Dr. Jennifer BussellMD, FACP

Dr. Bussell specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. Her clinical focus centers on lifestyle medicine and helping patients take an active role in their own health. She holds board certification in internal medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Bussell earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois Chicago. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Loyola University Medical Center, where she earned both the Intern of the Year and Senior Resident of the Year awards. She then served as Chief Resident at MacNeal Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bussell holds board certification in internal medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a credential that recognizes expertise and professionalism in internal medicine.

Dr. Bussell has received several honors throughout her career. These include the Intern of the Year and Senior Resident of the Year awards during her residency, the Outstanding Continuing Medical Education Faculty Award, and the Scholar of Wellness award. She has also spoken nationally as an expert on patient-centered care and medication adherence.

Yes, Dr. Bussell serves as a Clinical Instructor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She previously directed the Transitional Year and Internal Medicine Residency Program at MacNeal Hospital and held teaching appointments at Loyola University and the University of Chicago.

Dr. Bussell focuses on preventive care and lifestyle medicine. She works to help patients understand their health and take an active role in managing it. Her nationally recognized expertise in patient-centered care and medication adherence shapes how she guides patients toward better health outcomes.

Dr. Bussell joined Northwestern Medicine in 2012. She has built her clinical and teaching career there over more than a decade, contributing both as a physician and as a Clinical Instructor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.