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Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD

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(Jennifer L. Lew, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gynecology, General Surgery and General Practice

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: menopause, high risk pregnancy, endometrial ablation, and more.

1850 Gateway Drive Suite 201
Sycamore, IL 60178

(815) 766-7021

Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD is a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL specializing in gynecology, general surgery and general practice. She graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group.

Office Locations

1850 Gateway Drive Suite 201
Sycamore, IL 60178

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Some issues Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD can help you with:

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys and removes a thin layer of the uterine lining. It is usually performed to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, especially if bleeding cannot be controlled by medications. After an endometrial ablation, periods often stop completely. If they do not, they are much lighter and easier to manage.

There are many different ways that the uterine lining can be removed, including radiofrequency, heat, microwaves, and cold. Ablations are usually performed with local anesthetic by an OB/GYN. A probe is inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and the end of the probe is expanded or moved around to access the uterine lining. Cramping and discharge afterwards are normal, but the procedure is not particularly painful.

Endometrial ablation is not for everyone. It shouldn't be done by women who have reached menopause, or women with uterine cancer or uterine infections. It is important to remember that an endometrial ablation does not remove the uterus or ovaries, so regular pelvic exams are still important after this procedure. Women who are considering endometrial ablation should also be done having children. Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation, though not likely. If pregnancy does occur, an ablation increases the risks of miscarriage and other problems, so reliable birth control must be used after endometrial ablation all the way through menopause.

Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:

Hysterectomy
Fibroid removal
Treatment of endometriosis or other heavy bleeding
Cancer treatment, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers
Removal of ovarian cysts
Infertility treatment
Treatment for incontinence
Sterilization or 'tube-tying'
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Repair of vaginal tears

More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.

Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

Pap screening

In 2023, Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD performed more Pap screening procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

breast exam

pelvic exam

preventive care

In 2012, Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD performed more breast exam, pelvic exam, and preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL during 2012 were preventive care, cytology, gynecologic pathology and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	38
cytology	41
doctor visit	96
gynecologic pathology	41
gynecologic procedures	38
preventive care	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL during 2013 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	51
cytology	40
doctor visit	95
gynecologic pathology	40
gynecologic procedures	51
preventive care	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	111

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL during 2014 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	41
cytology	35
doctor visit	87
gynecologic pathology	35
gynecologic procedures	41
preventive care	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	97

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL during 2015 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	46
cytology	37
doctor visit	100
gynecologic pathology	37
gynecologic procedures	46
musculoskeletal imaging	17
pelvic imaging	14
preventive care	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14
X-rays	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	236

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD in 2015

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL during 2016 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	82
cytology	62
doctor visit	134
gynecologic pathology	62
gynecologic procedures	82
musculoskeletal imaging	26
pelvic imaging	12
preventive care	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
women's imaging	12
X-rays	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	144

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD in 2016

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL during 2017 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	58
cytology	55
doctor visit	141
gynecologic pathology	55
gynecologic procedures	58
musculoskeletal imaging	26
preventive care	55
X-rays	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	139

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD in 2017

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL during 2018 were preventive care, cytology, gynecologic pathology and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	59
cytology	60
doctor visit	100
gynecologic pathology	60
gynecologic procedures	59
musculoskeletal imaging	29
preventive care	60
X-rays	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	129

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD in 2018

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL during 2019 were preventive care, cytology, gynecologic pathology and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
breast exam	32
cytology	46
doctor visit	120
gynecologic pathology	46
gynecologic procedures	32
lab tests	28
musculoskeletal imaging	28
preventive care	46
X-rays	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	134

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD in 2019

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	61
cytology	55
doctor visit	96
gynecologic pathology	55
gynecologic procedures	61
lab tests	14
preventive care	55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD in 2020

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	69
cytology	63
doctor visit	139
gynecologic pathology	63
gynecologic procedures	69
preventive care	63

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	138

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL during 2022 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	69
cytology	58
doctor visit	157
gynecologic pathology	58
gynecologic procedures	69
preventive care	58

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated as a gynecologist in Sycamore, IL were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

blood draw	13
breast exam	55
cytology	50
doctor visit	115
gynecologic pathology	50
gynecologic procedures	55
lab tests	21
musculoskeletal imaging	25
pelvic imaging	13
preventive care	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
women's imaging	13
X-rays	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD.

**Gender**
Female	126
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	21
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	18
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency at Ohio State University/Mount Carmel Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Ohio State University/Mount Carmel Hospital (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sycamore, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jennifer L. Lew, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$392 Prolia $262	EVENITY $114	Repatha $16
Aspira Women's Health Inc	$143 OVA1 $143
Roche Diagnostics Corporation	$119 RS Harmony Test Related Products $119
AbbVie, Inc.	$115 Orilissa $103	Lupron $11
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$114 Essure $49	Mirena $40	Skyla $24
Other	$687 TISSEEL $104	Da Vinci Surgical System $75	ESTRACE CREAM $61	Surgical Energy Products $49	IMVEXXY $43	Other $355

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,569

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Lew is a physician who specializes in general practice, general surgery, and gynecology. The average patient rating for Dr. Lew is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include the following: menstrual disorders, menopause, and high risk pregnancy. She is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group. She welcomes new patients at her office inSycamore, IL as reported by Yext. After attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago for medical school, Dr. Lew completed her residency training at Ohio State University Medical Center.