Shaun K. Mathen, DO
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical GroupPrimary Specialty
Family Medicine
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Education
- Medical Education:
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DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - 2005
- Residency:
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Advocate Health Care (Advocate Christ Medical Center) - 2008
Board Certifications
- American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians - Family Medicine (Certified)
Practice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Delnor HospitalKishwaukee Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 17, 2023
3.0 star star star star_border star_borderIt is a hour plus drive for me. I try to make all appointments on the same day. I was coming from 1 appointment to go to his. Notified in advance that it was a back to back appointment. I was told his 15 minute late policy. Luckily I got out of the 1st appointment early and got to his appointment 5 minutes early. But didn't get called back until 20 minutes after my appointment time.
August 10, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe is the best doctor I've had. He is attentive, a great listener and explainer, and seems to actually care about his patients. He's also just a great doctor. Resourceful in his treatment methods and willing to explore options while being clear about his limitations. I have already recommended him to several family members.
August 08, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI have been waiting for 3 nightmarish years with a hip injury. my past g.p. till last week said that my p.t. had not recommended a scsn. Aftrr some looking into it and finding my own copy of the report, i found that it was in fact in her report. I felt medically gaslit. I talked to dr mathen and he didnt dismiss me. Whats to dismiss? Im using a walker because of this injury. It feels good to b listened to by my doctor
August 03, 2023
5.0 star star star star starThe Dr himself gave recommendations to have personal NutrEval, accupuncture, as alternative methods to approach issues he faces. Today received accupunture that was very helpful in releasing muscle tightness and stress. Dr also is actively engaging with issues with methods that really help.
July 04, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Mathen is a truly kind and thoughtful person, who genuinely listens. He is a well rounded practitioner of medicine, who treats the cause of the symptom as much as the symptom itself with a broad view of how to alleviate the problem.
July 03, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Mathen is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and attentive. He has an excellent philosophy regarding health and takes his time explaining and discussing appropriate treatments, concerns, and ideas.
June 15, 2023
1.0 star star_border star_border star_border star_borderI met Shuan for the first time yesterday. My initial assessment is I believe I'm really going to like having him as my doctor. Very easy to talk to and I appreciate his views on the holistic side of care. I think we will have a great doctor/patient relationship. I told my wife I was happy to have him. I have some testing to do. We'll see how things go with this initial appointment before I give a rating.
June 15, 2023
2.0 star star star_border star_border star_borderHe doesn’t explain how to implement changes in lifestyle. He hands you print outs and tells you to read over them. He told me that I needed to fast for a 36 hr time frame once per week but didn’t tell me “how†and only gave me a handout. He never asked how I was when he entered the room. How to do not assess where you patient currently is when you walk into a treatment room. I had to do a food journal for 14 days and when I went to hand it to him he told me he didn’t need it. He then went on and asked me to calculate the percentages of food categories that I ate. I felt like I was back in high school, being graded and judged by a teacher. He definitely maintains and instills a feeling a superiority over his patients.
June 14, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe is very thorough in his approach to care. After my diagnosis of diabetes, my endocrinologist asked me to find a medical provider. After my due diligence, I found Dr. Mathen. He is helping me to heal my body from the inside out. My diabetic medication has been reduced and I will be joining the gym for the 8-week class to help improve my mobility and strengthening of my body.
May 24, 2023
3.0 star star star star_border star_borderHe seemed very distracted during the appointment. Didn’t really explain what he was doing and why. He did explain the testing. But I didn’t get any information on my diagnosis. He also walked out while talking and then came back after a few minutes and said goodbye. I had to ask the medical assistant my follow up questions and she had to explain things that I needed to do and why, such as food journaling.
May 22, 2023
3.0 star star star star_border star_borderI wish I would have been told he was Holistic AND I'd have to pay out of pocket for all my testing as I'm on welfare and will have to save a VERY long time for these tests and I'm not sure the cure/or care afterwards will be covered.
April 12, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe is an excellent doctor. He help me with my thyroid, put me on armor thyroid medicine and it helped me tremendously when I ask him a question he’s right on top of it and answers me and tells me Connie this is what you do now try this and let me know how it works. He is an excellent doctor I recommend him to everyone.
April 04, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Mathen is fantastic for me. He is pleasant, reasonable, well-informed, and happy to share his knowledge and the reasoning behind his philosophy of care—something I don't always find in a doctor. He takes the time to learn about you, and then make a logical suggestion, backed up by evidence and science.
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