
Emily A. Gilley, MD

Primary Specialty
Hand Surgery
Insurance
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Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2007
- Internship:
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National Capital Consortium - 2008
- Residency:
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Naval Medical Center (San Diego) - 2012
- Fellowships:
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Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center - 2015
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery CenterNorthwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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637 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 29, 2022
5.0 star star star star starBesides her skills as a Doctor, her bedside manner is second to none. She was able to explain what we need to have done and why in a manner that was easy to understand. Answered all questions I had.
March 28, 2022
5.0 star star star star starLike everything about Dr. Gilley. I like "bedside manner" approach, and feel at once at ease. She's thorough, yet no nonsense. Love her energy and attitude. Her care has consistently resulted in great results.
March 03, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Gilley is extremely knowledgeable, caring and personable. Her recommendations for treatment and options were honest and clearly explained the pros and cons of surgery. I felt I was in good hands!
February 08, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Gilley is an extraordinary orthopedic surgeon! I have full confidence in her skills! She’s extremely professional and conscientiousness! Every procedure I’ve had she takes the time to explain everything and patiently answers all my questions. She’s reassuring and has a wonderful bedside manor
January 22, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr.Gilley made sure she got the X-rays she needed to make sure my hairline wrist fracture wasn’t to the point of surgery, she answered my questions to the best of her knowledge, she is very nice and caring
January 05, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Gilley is so far above my expectations that a score of only 10 is not meaningful enough. She & her team worked together in a very efficient, kind, and professional manner at the same time teaching & listening to me. Thank you!
December 20, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Gilley is obviously quite knowledgeable and she was very good communicating my issue with me. She took the time to have a thorough conversation with me and I left feeling all bases were covered. I would recommend her to anyone having hand/bone issues.
December 16, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Gilly went out of her way to explain everything that was going to be done for the surgery to me and my wife before surgery, she made me feel comfortable during surgery enough that we were talking during it. everything was perfect, I thank her very much.
December 12, 2021
5.0 star star star star starThorough diagnostics - explores all options and consults with other team members. Manages a very competent staff. Very thorough in explaining test results and plan of care. I'm delighted with my experience with Dr. Gilley, her team, the x-ray and MRI technicians and the radiologists.
November 16, 2021
5.0 star star star star starWords cannot describe how Dr Gilley both educated & administered treatment while making me feel at ease & that I was her only concern during the entire appointment. I’m already feeling 100% better.
November 11, 2021
5.0 star star star star starExcellent doctor deeply committed to her patients knows when to take her time and go over things but can also tell when you’re in a rush to get to the next appointment and just has the highlights.
September 27, 2021
5.0 star star star star starShe explained everything. Gave me options. And she's the only doctor of three who recommended I have an MRI. The others felt they would know what they are dealing with once they opened me up. I did not like that at all. She is a comforting doctor and a wonderful human being! Northwestern should be honored in having her on staff!
September 20, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Gilley was amazing. She understood the wrist injury and my concerns. Her being a golfer also made it easier to understand how it happened and she developed a reasonable approach and strategy for my care. Highly recommend her for any hand or wrist problem
Disclosures
Emily A. Gilley, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
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