Ahmad Z. Amin, MD

Ahmad Z. Amin, MD

4.9 
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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of North Carolina School of Medicine - 2008
Internship:
West Virginia University - 2009
Residency:
University of North Carolina Hospitals - 2012

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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

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4.9
4.9 

2119 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Visit was very good and doctor was very nice and professional

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Great doctor, very friendly and cares about his patients!

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Feel like a known person who is receiving excellent preventative screening

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Great care

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. He is personable, approachable, professional, and knowledgeable. He always makes me feel at ease and in excellent care

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin has been my physician of choice for dermatology for many years. He is thorough, knowledgeable, and has developed a relationship of trust and respect with me.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

He is so smart and he is caring and nice too.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr was great, great with my daughter.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Organized office with good support staff. Seems confident and competent.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

He asked lots of questions, took his time to complete a full exam

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April 08, 2024

5.0

He listens and is open to considering different treatment options

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April 08, 2024

5.0

He’s fast, and efficient, Able to explain procedures for dealing with unusual inflight anomaly

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Really Good Doctor

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April 05, 2024

5.0

He is thorough and kind.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin is great. Our whole family goes to him and feel very lucky to have him under our care.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Very good doctor

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Always listens and ask questions about my health overall

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin blends a very affable and caring manner with world class technical knowledge of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The best.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Amin is kind, efficient, accurate.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

My dermatologist listens and supports me with coming up with a plan I understand as well as discussing options and answering questions.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin is personable, talks with you like a peer rather than merely a patient. Very clear in articulating observations and treatments. Inspires confidence

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Great guy and great doctor.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin is prompt, efficient, and always professional. He is an excellent doctor.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He did not hesitate to understand and treat my condition, He is such the professional doctor I had been looking for for over 3 yrs Thank you doctor

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Takes time to listen to what I say

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Excellent on all levels. Helped me with a very problematic condition. Very grateful

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Highly competent and the Derm Doc in Chicago

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and kind doctor. Listens to all concerns and tries to get the best treatment possible.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Well spoken, great bedside manner, obvious expertise

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March 24, 2024

4.0

He seemed really compassionate and knowledgeable.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable and professional.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Very professional. Told me what I needed to know and nothing more.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Competence and character.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

He impresses me as competent, caring and service oriented.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Extremely intelligent with an outstanding personality!

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amín is clear and easy to understand. He has excellent people skills and he’s competent in the area he practices. He’s a good listener too.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Amin is a wise and gentle doctor who communicates well and doesn't rush the visit.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

He and his staff explained everything clearly

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March 19, 2024

4.0

Very knowledgeable and compassionate doctor.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Great Dermatologist..

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March 11, 2024

5.0

communicates well, including listening.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin is very knowledgeable and listened to everything I said and gave me several options for taking care of my skin condition.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Above, also, he never rushes and is very punctual.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

he helped me with a condition I had for 15 years that nobody else could figure out.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

See above. This was the third time he saw me, and he was fully informed by his assistant on his previous treatment and my malady

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Right now the medicine he prescribed me is working good

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Compassionate and listens

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Very proficient and knowledgeable! Very nice too!

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Amin was awesome! Every interaction was friendly and professional and he went out of his way to make me feel at ease, address my concerns and fit me into his busy schedule. The surgery was quick and painless and I appreciate his top quality work. Thank you so much!!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Very professional!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

he is the best!!!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

He is very skilled, very interested in understanding what is happening and explaining his recommendations.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Kind, patient and answered all my questions.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

I felt I received great care.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Great doctor thank you

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February 23, 2024

5.0

He listened and provided me with samples which gave me relief after dealing with the problem for 8 months.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Very pleasant, kind and human to my every question. Made me feel very comfortable with every step of the process.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

He is the best dermatologist in Chicago

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February 23, 2024

5.0

He was just what you want from your doctor Very concerned and meticulous and warmly professional

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Same as above. He caught bad things on the first try!

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Always willing to listen. Takes in time to hear what I have to say. Takes time to explain things. Dr. [first name] too

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Even though I had a very short appointment and so my interaction with him was brief, instantly I knew he was a great doctor. He addressed all my concerns and was extremely kind. Very happy I found him!

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Very thorough.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

efficient, friendly, thorough.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner, seemed to really know how to quickly and efficiently perform exam

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February 19, 2024

5.0

I like dr amin

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Thorough with examination of skin concerns, explains things well

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February 19, 2024

5.0

See above statements Thank you so much Dr Amin

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Personable, knowledgeable and easy to talk to and encourages questions. He has excellent bedside manner.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Smart, great listener, thoughtful, insightful

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin expresses concern & takes time to explain what diagnosis & answers questions.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin is GREAT. He is always direct, explains everything well, and lays out the best treatment plan. The visits are quick but thorough. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Awesome doctor, nurses, PA and staff

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February 13, 2024

5.0

extremely kind and gave me all the information I would need

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Great with patients.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Professionalism, patience, care and understanding…

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Wonderful doctor

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Listens to my concerns and explained thing's.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Amin is always caring, conscientious, professional and will always go the extra mile for his patients

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and thoughtful, but also very understanding and kind. Helped immensely with ensuring I felt

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February 06, 2024

5.0

I'd give him a 10, but we didn't spend all that much time together.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Very professional and personable!

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin is kind and thoughtful and I appreciate the time he made for me at this first visit. Also - bonus! - an itchiness that had been bugging me for over a year is gone. He saw what I'd been using and gave me a new prescription; it worked immediately. Thank you!

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February 02, 2024

5.0

He is always friendly and answers all my questions

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Great doc! Great care, never felt better with my PSA.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin was incredibly thoughtful in his communication and education at my visit today. He he came across a tent - very patient and made sure to answer all my questions.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

incredibly knowledgeable and considerate

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Knows his dtuff

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Amin was kind and professional during my full body scan. His calm demeanor put me at ease during an unexpected biopsy procedure. He was also well versed in several topics I asked about - I could not recommend him more highly!

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He is a wonderful, professional, concerned doctor.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

He was thorough, patient and put me at ease. Truly one of the the best appointments I’ve ever had. He was absolutely wonderful.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Amin has done a great job of explaining my treatment to me and he has a terrific rapport with his team.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and great bedside manner.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

He was kind and provided an atmosphere of ease to discuss my concerns. Dr. Amin had extensive knowledge with my diagnosis and treatment plan.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin is caring, professional, and concerned.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Strong communicator, efficient exam and process

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Amin is a wonderful Doctor who takes care of each patient as an individual and explains what he is doing and why he is doing it. He patiently answers all patient questions.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

This is so excellent physician and excellent bedside matter.

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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

  • AbbVie, Inc.
  • Amgen, Inc.
  • Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
  • Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Great Lakes Clinical Trials
  • Janssen Biotech, Inc., (formerly Centocor Biotech, Inc.)
  • Pfizer, Inc.
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi-aventis U.S., LLC
  • Sanofi Genzyme
  • UCB Pharma (UCB S.A., Belgium)

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