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Dr. Jody Freeman, MD

Accepting New Patients

(162 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

University of Minnesota Medical School (2000)

Professional interests include: sterilization, gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), obesity, and more.

133 E. BRUSH HILL ROAD
Elmhurst, IL 60126

(630) 279-8771

Dr. Jody Freeman, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Elmhurst, IL specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Jody Freeman, MD is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, Duly Health and Care, DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD and Duly Health and Care.

Office Locations

Address:

133 E. BRUSH HILL ROAD
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Address:

430 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Address:

40 S. Clay Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521

Address:

5201 Willow Springs Road
La Grange, IL 60525

Some issues Dr. Jody Freeman, MD can help you with:

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.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

breast exam	29
cytology	21
doctor visit	46
gynecologic pathology	21
gynecologic procedures	28
preventive care	21

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	37
cytology	16
doctor visit	60
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	36
preventive care	16

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	87

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

breast exam	31
cytology	10
doctor visit	26
gynecologic pathology	10
gynecologic procedures	30
preventive care	10

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	118

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	33
cytology	21
doctor visit	40
gynecologic pathology	21
gynecologic procedures	32
preventive care	21

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	29
cytology	10
doctor visit	42
gynecologic pathology	10
gynecologic procedures	28
preventive care	10

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	39
cytology	21
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	62
gynecologic pathology	21
gynecologic procedures	50
preventive care	21

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	94

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	37

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	38
cytology	19
doctor visit	28
gynecologic pathology	19
gynecologic procedures	37
preventive care	19

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	94
cytology	41
doctor visit	87
gynecologic pathology	41
gynecologic procedures	93
preventive care	41

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jody Freeman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jody Freeman, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Elmhurst, IL were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	41
cytology	19
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	49
gynecologic pathology	19
gynecologic procedures	42
preventive care	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jody Freeman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	65
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	8
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jody Freeman, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Jody Freeman, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2000. She completed residency at University of Chicago Medical Center. She is certified by the Obstetrics & Gynecology Languages English, German Awards & Accolades Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2000)

Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center

Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology Languages English, German Awards & Accolades Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (2000)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jody Freeman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Edward-Elmhurst Health

Duly Health and Care

DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD

Duly Health and Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jody Freeman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 162 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jody Freeman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Elmhurst, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC	$339 NEXTSTELLIS $117	$222
Ethicon US, LLC	$122 Sutures $122
Covidien LP	$121 TruClear $121
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.	$119 MYFEMBREE $119
Medtronic, Inc.	$105 TruClear $105
Other	$615 GYN $102	RS Harmony Test Related Products $77	Veozah $58	JADA SYSTEM $52	ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $48	Other $278

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,333
Education	$88

Biography

Dr. Jody Freeman's specialty is obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Freeman is rated highly by her patients. Her areas of expertise include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and sterilization. She is professionally affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health and Duly Health and Care. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Freeman's office in Glen Ellyn, IL. She obtained her medical school training at the University of Minnesota Medical School and performed her residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center. She speaks German.