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Carol Emi Bretschneider, MD

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704 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine - 2012
Residency:: University of North Carolina Hospitals - 2016
Fellowships:: Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2019

Board Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

704 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

88 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

88 Reviews

August 30, 2023

5.0

My interactions with her made me feel comfortable and I never felt rushed. She answered all my questions .

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August 30, 2023

5.0

She was exceedingly pleasant and attentive. Appeared interested in me. She was obviously prepared and having reviewed my hx. She gave suggestions for tx and answered questions.

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Seemed extremely knowledgeable and highly recommended by a family member who works for NW Medicine

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider took an interest in my conditions and addressed them with medicine changes and an anticipation for a new chronic condition, should it change.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Excellent listening skills , explained options , was patient and allowed time for questions Very satisfied with call

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Bretschneider is the best! Gentle, caring, experienced

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August 27, 2023

5.0

I feel confident with dr Bretschneider

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August 26, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s a great communicator, takes her time and clearly explains everything

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August 26, 2023

5.0

My first time meeting Dr. Bretschneider, she is very kind, caring answered my questions well, I like that she's young. I feel I am in very competent hands.

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August 24, 2023

5.0

She did an excellent job!

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August 22, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and kind!

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider listened to my concerns and my explanation of symptoms as well as my desire for minimally invasive treatment. She explained my condition and my options clearly.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Thorough, kind, pleasant, and had a smile on here face. Kept me talking to take my mind off the uncomfortable procedure.

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August 19, 2023

5.0

She is very kind and patient, and she explains things simply. Great bedside manner.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

I feel as though she knows exactly what sheâ€™s doing and she made me feel aware of what was going on

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Professional, very knowledgeable, kind and caring. I felt safe in her care.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Expert and generous with the information, attentive pre and post procedure, comforting and expert team.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider is an excellent doctor. She explains everything thoroughly, answering all questions. She is friendly and compassionate. She is very knowledgeable in this field and her expertise is evident.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

The doctor listened, explained everything, asked if I had questions

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August 15, 2023

5.0

She's kind and nurturing for a young doctor. Listens, is efficient and explains fully and carefully

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August 15, 2023

4.0

I think OK. Hard to tell after initial visit via Telehealth

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Warm personality, thoughtful, understanding with an exceptional skills and care.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider is incredible. She is compassionate, genuine, attentive and really LISTENS. She is beyond helpful and incredibly smart and wants to help.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Great knowledge Great listener. Expert current knowledge.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

She answered all my questions and gave me all the time I needed.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Friendly. Skillful. No pain

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August 08, 2023

5.0

She was professional and assured me all during the procedure which was helpful and made me feel better

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider is compassionate, thorough, and knowledgeable.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

I cannot say enough about how wonderful, excellent, skilled, respectful, and kind she is! She did a beautiful job in my surgery. It couldnâ€™t have been any better. I would recommend her highly to anyone!!

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August 05, 2023

5.0

Professional and lovely.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Dr Bretschneider explains the procedure before, during and after. She also explains her concerns and the need for follow up.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Thorough explanation, kind manner.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Emi was very knowledgeable and explained everything and detailed

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider was very patient, informative, and gentle.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

I really liked Dr. Bretschneider. She made me feel very comfortable.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

She was great

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August 01, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough and gave several options for my health issues.

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Great attitude and bedside manner

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Her knowledge and professionalism. Listens to your needs.

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July 29, 2023

4.0

So far very good impression.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Caring, explains well and listens to my concerns.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

She took her time to explain to me everything

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Oh my God, I was super amazed to meet her. She is wonderful, very friendly profesional and made me feel very comfortable

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July 24, 2023

5.0

She is caring, professional, and listens to my concerns and thoughtfully responds.

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July 23, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, professional and knowledgeable.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

really like the way she relates to me, her patient. She makes me comfortable with her judgments and her confidence is calming.

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July 21, 2023

5.0

She listened to my concerns and provided information about the condition and ways to treat it.

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July 21, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor!

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July 21, 2023

5.0

She was excellent. Knowledgeable, patient, compassionate, direct.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to and doesnâ€™t rush you to ask questions and explains so I can follow and understand. Very nice physician!

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Takes time to talk with you and listens

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Everything went well

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July 15, 2023

5.0

All my questions were answered. Surgery went very well.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Her professionalism, kindness and knowledge. Makes you at ease.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

She is thorough and knowledgeable and helped me solve my problem.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Wonderful lady who made me feel like my concerns would be addressedâ€¦and that I mattered to her.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Down to earth, pleasant, caring, takes time needed.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

I really like her. Easy to speak with. Wish she could have been the one I was going to see for everything.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bretschneider listened to my concerns and explained the procedure in detail. She had been referred to me as an excellent surgeon and I felt comfortable in her care.

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July 10, 2023

5.0

Caring, professional, shoots straight.

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July 09, 2023

5.0

Very pleasant and helpful. Explained things to me, answered my questions and care for my medical problem was started immediately.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

She explained everything in a way I could understand. She gave me scenarios that each of the options would work best with. She took her time, answering all my questions.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Professional, thorough, respectful doctor

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Very caring and thorough always is trying to do the best for you.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Thorough, friendly.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

I am very happy with the care that Dr. Bretschnieder is giving me sheâ€™s very patient and answering any questions that I have about the conditions that I have going on. I have referred her to friends and family.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s lovely- very good bedside manner, processes were expeditious and easy!

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June 27, 2023

5.0

As stated above. Dr Bretschneider was very patient, and thorough, made sure I understood everything and if I had any questions. She also said if my symptoms worsen or I become concerned I can make an appt to come in and see her.

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June 27, 2023

4.0

I really havenâ€™t interacted with her much. It was a short procedure

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Professional, warm, caring and understanding.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Very professional and respectful

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June 21, 2023

5.0

She is so amazingly kind and nice. Really makes you feel like she cares and sheâ€™s down to earth and not rushed. The other dr that is in training or residency or something-im not sure what itâ€™s called is also amazing and sweet and knowledgeable

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Very friendly, but professional

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June 21, 2023

5.0

She was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She knew exactly what was going on. She was able to answer all my concerns.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Informative, helpful, pleasant.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

She listened carefully and made a good recommendation to help with my problem.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

She was professional and listened to me. She answered all my questions to my sat. I liked her

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June 20, 2023

5.0

She seemed competent

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June 20, 2023

5.0

She is a wonderful listener and has recommended starting Physical Therapy before medicine or more invasive treatment. Starting small is the way I like go.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

I haven't met the doctor in person but she seems very nice

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June 18, 2023

5.0

She listens! She presents all of the options clearly and states each one's merit.

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June 18, 2023

4.0

Only had a brief video chat but it seemed to go well and she seemed eager to listen to me and help me decide what course of treatment was best. Felt very collaborative.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

She was very friendly and receptive. She explained things well and gave me the information I needed to make decisions. She was open to questions.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable nice lady.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

I appreciate her knowledge, preparation, personable manner, and willingness to listen to my questions and concerns.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

She explained options for my condition in laymanâ€™s terms.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Bretschneider communicates well, uses language that a patient can understand. Additionally, she is obviously a compassionate person. I was nervous, and she took the time to make me feel at ease. She surely gained my trust.

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Boston Scientific Corporation (includes Guidant Corporation)
International Academy of Pelvic Surgery

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