The 19 Best Dermatologists in Chicago (2026)
Chicago's dermatology scene anchors around the Northwestern and University of Chicago medical corridors, with River North and the Gold Coast carrying the cosmetic-leaning practices and the neighborhoods holding long-tenured medical offices that generations of families use for skin checks and acne care. Midwestern winters bring their own caseload — eczema flares, psoriasis, and the rosacea that cold wind keeps angry — so look for a practice strong in medical dermatology, not just aesthetics. Rankings below use real Google ratings weighted by review volume.
- 1
Glazer Dermatology
7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 321, Chicago, IL 60631
- 2
Kaminska Dermatology North Center
3808 N Lincoln Ave Apt 101, Chicago, IL 60613
- 3
Chicago Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology
515 N State St Ste 900, Chicago, IL 60654
- 4
Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago
363 W Erie St #350, Chicago, IL 60654
- 5
Kaminska Dermatology
1 E Erie St #530, Chicago, IL 60611
- 6
Dermatology Physicians Chicago: Motunrayo Adisa, MD
60 E Delaware Pl #1450, Chicago, IL 60611
- 7
Dermatology + Aesthetics - Lakeview
3245 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
- 8
Illinois Dermatology Institute - Chicago Loop Office
25 E Washington St Ste 1221, Chicago, IL 60602
- 9
Chicago Skin Clinic
5440 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
- 10
Center for Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine
165 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
- 11
Tone Dermatology - Dr. Caroline Robinson, MD, FAAD
1935 S Wabash Ave Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60616
- 12
Illinois Skin Center
2202 N Halsted St Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60614
- 13
Forefront Dermatology
3000 N Halsted St #603, Chicago, IL 60657
- 14Open Saturdays
Advanced Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine
850 S Wabash Ave Ste 200, Chicago, IL 60605
- 15Open Saturdays
Derm Institute of Chicago
737 N Michigan Ave #720, Chicago, IL 60611
- 16
Illinois Dermatology Institute - Chicago Lakeview, IL
3000 N Halsted St Suite 409, Chicago, IL 60657
- 17Open Saturdays
Dermatology + Aesthetics - Bucktown
1765 N Elston Ave Suite 110, Chicago, IL 60642
- 18
The Skin Care Center | Chicago (Suite 320)
3000 N Halsted St #320, Chicago, IL 60657
- 19
Pinnacle Dermatology - Chicago Bucktown
2148 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Medical vs. cosmetic dermatology
Dermatologists handle two kinds of visits. Medical dermatology covers skin checks, changing moles, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rashes; cosmetic dermatology covers lasers, injectables, and skin-quality treatments. Most practices above do both, but book the right visit type, and see a dermatologist promptly for any mole that is changing in size, shape, or colour, a spot that bleeds or won't heal, or a new growth. Those are screening visits, not cosmetic consultations, and they should never wait behind one.