thankful for her and I trust her!

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April 03, 2023

5.0

She’s great!

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April 03, 2023

5.0

She's an excellent doctor. She's careful and gives me her full attention. I am confident in her advice.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

She is very informative, friendly, patient, compassionate

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March 27, 2023

5.0

She truly cares. She never seems to be rushing.

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March 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellens and the other staff are so great. They answered all my questions patiently and seemed like they genuinely cared about my health.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

She treats my daughter with such respect, is thorough, knowledgeable, kind, friendly, and cares a great deal about her, her concerns, and her health!!

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens is an excellent physician. You can tell that she enjoys her work caring for patients. She takes her time with you and answers all your questions and also asks you a lot of questions and always provides excellent medical advice so that you enjoy a good quality of life. I recommend her to others whenever I can. Her staff of nurses and front desk individuals are also excellent at what they do. They are very professional and friendly.

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March 18, 2023

5.0

Doctor Ellens is very caring. She takes her time and listens!

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March 17, 2023

5.0

Friendly thorough and explains everything well

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March 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens listens well, is kind and knowledgeable

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March 08, 2023

5.0

Have been with her many years and she has always had time and felt confident with her.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

She is brilliant and relates to her patients with respect

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March 04, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, friendly and caring doctor. Half of my pain is gone when she talks.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

I do not feel rushed through an appt. She listens to what I have to say then shares her medical advice. she is direct yet understanding of my concerns.

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March 01, 2023

5.0

Takes appropriate time needed and listens

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Helpful, thorough Knowledgeable, prompt

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Doctor was very thorough and explained my situation in a way I understood.

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February 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Jennifer Ellens is a fantastic primary care physician that listens and truly wants to get to the root cause of a condition and answers any and all questions one may have. She has been my care physician for the past decade and I truly appreciate her and her care team.

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February 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellen’s is an excellent doctor who really takes the time to listen and care about her patients.

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February 15, 2023

5.0

My first visit with her, very friendly and informative.

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February 14, 2023

5.0

Respect Consideration Knowledgeable

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Very through, puts a patient at ease.

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February 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellens is very personable and thorough. She listens to your complaints and provides the best recommendations and or solutions.

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February 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens has been my doctor for years. She’s extremely smart and cares about her patients. She takes her time to listen and ask questions to advise best options for her patient.

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February 08, 2023

5.0

She is an excellent physician. She listens to your questions or concerns and provides the best care possible

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February 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellen’s is always so thorough-going over my history and medications and asking if I have any questions. Excellent physician.

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February 07, 2023

5.0

She is a ready listener and has a desire to help me with my medical concerns.

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February 07, 2023

5.0

She is an excellent doctor who takes the time to speak with her patients and review all their concerns. I never feel rushed. And she's very relatable!

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Jennifer Ellens is amazing. I've seen her for nearly 20 years and she is always patient, compassionate, and thorough. I have never once had a negative interaction or experience with her.

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February 06, 2023

5.0

She is thoughtful and patient and takes the time to talk to me

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February 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellens is a caring and compassionate physician. She is thorough and always takes the time to answer questions.

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February 04, 2023

5.0

Thorough

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens is knowledgeable, understanding and pleasant with her patients.

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Friendly Knowledgeable Concerned Thorough Follows up on my chart

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February 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellen's is the best. She is compassionate and explains things in detail.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Thorugh and not rushed. Good listener.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

She’s kind, thorough, knowledgeable, and compassionate.

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January 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellens takes time to listen and offers referrals and information when I need it. I have been her patient for a long time and appreciate her approach to my health.

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January 26, 2023

5.0

She’s awesome!

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January 26, 2023

5.0

She is so fantastic! Hands down the best!

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January 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellen’s takes time to talk to you regarding concerns and is sensitive on her explanations. She is a good doctor.

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January 25, 2023

5.0

Likable and answers all your questions

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January 21, 2023

5.0

Caring kind

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January 17, 2023

5.0

Friendly, listened to my questions and concerns.

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January 16, 2023

5.0

She’s calm, seems caring and is a good listener.

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January 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellen’s is extremely friendly and thorough in her exam. She explains each step as she goes and makes you feel comfortable. She ask questions and ask if you have any concerns. She follows up with results in a timely manner.

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January 12, 2023

5.0

She care about every detail

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

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