Maria L. Colavincenzo, MD

Maria L. Colavincenzo, MD

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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)

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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4.9
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April 24, 2025

5.0

She's great!

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April 22, 2025

5.0

I explained my reasons in the preceeding box.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

She is pleasant and personable. She offered detailed information about potential treatments. Dr. Colavincenzo listened to my concerns and included me in deciding about my care.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is very knowledgeable and takes time to explain everything to each patient! She is thorough and explains things in a way that I can understand. She is empathetic and obviously very intelligent as well as caring. Hair losses, a very complex and difficult condition both physically and mentally and Dr. Colavincenzo , I believe is very cognizant of this issue and takes time to make sure you feel comfortable and understand the treatment plan.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

She takes time with her patients, and is knowledgable and compassionate.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

See above! She is amazing!

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April 17, 2025

5.0

lDr. Colavincenzo is an excellent dermatologist who has successfully treated all my skin issues.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

She's terrific. The problem is with over scheduling.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and professional

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April 11, 2025

5.0

I'm pleased with care I'm getting for the rare condition I have.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Colavincenzo and her team provide clear options for improving patient issues. I always leave feeling like I received a wealth of valuable info and time from the team.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Always has time to discuss my issues

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is so extremely knowledgeable and has a fabulous demeanor and bed side manner. She takes the time to really consult with her clients - she listens to my concerns and addresses them thoroughly and clearly. I know how in demand she is and I can understand why - she's the best!

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April 07, 2025

5.0

She is excellent. Takes time And goes over every little thing. She is appreciated by someone Who travels a distance to see a Specialist at a good hospital. Will be following up with her after Seeing her for 1 year now.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Maria is very detail in explaining your needs. You are never rush in your visits with her.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo takes time and exhibits care during our appointments. Beyond being an excellent diagnostician, she has great interpersonal skills--is engaging and interactive. She invites me to participate in making decisions about my care.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Thorough, professional, only helps my specific issue

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March 31, 2025

5.0

She is the hair guru of Chicago

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March 25, 2025

5.0

She is a great doctor, no doubt. I had to wait 2 years to see her. The office rescheduled me many times to accommodate her schedule. I had to see another dermatologist when I had an emergency and I wished I could have seen my doctor that has been seeing me for over 12 years.

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March 22, 2025

4.0

Provides good quality care

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March 22, 2025

5.0

answered all my questions---

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is an excellent physician. She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She explains in great detail about my conditions and plan of care for current and future outbreaks. Very kind and compassionate.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Unparalleled expertise, exceptional care to the patient, kind

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Colavincenzo takes all inclusive approach to me skin health.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and professional

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March 19, 2025

5.0

She knows all the latest dermatology research and is very smart and helpful.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent physician. She spends all the time needed with me. I have never felt rushed

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Colavincenzo listens to my concerns and explains carefully what the options are.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is amazing. She takes so much time with her patients, and she thinks outside of the box. She clearly is up-to-date on her research and willing to balance efficacy and safety for her patient. She is a gem.

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March 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is very thorough and provides excellent an explanation of the treatment.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

The doctor shared all possibilities and informed me of options.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Great communicator Very professional Caring

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is thorough, extremely responsive,warm & informative

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Maria Colavincenzo is an exceptional dermatologist.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo spends as much time as needed with her patient to listen, discuss options, and problem-solve together for the best results.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is awesome! She take time to answer questions

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February 22, 2025

5.0

She really feels comfortable in her knowledge which transfers to the patient

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Great doctor, very detailed and patient. Answers all questions never feel rushed.

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February 14, 2025

4.0

Very thorough.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Comprehensive approach

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is extremely thoughtful and kind in her treatment and care. She strives very much to give her patients up to date information and care. I trust her ability to understand complicated problems and diagnosis.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Very kind and knowledgeable. Explained all my treatment options.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

As I said, Dr. Cola & her assistants were kind, attentive, observant, & helpful.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Maria was very professional and concern about the reason for my visit and listened carefully to what I had to say.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

She's great and I've already referred others to her. Great communicator and trustworthy care.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner, really listens to your concerns and brings your attention to any changes in condition and helps me understand what my options are clearly and caring way.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

She is attentive, thorough and has a lovely, kind, caring bedside manner. She's the best dermatologist I've ever seen.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

I really appreciate how easy it is to have a conversation with her. She addressed my concerns efficiently without making me feel rushed.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and positive. She presents all the options possible that could be helpful.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is thorough and communicates all concerns/issues/options very well.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Maria Colavincenzo is knowledgeable, professional, and caring. She has provided the very best care.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable, explains everything clearly. Has an excellent bedside manner!!

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January 11, 2025

5.0

She was great at explaining what the options were and making a recommendation.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

She took the time to listen and explained an excellent treatment plan.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo is amazing! She is thorough, professional, answers all my questions and has a wonderful "bed-side" manner.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

She is excellent but booking is ridiculous long.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Concerned and informative

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and u know she cares for u

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December 19, 2024

5.0

The doctor was great

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December 19, 2024

5.0

When I finally was able to see Dr. Colavincenzo, she took the time to go through my situation and we were able to come up with a continuing plan.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

As I said above, she is fabulous.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

She is personable, smart and funny. Never felt rushed. Good listener as well.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

She is extremely Thorough and is really good at explaining and taking the necessary time to answer questions and listen to my concerns.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Great doc knows her business and a great bedside manner

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December 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent Dr. Very knowledgeable and explains everything so well. Very kind and compassionate.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

She is an excellent provider

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Doctor is highly knowledgeable. Considers a range of options that are best for the patient. Discusses advantages and disadvantages with patient.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

She listens, she's thorough and gives a comprehensive explanation for her findings

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November 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Colavincenzo is extremely knowledgeable, straightforward, and explains complex conditions and recommendations succinctly.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician and she explains everything she notices during the examination and gets me involved in the decision-making process. I have complete confidence in her decisions and analysis.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

She is kind and knowledgeable and give me treatment options.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo Is a great dermatologist and provided me with excellent care.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

I found the Doctor to be energetic, friendly and willing to explain herself. I would definitely see her again.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

She is attentive, professional and easy to talk to

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo sets the standard for excellence in medical care. She is professional, thorough, compassionate and treats you like her #1 priority every visit.

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November 12, 2024

4.0

She explained the different skin issues very well

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November 12, 2024

5.0

She is caring, listens and explains everything clearly.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and great explanation of the concerns.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo explains accurately the process and treatment of hair loss she is very knowledgeable in her field

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Warm, knowledgeable, caring and thorough

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November 11, 2024

5.0

She was spectacular!

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November 10, 2024

5.0

The doctor shares case study information relevant to my situation and ideas where I've explored other medicine including how it will and will not work. She takes it further by answering questions posed and not posed to her.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

No score is high enough for Dr. Colavincenzo. At each visit, she spends time with me explaining her reasons for her recommended treatments and discussing options. She is kind, patient, and highly skilled. I couldn't ask for a better dermatologist.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Superstar medically and great, caring personaility

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November 05, 2024

5.0

For the same reasons stated above she is very thorough very personable. She is very professional.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

She is very experienced and a true professional in her field. Also, very caring and kind in her treatments, which can be uncomfortable.

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Thorough explanations and professional and friendly demeanor.

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October 30, 2024

5.0

She is excellent and it is no wonder she is so highly sought after

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. C is the best.

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October 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo spends time answering questions and providing information.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Colavincenzo was very thorough with her exam, explained things in terms I was able to understand, and made me feel very comfortable. I would 10/10 recommend her to anyone who is looking.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

She's very good, and very conscientious

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October 23, 2024

5.0

She's very knowledgeable in her specialty and she tends to be outstandingly reasonable. A quality I greatly admire.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring

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October 15, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and listens to patients concerns.

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October 14, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and she takes time with you.

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October 13, 2024

5.0

She is a gem, diagnosing quickly, sharing all her thinking on possible causes and remedies and including me in the decision process

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Colavincenzo is kind and takes a practical, common sense approach to issues.

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Trust her with my condition.

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October 05, 2024

5.0

She is a wealth of information, very present in her interaction, she spent a lot of time with me....never felt rushed.

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Disclosures

Maria L. Colavincenzo, 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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