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Emily A. Gilley, MD

4.9

969 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hand Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2007
Internship:: National Capital Consortium - 2008
Residency:: Naval Medical Center (San Diego) - 2012
Fellowships:: Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center - 2015

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand (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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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

969 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Gilley is very nice, friendly and professional. Answers all questions and doesnâ€™t rush you. Amanda her assistant is also great

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Extremely informative as to what she recommends.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

In my opinion she is an excellent doctor who explains things clearly. I have two hand surgeries by her and am pleased with results.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

She is very professional and extremely nice. You feel great after seeing her .

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gilley and her team have provided me with great care

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gilley took time to explain my condition and possible solutions. She is knowledgeable and personable.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Extremely professional and caring. Explains details in terms I can understand. Very concerned about the right outcome.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Communication

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Great listener and thorough explanations. Awesome.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Vey intelligence, amiable, a good listener, answers questions well. Well pleased indeed!

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Really prepared and explained my problem and the next step

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Friendly, interested jn her profession. Listened.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Caring, attentive, informative

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Dr.Gilley is very knowledgeable and very personable.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

I love her down to earth, girl Nextdoor personality. She is knowledgeable, professional, and displays a sincere love of her craft!

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She explains everything very well and doesnâ€™t make me feel rushed

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician and very knowledgeable.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She did an excellent job on my carpel tunnel surgery!!!!

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She was very nice. Explained things well and wasnâ€™t rushed. She was personable and professional.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Kind, friendly, good care

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She is very patient, & she explains what sheâ€™s doing well.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She explained in detail exactly what was going on with my wrist injury and how best to take care of it and was very supportive.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

She was very professional

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Friendly, explains things well

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March 05, 2024

5.0

She is a natural. Dr. Gilley should be practicing medicine because she is exactly what a doc should be. She is kind, attentive, serious about your situation and offers positive options that make you feel good about your life and situation. Can she be cloned??

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Sheâ€™s excellent with great bedside manner

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March 04, 2024

5.0

As Previously Reported (Great Service)!

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gilley is kind and professional. She explained the process of my treatment step by step with warm smile. Her x-ray room and office were neat and comfortable.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Knowledge, skill and attitude made me feel confident. I felt like an established patient at my first visit. I felt her judgements and diagnoses were accurate. I felt respected and she listened to my concerns and questions.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gilley, is awesome,sheâ€™s caring and makes you feel good about your injuries and that you will get better soon.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Great team she has

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor .

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Includes me in decision

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February 15, 2024

5.0

so friendly. She listens and spends the time to listen to my concerns.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and polite. Great experience

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Very professional and accurate diagnoses

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr gilley is amazing! She explains everything in detail, takes her time and provides the kind of medical attention that is very rare in today's environment. She was very clear and reassuring and prompt and scheduling follow-up visits and answering each and every question and listening attentively..

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Excellent orthopedic

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Very thorough.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Excellent Surgeon.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

She's a good doctor.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr Gilley answered all my questions and reviewed my future appointments that will be needed. She is very thorough in doing so

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and great what she does.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Seems to really care and looked into my previous problems went the extra mile

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gilley is patient, thoughtful and reassuring. She and her staff encourage patient participation in medical discussions and the Doctor thoroughly explains medical procedures and potential surgical outcomes. Thank you Dr. Gilley itâ€™s great to know you are there when I need you.

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January 21, 2024

5.0

extremely proficient and patient-friendly

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Caring and highly qualified doctor. The best.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Wonderful doctor

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Already have- she is wonderful!

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December 28, 2023

5.0

she was very nice good bedside manner

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Highest quality care & service. The best!

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Excellent Service!

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December 21, 2023

5.0

She's great.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

She took the time to explain everything to me. Easy to talk to and very patient focused.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

She was kind, concerned, very thorough. I felt like she had my best interest truly in regard

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Top notch doctor office was over packed with patients but doctor went above general overview to explain issues and various treatment options.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gilley is thorough in explaining the diagnosis and the care plan. She does not rush you. She is very personable and has a great staff too.

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Iâ€™m very confident of her skill and experience.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Professional, caring, excellent bed manners, and very knowledgeable

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Gilley was made me feel special and Priority by explaining every step of the way and why and what was wrong! She showed concern and wanted it to get better!

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Excellent Orthopedic doctor

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gilley is just great she is the best.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

First rate and courteous. Treated me with genuine interest and presence.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

After interviewing several doctors, I again selected Dr Gilley. Dr Gilley is impeccable in every way, with excellent credentials, successful prior surgery on my left hand and now right hand. Equally important to me is Dr Gilleyâ€™s ability to listen to my concerns and answer them to my satisfaction. Thank you, Dr Gilley!

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Detailed, compassionate, never felt like she was in a hurry

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

She simplify everything

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Same as above, plus she actually apologized for being a little behind schedule- a rarity in my experience with doctors in general and specialists in particular

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Efficient, friendly, knowledgeable

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s exceptional! Sheâ€™s organized, efficient and knowledgeable!

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November 14, 2023

5.0

professional, prompt, explains, answers questions, all in an outstanding way

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Takes her time, thoroughly explains. Great bedside manner.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

i LOVE SEEING FOLKS AT MAPLE AVE IN EVNSTON.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Kind Caring Competent Good listener Researches All around great!

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November 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Gilley was very knowledgeable, caring, and throughly explained what I had and what can be done to control my hand condition.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gilley took the time to explain what was going on with my hands and discuss the treatment options

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October 26, 2023

5.0

She is the best at explaining the process of what needs to be done to correct my hand problems and what to expect after the procedure

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, kind, kept me in the know.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Explained procedure well

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Gilley was so through and took the time to explain my situation.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manor and very thorough

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October 16, 2023

5.0

She knew exactly where it hurt before I told her. She taught me a bit of physiology

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Very good specialist, very kind

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Wonderful doctor/surgeon

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October 03, 2023

5.0

She took time to explain everything and put my mind at ease.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

knowlegable, informative, caring and careful. Great staff also.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gilley's excellent surgical skills, communication and compassionate care have been essential to my full recovery from a broken wrist and other issues with my hands.

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September 30, 2023

5.0

For your professional and highly ethical attention

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September 29, 2023

5.0

She care the patient and put all her effort to help me

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Very personable and caring lady.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Yes to recommend Dr. Gilley, I have been telling everyone about her and my experience with her from the first time I met her.

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Good explanations

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Gilley takes her time when meeting with me.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Very pleasant to communicate with. She was patient, thorough, and kind.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gilley is delightful and spends time discussing the injury and itâ€™s treatment and is in no rush.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

She thoroughly explained what was wrong, how to fix it, and what to expect for recovery.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Seemed very competent and thorough

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September 05, 2023

5.0

She takes her time and explains everything really well.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Perfect Visit!

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Disclosures

Emily A. Gilley, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

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