Summary

Dr. Allen Carlins is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist who completed his medical education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He pursued residency training at both the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, completing his training in 1992. With 39 years of medical experience, Dr. Carlins brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Carlins maintains his primary affiliation with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and sees patients across multiple locations in Illinois, including Grayslake, Evanston, Glenview, and Lake Forest. His practice focuses on treating conditions such as rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, and ruptured eardrums. He performs specialized procedures including allergen immunotherapy, sublingual immunotherapy, and earwax removal. Patients have given Dr. Carlins an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.

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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 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. 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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Dr. Allen H. Carlins, MDDr. Jeffrey Wayne Sherman, MDDr. Christopher Matthew Low, MDDr. Bryan Joseph Kemker, MD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryInternal MedicineOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients
3.2 
39 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Grayslake , ILDeerfield , ILStanford , CASterling , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Allen H. Carlins has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University1992
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago1989

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Allen Carlins affiliated with?
Dr. Allen Carlins is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
Does Dr. Allen Carlins accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Allen Carlins accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Allen Carlins's office located?
Dr. Allen Carlins's office is located at 1475 E Belvidere Rd Pavilion A, Ste 201, Grayslake, IL, 60030.
What languages does Dr. Allen Carlins speak?
Dr. Allen Carlins speaks English and Spanish.
Is Dr. Allen Carlins accepting new patients?
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