Carrie L. Richardson, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Rheumatology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis
Scleroderma

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2012
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2015
Fellowships:: Johns Hopkins University - 2018

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology - Rheumatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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5.0

5.0

1345 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Great care, great person, great doctor

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February 22, 2026

5.0

See above....though, selfishly, I do not want to share her.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

She's a great Dr. She cares and listens. I often feel very sick, but my blood work doesn't always show it and she doesn't dismiss how my feeling regardless of results. She thinks of ways to help me feel better.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Dr Richardson is listens and answers all questions. I find that when communicating with her office I get any in a timely manner

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February 13, 2026

5.0

She listens to your needs

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February 09, 2026

5.0

She is very caring and listens to your questions and answers it so you can understand

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February 07, 2026

5.0

She's a professional at her position

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Knowlegable and polite

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Richardson is amazing. She took the time to listen and explain everything clearly

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Dr Richardson is amazing. No matter what questions I ask, Dr Richardson has an experienced answer. She's is extremely knowledgeable and thorough when I experience any type of health issue. I feel safe in her care.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr Carrie, cares about her patienceand always make sure that they have what they need . She always reaches out to make sure you're OK. She has the best bedside manner.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

She was wonderful. She listened to me and asked many questions and fully evaluated me. Spent a lot of time with me.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

She is very helpful and listens carefully.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Always the best care

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January 21, 2026

5.0

She takes the time to listen to me. Even though she is very busy, you would never know it. She is very thorough.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Confident, compassionate and skilled. What more could you ask for in a doctor?

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. R is a great listener and excellent communicator. She encourages questions and makes sure I understand what is happening in my body and in my treatment.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

I like Dr. Carrie Richardson she is very thorough and takes time to answer all my questions

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Dr Richarson is an excellent doctor that we are fortunate to have in Chicago

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Dr Richardson is wonderful

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Friendly and professional

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Richardson is very professional and is concerned about your health.She listens to you and works with you on resolving your medical issue. She provides excellent quality of care.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Richardson is professional, very knowledgeable caring, compassionate, and listens intentionally.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Time taken and not rushed, never...... :) always provides good insights and options..

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January 04, 2026

5.0

She is kind and caring

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December 31, 2025

5.0

She is the best in her field and I make her laugh every time I talk to her

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December 28, 2025

5.0

Great caring doctor listens and does not rush the visit

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December 23, 2025

5.0

I have complete confidence in her.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Richardson is expert in my diagnosis, extended herself and is compassionate.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Listens and has good suggestions dealing with condition.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

The doctor is very thorough. She explains everything and is very understanding and compassionate.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledgable, good listener, on time, friendly.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Richardson thinks outside the box on how to help me, and she really listens to me and shares thoughts with me about my health

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Always feel comfortable. I feel like my care is important and a priority very single time . Listens and directs me to the right place if needed.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

I felt completely comfortable with Dr. Richardson and her explanation of my disease process. I felt she was so incredibly knowledgeable about what she was telling me, and that she really cared that I start to feel better.She spent time explaining things and did not make me feel like she was rushing to her next patient. She was very prompt with her follow up after my lab results were available, and she explained the results to me. She then went a step further and answered a question I had when I sent it to her. I have never had that happen before with a physician. I definitely feel this is above and beyond and the kind of care that really is important to patients. I for the first time since my scleroderma diagnosis a year ago feel like I am getting the care I need. Thank you Dr. Richardson!

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, listens well-personable.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

She takes her time, is kind, cares about you as a human.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Extremely kind and caring and treats me as individual not as a group of people who have same disease and she listens when I have a new or different issue doesn't just shrug it off

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carrie Richardson is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, informative, and caring. She listens to concerns and follows up. She is an excellent resource in the Scleroderma Program.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

She's smart, articulate, informed, decisive, caring

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November 21, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent, thorough care. I feel very comfortable with her & I feel she really listens to me

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Timely, helpful, individualized supportive care.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Because under her care, I am stable.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Carrie Richardson is very responsive to your current health care needs.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carrie Richardson is a highly qualified Rheumatologist. She is very knowledgeable and caring.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

She's personable, genuine, sensitive to outside issues her patients go through and is hands on

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November 04, 2025

5.0

So smart and very personable.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

100% trustworthy

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November 03, 2025

5.0

She is professional, caring, engaging, reviews any testing results, discusses options for treatment. She has a friendly demeanor & puts you at ease.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent care she really listens and she has great ideas. Brilliant mind.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Smart

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October 21, 2025

5.0

She really takes the time to explain everything and answer all my questions.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Richardson is patient and gives information that I understand. She seems caring and kind and very knowledgeable.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor. This is the third institution as a patient I have been seeing her.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Richardson is wonderful. We drive 2 hrs each way to see her. She explained my medical problems to my husband and I thoroughly. She is personable, friendly, and still professional. What we really love is that she doesn't make us feel like we need to hurry up so she can move on to the next patient, as so many doctors now do. We feel like individuals, like I have a serious, complex health diagnosis, and she is going to take the time to provide good treatment options.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

She is always trying to figure out the best solutions for my care.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

I can relate to her and discuss my health with her

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Richardson listens well to my concerns and is knowledgable and kind.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Patiently answers questions no matter how mundane!

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Listens

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September 29, 2025

5.0

See above - thorough, personable.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

She knows current information on my diagnosis.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Richardson is extremely knowledgeable, clinically astute, caring and supportive

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September 22, 2025

5.0

She shows concern for your health.

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Carrie Richardson is a caring and smart.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

She is great, explains everything very well, follows up was. promised.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Richardson is great

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August 30, 2025

5.0

Very thorough never makes me feel rushed

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Listens well. Knows her stuff. I have full confidence in her.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Carrie Richardson is an amazing doctor. She takes care of her patients very well. I highly recommend her.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Takes her time. Friendly. Prompt and efficient as well.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

She knows her field and is constantly looking for better ways to treat her patients

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Personable. Brilliant. Trustworthy.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Her vast knowledge of the diseases and medication options along with her care and attention to details make me extremely confident in recommending her care.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

She listens and goes out of her way for caring for each and every patient.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

I'm a critical care nurse, as a patient and an RN, I truly believe in Dr Richardson.

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August 13, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and caring

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August 12, 2025

5.0

She is my hero

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August 10, 2025

5.0

Warm, intelligent care. She spends as much time with me as I need and answers my questions. I feel like we collaborate on my care

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August 06, 2025

5.0

She is the kindest and most listening doctor. She is patient and informative. I know she has my best interest in heart.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Great listener, answers all my questions, very knowledgable and kind. Makes me feel good and safe.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Richardson is knowledgeable, kind, proactive, comprehensive and I completely trust her.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Because of Dr. Richardson - she is very knowledgeable in many different areas and specializes in my disease so I'm happy to have her as my dr. She makes time for me when more urgent health issues arise and it's very much appreciated.

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July 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Richardson gives great care!

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July 19, 2025

5.0

Very caring and understanding of my needs and is an expert on scleroderma

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July 16, 2025

5.0

She always listens and tries to solve any issues I have.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Very experienced and extremely knowledgeable about scleroderma and all its complications.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

she's the best

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July 14, 2025

5.0

She is thorough and very knowledgeable. A very caring doctor!

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Amazing

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July 07, 2025

5.0

She is very professional, competent and caring. I have confidence in her treatment.

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Richardson extends herself on my behalf. She has twice saved my life... No exaggeration. She is caring and had great expertise in my diagnosis

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June 30, 2025

5.0

I like her very much...she really listens to me ....

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Professional yet personable

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June 25, 2025

5.0

I have already referred a very good friend to Dr. Richardson. I don't think she has made an appt because of her being downtown. I refer anyone I know who is looking for a rheumatologist to Dr. Richardson.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and fully answers my questions.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Richardson is an excellent doctor who cares about her patients. She has helped me and always explains in detail what my issues are and what I need to do to mitigate my symptoms. I would highly recommend her and feel privileged to have her as my doctor

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June 08, 2025

5.0

She cares about you as a person. Friendly, works with you.

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