Northwestern Medicine Endocrinology and Metabolism Lake Forest
Endocrinology • Lake Forest, IL
About
Northwestern Medicine is a Illinois-based 501(c)(3) health system formed in 2009, affiliated with Feinberg School of Medicine, Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Ryan AbilityLab. It operates multiple hospitals and clinics across Illinois, including Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, as well as other facilities in Winfield, McHenry, Huntley, Wheaton, and surrounding areas. The system is led by CEO Howard Chrisman and CFO John A. Orsini. Key entities include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women’s Hospital, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, and several Northwestern Medicine hospitals (Central DuPage, Delnor, Huntley, Kishwaukee, Lake Forest, McHenry, Valley West, Woodstock). For endocrinology and metabolism in particular, Northwestern Medicine likely routes patients through Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital’s endocrinology services or affiliated clinics, given the Lake Forest presence within the network.
Clinic Type
Endocrinology
Address
Northwestern Medicine Endocrinology and Metabolism Lake Forest
Phone
8475357647
kflesch@nm.org
Opening Hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where is the Lake Forest Hospital chapel located?
The hospital chapel is in the Waud Family Pavilion (Pavilion E) near the 2nd Floor Family Waiting Area; it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: 4.5/5 stars (29 ratings) (29 ratings)
- WebMD Care: 5.0/5 stars (27 ratings) (27 ratings)
- Vitals: 4.6/5 stars (33 ratings) (33 ratings)
- U.S. News & World Report (specific to provider): 2/5 stars (32 reviews) (32 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some physicians are highly praised for empathy, listening skills, and comprehensive care coordination
- Patients appreciate physicians who take time to explain conditions and treatments thoroughly
- Staff at some locations reported as courteous and professional
Common complaints
- Reports of poor communication regarding test results and medical advice
- Specific complaints regarding dismissive or arrogant bedside manner from individual providers
- Administrative issues with billing, insurance processing, and duplicate charges for the broader hospital system
- Concerns about lack of thoroughness in standard examinations
"Dr. Pick is the best doctor I have ever been to. I have many health issues, endocrinology related and others, and he was able to correlate and address all of them, all while spending time and listening to each of my complaints with empathy."
— Vitals Review (Dr. Anthony Pick)"He has a pompous arrogant attitude about himself, and does not listen. He refused renewing my prescription only insulin medication because I had not seen him for a little 6-7 months."
— Vitals Review (Dr. Steven Rabinowe)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital Opens Two New Patient Pavilions, Enhancing Patient Access to Advanced Care — Feb 17, 2026
- Northwestern Medicine Names Lake Forest Hospital in Recognition of Landmark Gift — Oct 8, 2025
- Here's How IL Hospitals Rank By Specialty In U.S. News Report | Across Illinois, IL Patch — Jul 30, 2025
- Circadian Rhythm Causes Metabolic Dysfunction in Fat Cells - News Center — Mar 9, 2026
- Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital opens new patient pavilions | Health News Illinois — Feb 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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