Carol E. Bretschneider, MD

Carol E. Bretschneider, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine - 2012
Residency:
University of North Carolina Hospitals - 2016
Fellowships:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2019

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology/Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery - Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (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 Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1627 Ratings

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January 26, 2026

5.0

She's knowledgeable, caring and understanding

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January 25, 2026

5.0

This was the first time I met her, and she was very nice and made me feel at ease.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

She is an excellent surgeon! She is extremely caring and thorough!

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January 21, 2026

5.0

She explains what she is going to do. I felt at ease with the procedure because of the way she explained it all.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Excellent care! Very experienced, knowledgeable and professional. At the same time she is warm and easy to communicate with and remembers my specific situation.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

She is skilled and has a great in office disposition

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Very pleasant and excellent care.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider listened very attentively to my concerns and answered my questions. She reinforced my thoughts about my current health problems.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Kind, knowledgeable, professional and great bed side manner

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Same as above great dr

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. B is excellent. She is kind, thorough and patient. Presented her diagnosis in a clear manner. Especially appreciated her practical approach and discussion as to treatment possibilities.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Authentic, personable, high eq.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Explained everything she was doing during the procedure

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider explained all aspects of the procedure. She is professional and very nice.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

She communicated with you

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January 14, 2026

5.0

She's a highly skilled specialist who explained my options before surgery. Together with her team she provided all important aftercare.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

She takes her time and her bedside manner is so good.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Absolutely wonderful in in every way. Professional, knowledgeable, detailed in answering questions, so very pleasant, and is patient with any question asked which no feeling of being hurried.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

She is very professional and easy to talk too.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

great Doc

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January 08, 2026

5.0

She took time to explain all options.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

She's patient & caring. Has a very calming demeanor. She truly cares for her patients.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

After a traumatic experience with a previous staff member, I was very anxious about my visit. Dr. B made me feel welcome, calm, and hopeful.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

She was patient and took he time with me and answered my questions.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

verry great service special doctor God bless her she make different very kind thank you doctor

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January 05, 2026

5.0

She is kind, and easy to talk to. I didn't feel rushed, and I have the utmost confidence in her medical recommendations.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Very skilled, personable and truly cares about her patients

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Very personable, helped me navigate through the process to make an informed decision that I am very comfortable with.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

She is caring, patient, knowledgeable, warm and great surgeon.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

She is the best because she explains things

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Very caring.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, kind, open to answering questions

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December 21, 2025

5.0

She was very kind and made sure I was feeling fine.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Bretschneider provides excellent care. She was very informative & addressed all my concerns.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carol Emi Bretschneider is a truly delightful female Dr. So very understanding and compassionate to talk with.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Bretschneider is wonderful . She explained all my options at my first visit and when I agreed to the surgery there were two more follow-up calls allowing opportunities to ask questions .

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider met all of my expectations. She maintained a calm environment that encouraged exchange of information. Her exam was very gentle. She explained my plan of care and ensured that I understood. I love her!!!!

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December 15, 2025

5.0

My favorite doctor who provided me with emotional support and she explained the details of procedure to me... All my respect to the one with the most beautiful smile.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Her skills as a surgeon brought the desired outcome I had hoped for. The quality of my life was greatly improved and I have a more normal and natural functioning urinary system. Her kindness before and after the surgery will be remembered.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carol Bretschneider, MD Took time in between surgeries to take care of me, empathy and personable in her treatment. We need more doctors like her.Great Dr. knowledgeable and great bedside manner.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider is very knowledgeable, listened all my questions and explained everything what to do for fast post surgery recovery process! She really is the best doctor! All nurses and fellow doctors were excellent! Thanks for such a great patient care and support! I think this is one of the best department in NMH!

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Always. All I could say, is I felt very comfortable speaking with her regarding my personal problem(s).

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December 05, 2025

5.0

She is amazing!!! She is an excellent MD!! Phenomenal bedside manners!!! She is smart, explains everything so I can understand, she answers all my questions!!

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December 03, 2025

5.0

She is compassionate understanding and a great doctor! Reviewed everything very carefully

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Great dr

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November 27, 2025

5.0

Took the time to explain condition, possible treatments, description of surgery if chosen.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Caring, gentle, very kind and explained everything.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

kept family informed

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Very accommodating, she is so sweet

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner and her recommendations for follow up testing were timely and informative.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Bretschneider is pleasant and very accommodating to my requests for information and appointment scheduling.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Bretschneider shows interest in her patients concerns. She explains what she is going to do and then flows up by checking if there are any questions.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

She takes the time to ask questions, provides all good details in the information and makes sure I'm comfortable with the information and decisions

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Great doctor, takes time to answer all questions.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

She is friendly, competent & willing to listen to comments from her patients.It is a pleasure dealing with her.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Efficient, professional, patient-focused, excellent medical care, caring, takes time, asks and answers questions

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Up until now, I had lost my confidence in Urogynecology. Dr. Bretschneider has redeemed this department for me.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, caring, informative, I get the best care

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr was patient and gentle during exam, well informed about my issues

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She took time with me and I knew she was extremely competent!

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Very nice doctor.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Emi is as sweet as they come. Extremely knowledgeable and her bedside manner is top notch!

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr was so kind and cared

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Very kind and explains everything very well

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor explains things well

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October 30, 2025

5.0

She truly cares for her patience and make them as comfortable as possible.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

She is professional friendly and easy to talk to. These are all important when the topic is sensitive and private.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

She's thoughtful, insightful and so kind. Felt great meeting her and being in her care.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner . Easy to talk to . She immediately knew how to resolve the issue.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

I like the the doctor and all those assisting her. Everybody is on time they know what's happening after they get in the time for the procedure of gentle. Let me know and treat with what was needed.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider was extremely kind and patient with me. Doctor explained everything answered all my questions and did a fantastic job with my surgery.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon. She explained all aspects of the procedure.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

I felt the care there is excellent!

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, kind, professional and caring. She asked me a lot of questions, explained everything.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Because she is a doctor that explains things

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October 19, 2025

5.0

Friendly, warm, approachable. Listens. Cares.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Professional, kind, and looks me in the eye throughout the entire visit

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October 15, 2025

5.0

She made me feel comfortable with my procedure

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October 15, 2025

5.0

she had a perfect balance of professionalism and caring

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider put me at ease from the get go.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

She has given me a new treatment

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Very personable, easy to talk to

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October 11, 2025

5.0

She is very competent, professional and has good communication skills.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Excellent, professional yet warm

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October 08, 2025

5.0

The dr was was great

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and listened to all my concerns

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Solved my issue!

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Prompt , personable, and professional! Listened to my concerns and addressed them. The very best!

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October 05, 2025

5.0

She has been very thorough making sure all my questions are answered. She also has a genuine warmth and demeanor that made me feel comfortable and safe. Let's be honest. No woman is happy to go see a urogynecologist. Dr. Bretschneider's bedside manner removes that inhibition.

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October 05, 2025

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable. Appreciated her respectful manner and suggestions for my treatment.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Makes you feel comfortable. Let's younadks questions. She explains things and why she is doing things and what she feels should be done

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October 01, 2025

5.0

SHE LISTENED,AND RESPONDED WELL TO MAKE ME BELIEVE,THIS IS THE PLACE THAT WOULD HELP,WHEN I'M READY TO PROCEED.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider explains the various medical and procedural details very clearly and thoroughly. She listens carefully and responds to my questions and concerns.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Caring, talented competent

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September 29, 2025

5.0

She is smart, caring, a great listener and has a stellar team.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Everything was efficient. The staff was great good XX good explanations the plan is now in place.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Compassionate and knowledgeable

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Explained everything well and was decisive about next steps.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Friendly and thorough

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