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Dr. Allen Carlins, MD

Dr. Allen Carlins, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Allen Carlins, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Grayslake, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1475 E Belvidere Rd Ste 201 Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 535-6464

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Carlins specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Carlins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carlins

2.3

12 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Nov 12, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Rocky – Mar 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jul 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Brooklyn, NY – Mar 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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May 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 people found this helpful
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Mchenry, IL – Apr 12, 2017
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care philosophy

Always listen to the patient—they are trying to tell you what the problem is.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Mcgaw Medical Center Of Northwestern University

    Residency Hospital

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Northwestern Medicine ENT Grayslake1475 E Belvidere Rd Ste 201 Grayslake, IL 60030
1

Practice

Northwestern Medical Group800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 102 Lake Forest, IL 60045
2

Practice

Northwestern Medicine Primary & Specialty Care Evanston1630 Sherman Ave Ste 100 Evanston, IL 60201
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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