Northwestern Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Lake Forest
Pulmonary Medicine • Lake Forest, IL • 1 (Lake Forest Hospital) locations
About
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is a nonprofit, 201-bed community hospital in Lake Forest, IL, part of Northwestern Medicine. It offers wide-range care across 90 medical specialties with Magnet-recognized nursing, and operates eight Lake County locations. The Lake Forest campus serves as the headquarters and employs about 651 people.
Clinic Type
Pulmonary Medicine
Address
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Main Entrance, 1000 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL
Phone
8475357647
kflesch@nm.org
Opening Hours
Valet Parking and Main Entrance hours vary by service; Main Entrance 5:30 am–5:00 pm (valet and self-parking in Parking Lots 1 and 2)
Telehealth
Available (telehealth option referenced)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
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FAQs
What is the goal of pulmonary rehabilitation?
To help you control symptoms, improve daily living activities and restore your ability to function independently by a team including nurses, respiratory therapists, exercise physiologists, pastoral care staff and dietitians who develop a personalized plan.
Who develops the pulmonary rehab plan?
A team including nurses, respiratory therapists, exercise physiologists, pastoral care staff and dietitians, who work with you from the start to gradually increase activity levels and improve quality of life.
Where is the hospital main entrance located?
1000 North Westmoreland Road.
Is parking available at the hospital?
Yes, valet and self-parking options are available in Parking Lots 1 and 2.
What are the valet parking hours?
Valet Parking is complimentary and available during the hours listed for Hospital Main Entrance (5:30 am–5:00 pm).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Ilan Zincof): 4.6 out of 5 (9 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jason Rho): 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Ilan Yavitz Zincof): 5.0 out of 5 (10 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Ilan Yavitz Zincof): 5.0 out of 5 (11 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mir Asif): Not stated in provided snippet (Not stated in provided snippet)
- U.S. News (Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital - Patient Experience): 4 / 5 (9 reviews)
Patients praise
- Doctors were described as knowledgeable and very kind/caring
- Clinicians provided clear explanations and good follow-up
- Some patients credit timely diagnosis/testing and appropriate referrals for good outcomes
- Staff/visits described as responsive and with good access (for some reviewers)
Common complaints
- Scheduling/appointment issues (e.g., cancellations)
- Complaints about not feeling respected, not listening, not answering questions, and rushed appointments (for one clinician)
- Long wait times and unfriendly staff (for one clinician)
"“The kindness physician I have ever seen. Very knowledgable, great access, caring,good educator…”"
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Jason Rho"“He quickly diagnosed my illness and provided treatment. Explained everything to me clearly.”"
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Jason Rho"“Booked this appointment for months and they just cancelled on me without reason.”"
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Mir AsifSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings - Suburban Chicagoland — Jul 29, 2025
- Endurance athlete completes an Ironman triathlon and marathon one year after surgery to fight lung cancer, despite never smoking — Nov 24, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital Opens Two New Patient Pavilions, Enhancing Patient Access to Advanced Care — Feb 17, 2026
- Northwestern Medicine Names Lake Forest Hospital in Recognition of Landmark Gift — Oct 8, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center continues to expand – Shaw Local — Apr 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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