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Walter J. Liszewski, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Dermatology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Tulane University School of Medicine - 2015
Internship:: Louisiana State University - 2016
Residency:: University of Minnesota - 2019

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (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
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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2066 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 26, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to, clear, professional

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liszewski is thorough and has a great bed side manner. He is easy to talk to.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and answered questions thoroughly.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Thorough, outstanding physician

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Read my chart before he came into the room. Remembered me (I am sure my chart helped). He asked me what areas I am concerned about. When I pointed out the specific areas he inspected & told me what each is. He, of course, found a couple of problems & froze them.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s personable and asks for my input and is responsive. An excellent doctor

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Calm, confident, educated. He tackles a lot in such a short period. Thanks!

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Explains everything as he proceeds.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liszewski is extremely knowledgeable and invests the time to make sure his patients can actively solve their problems.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Same as above, Dc Liszewski is very competent and resolved my problem.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

very professional

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liszewski was thorough and knowledgeable. He listened carefully to my concerns and answered all my questions in detail. Dr. Liszewski and his staff made me feel very comfortable.

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April 12, 2024

4.0

He was able to address my questions/concerns, but was very quick and short with his responses

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April 12, 2024

5.0

He was informed on my hair type and skin type.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liszewski was timely, efficient and competent, although a bit hurried.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Always on time, incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and takes his time to understand issues and help as much as he can.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Pleasant. Efficient. Explains everything.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring and accommodating to meet the overall needs of his patients

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Very professional. On time. Answered all my questions.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

A real pro! Solid representation of NM care and culture. Incredibly thorough and knowledgeable. He was very transparent with his findings; explained every detail of his diagnostics.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Knowledgable, forthright, efficient, and makes a possibly uncomfortable situation comfortable.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liszewski is very knowledgable and thorough. I'm confident in the care I am receiving.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liszewski is very knowledgeable, efficient, and affable. Iâ€™ve found him to be an excellent physician.

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April 05, 2024

4.0

I was able to make an appointment right away, not waiting weeks or months as I have often experienced. The doctor was very responsive to my emails leading up to and during the allergy testing. He was also very clear and thorough in explaining the test results and issues related to my allergies.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Great doctor, explained everything and was flexible on procedures needed to be done.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

See above. He also explained everything and thoughtfully listened to my questions and provided good answers!!

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor - from the moment I walked in to the wait time (minimal) to the prep and exam - everything was excellent and super efficient but I felt all my questions and issues were addressed! Also Dr. Liszewski was incredibly professional and I felt well listens to and the instructions for care were incredibly clear.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

He was precise.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

He actually answered a my chart inquiry at 9:30 on a Sunday night.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

He was polite and explained things so the general public could understand and that is very much appreciated

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Extremely professional, good communication about what my problem was and provided options to get to health solutions.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Professional and attentive to my health concerns. Personable, too.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Great caregiver

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Responsive to concerns.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liszewski, very personable and professional. I was very nervous on my first visit. His friendly welcoming demeanor, immediately made me feel comfortable.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgable.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Attentive and professional.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and competent

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Professional acumen and communication.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Nice personality. Friendly. Answered questions

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Efficient thorough

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner. Clear explanation and instructions. On time.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner, very thorough and professional. Answered my questions and was knowledgeable about my allergy.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Timely appointment. Excellent communication.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Good service

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March 18, 2024

5.0

As above, doctor addressed the issue in a professional, easy to understand manner, caring, respectful, listens to patient without rushing

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Answered all of my questions and wouldnâ€™t leave the room until all of my questions were answered

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Knows his stuff

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March 13, 2024

5.0

I would highly recommend Walter J. Liszewski, MD for care without any reservations. His exceptional expertise, compassionate approach, and personalized treatment plans make him a top choice for anyone in need of dermatological care.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Personable & excellent

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Very professional. Good demeanor and explains everything

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March 12, 2024

5.0

He was very kind and professional and knowledgeable.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

calm, caring and good listener

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Very professional and provided well articulated explanation of each step.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

I would recommend him for his knowledge of dermatology.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liszewski is successfully treating my condition. He is also a nice dude.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Extremely personable. To the point. Gets results

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February 28, 2024

5.0

The Dr& assistant was very concerned and thorough

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February 28, 2024

5.0

I appreciate his concerned manner and expertise.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Pleasant & informative

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He is kind and thorough. Answers any questions I have

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Dr was helpful, and answered questions.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable about my concerns answered all questions & provided follow up.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Prompt knowledgeable and professional

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February 22, 2024

5.0

The doctor was attentive and very amicable, and provided easy-to-understand information without being condescending.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and provided needed information. Asked questions and took time to answer my inquiries.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Most competent

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Great care and advice

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February 16, 2024

5.0

He was kind, he listened and he explained the treatment process.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

He's very nice, approachable and knowledgeable. All key characteristics to have as a physician.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Very efficient. Communicates well, makes it easy to understand but also has a sense of humor. Plus the care is great!

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liszewski is very kind and professional. He explains what he is doing during the skin exam and provides reassurance. Bonus that heâ€™s efficient and on time!

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Great personality and very thorough and professional with my care

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Liszewski is very thorough and answers all my question. Explains everything hes doin and why.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

This was my first appointment with Dr Liszewski. No waiting, he saw me at the scheduled time. He did a full body scan, noted 5 issues, performed cryosurgery. He also recommended an over -the - counter antifungal cream with application instructions. Thorough and efficient treatment.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He was awesome.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

He was attentive to my concerns and offered reassurance and reasonable suggestionâ€™s/directions going forward.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Seems to know his specialty and I have gotten good care for a difficult condition.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He not only provided cream for my skin allergy but suggested milder products that would not irritate my skin.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Efficient, thorough, and helpful. Checked in multiple times to make sure all my concerns were met. Also provided alternative solutions when I mentioned concern about a prior Dr.â€™s surgical recommendation.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Very hood

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Thorough, kind, responsive.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Very engaged and careful.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Outstanding physician

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Great Dr.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s the only reason I waited for 4 months â€¦

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Nice doctor; explained things well.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Excellent care! Explained everything and answered all my questions.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. in is very nice and expert his work Everything is on time I recommended this doctor Dr. Walter

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liszewski is an excellent physician. He discusses my condition with me, answers all my questions and provides details on current best practices and treatment options. I never feel rushed with him and I know my treatment plan is best one possible.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Direct and friendly

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January 15, 2024

4.0

Seemed competent. I don't have much information to make a better evaluation.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Takes his time. Knows his stuff

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Professional, Knowledgeable, Caring!!!

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner today! Explained results of the patch testing well and what I need to do going forward. So glad to have him on board as part of my medical team!

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He was pleasant, efficient, and solved my problem.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liszewski was thorough and referred me to a dr that specializes in my issue. He was great!

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