Pedram Gerami, MD

4.9 
308 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Dermatology

Secondary Specialty

  • Dermatopathology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 2001
Internship:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2002
Residency:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 2005
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2006

Languages Spoken

  • Farsi

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)
  • American Board of Dermatology - Dermatopathology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

308 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

54 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

54 Reviews

August 24, 2023

5.0

Thorough, kind, never rushed and always willing to answer any questions.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

He is a caring physician and I believe an extremely competent physician.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

Honestly, I would only recommend him to somebody who has had multiple melanomas like myself. For somebody who has had just minor issues he would not be the proper resource. However, for somebody who is suffering from multiple melanoma issues, he is the best.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Sincere Detailed explanations Detailed plans

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Intelligent, thorough, wonderful bedside manner.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Great medical knowledge, spends time with you and is very thorough

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July 11, 2023

5.0

His experience, concern, and his skills make him an exceptional individual. Definitely someone you'd want on y our team overseeing all details/treatments!

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Highly recommend and respected in his field.

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June 30, 2023

4.0

I have confidence in Dr. Gerami’s ability to detect Melanomas.

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June 10, 2023

5.0

So knowledgeable and is the expert on melanoma

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Excellence in his field.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Absolute trust.

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May 25, 2023

5.0

He demonstrates a mastery of the science of dermatology. He literally saves lives every day and most patients don’t even realize it.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

He is always patient and very thorough. He provides exceptional care.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Germani is meticulous in his examinations and leaves nothing to chance. I trust him completely and Know I am in good hands.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Great doc!!!

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May 12, 2023

5.0

Smart, experienced and very likeable.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

I have been seeing him since I had my stge 3 melanoma. I feel he is by far the best dermatologist I have ever seen. I feel fortunate to have him as my Doctor. He's the best!

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April 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gerami takes his time with patients. He is very knowledgeable and explains things clearly to the patient while also making sure the med student also understands what he is seeing. I never feel like he’s just trying to get through and move on to the next patient.

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Kind; explains everything well.

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March 16, 2023

4.0

I appreciate Dr. Gerami’s expertise and technology, but he is always late and often reschedules appointments.

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March 08, 2023

5.0

He’s been a great doctor to me for many years.

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March 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. G is the best and has a great team. Very confident in their care.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

He is the most thorough, knowledgeable, kind doctor that I have.

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gerami is amazing - super personable, explains everything and makes me feel reassured.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Care is exceptional. As noted previously, scheduling is extremely difficult

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February 07, 2023

5.0

Perfection. Thorough and complete check up. Empathetic discussion and careful treatment.

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February 03, 2023

5.0

Dr Gerami is very knowledgeable, thorough, and kind.

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February 01, 2023

4.0

Not enough clinic hours to see patients.

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January 27, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician knows exactly what he is doing and explains your situation very well, a great Dr.

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January 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gerami is very thorough, kind, genuinely caring and a good communicator.

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January 13, 2023

5.0

Love him, hate how hard it is to get into his clinic - he’s too popular!

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January 10, 2023

5.0

but, he's already booked up!

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December 22, 2022

5.0

He is efficient, knowledgeable and honest. I appreciate him and his staff and all the work they do.

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December 22, 2022

5.0

Caring, nice and super knowledgeable doctor

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December 08, 2022

5.0

Very through, let’s me ask questions

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December 02, 2022

5.0

He’s an expert, knows what he’s doing, and very good communicator. Great doctor.

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November 18, 2022

5.0

Expertise - I would recommend for someone with high risk for skin cancer

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November 18, 2022

5.0

Thorough, professional, expertise, caring.

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November 17, 2022

5.0

Dr Gerami engages with me throughout the exam. I never leave feeling he did not hear my concerns. I believe he cares about me as well as my condition.

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November 11, 2022

5.0

Thorough attention to detail. Excellent skin exam.

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November 10, 2022

5.0

His thoroughness and expertise is unmatched.

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November 06, 2022

5.0

Talented, caring, very professional

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November 03, 2022

5.0

Thorough and cares about skin health not cosmetic derm

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November 01, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable

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October 26, 2022

5.0

Wry smart and explains things well

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October 19, 2022

5.0

Professionalism, medical knowledge, time spent with patient and friendliness.

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October 18, 2022

5.0

Thorough knowledge of melanomas. Respectful and a caring manor.

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October 07, 2022

5.0

Professional and personable

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September 26, 2022

5.0

He is really thorough and thoughtful in his approach to care

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September 12, 2022

5.0

He is an expert in his field with terrific people skills.

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September 12, 2022

5.0

I have complete 100% confidence in Dr. Gerami. During my appointments his examination of me is precise. He takes the necessary amount of time and clearly explains what he's doing and why. I am very fortunate to be a patient of his.

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September 01, 2022

5.0

Very professional!

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September 01, 2022

5.0

Thorough Smart Shows a passion for his job Respected by colleagues

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Castle Biosciences, Inc.
  • Cleveland Clinic
  • Dermpedia

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.