Dr. Katherine A. Jelinek, MD | Winfield, IL | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Katherine Jelinek is a gastroenterologist with 26 years of experience helping patients with digestive health concerns. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed her residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2003. Dr. Jelinek furthered her training with a fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2005, specializing in gastroenterology. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Jelinek practices at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and sees patients at Northwestern Medical Group locations in Winfield, Geneva, and Naperville, Illinois. She specializes in treating colon polyps and hemorrhoids. Her expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures. Patients have given Dr. Jelinek an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.8

16 Ratings
26 years of experience
22 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
6 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Female

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16 weeks pregnant and my Lapband that I had had issues with for 5 years twisted my stomach. Dr Jelinek did my upper GI scope and followed me throughout my pregnancy after my Lapland was removed. She was GREAT, always straight forward, she addressed all of my concerns, and she knows her stuff. She always treated me with kindness, respect, and empathy. If you want a straight forward great doctor, she is it!

June 9th, 2021

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Terrible experience. She has the worst bedside manner. Does not even pretend to care.

September 24th, 2020

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Waited for three months for an appointment and was so disappointed. Her bedside manner was the worst I had ever witnessed in my life. She did not care about my eating habits or currently what I was experiencing just said that I needed tests and would require medication. She did not care about my life or me as a person just let’s get these tests done. Never had a worse experience with a dr. Do not waste your time see someone else. She is not kind or caring about your situation. She is the opposite of what I would want for a physician.

September 19th, 2019

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From the second the doctor walked in the room she was rude. Never even introduced herself and never even asked me why I was there. Treated me like I was wasting her time at several points during the consult I considered walking out. I will never see her again and would not recommend her to anyone. She has ZERO people skills and has the wrong approach to meeting with new patients.

August 28th, 2019

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Dr. Jelinek does excellent surgery. She and her staff are prompt to answer questions or concerns. Highly recommended for colonoscopy procedures.

September 2nd, 2018

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I had heard from a coworker to go visit Dr. Jelinek, and I could not have been happier. She put my mind at ease and listened to my complaints. She diagnosed me with celiac disease when other doctors had blown me off. I was so glad I went to her!

April 20th, 2017

Northwestern Medical Group

25 N Winfield Rd Ste 420Winfield, IL 60190

Tel: (630) 682-8700

Northwestern Medical Group

302 Randall Rd Ste 105Geneva, IL 60134

Tel: (630) 262-7400

Northwestern Medical Group

636 Raymond Dr Ste 204Naperville, IL 60563

Tel: (331) 732-4750


Dr. Katherine A. Jelinek, MD	Jan Seiler, APRN	Dr. Yogesh Patel, DO	Dr. Jeffery Victor, DO
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.8 (31 Ratings)	4.4 (36 Ratings)
26 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Winfield , IL	Montgomery , AL	St Charles , IL	St Charles , IL
Med School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Gastroenterologist
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago2005

Residency

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago2003

Medical School

University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolGraduated in 2000

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