Without a doubt the worst doctor I have ever gone to. I was so excited for this appointment as I was having health issues. I was excited to go to a doctor who could help me find answers and solutions. Despite me having a very strong family history of endometriosis and having many of the symptoms, Doctor Blumenthal told me that it would have to remain a "question" as to whether or not I had endometriosis. Doctor Blumenthal refused to run any of the tests that my mom or I asked for. I did not feel that Doctor Blumenthal listened to me. When I told her I was in pain she said that was "normal." Not sure if she did not respect or listen to me because I am young or what the issue was. Regardless, I left her office crying and without answers. This experience made me very nervous to go to other doctors for fear that I would be treated the same way. No doctor should ever make anyone feel like this, I recommend that you go to another doctor. read more

I was referred to Dr. Blumenthal by a co-worker that whose kids are grown and married. She see's her for annual check ups and likes her. I was having really difficult OBGYN issues and needed help (fast) Like any MD, first time time patients have to wait to see them. It took a month to get in. But a personal referral is worth the wait and so I did. Was I ever surprised by her bedside manner! I have always sought out female docs for my OB needs as I think they will be more inclined to be comforting, caring and respectful. They have the same anatomy. They have to go through the same exams. At 37 I've had many OB's. Never in my life have I been treated more like a piece of meat than I was by Dr. Blumenthal. She is short, to the point and abrasive. Every time I had a question she cut me off. Instead she informed me of her "plan". I would have an internal ultrasound to further investigate the source of excruciating pain in my pelvis. Her diagnoses was that I had a fibroid near one ovary and a cyst near the other. She would give me birth control and by eliminating the periods it would solve my problem. Case closed. Next. Her answer to my plea for pain relief was Ibuprofen (as if I hadn't tried that and every other OTC on the market- non of which helped). I tried to explain this was affecting my life, my job, my marriage. If I could fix it with an OTC why was I seeking professional help????? The day of the ultrasound she went through the procedure calmly but speaking to the tech and not me. I was in pain and she utterly disregarded it. My husband was with me, holding my hand, coaching me to breathe and squeeze him if it hurt. What a good man. When she was done with me she told me to dress and left the room. She didn't however warn or offer me something to catch all the fluid that was about to gush out of me when I was upright. Such a small and common sense thing. But when (the patient) is in pain and worried - they might not be thinking of these things and the doctor knows full well what will happen when you get up. NOT telling me, seemed almost crude. After several months of following her strict instructions and taking her birth control pills, I was bleeding daily instead of once or twice monthly. The pain was increasing and now on top of it I was always bleeding. You can imagine what this does to intimacy (not to mention being on birth control being non conducive to the baby making we told her we wanted to start this year). But NOOOOO - we had to listen and follow the plan. My husband accompanied me to every test and visit, and she talked down to him as if she hated men or something. I tried to nicely explain to her OUR plans and wants. Instead she challenged me and said, "do you want to get better or not?" Very Alpha female, VERY. She then decided I needed an endoscopy. She would put me under for in- house surgery (looking for signs of scar tissue around the uterus that she thought was the problem). I agreed to the surgery and even made myself available the very next day (since it was her "surgery" day and it was "best" for her). What a waste and detriment to my overall health. She found nothing. When I came out of the anesthesia I was totally disoriented. The pain was excruciating. I began to howl in pain as I was waking up and her team actually had the nerve to start yelling at me "SHUT UP, SHUT UP". Then they slammed the door closed on me, leaving me alone, writhing in pain with my knees up to my chin and didn't come back for at almost 5 minutes with something for the pain. I felt like they were punishing me for making noise. Dr. Blumenthal didn't bother to talk to me post op- instead she talked (down) to my husband in a very rude and dismissive way. She told him that she didn't see anything and gave him a name and # for another "specialist". Basically passing the buck. THANK GOD. My new doctor (Dr. Tu) is a great listener and very forward thinking. He's great to my husband and leaving no stone unturned as we work together to figure out what the problem is. (I will be writing a glowing review on him next). But as for Dr. Jane Blumenthal at Northwestern University Hospital I couldn't be more disgusted. FAIL. FAIL. FAIL. Ladies (especially those getting up near 40 that want to start a family) avoid this doctor like the plague. Her bedside is atrocious, she has NO compassion, no listening skills, and I question why she's even in medicine. There are docs out there that are apathetic. They're tired of the system and I know the system is flawed. But there are also doctors out there that CARE about their patients and work diligently and compassionately to provide health care (even in a flawed system). Pass on this doctor. She is past her prime (if she ever had one). Oh and I just found out she is no longer doing deliveries. So it's impractical to go to her if you want a family anyhow. read more

Dr. Blumenthal might be a competent doctor, but you'll never find out because she is in and out of the room in less than ten minutes. I don't know what the rush was as there weren't any other patients waiting! She doesn't stop to let you ask questions or bother to listen to your questions and concerns. In addition, she often has no diagnosis/remedy at all and her touch is as gentle as a sandblaster. A speculum is not a toy and she is very rough with it. In fact, she caused tearing. Her demeanor is distant and uncaring. I am sure there are a ton of good ob/gyns in Chicago - and Dr. Blumenthal is not one of them. I wish I had seen Kim's review before I went. But at least it is clear that this is a pattern and not something to be ignored. read more

I have to agree with Kim W. on this one. this doctor's bedside manner is sorely lacking in compassion and positivity. it's strictly by the book -- questions, answers, blank expression, terseness and overall just overly clinical to the point of cold. i know someone else who goes to Dr. B and loves her, precisely because she is so hands off emotionally, but this isn't a good fit for me. please don't confuse this with me desiring to have my OB/GYN be my best friend and exchange gossip and giggles while spread eagle for an exam.... of course not! i just believe that in moments of vulnerability, such as with my clothes off at the doctor whilst being evaluated, i deserve warmth and understanding. will be looking elsewhere for next year's pap. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Blumenthal's for a couple years now and think she's an excellent doctor. She is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, professional, and actually a very nice person. She cares about her patients. I'm very surprised at some of the other reviews, because she has always answered any questions I've had and never once made me feel rushed in any way. I recently referred a coworker of mine to her too. Unlike myself, my coworker is the type of person who likes to chat at length about everything (no seriously, everything), is hard to please, rather touchy if something rubs her the wrong way, and highly critical. So based on what the other reviewers were saying, I expected my coworker to hate Dr. Blumenthal. Yet she had nothing but good things to say after her appointment ... you have no idea how relieved I was, otherwise I would've had to hear all the gory details, perhaps even literally! And my coworker has a lot to compare to. I'm in my 20s, so to be fair I have only been to one other OB/GYN; but my coworker is in her 40s and has apparently been to more OB/GYNs than she can count. I would encourage anyone looking for a new OB/GYN to at least give her a try and not be too discouraged by some of the other reviews. I always think it is unfortunate when reviewers let their personal emotional issues get too much in the way (i.e. dominate the review) of what should mostly be a review of the doctor: the doctor's expertise, competency, quality of care, and professionalism. Each of which, in my opinion, Dr. Blumenthal earns 5 stars for. After all, this isn't like a restaurant review ... each doctor-patient relationship is unique, and the only constant is how 'good' the doctor is in a purely medical sense. read more

My direct contact with Dr. Blumenthal was always professional and informed. Very easy to get in to an appointment However, I would receive phone calls regarding test results and it would be from another person, not the doctor. I expect the person giving me test results to be informed on my file and history and the person was not. Shortly after that, I received test results via certified mail that I had to pick up from the post office. I am no longer a patient after 3 years read more

I have been going to Dr. Blumenthal since I moved to Chicago 6 years ago. Some people say she does not have the best bedside manner, but she has been nothing but pleasant with me. I always come prepared with questions I need to ask and requests. She is very direct and does care. She also remembers what I am doing with my life even though I just see her once a year. Those who feel as if they are not getting adequate attention or are not pampered enough, need to go to a doctor who is not as busy or in demand. She is fantastic and very knowledgeable, which is why her time is precious. read more

Without going into needless detail about the state of my great health, which is not necessary in a this forum, I am very happy with Dr. Blumenthal. Been going to her for years, and have recommended her several times to friends. read more

I've been going to Dr. Jane for over a decade and absolutely love her! She is a brilliant doctor who really knows her stuff. I wouldn't go to any other gyne. In fact even when I lived outside of Chicago for 6 years, I found a way to squeeze in my annual checkups during my visits home. I would highly recommend Dr. Jane to anyone bringing their daughter to the gyne for the first time. She's very professional and makes it all seem very normal. You'll see the negative reviews have nothing to do with her skills as a doctor, and that's because she's fantastic. read more

Dr Blumenthal has been my doctor for at least 8 years. When she is in the room with you, you have her full attention. She is detail-oriented,direct,fast,knowledgeable,wise and skilled doctor. Dr Jane is very easy to talk to. I also think she really pays attention to you as an individual. The exam was quick and as comfortable as it could be. Dr Jane's MA was friendly,nice and very efficient,coming into the room right away and quickly run through the usual height-weight-BP questions. I don't know why Dr Blumenthal is getting such negative feedback, she was always been more than pleasant and professional with me. I've never felt anything but warm interaction with her. A Dr is supposed to be there to help you with whatever it is that is wrong with you and give you all the options. Just because she doesn't agree with you,or she is not a "lets chit chat" doctor, doesn't mean she is bad. This is a doctor that has earned a wonderful recommendation. read more

I started going to Dr Blumenthal fall of 2017. She is excellent as well as the staff. Highly professional and accommodating. All my Drs are UC Drs, and my college daughter sees Dr Beyer there. Excellent as well. read more

I get it! Punctuality is everything! I'm in the building telling your secretary I'm confused about parking, you call and leave a voicemail not to come reschedule! Oh how I wish I would have read these reviews first! I understand you're a doctor but what about customer service? read more

I've been seeing Dr. Blumenthal for 3-4 years now, and, absolutely love her. She's never been anything but professional, caring, helpful, and thorough, and is more than happy to answer any questions I have. I'm shocked to read such angry, negative reviews as I've always had positive visits with her. She's never once made me feel rushed or been impatient. read more

I'm writing this review after hearing my friends awful, awful encounter with Dr. Blumethal and her staff. If it was possible to give Dr. Blumenthal zero stars then I would do it in a heart beat. I understand that most reviews should be based on professionalism and expertise, but when it comes to being a doctor, a huge factor to consider is how comfortable they make you feel. Going to the doctor can be an incredibly scary experience, so having good bedside manner and giving your patient a sense of calm is extremely important. When I heard my friends story about how awful Dr. Blumenthal was to her, I felt the need to write a review. I never write reviews, good or bad. My friend said that the Dr made her feel completely insignificant and basically told her she may have a pre cursor to cancer and wrote her off like it was no big deal. As a cancer survivor, hearing the word "cancer" in relation to you or anyone you are close to is one of the hardest things to digest and the last thing you need is a for a doctor to be completely inconsiderate. My friend mentioned that Dr. Blumethal shipped her off w/out giving her any advice on how to sooth her pain and that during the procedure she was rude, cold and impatient telling my friend to "keep still" as she basically punctured her. All in all, don't go there. It's not worth the pain. I don't care how experienced she is or how good of a doctor she is. One of the most important qualities in finding a good doctor is comfort and trust, which clearly Dr. Blumenthal and her staff lack. read more

Dr. Blumenthal is very professional and direct. I trusted her expertise fully. The nurses and medical assistants that I interacted with at the office were always friendly and professional as well. I had an especially great phone conversation with Dr. Blumenthal's nurse a couple years ago. She was very patient, reassuring, and informative. However, the people who answer the phones for appointments and other questions were sometimes cold and unfriendly. While this is not directly related to the quality of healthcare, it is still a minor drawback to an otherwise positive experience with this office. read more

I realize that everyone's experience and opinion of a doctor is 100% valid because it's their experience and it's how they felt. I'm sorry that the other reviewers did not have the experience I had with Dr. Blumenthal, who I would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat. I was referred to Dr. Blumenthal for a second opinion on a surgery after my last appt with my regular gyno left me in hysterics. To me, Dr. B. provided the knowledge and the bedside manner I needed to get through my pre-surgical stuff, and I, along with my family, felt 110% confident in her hands. In one of my pre-surgical appointments, her exact words to me were, "I do not believe in pain, and I will do my best to make sure you are not in pain." And I needed that kind of comforting to get through my procedure, which was a major test of strength and will for me, the chicken that I am. She is extremely book smart, yet made sure I understood everything she was saying. Her bedside manner was very kind and caring, yet very professional. She's a great doctor. read more

Dr. Blumenthal was my OB/GYN for years. I haven't seen her in many years only because we moved out to the far west suburbs. She did a fine job delivering my son who was breech via c-section. It was one of two best days of my life with the second one being the birth of my daughter 6 years later. I liked that she was direct and informed, and she always gave me options, with strong recommendations. She always took the time to answer my questions. She is smart, experienced and good at what she does and I appreciated how direct she was. I'm not sure why people think her bedside manners are so bad, she always remembered me and gave me a hug, and I always felt like I was in good hands with her. If we moved back to Chicago, I wouldn't hesitate to switch back to having her as my doctor again. read more

I wish I could give no stars on this review. I didn't even make it to the office and I had a horrible experience. The office canceled on ME the day of my first appointment, after I already left early from work, and traveled all the way back to the city from my job in the suburbs. I was OK with making another appointment, so I made another one for about 3 weeks later. There was no reminder call or email about the appointment, and they also told me the wrong date. I called the day before I thought the appointment was, and they told me it was today (rudely interrupting me mid-sentence to ask me my birthday). I explained to them that they told me the wrong date and needed to reschedule which they replied that I was going to be charged $35 for not calling 48 hours before the appointment! I told them I didn't think this was fair because they NEVER told me about this. But they were unwilling to help and told me it was "policy". I called them back after this and got another person who was willing to get someone to resolve the situation. I assume now that I talked with Dr. B but I am not sure as she was short and cold and never introduced herself. After telling the story for the third time, she said all they could do if I wanted to reschedule is to charge me the $35. I then asked this unnamed person if I would be charged if I canceled but did not reschedule, and she said NO. Thanks for making me GUESS this little detail. I told her this is what I would do and thanked he for her time and she HUNG UP ON ME! I was so tempted to call her back and throw a fit, but alas, I wrote a review instead. I hope this helps if you are on the fence. read more

Dr. Blumenthal gave me back my life ... she saved my life. I was very ill and she took care of me over the course of 3 years. She is professional, kind, caring, patient, answers all your questions, and is a great surgeon. There isn't a better doctor in her speciality in Chicago. Dr. Jane rocks* read more

Highly recommend Dr. Blumenthal. Very professional, caring and up to date on the latest advancements in women's health. I've been seeing her for a few years and my experience has always been positive. read more

Would not advise to go to Dr. Blumenthal. Definitely NOT competent!!! I had my hysterectomy in 2013 and still have regular periods to this day November 2018. She apologized and said I was in the 2%? I guess of the surgeries that she did wrong! I went to another gynecologist and was informed that she left part of my uterus and that is why I still get periods every month. Northwestern is a teaching hospital and possibly a resident did the surgery, which I did not authorize!!! But in the end...She is the doctor responsible. Unless you want to be a teaching project please do not go with her. read more

Lacking compassion. Not thorough. Thought painful intercourse was gastro related. If she took time to read my chart history and ask more questions about my pain, I think she would have drawn a different conclusion about why I had a recent breast lump, bloating, severe menstrual cramping, and excruciating intercourse. Sorry that isn't my GI acting funny. read more

I've been going to Dr. Blumenthal for a few years now and I find her to be a great doctor. I can see how some people are turned off by her bed side manner, she is not a "lets chit chat" doctor but that is not what I'm looking for. She asks simple straight forward questions and I in now way get the impression that she is is judging me by my answers. By contrast, I sometimes find it hard to admit to a doctor who wants to be all friendly with me when I've done something stupid for fear they won't like me. Dr. Blumenthal is all business. That said, least year she found both precancerous cells in my cervix a lump in my breast and being only 27 i was PETRIFIED! She was great. She gave me all the information I needed to understand what was going on and how we would proceed. No she didn't hug me, or hold my hand had she done so, I would have thought there was something to be scared of. Instead, she told me she understood my fears and that I was probably to overwhelmed to ask questions now but she told me to call back if I thought of anything and promised that it was all something we could fix. It was reassuring to me that she was so resolved in the idea that all of this would be fixed. In short, if you want a doctor who gives you the warm fuzzys, skip her but if you want a thorough doctor who gets to business and skips the small talk, then give her a try. read more

I've seen a few doctors in this practice and my experience has been equally wonderful with all of them. I was able to get an appointment quickly and when I arrived the staff was professional and I did not need to wait very long to be seen. Dr. Blumenthal was attentive, professional and answered all of my questions. I would be very happy to see any doctor in this practice. read more

Dr. Blumenthal has decades of experience and gets directly to the heart of issues. Yes, she is "crisp", no, I wouldn't say that her manner is warm and nurturing. However, as a patient, I appreciate that she is spot on in her diagnosis and the office operates with almost supersonic efficiency. read more

Dr. Blumenthal, while a little cold and abrasive, is a great doctor. Unlike most ob-gyn's in the city I was able to get an appointment rather quickly. The receptionist and nursing staff were excellent and very compassionate. read more

It's taken me 35 years to finally find a Gyne I like. Dr. Blumenthal is it. She knows her stuff and I appreciate her directness. I'm very comfortable discussing any sort of embarrassing topic with her. I have also had a surgical procedure in the office and was treated with respect by both Dr. Blumenthal and her staff. Talking to me and explaining every step of the way, constantly checking on my pain level. She's the only doctor I've actually sent a thank you card to - I appreciated her that much! She is in and out of the room in a matter of minutes during my annual appointments. I appreciate that - not sure who wants those to drag on forever! The quicker the better! She always takes the time before to ask if I have any other issues or problems to discuss. If not, she speeds right thru the exam. My busy schedule appreciates it. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with Dr. Blumenthal. Great care, non-judgemental and full of a tremendous amount of knowledge. I know I'm in good hands. Only negative thing I have to say is the decor (pink and mint floral) isn't my taste - but I'll let that slide for such great care. read more

I was surprised to read the other reviews. I went to several GYNs before seeing Dr. Blumenthal. Overall, I had no problems initially, she is not overly warm, but that's not what I want from an MD. The most important thing was her catching a pre-cancerous condition - and I really have no idea what clued her in to a possible problem . I had fairly heavy bleeding which is not uncommon for pre-menopausal women, she did a biopsy and found atypical endometrial cells. So a hysterectomy a few weeks later. We also had several discussion about whether or not to keep the ovaries, and although I had made one decision, after doing more research, I called to discuss my decision and changed my mind. She now also helps me with monitoring of bone density, oversees my mamos, etc. I find her a very competent doctor and a great diagnostician - which is what I really want. read more

She is direct and not the most smiley person in the world, but that's not the kind of doctor I look for. I want someone competent and skilled, and she is both. She performed a miracle surgery for me, and I wouldn't trade that for the sweetest, warmest gyno in the world. Actually, come to think of it, she was nothing but wonderful to me. I'm not sure what the others are talking about. The only complaint I have is her staff--one of the girls behind the desk could use a few lessons in customer service. But back to Dr. Blumenthal--she is skilled and well-regarded. I have zero complaints about her. read more

There is not a better doctor in Chicago. Kind, calming, respectful, and skilled. I look forward to seeing her every year. Thank you for providing women with a place that feels safe and friendly. read more

I switched to Dr. Blumenthal from another Dr. who wasn't a good fit for me. So far, she's been wonderful. When I came in with a concern she sat with me for a while and asked a lot of questions, then ordered a bunch of tests to get to the bottom of things. She's straightforward, has a dry sense of humor, and seems like she seeks answers pretty aggressively. So far billing issues have been non-existent, even for a couple of more complicated things I thought would be an issue. I'm very happy I found her and I will definitely be recommending her to my friends. read more

As a new patient I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Blumenthal after a friend recommended the practice. I had to change the appointment because of work travel and called five days prior to let them know. The office refused to let me do it. She said that they do not let new patients reschedule and that if they try they will be "banned" from ever making another appointment. I tried to explain that I needed to make an appointment because I was in pain, but the office person really could not have been ruder. She told me that new patients "take too much time" and refused to help me. She actually made me cry she was so horrible. Only then did I come on Yelp and see the reviews here. I have to say it sounds like Dr. Blumenthal's cold and condescending behavior is the ethos of her entire office. I don't see why anybody would put themselves through that when there are so many kind and caring doctors in this great town. read more

I've read Sheila G.'s and Kim's reviews and I couldn't disagree with them more. i sought out Dr. Blumenthal for a second opinion re: a fibroid treatment. She was excellent at diagnosing the problem, offering different treatment options, and, finally, performing the subtotal hysterectomy. She has always treated me and my husband with utmost respect but we were there to seek out her medical opinion because she was the physician after all. She answered all our questions. Post-op, she came to see me ever day and gave me an accurate forecast of my healing process. She is a superb surgeon and a top notch physician. Frankly, I was already on alert re: Kim's review when she stated "At 37 I've had many OB's." Why did she have so many OBs? (unless, of course, if she has moved around a lot). Furthermore, when she stated that: "Her diagnoses was that I had a fibroid near one ovary and a cyst near the other. She would give me birth control and by eliminating the periods it would solve my problem. Case closed. Next." she seemed to not have included the full story. Having gone through this "fibroid removal process" (and having read the Complete Guide to Hysterectomy and other procedures) I am more than familiar with the potential issues involved with a possible fibroid and its treatment. The above-comment seems to offer only a partial diagnosis: indeed, a birth control would possible treat the symptoms of the fibroid (pain, bleeding, etc) but would only be an option. I find it utterly unbelievable that Dr. Blumenthal offered no other treatment options and would refuse to discuss them. She offered them to me clearly and succinctly. Finally, this comment also sounds utterly surreal: "I began to howl in pain as I was waking up and her team actually had the nerve to start yelling at me "SHUT UP, SHUT UP". Then they slammed the door closed on me, leaving me alone, writhing in pain with my knees up to my chin and didn't come back for at almost 5 minutes with something for the pain. I felt like they were punishing me for making noise." Having had several consultations with Dr. Blumenthal, been operated on by her, and treated for post-operation I find these comments completely out-of-characteristic of an excellent physician, such as Dr. Blumenthal. read more

I've been going to Dr. Blumenthal for about 14 years and think she's very good. She's not warm and charming on the surface but that's okay with me--she's a total pro at her job and is kind and compassionate under the sometimes slightly brusque manner. Also, two of my cousins became her surgical patients for major surgeries and have only great things to say about her. read more