Carol Emi Bretschneider, MD

Carol Emi Bretschneider, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Urogynecology and Pelvic 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 (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
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1520 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider is warm and friendly. She's a great listener and came prepared to our consultation, was very familiar with our case. She's extremely competent and leaves a favorable impression.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

I can recommend it, it's the best.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

She and her team are very caring and I didn't feel rushed

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April 24, 2025

5.0

She is full of life and knowledge and willing to share both. No question is ignored and she is right there to assist you with whatever she can do.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

She is extremely kind, personable and VERY professional. She makes my botox procedure as pleasant as possible.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

She was very upbeat and informative. She put my mind about the surgery at ease.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Great patient doctor

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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April 16, 2025

5.0

She really listened, took her time and gave thorough information

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider gave me my life back. She also has the most beautiful green eyes I've ever seen.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Outstanding

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April 08, 2025

5.0

She did a great job.

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Bretschneider is a very caring and knowledgeable physician! She was well prepared for my Telehealth appointment and listened to my concerns and answered all my questions.

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April 06, 2025

5.0

She was so easy to talk to and had a great bedside manner. I only had a virtual appt with her and she made me feel like she was really listening to me and cared.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner and I feel she really cares about her patients.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Bretschneider always takes time to talk with me, describe things clearly, and answer all my questions. Her demeanor is kind, calm and approachable. I feel very confident under her care

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March 30, 2025

5.0

I really like her bedside manner She showed empathy with my condition, she imparted her knowledge on the procedure, and has excellent people skills.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Nice person and knowledgeable!

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March 24, 2025

5.0

I was speaking to my sister that she should come here and have the surgery. The talent Dr Bretschneider has demonstrated has shown me that I would trust her with my sister's care.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent and personable physician

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March 19, 2025

5.0

She took time to discuss why I was there and offered several treatment options. Very personable and knowledgable

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Friendly, caring, she listened and was patient! Highly recommend!

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Again the waiting time prior to seeing the doctor was short (less than 15 minutes). Dr Bretschneider advised me that we would delay my next Botox treatment until I have urgency issues.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

I felt very confident and safe in Dr. Bretschneiders and her team. She explained my procedure and even let me know where on the Internet I could go to see exactly she was talking about.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

She listened to my questions and answered them . She also gave me the information I needed for my problem.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Listening skills, patient-focused and problem solver

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March 05, 2025

5.0

She has truly made a big difference in my life. I was afraid of seeing her at first however I was so thankful that I did! She was so compassionate , incredibly supportive and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her!!! Thank you Dr. Bretschneider!!!

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March 04, 2025

5.0

From my conversations with Dr. Bretschneider I know I'm in the best of the best. Her knowledge, communication skills and caring ways is outstanding.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Several of my neighbors wanted to know who did my surgery and I definitely recommended her.

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Always caring & professional in providing solutions to resolving my incontinence issue.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Professional and caring. Dr Emi spends the time needed to answer questions and listens thoroughly.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

She listens to your concerns and her demeanor is very positive, empathetic, and caring

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February 18, 2025

5.0

She is caring and kind

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February 13, 2025

5.0

She is a very caring and her kindness to me when I needed it the most

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February 12, 2025

5.0

She's the best! Very personal, compassionate and and knowledgeable.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

She us just awesome!

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Goes out of her way to help her nurse is awesome too

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February 05, 2025

5.0

She took the time to explain various procedures and likely outcomes for treatment in my specific situation. She was kind, empathetic, and sensitive giving me confidence in going ahead with surgery

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Outstanding surgeon and care giver!!!

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January 31, 2025

5.0

She has offers me many different ways to help solve my problem. She is personal, friendly & explains the procedures.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

She is a very profesional

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Carol was so easy to talk to. She explained everything clearly. She was very caring, answered all my questions, & was very optimistic about the outcome for me of the treatment she prescribed for me.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, efficient.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

Very confident in her plan of treatment and seems very caring of how patients are doing.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

She is efficient, competent, inspired my trust, articulate about my problems.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Pleasant personality. Explained my issues thoroughly, even to show on computer screen. Gave options on what can be done. Spent the time to listen and answered all my questions

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January 13, 2025

5.0

caring, patient and proficient--also personable!

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent attention

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Bretschneider is a fabulous doctor. she and Megan explained everything in detail. with kindness and care.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Everyone is very polite and respectful

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January 09, 2025

5.0

She is fantastic. Surgery went beautifully I feel great! Also really listened to be and I didn't feel rushed

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Courtesy, professional and knowledgeable about health situations.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Please see above. No waiting - on time visit. Physician was very engaged, clearly described procedure I had questions about. Relieved any fears, concerns I had. All staff were welcoming, friendly and professional.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Great staff and great Dr

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Because she's great she takes excellent care and the time to talk and to be with her patients.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Very good bedside manner

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January 07, 2025

5.0

She was very kind, personable, & explained everything in a way to make it easier to understand. She also took the time to answer any questions

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December 31, 2024

5.0

She is the best.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Very caring and compassionate, really listens to you.

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December 26, 2024

5.0

She is smart and very kind

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Very nice doctor. She listens and she gives great care.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

She is very nice. Explains everything do that I could understand made sure to ask if I had questions

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Thorough, listened

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December 16, 2024

5.0

All were caring and gave you time for questions. She fixed my issue. She is the best.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Very confident, professional and thorough.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Because it provides good service, confidence and excellent work

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Wonderful physician and surgeon

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December 10, 2024

5.0

She is just the best! She is so personable and smart and capable!

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December 07, 2024

5.0

She spoke to me with great patience and when it seemed I had more questions, she scheduled another appointment via zoom call.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

She is very professional and doesn't keep you waiting.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

I liked that they solved the problem quickly.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

very kind, attentive, listens, thorough

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November 28, 2024

5.0

She is respectful. Timely. Compassionate and clinically excellent

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November 13, 2024

5.0

She is great. She is very knowledgeable and she is great at answering questions and calming nerves

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. Pleasant, knowledgeable, and caring.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

She is trusted doctor.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent clinician, warm, professional, caring, trustworthy

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable. Polite, friendly, understanding and compassionate.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Highly competent, compassionate, good communicator.

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November 09, 2024

5.0

I had surgery done 10/28/24, had follow up with nurse in person visit 11/7/24. My follow up with surgeon is on 01/27/25 that is 3 months post op, I recommend it's should be sooner than 3 months

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November 06, 2024

5.0

She took me in as a patient. She really got me on the right path. She is very caring, and answers all my questions.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Great doctor that explains everything and willing to answer any and all questions about your care.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Sooooo personable

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Exceptional. Very knowledgeable, caring, nice and really listens to my concerns.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider is excellent doctor. She is very patient-centered and thorough. She answers all questions and provides thorough explanations.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

She listens and is very caring.

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November 02, 2024

5.0

She is terrific. Exudes competence. Gained my confidence in her knowledge, experience and current research

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November 02, 2024

5.0

She is a Doctor who seems to be concerned about a patients problems!

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November 02, 2024

5.0

I really like her and trust her, she is so professional and knowledgeable, kind and caring! Lots of info and being able to talk to her any time I had a question or problem she was there for me!

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Thank you so very much for making me feel so comfortable during my visit

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Takes the time to discuss history & current health. Explains treatment & options available.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

She does a complete examination. She explains to you what is going on. She works with you on how to proceed with the issue.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and nice

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October 29, 2024

5.0

She listens well to what you are saying.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Very personable and explains everything thoroughly. Very knowledgeable.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

She is awesome I have not been with her for a long period of time but I can feel in my heart and spirit she cares about her patients she let me know I was in good hands and she called and to make sure I was feeling well after my procedure

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October 14, 2024

5.0

I was greeted warmly, received ample attention from her, and I didn't have to repeat anything twice. Dr. Bretschneider clearly understood my issue, and provided me with information regarding the prevalence of it (which made me feel much better about it). I was impressed with her knowledge, her attitude and the options for my treatment. Additionally, I loved that she took the time to show me (on the computer), a visual image of what my vaginal wall -- what it should look like and what it does currently. It completely helped me understand why I was having the symptoms that I am, and enabled me to make an informed choice about corrective measures.

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October 14, 2024

5.0

She was kind, understood my situation. Very reassuring and listed she was excellent

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider was a good listener with a pleasant smile.

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Be very professional and well informed, easy to talk to.

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