Summary

Dr. Denise Monahan specializes in surgery with a focus on breast health and cancer care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed her residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital through the Jackson Health System in 2012. Dr. Monahan furthered her training with a fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2013, building expertise that spans 19 years of clinical practice. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Monahan practices at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital and sees patients at Northwestern Medical Group locations in Lake Forest and Grayslake, Illinois. Her clinical expertise centers on treating benign breast disease and breast cancer, including caring for families with hereditary breast cancer concerns. She helps patients navigate complex breast health issues with comprehensive surgical care. Patients rate Dr. Monahan 4.0 out of 5 stars on average for her compassionate approach to treatment.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 19 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Denise A. Monahan has 2 locations

Northwestern Medical Group

1000 N Westmoreland Rd Pavilion A, Level 1Lake Forest, IL 60045

Northwestern Medical Group

1475 E Belvidere Rd Pavilion A: Cancer CenterGrayslake, IL 60030

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Med School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine Med School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of OsteopathicMedicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Denise A. Monahan

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Denise A. Monahan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Denise A. Monahan has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • General Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Denise A. Monahan holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2013.

Residency

Completed their residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System in 2012 and University of Miami/Jackson Health System in 2012.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

Denise A. Monahan's NPI number is 1114170289.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Denise Monahan speak?
Denise Monahan speaks English.
Where is Denise Monahan's office located?
Denise Monahan's office is located at 1000 N Westmoreland Rd Pavilion A, Level 1, Lake Forest, IL, 60045.
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