Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest ...
Oncology • Lake Forest, IL • Multiple: Lake Forest Hospital Cancer Center, Grayslake Outpatient Center, Lake Forest Hospital main campus locations
About
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is a nonprofit 201-bed community hospital in Lake Forest, Illinois, part of the Northwestern Medicine system. It has about 651 employees and 700 physicians across 90 specialties. The hospital has earned Magnet nursing excellence recognition (ANCC) and has repeatedly been named a “Consumer Choice” hospital for Lake and Kenosha counties. It offers COVID-19 resources, vaccinations, testing, and a range of outpatient and inpatient services. The Lake Forest complex serves as a regional healthcare hub with eight offices across Lake County, including Lake Forest HQ at 660 Westmoreland Rd.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
1000 North Westmoreland Road, North Entrance, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone
847.582.2134
kflesch@nm.org
Opening Hours
8 am–5 pm
Telehealth
Telehealth available
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Payment plans, Price transparency (billing), Pay a bill online
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
Current Offers
New patient offers — null
FAQs
What services does Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Cancer Center offer?
Comprehensive cancer care including medical oncology, surgery, diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology, clinical trials, genetic counseling, and supportive care.
Where is it located?
1000 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
Hours of Operation
8 am–5 pm
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Leapfrog Group (facility rating): Not specified in provided snippet (Leapfrog hospital ratings referenced)
- Northwestern Medicine doctor profile (Catherine Bach, DO): 5.0 (appears across multiple reviews) (32 reviews)
- HospitalSafetyGrade (safety measures/grades): Not specified in provided snippet (grading/table measures referenced)
- Magicpin (Labor and Delivery reviews): 9.0 (Labor and Delivery section) (30 online ratings (as shown on photo snippet))
Patients praise
- Caring, knowledgeable, professional clinician experience in patient reviews for a Northwestern Medicine doctor associated with the Lake Forest hospital (Catherine Bach, DO profile shows multiple 5.0 reviews).
- Clear communication and listening to patient concerns appears repeatedly in the quoted reviews.
Common complaints
- Public reporting indicates the hospital’s Leapfrog patient safety ranking slipped after previously receiving multiple 'A' grades (suggests a decline in safety standing).
"“When you see a new doctor for the first time, it's always a little skeptical, but she was very professional… fantastic doctor…”"
— Northwestern Medicine doctor profile for Catherine Bach, DO (patient reviews)"“She's been great! Takes time to talk with you, not rushed. She's very informative, friendly.”"
— Northwestern Medicine doctor profile for Catherine Bach, DO (patient reviews)"“Following a series of ‘A’ grades… Lake Forest Hospital’s Leapfrog patient safety ranking slips…”"
— Chicago Tribune report on Leapfrog rankingSynthesized 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 ... — Feb 17, 2026
- Northwestern Medicine Names Lake Forest Hospital in Recognition ... — Oct 8, 2025
- Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - Wikipedia — Dec 31, 2025
- Lake Forest Hospital Physician Order Forms - Northwestern Medicine — Oct 2, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine finishes Lake Forest hospital expansion - Crain's Chicago Business — Feb 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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