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Dr. Laura Lemke, MD

Dr. Laura Lemke, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Laura Lemke, MD is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Sycamore, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Edward Hospital-Main Campus. She is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

2111 Midlands Ct Ste 100 Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 758-0000

Care Philosophy

""The most important thing to remember when treating children is patience. It takes time for kids to trust you, so you have to continually reach out to them on their level. Sometimes that means playing a game; sometimes it..."

- Dr. Laura Lemke, MD

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lemke's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lemke

3.3

18 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
39%
39%

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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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Mar 29, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 23, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
The Trail family – Jun 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2019
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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AURORA, IL – Oct 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Dekalb, IL – Oct 20, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Clarissa kallanous in Glen Ellyn, IL – Apr 20, 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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Geneva, IL – Feb 28, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

"The most important thing to remember when treating children is patience. It takes time for kids to trust you, so you have to continually reach out to them on their level. Sometimes that means playing a game; sometimes it involves singing songs...read more

biography

Dr. Lemke holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Honors from Brown University and a Doctor of Medicine from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She completed an internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Southern...read more

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

  • Pediatric Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Pediatric Non-Surgical Orthopedics

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  • Children's Memorial Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2001

  • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1997

  • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996

  • Brown University

    Undergraduate School, 1992
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Locations

Practice

Office2111 Midlands Ct Ste 100 Sycamore, IL 60178
1

Practice

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago225 E Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60611
2

Practice

Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital25 N Winfield Rd Winfield, IL 60190
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave
    Chicago, IL 60611

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd
    Winfield, IL 60190
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Edward Hospital-Main Campus

    801 S Washington St
    Naperville, IL 60540
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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