Crystal Lake Family Doctor - Family Medicine for McHenry County, IL
Family Medicine • Athol, MA
About
Summary: Crystal Lake Family Doctor – Family Medicine for McHenry County is a physician-owned, independent practice based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. It provides general family medicine services to families and operates from multiple Crystal Lake offices (HQ at 1095 Pingree Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014). The practice is small (2 employees) with annual revenue around $8.18M and uses Centricity as its tech platform. Website: myfamilymedicine.com. Contact: office@myfamilymedicine.com; Phone: (815) 459-6655 or (847) 658-9922. The firm serves primarily the United States market, with a modest web presence and typical patient traffic metrics (monthly visits ~1,361, bounce 0.5%).
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
1095 Pingree Road, Suite 108, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone
815-459-6655
office@myfamilymedicine.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What services are offered for routine medical care and preventive care?
Preventive care and regular check ups for the whole family; routine medical care needs like physicals or flu shots.
What conditions are treated or commonly addressed?
Seasonal allergies; cold, cough, bronchitis, influenza; ear pain; sore throat; pink eye; urinary tract infection; skin conditions; lower back pain; sinus infections.
Do they provide Women’s health and pediatrics?
Yes, they offer Women’s health, and pediatrics.
Where is the clinic located?
Crystal Lake, IL (address provided: 1095 Pingree Road, Suite 108 Crystal Lake, IL 60014).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 92% recommendation rate (27 reviews) (27 reviews)
- BestProsInTown: Generally positive, frequently described as highly regarded (39 reviews)
- Healthgrades / Healthline: 3.8 to 5.0 out of 5 stars (Varies (e.g., 33 ratings, 1 rating))
Patients praise
- Highly regarded, caring physicians (specifically Dr. Lesser)
- Personalized, family-like care environment
- Efficient service with minimal wait times for many patients
- Professional and knowledgeable nursing staff
Common complaints
- Rudeness and unhelpfulness of front desk staff
- Long wait times for appointments and in-office visits
- Difficulty getting timely medical advice or call-backs regarding test results
- Complaints about administrative processes and billing disputes
"Growing up, Dr. Lesser was always known as the "funny doctor" to my brother and I since he never fails to provide a good laugh at every visit. The entire staff is just as friendly and they all truly care about your health."
— Patient testimonial on Mappca"The ladies at the front desk are rude and are not helpful in the least bit. Nurses/MAs never call with test results. They rarely even return your call with questions unless you call at least twice."
— Patient review on Medicals-HealthSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Northwestern Medicine and Family Health Partnership Clinic Strengthen Lifeline for Uninsured Residents of McHenry County — Mar 6, 2026
- Dr. Paul Hakes, MD, Family Physician | El Paso, IL | WebMD — Dec 15, 2025
- Dr. Mary Callis, MD, Family Physician | Belvidere, IL | WebMD — Jan 15, 2026
- Curtis L. Johnston, DO - Family Physician - The Inner Circle — Jul 21, 2025
- Ability Chicago Info Blog : Doctors: Illinois Medicaid crisis to get worse | Feb 24, 2012 — Jun 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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