Summary

Dr. Emily Shen is a family medicine physician with four decades of clinical experience serving patients and families. She earned her medical degree from Beijing Medical University and completed her residency training at West Suburban Hospital Medical Center, followed by fellowship training at Loyola University-Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood. Dr. Shen holds board certification in family medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Shen practices at Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital. She focuses on managing complex chronic conditions including advanced kidney disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Her approach includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to support patient wellness and recovery. Patients rate Dr. Shen 4.7 out of 5 stars for her comprehensive family medicine care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 40 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Loyola University-Stritch School Of Medicine, Maywood
  • 17 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 37 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic–Crystal Lake

875 S. Route 31Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Emily Shen

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Family Health Network
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Zing Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. Emily Shen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Emily Shen has the following 37 areas of expertise

  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Diabetes
  • Drug Allergy
  • Eczema
  • Family Planning
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Food Allergy (Hypersensitivity)
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Hives (Urticaria)
  • Holter monitoring
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Malnutrition
  • Mammography
  • Menopause
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Primary Headache Disorders
  • Prostate Cancer (Prostatic Neoplasm)
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Sports Injuries
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Family Medicine

Family Medicine

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Loyola University-Stritch School Of Medicine, Maywood

Residency

West Suburban Hospital Medical Center

Medical School

Beijing Med University
Beijing Med UniversityGraduated in 1986

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Dr. Emily Shen's office is located at 875 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014.

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