Northwestern Medicine Dermatology
Dermatology • Lake Forest, IL
About
Northwestern Medicine Dermatology Lake Forest is a dermatology clinic in Lake Forest, Illinois, offering general medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology services. The clinic's board-certified physicians work with patients to develop individualized treatment plans for skin conditions.
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
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Phone
8475357664
kflesch@nm.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Aaron Dworin): 2.6 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)
- US News (Dr. Sheryl L. Hoyer): 5 out of 5 stars (161 reviews (overall dermatology group))
Patients praise
- Thorough examinations and clear explanations
- Kind, caring, and respectful bedside manner
- Willingness to listen to patient concerns and answer questions thoroughly
- Patients feel well-cared for and heard
Common complaints
- Long wait times to see some providers
- Provider running behind schedule due to thoroughness
"He seems extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Because of his thoroughness he tends to run behind schedule."
— Northwestern Medicine (Dr. Lu Chen patient reviews)"Dr. Ward takes time to explain everything, as well as being incredibly thorough. ... Just wish I didn't always have to wait to see her!"
— Northwestern Medicine (Dr. Sara K. Ward patient reviews)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Northwestern Medicine Names Lake Forest Hospital in Recognition of Landmark Gift — Oct 8, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital Opens Two New Patient Pavilions, Enhancing Patient Access to Advanced Care — Feb 17, 2026
- Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital opens new patient pavilions | Health News Illinois — Feb 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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