Summary

Dr. Emily Shen is a board-certified family medicine physician who brings four decades of comprehensive medical experience to her practice. 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 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 specializes in managing diabetes, including Type 2 diabetes in both adults and children. Her practice also focuses on treating pressure sores and coordinating rehabilitation services such as physical therapy and strength training programs. Patients have given Dr. Shen an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 40 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Loyola University-Stritch School Of Medicine, Maywood
  • 19 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 37 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 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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Crystal Lake , ILSalem , ILBolingbrook , ILOak Park , IL
Med School: Beijing Med University Med School: Walden University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Emily Shen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

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

Emily Shen is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Loyola University-Stritch School Of Medicine, Maywood.

Residency

Completed their residency at West Suburban Hospital Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Beijing Med University and Beijing Med University in 1986.

NPI Number

Emily Shen's NPI number is 1871779744.

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Which hospitals is Emily Shen affiliated with?
Emily Shen is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital.
Where is Emily Shen's office located?
Emily Shen's office is located at 875 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014.

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