Edward B. Li, MD, PhD

Edward B. Li, MD, PhD

4.7 
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Primary Specialty

Dermatology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

  • Acne (adult or teenager)
  • Bacterial skin infection (cellulitis)
  • Blisters (pemphigus)
  • Bug bites
  • Cyst or abscess
  • Dark skin patches (melasma)
  • Eczema (dry, itchy or bumpy skin)
  • Genital concerns, male
  • Genital conditions, female
  • Hair follicle that is inflamed or infected (folliculitis)
  • Hair loss (alopecia)
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa
  • History of melanoma
  • Inflamed cyst (swollen, red or painful cyst)
  • Itchy, peeling or red skin
  • Mole or lesion evaluation
  • Mole that is bleeding
  • Nail evaluation
  • Noncancerous skin tumor (seborrheic keratosis)
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Redness or flushing of face (rosacea)
  • Scar tissue (keloid)
  • Skin allergies or hives
  • Skin cancer concern
  • Skin color loss (vitiligo)
  • Skin complications from radiation or chemo (cancer treatments)
  • Skin dark spots (hyperpigmentation)
  • Skin exam for full body
  • Skin fungus
  • Skin immune systems conditions (sarcoidosis, granuloma, morphea, scleroderma)
  • Skin inflammation (atopic/contact dermatitis)
  • Skin tag removal
  • Sun spots (actinic keratosis)
  • Sweating excessively (hyperhidrosis)
  • Viral skin infection (molluscum)
  • Warts
  • White bumps on skin (milia)

Education

Medical Education:
MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School - 2020
Internship:
Mass General Brigham - 2021
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2024

Languages Spoken

  • Chinese

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Instructor, 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

4.7
4.7 

223 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

53 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

53 Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable and caring. Exhudes calm and confidence. I felt very comfortable that he would help me find a solution for my problem.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

He seemed thorough.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

A sore in my ear

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He knew his stuff!

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He took time to listen to my concerns

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Very kind and professional

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Best dermatologist ever. Really cares and helps

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April 01, 2025

5.0

I liked the doctor. The service was quick on the day of the appointment. His post visit instructions were good.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Li made me feel very confident in his knowledge. He was professional and had a good bedside manner. I left feeling my concerns had been resolved. Already, i have scheduled my annual full body scan this fall with Dr Li.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Good

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Very professional and efficient

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Very personable, knowledgeable and kind while listening to all my questions and concerns.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Li is helping me out with a complicated scalp problem. At least it's complicated to me although, fortunately, it doesn't seem all that complicated to Dr. Li.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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March 05, 2025

5.0

He is great. Once he gets to know you will try to help you in any way he can, like what he is doing with me. Very acknowledge and honest and that's what I like and appreciate from a dr

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Friendly provider and staff. Dr. Li didn't rush me , he patiently listened to all my concerns, and discussed several treatment options with me

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Li, was very professional and took time to explain to me about my cyst. I recommend Dr. Li to all my friends and family.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Friendly and willing to help

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Li was very helpful and gave thorough explanations about treatment.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Wiling to take time to answer all my questions.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

He is a caring and kind provider that listens to his patients.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

super professional and approachable. treated me as a professional as well in providing details about various skin conditions

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February 10, 2025

5.0

The Dr Li was very friendly diagnosed my problem just by looking at me rash on face. I was out in 20 minutes loved the experience.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

He was very kind and explained everything thoroughly.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

He is very attentive during the appointment and makes a point to ask about the other things that I have come in to see him for.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Li was very nice and professional.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Looked me over and explained potential issues.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Professional, courteous and empathetic

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Kind, and professional.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Great Dr. very knowledgeable. Very thorough.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Explained options and provided professional and excellent care

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December 10, 2024

5.0

He's so good at explaining a peculiar diagnosis and good at explaining a complicated treatment plan.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

I like his straightforward approach and his intentionality (i.e. told me exactly what every was called both in medical and lay person's terms).

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December 02, 2024

5.0

He was informative and knowledgeable about his area of expertise.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Perfect bedside manner!!!

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November 23, 2024

5.0

Explains everything in a understandable way

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November 21, 2024

5.0

I feel comfortable that he's knowledgeable about scalp health. He's great at explaining things. And I like the extra mile he goes to confirm his diagnosis before starting the treatment.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Li was knowledgable, listened to my concerns, and answered all my questions.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Li was very nice and took time to explain things and presented me with options as far as next steps

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Friendly and makes exam not awkward.

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November 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Li showed concern for getting a proper diagnosis and completing medical procedures needed to achieve it.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

He does everything he can to figure out the skin problem and he is extremely smart. I really like talking to him.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Reassuring, calming, attentive

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Nice guy great service

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October 21, 2024

5.0

He quickly, but thoroughly checked each of the skin blemishes of concern. He informed me of exactly what each blemish was. He treated one area and my face, and recommended a follow-up to review additional sun damage.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Compassionate knowledgeable friendly

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October 09, 2024

5.0

The Doctor was very personable and was willing to answer my questions about my care. He seemed very knowledgeable.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Li listened to me and decided to order a few test to make sure I don't have an autoimmune disease. I appreciated that care.

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October 06, 2024

4.0

He answered all my questions.

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September 25, 2024

5.0

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September 17, 2024

5.0

answer all my questions that I had

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Intelligent, had recommendations to better care.

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September 15, 2024

5.0

Very kind and informative.

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Disclosures

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.