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Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD

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(841 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatopathology

Duke University School of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: dermatitis (skin inflammation), warts, psoriasis, and more.

17495 South La Grange Road
Tinley Park, IL 60487

(630) 469-9200

Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD is a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL specializing in dermatopathology. She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD is affiliated with Duly Health and Care.

Office Locations

17495 South La Grange Road
Tinley Park, IL 60487

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

complete blood count

creatinine blood test

hepatitis B surface antigen testing

hepatitis B testing

liver panel

phlebotomy for lab tests

total hepatitis B core antibody testing

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD performed more blood draw, complete blood count (CBC), creatinine blood test, hepatitis B surface antigen testing, hepatitis B testing, liver panel, phlebotomy for lab tests, and total hepatitis B core antibody testing procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

injections

intralesional injection

In 2012, Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD had a list price for injections, and intralesional injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2012 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	135
doctor visit	744
phototherapy (light therapy)	308
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	286
skin procedures	286

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2013 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	155
doctor visit	739
phototherapy (light therapy)	276
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	275
skin procedures	275

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	647
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	100
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2014 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	12
diagnostic procedures	158
doctor visit	805
phototherapy (light therapy)	365
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	261
skin procedures	261

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	447

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	664
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	90
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2015 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
diagnostic procedures	147
doctor visit	772
phototherapy (light therapy)	400
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	254
skin procedures	254

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	618
Female	824

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1230
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	706
From 75 to 84	450
85 and over	190
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2016 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
diagnostic procedures	113
doctor visit	718
phototherapy (light therapy)	391
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	247
skin procedures	247

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	63
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	92
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2017 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
diagnostic procedures	145
doctor visit	843
phototherapy (light therapy)	369
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	226
skin procedures	226

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	615
Black	74
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	102
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2018 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	39
diagnostic procedures	114
doctor visit	882
lab tests	42
minor procedures	12
phototherapy (light therapy)	621
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	267
skin procedures	267
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	673
Black	55
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	407
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	102
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2019 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
doctor visit	916
lab tests	32
minor procedures	12
phototherapy (light therapy)	410
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	354
skin procedures	354
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	384
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	715
Black	71
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	421
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	106
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2020 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
doctor visit	821
lab tests	15
phototherapy (light therapy)	400
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	292
skin procedures	292

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	655
Black	50
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	93
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2021 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	26
doctor visit	804
injections	22
lab tests	15
phototherapy (light therapy)	398
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	274
skin procedures	274

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	667
Black	46
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	98
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	30
doctor visit	716
injections	16
lab tests	97
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	266
skin procedures	266

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	43
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	73
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	27
doctor visit	688
lab tests	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	260
skin procedures	260

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	61
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL during 2024 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	43
doctor visit	854
injections	22
lab tests	138
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	307
skin procedures	307

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	48
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	77
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Tinley Park, IL were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

blood draw	24
diagnostic procedures	138
doctor visit	792
injections	20
lab tests	54
minor procedures	12
phototherapy (light therapy)	393
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	274
skin procedures	274
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD.

**Gender**
Female	417
Male	320

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	55
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	633
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	20
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	238
85 and over	91
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	370

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1984. She completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Dermatology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Dermatology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duly Health and Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 841 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joy Darlene Jester, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tinley Park, IL.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-17

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Dr. Jester is very good at what she does. Great bedside manners. She listens and asks questions. She is very knowledgeable and is very patient with me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-28

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Great visit. The Nurse was fantastic, the best. Doctor was great!! My daughter wants to schedule a visit with her too.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-08

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Dr. Jester is very thorough, takes her time explaining everything, professional, and friendly.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-25

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Dr. Jester has a lot of knowledge. She stays up to date with recent data and testing.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-10

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She explains things very well and is very friendly. Listens to you and understands.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-10

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The assistant and doctor were both very patient and answered all our questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-08

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Dr Jester was extremely professional and compassionate.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-25

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Dr. Jester is a very good physician. She explains well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-16

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Dr Jester is very knowledgeable and listens to me

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Staff is very kind and understanding

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$1,081 EUCRISA $828	CIBINQO $168	LITFULO $53	PAXLOVID $32
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$671 STELARA $392	Tremfya $220	SIMPONI ARIA $48	SIMPONI $11
AbbVie Inc.	$656 Skyrizi $288	Humira $206	Rinvoq $162
Celgene Corporation	$627 Otezla $18	$610
Amgen Inc.	$408 Otezla $291	Enbrel $117
Other	$1,892 COSENTYX $306	Humira $193	DUPIXENT $115	ACZONE $104	SILIQ $103	Other $1,071

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,108
Education	$228

Biography

Dr. Joy Jester is a specialist in dermatopathology. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Her areas of expertise include warts, rosacea, and acne. Dr. Jester graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Her residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama and a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. She is affiliated with Duly Health and Care. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Jester is currently accepting new patients at her office in Tinley Park, IL.