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Murad Alam, MD

4.6

2622 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Mohs Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Dermatology

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Practice Focus Areas

Cosmetic Dermatology
Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Mohs Surgery
Mole Screening and Removal
Reconstructive Surgery/Cancer
Skin Cancer
Surgical Dermatology
Treatment of Sun Damaged Skin

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Yale University School of Medicine - 1996
Internship:: University of Michigan Health System - 1997
Residency:: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) - 2000

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)
American Board of Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery (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

4.6

4.6

2622 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alam is an amazing & caring doctor. He is very positive and explains everything thoroughly. Dr. Alam is the best!!

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April 28, 2024

5.0

Well I only saw him briefly.He did not do my procedure.He gave me advice on how to care for my incision.He was clear easy to understand.

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April 28, 2024

5.0

the staff was great

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Knows what he is doing plus courteous - note he did not do the procedure, the fellow and nurse did

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Very attentive, informative and efficient.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Comforting and precise

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Seemed to be interested in your care.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

All of the people working with him were dedicated to making me understand what was going on. They all had my best interest in mind and treated me as an individual.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

He did a great job.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He was nice and professional, but I had to wait more than an hour for him to come and start the surgery.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alamâ€™s knowledge, expertise, and skills help me through this challenging procedure. I feel confident in him and his entire staff and I am comforted by their admirable level of care and communication.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Good doc

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Always friendly and knowledgeable, manages expectations really well.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Excellent care!

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Wonderful doctor. Great listener

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Very good personable, procedurally excellent

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April 10, 2024

5.0

They took very good care of me was polite and listened they explained everything clearly and thoroughly also was professional from every angle and cared about me as a person not a patient.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Over saw two capable mds had great bedside manner

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April 08, 2024

5.0

The best

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April 08, 2024

5.0

I (we) immediately felt confident with Dr. Alam. His demeanor, knowledge, and communication helped us feel we were in the best possible care. Not only are his skills and expertise superior, but his leadership of his staff stands out through the way they connected with us. Dr. Alam is by far one of the best doctors weâ€™ve encountered.

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April 08, 2024

4.0

Superior skills and good communication.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Direct and competent NO SUCH thing as a 10 96th percentile

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Kind, comfortable, liked his relaxed approach,

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Expertise and caring.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and empathetic.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He goes above and beyond his sense of duty for the appointment every time.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He's got a well trained staff

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Been serviced by him for years. Caring & through

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April 01, 2024

5.0

He is quick and to the point.. but calming at the same time

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Amazing doctor. Skilled, personable, and efficient

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March 30, 2024

5.0

She was very respomsive and set up an appointment with Dr. Alam for outpatient surgery within a week- that was successful

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March 28, 2024

5.0

So far the experience has been good. This was the first time I met the doctor and found him to be attentive and knowledgeable. His nurse, Alex, was also very professional and informative.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Superbly skilled, caring, interested in the patient as a person, picks a great team and treats them with respect.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s a pro. Very light hearted. Relaxed me.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

As I stated before, Dr. Murad is very kind and a professional. I would definitely recommend him to anyone, I know that needed a Dermatologist.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

I said it again nice doctor

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March 26, 2024

4.0

Heâ€™s a nice guy and very easy to talk to

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alam is the consummate physician whose medical expertise is outstanding. The best of the best.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

he is a concerned doctor.

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March 23, 2024

4.0

Nice doctor

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March 22, 2024

5.0

He communicated with concern knowledge as he proceeded. This eased any fears or worries.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Professional and very caring to patient needs ðŸ’•

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Very pleasant to work with and have enjoyed all of the doctors and nurses I've interacted with

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March 17, 2024

5.0

Extremely professional and knowledgeable.

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March 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alam was very professional and informed me of all my procedures and what to expect. He answered all my questions to my satisfaction. He clearly explained the testing that was to be conducted on my biopsies and explained the testing results.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alam was very personable, efficient and thorough

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Experienced and a leader in dermatology in the state.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Top notch care and team

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Took time to explain all of my questions and concerns

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Expertise

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Alam is very nice, very knowledgeable and explained everything.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

World class doc, wonderful person!

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Expert in his field and see anove

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Professional Knowledgeable Thorough Listens

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor ðŸ§‘â€âš•ï¸

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February 27, 2024

5.0

I liked him a lot. The nurses listened to what I was saying and arranged to have me treated in a way in a way that I was not aware of.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Alam continues to offer the highest level of dermatological surgical care .

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alam is an expert in his field and i trust himl

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Calm and personable demeanor. Instills confidence

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February 26, 2024

5.0

I trust Dr Alam's experience and expertise

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February 25, 2024

5.0

He is the best

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Explained everything to me, professional.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

The interaction I had with him was quick and professional

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alam is a talented and caring perfectionist. He is a huge asset to the hospital.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

He is a great MD excellent clinician and pays such deep attention to all details. His team is great. They answer questions. Call you back. Act with intension and treat us like we are a high priority

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February 21, 2024

5.0

His skill and wisdom shine through

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Kind and professional

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Professional and caring team

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February 19, 2024

5.0

I already did. Iâ€™m always satisfied with all the doctors and the staff. Thank you. I am done now.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Truly cares and carved out time in a busy morning to address my questions. Clear and concise answers.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Extremely well qualified

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February 04, 2024

5.0

Appreciate how thoughtful he is

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Skilled and caring.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Several years of routine screening and more than one Mohs procedure, and I have darn-near absolute confidence in his medical opinion, recommendations, and surgical skills. Love his relaxed, friendly doctor-patient demeanor.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Wonderful physician

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr Alam explains his treatment plan thoroughly, so I could understand.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alam is a wonderful, careful and highly skilled physician. I knew I was in good hands with him.

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January 30, 2024

4.0

His staff is great. Didnâ€™t see him.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Friendly, competent professional Explains things well and always asks if you have questions

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Great doctor with a terrific bedside manner.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Super supreme dermatologist

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Very friendly and concerning - listened. Well

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Professional and great explanations

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Professional and thorough.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

A very efficient knows his craft

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Very good Doctor and very friendly. Explained everything and put my mind at ease.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Hes the best and really listens to you

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Seems competant, the practice runs smoothly, the staff is great, but l donâ€™t know Dr Alam well

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January 22, 2024

5.0

A pro at what he does

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Because, like I said, he's the best. He's a leader in his field and a lovely person.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alamâ€™s care was excellent, including his approach to answering my questions with thorough information delivered in a way I could understand.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

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January 16, 2024

5.0

great staff. attentive to questions and gave great explanations.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

I put my life in his hands with no hesitation and with total faith and confidence.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s very thorough and explained procedures to me in person and my husband via phone call.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Efficient, kind and informative

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Disclosures

Service on Board of Directors

Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS)

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.

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