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Barbara DeCarlo, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4.9

489 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

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Education

Professional Education:: MS, Northern Illinois University School of Nursing - 2009

Certifications and Licensures

American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner-Family (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

489 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

58 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

58 Reviews

April 08, 2024

5.0

Very helpful

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Takes time during the appointment

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April 05, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and great at advocating for me.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Barb is wonderful! I feel validated, understood, and cared for. Her bedside manner is exceptional.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Barbara has been great since our first conversation. She's knowledgeable, kind and patient and I can tell by her listening skills that she is a great diagnostician! Looking forward to continuing to work with her.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Obvious knowledge necessary to treat and provide diagnosis.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

Barb is always attentive and listens to everything a patient is saying to craft the best possible treatment plan, and always has options in the event that the first choice didn't work out. She's friendly and comforting as well as understanding to individuals' personalities/lives & how those could affect their health.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable and friendly in her area.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

She is the best!

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March 23, 2024

5.0

EASY TO TALK TO AND TOOK CARE OF ALL MY NEEDS

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Barb DeCarlo is fantastic! She is exceptionally smart and listens to your concerns and always answers all the questions you have. She is very thorough and thoughtful and trustworthy.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Nice visit!

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March 09, 2024

5.0

She listens well and is very patient - knowledgeable

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Barb fortunately has 2 ears and one mouth. I'm not an idiot who walks in to only listen. Barb and I work together to find solutions. She appreciates my feedback and makes me feel like I'm a partner in my care.

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February 29, 2024

3.0

I only saw her for a few minutes but she seemed very caring.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Is able to explain medical issues in layman terminology. Barbara has a warm empathic personality, she has all the attributes that make her a wonderful practitioner

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Excellent provider. Took care of all my questions and medical needs.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Barb is wonderful. Very thorough. Does everything she can to make you feel better.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Barb DeCarlo is a wonderful provider. She spends time listening to my issues and I never feel rushed. She is thorough, professional, and kind.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Literally adore her! She is the best! Listens, takes time with her patients, so nice, and knowledgeable!! 10/10 recommend!

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Barb is very easy to talk to, very understanding and very thorough

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Barbara DeCarlo takes the time to go over any questions the patient may have. She informs you of any tests that were taken and goes over any concerns the patient may have. She also looks over the medications the patient may be taking and if there should be any changes to be made.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

She answers all my questions and never makes our appointment time feel rushed.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Though Barb and I had never met, we got things resolved well.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Always takes the time needed to be sure my questions are answered and I understand the plan going forward.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Nice and knows what what to do to help me.i have been very happy with the care I have gotten.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

I've been seeing Barb for years and have always been highly satisfied with her care, attention to detail and the fact that she listens. She is a great NP.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Barb is very compassionate and caring. She listens well and is works hard to provide solutions while taking my concerns into account. She works with me to address my needs.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Barb is very helpful and easy to communicate with. She is also very knowledgeable and professional.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Barb is very knowledgeable and always takes great care of my husband and myself.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

I don't feel rushed or pressed in my appointments. She is thorough. I have time to ask all my questions.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

She took the time to explain my care going forward and also listened to my concerns. I never felt rushed thru my appt

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Barb takes time to discuss health issues, answers questions, and provides answers in a way I understand... plus she takes a real world view of my test results, making them make sense with my lifestyle. She is very patient centric taking in my lifestyle when considering my health care options, tests, and care for the future... I highly recommend her and her methodology of care...

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December 02, 2023

5.0

I really liked how see was thorough and I felt she provided great incite and explanations

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Barb is great, I prefer to see her over doctors. She is very knowledgable and actually remembers me as well as any issues or past conversations we have had. I can't say that about most doctors these days. She is always quick to respond to messages on the app as well.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Good service

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Barb is a great PA. Really patient and knowledgeable. She's the best. Strongly recommend

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November 16, 2023

5.0

She actually listened and discussed medical issues I felt were important to me.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Kind & compassionate. She explains everything & listens to your concerns

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November 09, 2023

5.0

She really listens and is extremely knowledgeable.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

she is knowledgeable

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Barb is always friendly and helpful

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October 24, 2023

5.0

She warm and very focus on my concern.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Barb is just wonderful. Very down to earth, approachable and thorough. I feel completely comfortable with her managing my healthcare.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

She's great!

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Very caring and understanding and always explains things

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October 13, 2023

5.0

I won't go to anyone else!

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Easy to schedule; helpful with my Rx refill and navigating shortage

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Barbara is caring and kind. If there is a wait to see Dr. [ ], I always know that Barbara is knowledgable and can help me with my medical care.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

We have seen Barb DeCarlo for almost ten years. She is caring, thorough, and very good at what she does. I can honestly say she has improved both of our lives and we're grateful for her professionalism. She's great!

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September 30, 2023

5.0

She cares and listens

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Love Barb. She always listens to my symptoms and gives me immediate feedback. She is very knowledgeable and spends a lot of time with me. I never feel rushed and she takes her time.

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September 09, 2023

5.0

She is great and actually listens

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September 08, 2023

5.0

Great listener. Very helpful

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September 07, 2023

5.0

She's very straightforward about any treatment she gives and the reason why she's giving it. She's also honest

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September 06, 2023

5.0

She is always very thorough, informative and follows up on any cause for concern. She helped me manage a co diction of mine better than any doctor I've ever met.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Very respectful / knowledgeable / unhurried

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September 06, 2023

5.0

She was very nice and took a lot of time to answer my kids questions and she was funny too.

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