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Dr. James Schlenker Sr, MD

Dr. James Schlenker Sr, MD

General Surgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. James Schlenker Sr, MD is a general surgeon in Oak Lawn, IL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1969. He is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Center for Reconstructive Surgery Mri

6311 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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Dr. Schlenker Sr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schlenker Sr

3.5

33 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
55%
55%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
30%
30%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ed V. – Mar 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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NB - Chandler, AZ – Apr 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Mary Grogan in Hilton Head Island, SC – Jul 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
AUDRIENE BIGGINS in Chicago, IL – Jun 21, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Orland Park, IL – Mar 12, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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s . h. in Oak Lawn, IL – Apr 11, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Schlenker Sr, MD is a general surgeon in Oak Lawn, IL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1969. He is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1969
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Center for Reconstructive Surgery Mri

Belmar Physicians6311 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palos Community Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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