Katherine S. Carroll, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Neurology

Secondary Specialty

Clinical Neurophysiology
Headache Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

General Neurology

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Creighton University School of Medicine - 2002
Internship:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2003
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2006
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2007

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Neurology - Neurology (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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903 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

72 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

72 Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

She was very thorough and took her time. She was knowledgeable, took time to explain things in detail, never felt rushed.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Professional, kind, informative

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Carroll is very responsive to my questions and/or concerns and has clear plans.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr Carroll was patient and answered all my questions. I left feeling informed and cared for.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

She really does know her patient's history.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

She has been my physician for over 17years

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February 01, 2026

5.0

She is excellent

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January 25, 2026

5.0

She's wonderful

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Carroll knows neurology and migraines. She is the best! She is kind, understanding, and has an exceptional bedside manner.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She is wonderful. Very skilled. I really like her

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Very helpful. Pleasant.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

She listens to her patients, and finds a solution!

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December 12, 2025

5.0

She took her time to make sure I felt comfortable. Dr. Carroll always listens to my concerns and finds a way to make sure we find a solution. It is so wonderful to have an experienced professional doctor who knows your concerns and is always there to guide you when you are at an age that many doctors just do the basics. A doctor you can trust with your life with no qualms or questions. Thank you Dr.Carroll for your support and understanding all these years!

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December 06, 2025

5.0

She is the best. I have worked with her since she was a med student of Dr. [name]. She is wonderful. No one better

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Because she is great

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Thorough and clear explanations.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

She is one of the smartest doctors I have ever encountered and her level of care is outstanding.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carroll and everyone on her team have been thorough, caring and supportive.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

She was kind, caring and eligible and thorough and professional with an easy way about her.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

She authentically cares for her patients and includes them in the decision-making

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Personable and compassionate. Gives patients a sense of assurance that they are listened to and well taken of.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carroll was very thorough with her exam. Asked questions regarding my health concern, reviewed my medical records with me and provided recommendation to help me with my health concerns. Very patient with alk my health concerns and questions. She explained terms that I can understand.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

She is very kind , compassionate and thorough .

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Carroll is as far as I am concerned, the heart of NM Neurology. I have received care from her even before she can to NM. She is of course obviously knowledgeable and conducts her examination with a confidence that inspires trust.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carroll carefully considered my situation and prescribed an up to date medication.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

She listens and cares and spends time with you. Best

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Exceptional care, personal, caring staff.She accepts my wishes for my care and is willing to listen to me.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carroll is thorough and knowledgeable.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Great specialist that cares about me and my family

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September 30, 2025

5.0

She figured out my vestibular migraines and prescribed meds to alleviate my symptoms.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

hen my appointment time with Dr Carroll and her resident Kevin was very thorough and both have great bedside manner. They explained their findings and options for treatment. I waited 9 months for my appointment as a new patient, but I felt it was worth it.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Excellent provider. Listens and explains plan of care. Included in decision making skills.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Carroll is thoughtful, professional, personable and a good listener. She is never rushed, clearly explains things and takes the time make sure all my questions are answered. I have always felt comfortable and know i am in good hands with her.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carroll and I have been together gor about five years. She has referred me to others when their expertise exceed hers - and followed up consistently.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Great doctor!

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August 26, 2025

5.0

All questions were answered. Records reviewed. Medications reviewed. Prognosis discussed. Follow up scheduled.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

She listens and is supportive.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carroll is extremely knowledgable and caring. The only problem now is that it's more difficult can appointment with her personally, but I can see her PA.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable. She is kind and attentive. More importantly she thinks "outside of the box" Almost a rarity in the medical field. Seems like most are specialized in their field.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Kind, helped me. I'm doing great.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carroll takes enough time and listens. She is personable, kind while being a caring and excellent physician.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Confidence of my pcp in her expertise and caring concern for my medical issues.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Helped with my anxiety by answering all my questions. Very kind and understandable.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Carroll is easily one of the best doctors at NMH. She listens and is a problem solver.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

She is so patient, kind, thorough. I cannot say enough great things about this doctor

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Thoroughx knowledgable, good listener

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July 24, 2025

5.0

She is so knowledgeable as and listens to me. I trust her totally in the recommendations she makes.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carroll was very kind. She truly listened to me. She also explained everything I needed to do and what my steps moving forward were. She didn't rush me and she was very attentive. Her resident was also very caring, attentive, and welcoming.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

I felt and believed the exam was very thoughtful. She was clear in the answers to my questions. I appreciated the empathy she displayed and her explanation regarding my diagnosis, what to expect and a plan for assuring I receive a better quality of life.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

She is amazing. Highest rating available- and then some

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July 19, 2025

5.0

professional, good communication

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carroll is attentive and caring as well as answers my questions and adresses my concerns. She's wonderful.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Carroll was easy to talk to, gathered my pertinent health information through her resident, listened to me and together we developed a workable plan. She offered insight and was empathetic about my unique situation.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, thorough, She had a student there and he was very good. Concerned friendly eager to learn. We like Dr.Carroll.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

She listened and take time with her patients

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July 01, 2025

5.0

She is very kind and caring

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June 23, 2025

5.0

She is friendly and kind. Listens attentively to my concerns and explains her findings and gives suggestions for care. Seeing her is always a positive and encouraging meeting.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Genuine, knowledgeable, professional, & the topper is she is extremely friendly & she cares.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Clear explanations. Caring manner

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June 09, 2025

5.0

She listened and was attentive. She obviously cares about people.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

She's thorough and knowledgeable.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Extremely Caring, UnderStanDing and Educated ...

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Empathetic and caring. She really put a great deal of time and thought into my condition and next steps to implement.

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May 24, 2025

5.0

Impressive attitude, attention to detail, and the doctor was helpful to introduce innovative paths to solve my issue.

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carroll is friendly, listens well, addresses concerns, makes you feel involved in the treatment plan. She's the best!

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Very caring. Listens and I don't ever feel rushed. Wonderful doctor!!!

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Dr.Carroll was super friendly. She listened to all of my concerns and truly showed she cared for my wellbeing and treatment plan I would recommend her to anyone needing this type of care.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable and listens to my feedback

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May 06, 2025

5.0

I have recommended her many times to others. Dr Carroll does a great job of listening and formulating a concise plan of what steps to take. She is very pleasant and smart. I trust her opinion and will always try her recommendations, even if they weren't originally what I was thinking of as the next step. She is always willing to work with you and treatment plans as things change (or not if they are going great).

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Listens to what I have to say. Doesn't blow off my concerns because she doesn't immediately see it. Looks into it further

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May 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Carroll is caring, attentive and thorough.

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May 04, 2025

5.0

She is very attentive, always listens to my concerns and provides clear answers to my questions. Is kind, considerate and never makes me feel rushed.

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Disclosures

Katherine S. Carroll, 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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