Summary

Dr. Allen Carlins treats ruptured eardrum, cerumen impaction, and hearing loss, and performs earwax removal and polysomnography. He practices otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Carlins speaks English and Spanish. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed residencies at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 1992. He is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital and sees patients in Grayslake, Evanston, Glenview, and Lake Forest, Illinois.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.2
  • 39 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Allen H. Carlins has 4 locations

Northwestern Medicine ENT Grayslake

1475 E Belvidere Rd Pavilion A, Ste 201Grayslake, IL 60030

Northwestern Medical Group

800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 102Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryPlastic Surgery
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39 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Polish Speaks Russian, Spanish Speaks Russian, Spanish
Grayslake , ILChicago , ILHoffman Estates , ILArlington Heights , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Allen H. Carlins

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Allen H. Carlins has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Allen H. Carlins has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Allen H. Carlins holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 1992 and University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1989.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Allen H. Carlins' NPI number is 1073547469.

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Where is Allen Carlins's office located?
Allen Carlins's office is located at 1475 E Belvidere Rd Pavilion A, Ste 201, Grayslake, IL, 60030.
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What languages does Allen Carlins speak?
Allen Carlins speaks English and Spanish.
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