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Allen H. Carlins, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Otolaryngology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1987
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1989

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1992

Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant 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:: Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.4

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769 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

45 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

45 Reviews

April 19, 2024

5.0

Puts you at ease and takes care of you very professionally.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Explained everything very well.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Very helpful and explains things very well.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He listened to me and my current symptoms. And also my surgery history for my sinuses. He immediately referred me to the ENT surgeon.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Knowledge, experience and decisiveness.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carlins listened to me, answered all of my questions, explained everything and spent enough time with me.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Great expertise.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Professional good bed side manner .

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Fortunately for me, Dr. Carlins saw me earlier than scheduled time. He was very informative and straight to the point. So happy I was offered this appointment instead of having to wait a few more weeks to be seen.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Good doctor, great person

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and explained everything.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Excellent dr

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Good people skills

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Expert in his field, on time, quick and thorough.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

See above. I really liked the methods he used and that he/the department does not believe in irrigation for ear cleaning.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carlins was timely. He listened to me and came up with the best solution to my issues. Very pleasant to talk to and knowledgeable.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carlins is an experienced and excellent doctor!

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Didn't feel rushed, got my fears allayed and have very useful information and a way forward.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

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February 07, 2024

5.0

I was impressed with the doctors knowledge. Didnâ€™t make whatever was going on with my son scary for him. We went for a second opinion. The previous dr we had been seeing for years prior didnâ€™t even recommend the treatment option.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Knowledge and factual approach

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carlins resolved my issue related to clogged ear. For this particular experience I give a 10.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Figured out my problem, prescibed meds gir immeduste pick up and I was home an hour later being my treatment. A real pro, Dr Carlins.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Because he seems to care

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January 10, 2024

5.0

he is an excellent physician. works efficiently and with care for the patient

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Listened to all concerns and was very nice

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carlins was thorough, knowledgeable and prompt. He was responsive to questions.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Carlins stopped by before the procedure to remind me what was going to happen, the proceedure was accomplished efficiently and painlessly, and Dr Carlins talked to my Spouse after the procedure to let her know exactly how things went.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Very kind and very cordial

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December 13, 2023

5.0

X that answers any questions

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Understanding, listened to my needs and concerns

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December 11, 2023

5.0

For your attention because even though you were not there, you arrived to assist me, thank you

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable. Friendly

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and gave through explanation of treatment

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November 10, 2023

5.0

The doctor made me feel good and was attentive to my needs.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor.

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Just wish next time lake forest i live in gurnee so the long drives are hard

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October 11, 2023

5.0

So far so good

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October 07, 2023

5.0

Very competent. Great care

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October 06, 2023

5.0

Has a good patient/ Doctor manner. Explains what he is going to do and what to expect

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carlins explains things in a very detailed way and allows me to ask questions and to give my opinions.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Helpful and friendly doctor. Explained the scoping process so I could understand and feel comfortable. Efficient use of time.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

He was very friendly and cordial.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Carlins is thorough

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Carlins was professional, and he diagnose the problem very quickly

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Disclosures

Allen H. Carlins, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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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