Maria L. Colavincenzo, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Alopecia Areata
General Dermatology
Hair and Nail Disorders
Hair Loss
Inflammatory Disease
Skin Cancer
Women's Skin Health

Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Acne (adult or teenager)
Bacterial skin infection (cellulitis)
Blisters (pemphigus)
Bug bites
Cyst or abscess
Dark skin patches (melasma)
Eczema (dry, itchy or bumpy skin)
Genital concerns, male
Genital conditions, female
Hair follicle that is inflamed or infected (folliculitis)
Hair loss (alopecia)
Hidradenitis suppurativa
History of melanoma
Inflamed cyst (swollen, red or painful cyst)
Itchy, peeling or red skin
Mole or lesion evaluation
Mole that is bleeding
Nail evaluation
Noncancerous skin tumor (seborrheic keratosis)

Psoriasis
Rash
Redness or flushing of face (rosacea)
Scar tissue (keloid)
Skin allergies or hives
Skin cancer concern
Skin color loss (vitiligo)
Skin complications from radiation or chemo (cancer treatments)
Skin dark spots (hyperpigmentation)
Skin exam for full body
Skin fungus
Skin immune systems conditions (sarcoidosis, granuloma, morphea, scleroderma)
Skin inflammation (atopic/contact dermatitis)
Skin tag removal
Sun spots (actinic keratosis)
Sweating excessively (hyperhidrosis)
Viral skin infection (molluscum)
Warts
White bumps on skin (milia)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - 2004
Internship:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2005
Residency:: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) - 2008

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (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

Ratings and Reviews

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1823 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

have recommended bc pleased with her care

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February 26, 2026

5.0

Dr. C explains everything and asks me questions in addition to answering my own. A gentle, caring, personable doctor who gives me her one-on-one focused attention time in every appointment

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February 25, 2026

5.0

As I noted above, she is very competent.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo provides excellent, patient-centered care.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Amazing when you're able to get an appt

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February 12, 2026

5.0

I appreciate Dr. Colavincenzo for so many different reasons. Before undertaking any procedure she explains the pros and cons to me and then makes a recommendation. She treats me as an intelligent individual capable of understanding medical issues and never talks down to me. The care she provides is simply unmatched.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is a very smart and caring doctor. She is clearly tops in her field and I'm grateful she is my physician.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is top notch

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February 10, 2026

5.0

As I said, Dr. Colavincenzo is skilled, meticulous, caring.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Very thorough

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Excellent care, great team

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Explains things very well well.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Thorough, caring- dies t make me feel like I'm one many patients she's seeing that day.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Dr Colavincenzo is extremely knowledgeable regarding my hair loss. She listens to my concerns and issues and takes them into consideration in my treatment. I never feel rushed. She takes her time and listens and answers any questions or concerns I may have..

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Always great

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is a top-notch doctor. She does a comprehensive examine and takes precautions if she sees something that needs to berenoced.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Very thorough.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Amazing lady; superb knowledge and analytical skills, ALWAYS including patients in the healing process. . .

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo provides a very high level of care, together with excellent communication and explanations of treatment options.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Best dermatologist I've had

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Totally because Dr Cola is such a caring excellent doctor. See above comments. Also she often has other doctors observing and they are also friendly and caring.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is fantastic! Besides providing the medical care I needed, she is so caring and responsive. A doctor who actually makes eye contact and takes the time to listen and discuss is something of a rarity these days.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Excellent knowledge and care

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October 17, 2025

5.0

She's through and takes her time with any questions or issues that you might have.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

She's knowledgeable, real and open to patient ideas and feedback

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo and her team are extremely considerate with their time. They provide many options for medical care and they are thorough. I have been a patient for many years and always leave the office with optimism.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Great insight and attention to patient care

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Colavincenoz is so great! She answered all of my questions and didn't make me feel rushed at all.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

She took time with me explaining my condition and giving me options

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and felt very confident

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and listens to your concern

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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September 22, 2025

5.0

She is caring, explains everything thoroughly, entertains questions.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Caring. Fast, reliable accurate, pain free.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and takes time to explain to patients

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. C. is open to my opinions, answers questions I have, interested in new treatments and explains them with knowledge and understanding of what my options could be.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor who listens to concerns, explains conditions and gives options for best practice treatments.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

She takes time to explain options and doesn't rush through the appointment.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and good patient bedside manners

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September 16, 2025

5.0

She is thorough explains her thoughts plainly.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

She's amazing and takes the time to listen & recommend solutions

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Colavincenzo and Gianni and staff are amazing!

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Same as above. I wouldn't trust any other dermatologist as much as I trust her.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

Expertise

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August 30, 2025

5.0

I am truly grateful for my dermatologist, Dr. Colavincenzo. She is incredibly thorough, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Hair loss is such a sensitive and personal condition, and she has always made me feel comfortable, supported, and understood. What amazes me most is that, despite having so many patients, she remembered everything I had been going through and treated me with genuine care. Thanks to her expertise and treatment plan, I've been able to grow my hair back and prevent further hair loss. I can't thank her enough for her dedication and kindness.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is direct and uses easy to understand language and examples.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor. Thorough and explains well.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Maria is the best of the best!

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Listens to my concerns. However almost impossible to get an appt.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

As mentioned above, I believe Dr. Colavincenzo and her team provided great, thoughtful care... we have a plan moving forward for treatment, care updates, etc., and I feel at ease knowing we have this plan.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable & helpful.

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August 13, 2025

5.0

I have complete confidence in the Doctor's professionalism

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August 13, 2025

5.0

She's extremely knowledgeable and very thorough

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Colavincenzo is excellent. I learn so much during my appointment. The whole team is super informative, friendly, friendly and thoughtful.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Colavincenzo and her team listened and took time to learn about my symptoms so we could get to a correct diagnosis. Extremely professional and caring.

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Colavincenzo spends all the time needed to review my case and answer any questions.

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August 02, 2025

5.0

very nice and caring

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Expertise. Dedication. Empathy. Personable.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo was extremely helpful. She was understanding and empathetic without sugarcoating anything which I really appreciated. She approached by concerns pragmatically and addressed everything I was worried about.

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July 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is an amazing doctor-so caring and spends so much time with her patients

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July 25, 2025

5.0

She's an exceptional physician who cares!

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Love that Dr. Colavincenzo takes her time with her patients. I never feel rushed during my appointment. She is very easy to discuss your concerns.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Like her so much I'm willing to put up with the scheduling and long wait times to see her.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is caring and kind and includes you in medical decisions. She spends a lot of time with patients.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

I would recommend her, but only to a limited amount of people because its already hard to get an appointment annually!

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July 08, 2025

5.0

She was great! Very knowledgable, explains everything, listens carefully

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Maria Colavincenzo is the best. She is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, thoughtful and has provided me with comprehensive care.

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July 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Colavincenzo listens to what I have to say, offers advice and also offers alternatives. She is also very friendly and pleasant. She takes the necessary time to cover everything, so that when I leave I feel satisfied that I know how to proceed and why.

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July 04, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Exquisite. Cannot imagine a better diagnostician who also is personable, thorough and caring. She gets top marks in every category and all subcategories.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Always friendly, helpful, understanding and professional.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, bedside manner.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

She's an excellent care provider who takes the time necessary to ensure her exam is thorough and you are comfortable with her findings She always offers multiple treatment options, explains likelihood of results, & makes herself available for follow up questions via mychart.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

I'm so grateful to have Dr. Colavincenzo on my team of physicians at Northwestern. She spends as much time as she feels we need during my appointments and never once has made me feel as though she's anxious to move on to the next patient. She explains every procedure and her reasons for using a particular procedure. She also presents me with options and gives me the opportunity to weigh these options. I hope she stays at Northwestern forever because I can't imagine loving any other dermatologist as much as I love her.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

I believe that she is very knowledgeable about the best, safest and most recent forms of treatment available!

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June 18, 2025

5.0

She is so knowledgeable and efficient. She has my trust!

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

She's very skilled and compassionate.

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo listens to my concerns and takes my concerns seriously. She is very thorough in her consultation to address those concerns. I appreciate her explanation of the chronic conditions that I am dealing with and that she is willing to take the time to answer my questions and explain my options as well as providing her expertise in the course of treatment she recommends. Overall, she provided excellent care now and has for the last several years I have been her patient. I trust that she is providing me with the best treatments currently available.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and explains things thoroughly and clearly.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

She is so professional , so nice to deal with ! Her appointments need to be longer so clients don't have to wait .l she is thorough and gives each client the attention they deserve !

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June 02, 2025

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, detail oriented and caring.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Doctor was very respectful, actively listened to my concerns and answers to questions I provided.

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May 30, 2025

5.0

Very personable and thorough

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Thorough, caring, competent, and personable

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Caring, thoughtful and very proactive.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Maria knows "everything about everything," exudes professionalism and competence, "thinks out loud" when analyzing and treating issues, making the patient feel totally participative in the treatment process. .

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May 22, 2025

5.0

Same - she is terrific!

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May 22, 2025

5.0

I love how thorough she is and explains everything she is doing during the exam. The nurse is awesome too! Very friendly!

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May 20, 2025

4.0

Good for hair issues.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

She is patient, intelligent, and kind.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable & experienced.

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May 16, 2025

4.0

Nice

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May 13, 2025

5.0

She is a very good and responsive clinician

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May 12, 2025

5.0

She takes her time and gives a thorough explanation of all my concerns. Then we work through how to proceed.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

As I mentioned all the reasons up above they apply to this section too becuz she's the best there is !!

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Expertise and care

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Dr had some ideas to help me that were encouraging. I was asked to make another appointment in 6 months that would bring me to nov but her first and only available appointment is in January. That is a big gap between appointments

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Disclosures

Maria L. Colavincenzo, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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