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Holly S. Carobene, MD

4.9

1412 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1412 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

66 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

66 Reviews

April 26, 2025

3.0

Very professional

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Caring and understanding

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April 22, 2025

5.0

She is sincerely concerned to help you!!!!

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April 21, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and spoke in terms I could understand. She also did not make me feel as if she did not have time for me as often happens with doctors.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

She was very sympathetic to my needs and a good listener

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Personality. Explanations. Seemed so knowledgeable. And eye contact!!!!! She was great!

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April 13, 2025

5.0

She is concerned and open to options to help my pain be managed.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Feels my problems even when they change.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent doctor who truly cares for her patients.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

I felt like she really understood my pain and came up with a solution to get to the bottom of the issue

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April 01, 2025

5.0

I love you Folks.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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March 31, 2025

5.0

I feel excited that she is willing to help me reduce back pain. Looking forward to treatment.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carobene was absolutely wonderful!!! I am so grateful.

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March 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carobene is amazing! She takes her time with her patients, really listening to them. She never seems to give up hope on finding a way to relieve her patient's pain.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

The entire staff was very kind and knowledgeable. I'm very pleased with how the staff was during my visit.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

She is efficient

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March 17, 2025

5.0

She takes time and listens. She is excellent at pain management.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

SHE A GREAT DOCTOR

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March 15, 2025

5.0

It works

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March 11, 2025

5.0

I love that she actually listens to all of my concerns and is knowledgeable in how to treat my pain

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Carobene spent quality time with me & my wife who has dementia to understand how to help her. Coming up with a diagnosis is difficult at best.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

She is amazing. Listened to me and took her time in explaining what my options are. Never felt rushed. Never had a better experience with a doctor.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

She is very professional and caring.

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February 22, 2025

5.0

She is really good to pay attention to my problems

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February 20, 2025

5.0

She explained everything in detail.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

She listens and sincerely cares

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February 04, 2025

5.0

She's the best at what she does!

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January 21, 2025

5.0

She explained things so well and showed me what is wrong on the MRI. I was very comfortable with her.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough and listens . She then discusses treatment with me.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

She is very informative with diagnosis and treatment options.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

She's a good doctor very knowledgeable and professional

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Efficient and helpful. Explained things so that I could understand

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Detailed concerned listened

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December 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent caring honest trustworthy

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December 24, 2024

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Carobene since before she joined Northwestern. She always takes her time to listen to what I have to say, listens and asks questions to make sure she understands what I am experiencing, and has the best bedside manner ever. She also has given me hope that I would get pain relief when I had given up hope. She is irreplaceable as a pain doctor.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Good bedside manner. Seemed caring and sympathetic.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

A good doctor

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December 17, 2024

5.0

A very caring doctor!

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene is attentive, empathetic and compassionate.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Carobene is a caring and dedicated physician.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

First visit but she seems very capable and concerned. Listened to what was said and laid out the plans for future visits

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Like I said she was very thorough she knows her stuff I feel confident with her

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Words cannot express how grateful I am to have Dr. Carobene as my pain doctor. She never gives up on her quest to find me pain relief and is always willing to try something else. She has never given up on finding something to help me with my pain and because of her, I haven't given up either.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and explained what steps to take

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November 24, 2024

5.0

The doctor's knowledge and experience are evident, as is that of the nurse on duty

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Good Dr recommend by Dr Ben [ ]

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November 09, 2024

5.0

She is very caring. She listens to you.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene is is considerate , and has the patience to explain a problem I'm having ! I know I'm in her good hands

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November 05, 2024

5.0

She listens intently, asks clarifying questions and seems to really know her medical specialty well.

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November 04, 2024

4.0

Nice Doctor. I didn't feel rushed during appointment. She took the time and explained things to me.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

She was. Wonderful, patient,explained everything,what else can I say?

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October 18, 2024

5.0

Very smart!

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carobene is a doctor with patience and interest in hearing my problems

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October 08, 2024

5.0

The lady was was nice and informative.

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October 05, 2024

5.0

She took time and explained things

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October 01, 2024

5.0

She does a careful, accurate. Assessment

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October 01, 2024

5.0

She really cares for her patience and takes time to explain things

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Successful past treatment and good patient /doctor communication of symptoms.

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September 27, 2024

5.0

See above comments- Dr. Carobene is a very caring and concerned person

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Exceptionally caring and many questions to help solve my problems

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September 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Carobene is a calm influence. She makes you comfortable with her expertise.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Carobene took the time to actually listen to my concerns and went through my medical history to see what might be the reason for my pain. She was very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable

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September 17, 2024

5.0

i have seen her before and over the years she has help me a lot

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September 02, 2024

5.0

I have recommended her to four of my friends & neighbors. I've been with her for at least 20 years.

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Disclosures

Holly S. Carobene, 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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