Julia Mhlaba Riley, MD

Julia Mhlaba Riley, MD

4.9 
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Dermatology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2016
Internship:
University of Chicago (NorthShore) - 2017
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2020

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

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4.9
4.9 

1846 Ratings

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98 Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Personable and kind upon first meeting, gave thorough explanations, but the appointment felt a tad rushed.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

She is personable and skilled

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April 26, 2024

5.0

She is efficient and caring

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April 25, 2024

5.0

She’s knowledgeable, and answers all my goofy questions

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April 24, 2024

5.0

She was very nice and listened to my concerns.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

The best Dermatologist I have seen in 40 years! Smart, attentive, delightful and very concerned about care.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She was very informative, knowledgeable and patient.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, concerned, friendly, makes one feel very comfortable.

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Patient, flexible, and knowledgeable

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Pleasant and competant

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, kind, professionally answered patient’s questions and planned the appropriate amount of time for the appointment.

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April 13, 2024

4.0

Friendly, thorough, respectful.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Thorough and friendly care.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

She cares about my condition

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April 11, 2024

5.0

She a very warm, caring and knowledgeable physician and I’m blessed to have her as my doctor.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

So knowledge, caring and kind!

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April 10, 2024

5.0

She spent time with me and answered my questions.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dermatology is a great department

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Excellent care! Very kind and reassuring.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Incredibly knowledgeable but also listens and doesn’t dismiss concerns

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April 05, 2024

5.0

She was knowledgeable and had very good patient care.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional

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April 01, 2024

5.0

She was so kind and helpful. She explained the condition so well and helped me to understand the best treatment plan. I appreciated her assurance that the condition had nothing to do with my “cleanliness”.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Great attitude.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

She is kind and thorough

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March 29, 2024

5.0

She’s very knowledgeable and caring. She puts a lot of effort into getting desirable outcomes. Best physician I’ve ever had. I sometimes wish she could also do primary care because she’s the absolute best!

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Wonderful Knowledgeable

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March 21, 2024

5.0

She is very personable and very competent. She really cares about my skin cancer risks.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

She is knowable of different treatments for the condition I have.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Great demeanor, listened to all my concerns. Professional

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She is competent, comprehensive and caring

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Thorough and kind. I always feel in good hands with her.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She listens.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

She is kind, I feel very comfortable with her.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Very pleasant and knowledgeable

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March 09, 2024

5.0

She listens to concerns and works with you on best treatment.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Personable, efficient and thorough.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Very helpful advice and follow up

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March 04, 2024

5.0

She was very warm, yet professional.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

love my doctor. She’s very thorough and approachable

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician, knowledgeable, patient, and caring.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

She is thorough and calming

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Smart, compassionate

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February 12, 2024

5.0

I think highly of her.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

she listens to concerns. changed my RX

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, patient!

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner. Always personable and friendly.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

She was understanding and considerate.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Very nice & capable

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Good doctor

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Dermatologist Julia was kind , patient, and caring with my concerns

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, thorough, personable, listened to our concerns and addressed them. Developed a treatment plan, and made it known that she was available for any questions going forward.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable, personable, and a problem solver.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Well informed and compassionate

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Personable and considers the "whole" person.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Riley is Very Smart, Very Professional, Patient, and a good listener. She doesn't rush, and she explains the plan she has for you. If 10 is the highest score she gets a 100. I have recommended family and friends to her. Excellent Doctor.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Very informative and easy to understand

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Kind and knowledgeable

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January 21, 2024

5.0

She listened patiently to my complaints and history. She is knowledgeable about my areas of concern, and she provided options for treatment.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She’s fantastic!

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Thorough and very kind

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December 23, 2023

5.0

Not only did she see me for what I initially scheduled for, she also asked me if there were any other skin care concerns I had. I thought that was very thoughtful. She was patient and was able to address all of my concerns. She also gave me some great skin care tips.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

The doctor is wonderful. She is the best.

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December 17, 2023

5.0

She's easy to talk to and very professional at the same time. I trust her!

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Excellent care

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December 15, 2023

5.0

She knew what exactly was wrong with me and treated me was very nice friendly and pretty laughed at my corney jokes

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Informative, knowledgeable, personable! Love her❤️

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Mhlaba Riley, has always taken the time to answer all my questions and concerns.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Julia is experienced, knowledgeable, and personable.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable offering medical care with patience and careful examination

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December 04, 2023

5.0

She was so caring and understanding of my medical issues. I felt better the minute we started speaking. I felt like we were in together.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

She’s great.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

She is a great doctor, very knowledgeable, very thorough

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Riley has helped me with various conditions over the years and without fail, always comes up with a fix! She really takes the time to listen to your concerns and her bedside manner makes me feel like I’m speaking with a friend. I always look forward to our appointments! Thank you Dr. Riley for your exceptional care.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

She is, hands down, the best! She is so personable, professional and sweet all at the same time!

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Listens to me and gives clear answers to my questions.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Thorough & good advice

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Very thorough asks a lot of questions

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Smart and highly trained. Kind. Caring.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

Very kind, knowledgeable, thorough, professional. Acknowledged and discussed my concerns.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Riley truly cares. She listens. She is a wonderful person.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Riley is the BEST!!

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November 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Riley is a model of how caring and patient a doctor should be. She and her nurse are the best!

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November 10, 2023

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable, skilled and emotionally intelligent.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

She is kind thorough and dedicated

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November 06, 2023

5.0

She’s smart and caring

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Very helpful

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Riley is an incredible personable physician. She listens to your concerns and gives thorough explanations

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Excellent/ knowledgeable service and care

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October 30, 2023

5.0

She remembers my history, knows how to test problems and no matter what my question she never makes me feel stupid or silly, everything I ask she answers. She is literally my favorite health care provider

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Because I believe she is great at what she does.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough and explained my condition in a way that was easy to understand. Very nice too.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Patient, explains process in terms that are understandable. Good bedside manner.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

I like her and she take pride in her patience.

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Answers questions and informative.

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