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Gunilla S. Carlsson Thorn, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Dermatology

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Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Acne (adult or teenager)
Bacterial skin infection (cellulitis)
Blisters (pemphigus)
Bug bites
Cyst or abscess
Dark skin patches (melasma)
Eczema (dry, itchy or bumpy skin)
Genital concerns, male
Genital conditions, female
Hair follicle that is inflamed or infected (folliculitis)
Hair loss (alopecia)
Hidradenitis suppurativa
History of melanoma
Inflamed cyst (swollen, red or painful cyst)
Itchy, peeling or red skin
Mole or lesion evaluation
Mole that is bleeding
Nail evaluation
Noncancerous skin tumor (seborrheic keratosis)

Psoriasis
Rash
Redness or flushing of face (rosacea)
Scar tissue (keloid)
Skin allergies or hives
Skin cancer concern
Skin color loss (vitiligo)
Skin complications from radiation or chemo (cancer treatments)
Skin dark spots (hyperpigmentation)
Skin exam for full body
Skin fungus
Skin immune systems conditions (sarcoidosis, granuloma, morphea, scleroderma)
Skin inflammation (atopic/contact dermatitis)
Skin tag removal
Sun spots (actinic keratosis)
Sweating excessively (hyperhidrosis)
Viral skin infection (molluscum)
Warts

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2008
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2013

Languages Spoken

Swedish

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1829 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Excellence

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Friendly & Professional

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April 28, 2025

5.0

The dr is very helpful & pleasant!

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thorn is an excellent and caring physician. I had a skin problem this past weekend and I went to an urgent care facility. My problem was not taken care of properly. I was able to get an appointment with Dr.Thorn and she addressed the issue. My thanks go out to her!!!!

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April 21, 2025

5.0

She is very competent as well as having the ability to converse with patients in a friendly and informative way.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Very thorough with her work and very personable

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carlson Thorn is great, has an excellent demeanor, and is thorough, professional and efficient.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

She cares very much abut her patients all times. Things that I never noticed she found.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Warm, engaging as well as thorough and knowledgeable.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

No complaints whatsoever Great doctor

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Thorough, a great communicator, compassionate and engaging.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

She always takes her time to explain the treatment I'm on. I never feel rushed or worried about asking too many questions.

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April 13, 2025

5.0

I have already recommended her to friends and one is a new patient.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carlsson-Thorne is great. Her staff is as well. They explain everything as it's happening, while letting me drive the process. I wouldn't trust my skin to any other practice.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

She is extremely nice, listens and addressed my concerns and is very thorough

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March 26, 2025

5.0

She answered all my questions. Took time to put me at ease. She encouraged me to call if I had any questions or concerns.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Very professional and thourough

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March 25, 2025

5.0

so far so good - she seems careful with her recommendations

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Doctor is always patient and attentive.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

She is wonderful and very thorough.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

She is attentive, caring, and answers all your questions and helps you.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

She is very caring and explains everything thoroughly.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Does a thorough exam explains areas of concern and made me aware of what to look for and ways to protect from further skin cancer

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Always do.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Very helpful and very friendly! Asked me if I had any questions about the procedure and listened carefully to my questions and answered them

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carlsson Thorn is thorough, kind, and wonderful!

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner. Gives options for treatment.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

She is THOROUGH. She is relentless in finding the right solution with a minimum is intervention with meds or procedures. She is an excellent physician

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March 14, 2025

5.0

She cares and listens.

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March 08, 2025

5.0

She comes across as very caring and very honest in her treatment. Love her personality.

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March 08, 2025

5.0

She takes her time, answers things thoroughly and explains things I don't understand.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

she is a very good doctor and takes care of my needs

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March 05, 2025

5.0

She sat down (literally) to discuss my issues. She did not rush but was thorough and understanding.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Love her!! Really good listener, professional and knowledgeable.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Very professional. Very caring. Wonderful bedside manner

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carlsson-Thorn is so kind, professional, thorough and you never feel rushed. She answers all of your questions and was well worth the wait to get an appointment.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Takes time. Knowledgeable & friendly.

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March 02, 2025

5.0

She is very friendly and explains what she is checking

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February 25, 2025

5.0

She takes the time to address concerns, is friendly and discusses outcomes.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent listening by assistant and Gunilla Sigrid Carlsson Thorn, M.D. Very patient and thorough exam.

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Very caring and knowledgeable

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February 15, 2025

5.0

She is amazing! Explains all! Has a personal, professional 'warmth' that is beautiful!

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February 12, 2025

5.0

Very caring

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February 12, 2025

5.0

I have researched dermatologists and she has great credentials. She listened to my questions and she answered them thoughtfully. I like her demeanor.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

If you are under her care you will feel that you are getting the best treatment possible and done with such a pleasant atmosphere.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

She,explains things in a way that is easy to understand.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

I have never had such a thorough dermatology exam (and I've had many exams).

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February 05, 2025

5.0

She is absolutely wonderful. The past 6 years she has helped me get through 2 cases of skin cancer, which she caught early enough that I'm completely cancer free now. So thankful for her and her thorough care.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Efficient and knowledgeable

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February 05, 2025

5.0

She takes her time to explain everything thing and answer your questions. I have never felt rushed.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thorn is exceptional and I feel confident with her care......she is always professional, kind, and explains everything! I don't know what I would do without her care!!

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February 04, 2025

5.0

I have not had any other experiences with a Dermatologist, only when I was a little fearful that something was wrong. Dr. Thorn got me in to see her in short notice, on a very busy schedule, and thankfully all was ok. I appreciated her changing her schedule to fit me in and she put me at ease.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

She's very kind.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thorn is a great doctor, and very thorough with her examinations. She also explains a problem in a simple yet thorough manner.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Simply the best on the planet

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Excellent explain very clearly

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Excellent care.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Professional, thorough, kind.

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January 12, 2025

5.0

She was very informative, kind & listened to my questions.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable yet very personal care. Dr. Carlsson-Thorne is efficient yet friendly.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

She and her team really cares about the whole patient!

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thorn is among the top 3 doctors I have ever been to. She's a great listener, super informed about her specialty, and honest. She actually takes time out of her day to keep me informed, and it's super obvious that she cares about me as a patient and keeps up with current research. She's top notch and I can't say enough good things about her.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

She is thorough with good explanations that involves interaction with the patient. She has a very kind thoughtful approach.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Drs personal engagement is incredibly comforting.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Doctor Carlsson Thorn is great and responsive

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January 04, 2025

5.0

She takes as much time as needed and explains everything so when you leave you feel confident in your treatment bb

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December 30, 2024

5.0

She's knows what she's doing,very sharp. Along with her great chair side manners.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful. Was able to help me with a separate issue while doing my biopsy.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Great service and great explanation of findings

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Very thorough

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December 13, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough - checking every concern and making sure I'm following instructions! She is also very pleasant and is easy to talk to! Never dismissive which is such a plus!

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Extremely friendly, knowledgeable, caring, awesome bedside manner. Makes you feel like you're her only patient.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

She was fantastic and made me feel extremely comfortable with the process as a new patient. Very thorough in her exam and explanations of everything!

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December 11, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and explains things very well. Always willing to answer questions and makes sure you understand everything. Very compassionate and skilled.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Thorn is very detailed in her examination, askes and answers questions and is simply a great Doctor.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

She is very caring, thorough, and knowledgeable.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Friendly, explains everything and makes you feel at ease at your appointment.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Carlsson Thorn was professional, caring, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough when performing my skin exam.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Sweet, knowledgeable.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Super efficient, super quick, extremely knowledgeable and very friendly

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Very kind and thoughtful!

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November 27, 2024

5.0

She is excellent.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

She is very patient , explaining issues very clearly .

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November 26, 2024

5.0

She is in demand but worth the wait. See above

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carlsson Thorn is the most thoughtful and caring individual. I have complete confidence in her.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

She is amazing. Smart, kind, helpful. Involves you in your care. Explains in detail.

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November 24, 2024

5.0

She is easy to talk with, very efficient, and has a fine working staff.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Thorn remembered me despite missing a year and was kind enough to delay a biopsy a few weeks until I get back from my trip!

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November 20, 2024

5.0

Exceptional knowledge of Dermatology. EXCEPTIONAL

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Everyone smiles, good bedside manner, and an expert in the field.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

She listens and gives recommendations

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Great person very nice

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor with a fantastic bedside manner. She is so upbeat and friendly.

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November 17, 2024

5.0

She is amazing - so knowledgable and caring!

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November 14, 2024

5.0

I think anyone would be comfortable with her.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Friendly, explains everything thoroughly and efficient.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

She created a treatment plan that works for me, and continues to work.

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November 03, 2024

5.0

Excellence

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November 02, 2024

5.0

It's easy to recommend someone who consistently provides outstanding care.

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November 02, 2024

5.0

Friendly, caring & professional

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Disclosures

Gunilla S. Carlsson Thorn, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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