Holly S. Carobene, MD

Holly S. Carobene, MD

4.9 
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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 Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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4.9
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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carobene is very kind, caring & exceptionally gifted in pain management. I have gone to her for years & she has always successfully helped me with my chronic back pain issues.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Holly Carobene is very professional and does a great job with my pain management.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Patient and thorough.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Thorough, effective and efficient on diagnosis and treatment options.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carobene asks me many questions related to my health and painful conditions. She is very complete with her analysis and with her responses to me. Dr. Carobene is very interactive with her patients to analyze the problem and then provide the very best treatment.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Friendly, informative, asked a lot of questions. Seems to understand me more than anyone else with my condition.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

She answered all the questions that I had assured us and made us feel that she was doing the best she could and our interest.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Extreme experience and able to diagnose my issue and relieve my pain

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August 21, 2022

4.0

Knowledgeable and listens to patient. Friendly team makes you comfortable!

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August 17, 2022

5.0

She lissons to pain ,an evaluates how to lnjest the syrum!

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August 15, 2022

5.0

She is an excellent doctor (I’ve been a patient of hers in the past) she’s very knowledgeable, through, helpful and kind

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August 15, 2022

5.0

She was very concerned and willing to help and talk and explain.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Again she was very thorough, detailed and knowledgeable

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August 08, 2022

5.0

very knowledgable and listened to my issues and made the proper recomendations.very kind caring and very personable.

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August 07, 2022

5.0

She's a good person She's human she isn't cold or machine like there's a pulse and you can tell by the way she pays attention

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August 02, 2022

5.0

I was very impressed with doctor

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Amazing

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carobene was interested in helping me, took time to understand and diagnose my condition, explained everything well.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Carobene listened with focus to each of my physical concerns. She offered suggestions to feeling better backed up by years of experience. It was a relief to know she will be able to help me.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

great doctor

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July 27, 2022

5.0

She was very nice. Very thoughtful of my pain. She took the time to listen.

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Good listener, great explainer.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Dr Carobene was very patient, took time to read a summary from my file regarding existing conditions. Discussed options and prepared a plan to begin treatment.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

The doctor understands every thing I told her great docter.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

She knows her business. Very important when in the Medical field. She said I needed to be in the hospital to get the help in needed.Thank you Dr Carabene

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Holly has a wonderful kind demeanor. She listens to responses to her questions. I appreciate her knowledge and feel completely secure in her treatment.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Of the 5 doctors I have seen for spinal injury, Dr.Carobene seemed to be the first one who took my pain level seriously and offered as close to a cure that I can get rather than more pain medicines. She was informative, took time and I left feeling I was heard and my pain was not ignored.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Thorough and provided options for treatment of current condition.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Very thorough, informative and friendly

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carobene is amazing and really gets to know her patients and spends time listening to what they are experiencing. She is very thorough and does not give up on finding answers.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carobene is very nice and listens to me. She makes sure I understand all instructions before she leaves the room.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

She is easy to talk to, understanding and knowledgeable.

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July 11, 2022

4.0

Nice but attitude different. I am going through work comp

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July 11, 2022

5.0

I felt she listened and addressed all my concerns with compassion

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Dr Carobene has a very methodical, thoughtful and competent approach to diagnosing and planning a solution to my medical condition.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

She worked me into her schedule and took the time to thoroughly review my issues. Very caring and personable. Worked out a plan for relief.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

I have already answered in the above paragraph. I followed all her recommendations and pursues all options before surgery. I understand she does her best. I have her trust.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor who is compassionate and really like stems to you.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

She has laid out a plan of action for me to consider for my back. She laid it out in a way that was easy for me to understand and now easy for me to follow up.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable doctor who tries to help so much with the problem, caring, compassionate, she listens and answering all the questions

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Everything was explained to where I understood. Time taken, I didn't feel like my needs were not important

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June 27, 2022

5.0

She took the time to make sure I had all the facts and information I needed to understand what the next step was going to be.

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June 26, 2022

5.0

Excellent diagnostic skills in pain management and treatment.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Carobene he was very easy to talk to and explains things in layman‘s terms which is easy to understand.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Great staff, too! Anne Marie is very helpful.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carobene tells you upfront the best treatment and the outcome to expect.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carobene is so thorough and caring. She is trying very hard to help my back issues.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carobene was very knowledgeable and seemed to genuinely care for the issue I came to see her for. She was very clear on path she wanted to take for my care.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Excellent communication, very kind Doctor.

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June 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Carobene is patient, takes the time to listen and makes sure are understanding what she is explaining.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

I have referred family members and friends to her

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June 16, 2022

5.0

She’s compassionate about her patients. Knowledgeable , smart , …

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June 14, 2022

5.0

she explains things so you can understand

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June 14, 2022

5.0

She is the best!

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June 14, 2022

5.0

She was really nice and told me everything that is going to happen when I get my shot

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June 13, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and caring about your medical problems

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, personable. She explained everything I needed to know. Seemed to care about the patient, in turn I felt I could trust her with my pain management.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Carabene cares , she shows no prejudice for what type of insurance u have that’s a dr doing a job and caring ! not how much money she can make and bill !! Wen ur in my shoes to c her concern is welcoming and refreshing !!

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June 10, 2022

5.0

We just met her and feel very confident with her skills.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Carobene has been very emphatic and attentive to my problems and has explained everything to my understanding. She did not rush and really took her time with me and I left the office knowing all that was needed regarding my treatment plan. She spend time with me listening to my health history and checking all my previous tests I had done over the past years. Incredible bed site manners. I felt truly connected which is so important for such circumstances. Thank you for being there!

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June 06, 2022

5.0

She was very understanding and didn’t belittle me because no one knows why I am having so many problems.

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June 04, 2022

5.0

Talk to me and truly listened to my concerns.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Carobene explains everything & answers any questions I might have. Also very pleasant.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Professionalism

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June 01, 2022

5.0

She listen to what you have to say and explains what options you have

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May 31, 2022

5.0

She cares very much for your patience

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May 30, 2022

5.0

A very good Dr.

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May 29, 2022

4.0

Dr. Holly Carobene has taken on my complex medical situation, a trifecta of acute and chronic pain issues, “layers of an onion” as she put it. I am grateful she is acknowledging the pain I have is legitimate. So we’ll see….

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carobene provided excellent treatment for me while I was in her care. Dr. Carobene made sure of explaining my treatment and she made sure that I knew what type of treatment that I was receiving .

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Carobene is a very through and caring doctor and cares about you as a patient!

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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May 25, 2022

5.0

She knew the procedure used on previous and will try anew approach in addition as things have changed.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

She takes the time to explain everything to you and answer all your questions.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Professionalism, positive attitude, good bedside manner, easy to talk with

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May 20, 2022

5.0

She is a very thorough Dr.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

The doctor is very considerate

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Seems very thorough but we shall see.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carobene spends time with you and actively listens to your concerns.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Carobene is the best pain dr around! Glad I found her years ago.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

This doctor knows her stuff. She also knows how to explain it to a non-medical person without talking 'down' to the person.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

She made me feel good about the visit when I left. Gave me hope to heal my pain

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May 16, 2022

5.0

She was really nice and listened to what I had to say.

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May 15, 2022

5.0

Dr.Carobene, was very thorough. She asked me questions and listened. She explained my diagnosis to me. She told me about next steps to take. Made me feel comfortable.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Her approach was thorough and precise.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Kind and professional. She understands my pain and wants to help.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

She was very caring and listened to what I had to say. I felt very comfortable with her.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

I've battled back pain for years. Dr. C is the first doctor I've had that really seems to want to get to the bottom of this and help me feel better. She is so good at making sure she understands my complaints and she makes sure I understand her plan for me. This was a follow up visit and my back is bad again so we are moving on with a new plan to try and tackle the problem!!

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Dr Carobene is very thorough in her exam. Taking the time to explain what was next and making sure i understood everything. Best part never once did I feel that she was rushed to get to the next patient.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Doctor was interested in my well being and my health and asked plenty of questions

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carobene is very understanding of my physical limitations. She continues to provide helpful solutions for me that enable me to work and enjoy my life. As well, Dr. Carobene compassionate and dedicated doctor.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

She is engaged, thoughtful and also determined to get the best outcome for her patients.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

She was nice and seems to know what she's doing.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Holly Carobene does a wonderful job to help you with much compassion.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Clear information,

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March 31, 2022

5.0

The doctor is so understanding I would recommend her to everybody

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Carobene always makes me feel like I’m her only patient. She shows a great deal of concern and empathy.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Thorough and knowledgeable.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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March 24, 2022

5.0

She was very easy to talk to and very professional.

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Disclosures

Holly S. Carobene, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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