Holly S. Carobene, MD

Holly S. Carobene, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Pain Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1984
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1985
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1989

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology (Certified)
  • American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

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4.9
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April 29, 2024

5.0

She is outstanding

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April 25, 2024

5.0

She was very easy to talk to and I felt she was very experienced with her approach and information

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Good helpful doctor

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She listens to what I actually say.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene always listens carefully and addresses my patient questions and concerns. My care from Dr. Carobene has allowed me to live a more active and normal life after many spinal surgeries.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene was very attentive. We discussed my procedure. She listened and answered all my questions.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She seemed to be knowledgeable and interested in discussing my problem.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She listens, very thorough with evaluation and cares about your comfort level. Very professional

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene is professional and understands my back pain. Listens to my concerns and follows up with procedures to treat my pain. 100% awesome!!! Thank you Dr. Carobene.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene is very thorough and caring.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

I really like her.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

He paid a lot of attention to me and answered my questions very well.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

She is a wonderful doctor!

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Carobene was very thorough in explaining the course of treatment and required tests.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene listens carefully to my concerns. She recommends options for my care and explains each one completely.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Her throughness of checking past records & explaining what should be none next.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene is so smart, so kind and so understanding. She gives options and she explains everything very well. Dr. Carobene's treatments have made me feel better than I ever imagined I could feel. My life is better that it has been in years... I could go on and on.....um, but I already have!

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Always has a solution

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Well she are very professional and thrilled you nice

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and professional

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March 16, 2024

5.0

She was very thorough and describing the problems that I have and what she thinks that she'll be able to do for me to help me be relieved of pain and I'm hoping that what she can do will work

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She's the best! She knows so much about the treatments available for relieving pain.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She had a plan and understood what I'm going through. Great listener

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March 13, 2024

5.0

I absolutely loved her! I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing help! She was the best doctor I have ever meet!

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. She is thorough, yet caring and will listen

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Makes me feel like she won't give up until my pain is greatly diminished. Pleasant, prompt.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene spent a lot of time with me and really listened to my issues. She is working on trying to get me in less daily pain.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

She listens and then we work together to make the best decision for my care

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March 05, 2024

5.0

she cares and takes the time

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Professional and listens to the patient

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Carobene listens to my concerns, she cares Dr Carobene recommends different options for treatments she allows u to have an opinion on ur treatment with out pushing u in anyway ! She's Professional , An outstanding dr in my opinion I travel 45 min to c my dr I will continue to do so ! I trust my dr !

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February 29, 2024

5.0

She is so nice and always there and understanding

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Carobene was very helpful in explaining my situation to me so that I could understand. She is also extremely knowledgeable and her bedside manner was wonderful

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Her kindness and patience

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February 17, 2024

5.0

She cares for her patients and it shows

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Listened and made a plan of action with me involved

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene is very caring and wants to find the reason for your pain, and really cares about you as a patient.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene is very caring, listens carefully, and recommends appropriate treatment.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

She is a good Dr and she has been very helpful to me

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February 08, 2024

5.0

She is a good doctor.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

She really listens and she is considerate of alternative options!

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February 08, 2024

5.0

She listens to you and explains what is going on. She is easy to talk to.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene is the best. She really cares about you and wants to make sure that you feel better. I truly enjoy talking to Dr. Carobene.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

She is always kind & very concerned about my pain. We have tried numerous things! She is a wonderful Doctor.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

She listens to all our concerns and finds a solution.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Took the time to get to know me, and we decided to start from the top and go from there We are going to start with neck injections to kill off the pain Waiting for the gal to call me to schedule that

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene was very professional and knowledgeable in seeing me. She was very nice and was very thorough in going through my problem.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

She is an excellent doctor and knows exactly what to do to help me with my issues. She is the best!

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January 29, 2024

5.0

She takes her time explain things so you the average person can understand.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene takes the appropriate time necessary to completely understand my medical condition, then recommend treatment. She is a very caring and thorough doctor. I have recommended Dr. Carobene and NM to several others and will continue.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

She took time with me , I didn't feel rushed.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

She listens well.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene is so attentive and knowledgeable. She really cares about her patients and really listens to them. She never stops trying to find a way to help them manage their pain.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

She listens to you and explained everything so understood the plan.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

She found out about my pain, how it started and the best way to approach it. I would receive her and her staff to everyone.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carobene is very kind and attentive to the patients needs. She listens to you and make you feel a part of the process. She is very informative. She is one who cares!

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Very informed and thourou

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December 14, 2023

5.0

She's the best knowledgeable at what she does. Very accurate

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December 13, 2023

5.0

she understands the level on which we can converse, and that makes for better provider/patient interaction.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

She cares about her patients.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

She is a caring Physician.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carobene was very thorough.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Listens to my pain issues, and follows through with what will help my pain.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Carobene takes the time to explain things to you...

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Excellent communication skills in explaining my medical condition and treatment options.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Very systematic.Listens to complaints by patients and tests these complaints.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

She's so thorough and easy to work with.

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December 03, 2023

5.0

I felt very "heard" by the doctor and am looking forward to working with her to help alleviate my pain.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

professional and friendly

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November 27, 2023

5.0

She listens explains and cares. She will work to get you relief, doesn't give up!

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Extremely caring

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Carobene was very caring, professional & listened intently to my concerns. After my exam she recorded very detailed notes & ordered an xray & prescribed medication for pain relief & for physical therapy. I liked her a lot after only meeting her for the first time & would go back.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Helping me heal and get better.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

She is a caring doctor and listens to you and gives you answers. She tells you what she thinks may be best for you and let's the patient make up their own mind.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Carobene is not only a skilled doctor but she really listens to me and has worked with me time and again to help me with my neck and back issues. I really appreciate having her as my doctor!

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November 20, 2023

5.0

She is a very attentive doctor.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Again she cares for her patients care and health seriously.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Holly has helped me relieve so much of my pain.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

She listens and checks to get all important info from me concerning my symptoms and pain and is compassionate

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

She really listens to your problems and tries to find a cause and solution. She takes her time to really understand what you are dealing with.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

She is one of the best there is

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November 07, 2023

5.0

She takes time to get to know the patient, listens carefully, and cares about her patients.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carobene has proven herself to be a caring, very competent physician in her field. I've never been disappointed by her care.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carobene has been patient with me. I have been in pain. She has helped reduce the pain.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

Just based on the quality of care that I have received over the years.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Love Dr. Carobene. She is very thorough and explains what the problem is but orders X-ray or MRI to confirm. No guessing. She doesn't rush you along, even though she is beyond busy. You can tell she is dedicated to being a real doctor and truly cares. A friend, who is a patient, recommended her.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

I trust that she is doing her best to help me. She is easy to talk to.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

She is on time, takes time with me is an excellent dr

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October 30, 2023

5.0

I have received pain management treatments from Dr. Carobene for years and she is always very pleasant, professional, caring & extremely gifted in her field.

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October 28, 2023

5.0

I have had Dr. Carobene before anf will continue to see her! Very personable respectful, and listen and talks about how She can Help!!

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October 28, 2023

5.0

Dr . Carobene has been treating me for several issues and now I have some new ones and she's trying to figure out what's wrong

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carobene took her time and listened to my concerns.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

As mentioned, she's got all the attributes of being an outstanding physician.

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October 22, 2023

5.0

High level of confidence in her. Good listener. Good at explaining medical issues and treatments.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Kind caring and compassionate. Listens to the patient.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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October 14, 2023

5.0

A wonderful doctor, Dr Carobene understand patient's needs, offers options to solve various issues. Very kind and easy to communicate!!!

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Dr trying to help me

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carobene is amazing. She takes time to get to know her patients and is very caring.

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Holly S. Carobene, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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