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Cara B. Garretson, MD

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1526 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Dermatology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Louisville School of Medicine - 2005
Internship:: University of Louisville School of Medicine - 2006
Residency:: University of Kansas School of Medicine - 2009

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, 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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5.0

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1526 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 27, 2024

5.0

She is caring and takes her time

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April 23, 2024

5.0

thorough, knowledgable, good communicator

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Garretson provides the very best personalized care. She is informative and engages me in decision making discussions related to my health.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Garretson is always very thorough, personable, professional and friendly.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She's the best dermatologist I ever had

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She is the role model for a doctor, really.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She is a great caring wonderful doctor.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Cara Garretson is the very best. I really appreciate her help with getting the BoTox.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Friendly, thorough, and I feel comfortable asking questions.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

As always, Dr Garretson listens and truly takes care of her patients. She is invested in the well being of her patients. THANK U!!!

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Extremely thorough, professional and caring! I highly recommend her.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

She listens and tries to find the best solutions.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

good experience

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April 02, 2024

5.0

She figured out a solution for a problem Iâ€™ve had for a couple years!

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Wonderful doctor, great bedside manner

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Very caring and professional doctor. Has good empathy with clients.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Very satisfied

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Empathetic and accessible.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Garretson gave different options to help with my issue

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Friendly, concerned, seemed quite capable

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Garretson is amazing. She's an excellent listener and gives measured advice. She makes suggestions but is always mindful of patient comfort.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She is very good at her job

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March 17, 2024

5.0

She listens, has great bedside manner, thorough, involves me in decision making by providing options. Love her!

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March 13, 2024

5.0

She listens and leads me to do the right things.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

She is kind and provides a comprehensive exam-welcoming outreach our feedback on success of treatment protocols

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Very caring. Good listener. Many useful options.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Very kind and thorough

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March 08, 2024

5.0

great care with thorough explanations and choices

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Very competent and caring provider.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Garretson listens and follows up.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Garretson is a very thorough doctor. She explains things clearly. Very reliable.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Personable, knowledgeable, and professional. Good personality to interact with.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

She is beyond delightful - such a great personality for a care provider! And she is very good at explaining things to her patients.

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February 23, 2024

4.0

She is very thorough and friendly.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Super competent, thorough, attentive

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Very compassionate, kind, caring and knowledgeable. Highly recommend

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Caring and thorough

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Excellent medical concern and care

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Kind, professional, thorough.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Professional and personable

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Allowed significant time to ask questions. Dr Garretson was helpful and knowledgeable. I found my new dermatologist!

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Professionalism, compassion

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Compassionate, not rushed, friendly and thorough.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Nice, thorough, informative, hands out all information, on time

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Garretson is thorough and has wonderful bedside manner. She makes you feel comfortable and I feel like I can trust her.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

She is friendly, smart and informative, very down to earth. Her nurses/assistants are great.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Great people skills, easy access, donâ€™t feel rushed, just a great doctor.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Garretson is friendly and thorough.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr Garretson is very thorough, caring and explains what she is doing.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

All of the above. She's the best.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Amazing detail and care given to me as a patient. I feel like all of my questions are taken into consideration

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Personable and professional !

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Above and beyond care and concern! Excellent bedside manner, and very detailed with exam .

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January 15, 2024

5.0

She is so kind and gentle.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Caring, always on time. Very thorough.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Garretson's since 2011. She is absolutely unbelievable at helping me with all my issues. Some of her biggest assistances have been giving me shampoo that grew my hair back, giving me a new soap, giving me itch cream that actually works, resolving my athletes foot, and giving me excellent referrals. There has been no issue she has not eventually resolved. She is also a very compassionate, kind, and caring provider that treats me with dignity and respect.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Reason above and because she is a great doctor.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Garretson was friendly, knowledge and kind. She explained what she saw and what my options were.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Great doctor.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Very nice and knowledgeable

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Dr Garretson is wonderful

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January 08, 2024

5.0

She is caring and knowledgeable.

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January 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Garretson truly cares about her patients; she cares about me and is interested in taking care of me. Dr Garretson makes sure my concerns are addressed at each visit and reminds me to contact her if there are any additional concerns I have in the future.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Competent. Knowledgeable. Always a pleasure to see her. Good listener. Easy to talk to. Really thinks things through.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

She is through, professional, and friendly!

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Professional and personable.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

She is very professional and caring.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Same as above, and she is also, very friendly...

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Garretson is thorough and her nurses are always polite and helpful.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

She is extremely professional and caring.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Garretson is an excellent physician and her people skills also scored number 10. I canâ€™t say enough about what a great doctor she is.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough in her body scans. She cares about how you feel. She is consistently nice to her patients.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s thorough. She listens. She gives options for treatment and helps me make an informed decision.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Empathetic, kind& conpetent

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December 05, 2023

5.0

She is knowledge, caring, explains everything and is accessible.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Great doctor with friendly approach

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Thorough, includes me in my care, listens for my opinion

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Excellent care and responsiveness

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Dr is a wealth of knowledge and responds to questions by leading with curiosity and care.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Garretson is very clear and thorough in her work. Dr. Is kind and explains information well.

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November 25, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s awesome and I love her approach. She does a great job and I trust her with my skin. Being a woman of color, itâ€™s hard finding a doctor who understands my skin needs.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s the best dermatologist with kindness and professional. Sheâ€™s knowledgeable and care.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

She is attentive, thorough, knowledgable, and kind.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

She is one in a million. She cares about all my health issues.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Perfect balance of addressing health & cosmetic concerns

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November 20, 2023

5.0

She's amazing.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

She's a very kind doctor. Wonderful bedside manner. Listens carefully, answers questions thoughtfully, gives great recommendations.

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November 12, 2023

5.0

She listens and is thorough.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and kind

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Great care and concern for the patient. Listens and explains everything before she proceeds.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

she listened to me

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November 06, 2023

5.0

She is my favorite Dr to go see. She spends time with me and refers back to her notes to see where I was at 6 months ago.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Garretson takes her time explaining and answering any questions that may arise during a visit.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

She is so friendly and seems like she genuinely cares about my health and skin. I will definitely be recommending this practice to friends and family.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

She is the most thoughtful and thorough doctor Iâ€™ve ever had. She makes me feel seen and validated and I trust her opinions knowing she has my best interest in mind.

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Good communication. Answers questions thoughtfully.

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October 18, 2023

5.0

She wants to help you feel and look better which I appreciate. Sheâ€™s kind.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

She is charming, pays close attention, never seems rushed or dismissive

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October 11, 2023

5.0

She has identified two growths which needed additional surgery. Very thorough with my skin check-ups. Wonderful personality,

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Disclosures

Cara B. Garretson, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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