Joaquin C. Brieva, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Dermatology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Acne
Atypical Skin Infections
Blistering Diseases
Complex Dermatology
Drug Eruption
Ethnic Skin
Genital Dermatology
Granuloma Annulare

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)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Universidad del Norte - 1983
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1993

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1996

Languages Spoken

Spanish

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8

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3197 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

He does an excellent job.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

kind, friendly, focused on care, and clearly describes what is at issue and associated treatment.

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February 24, 2026

3.0

He is excellent,but my acquaintances are unlikely to switch.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Brieva is very professional and knowledgeable

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Brieva was smart, helpful, sharp, and "can do"! He handled several issues clearly and quickly. Plus he has a good personality and humored any question I had. He also knew my file really well so he was fully briefed. Amazing!

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Good care

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr Brieva is so smart and top of treatments- he is the best

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February 19, 2026

5.0

He came in new everything that was going on and he looked at what we came in for diagnosed it and took care of it right away very professional very spot on very good. Doctor would highly recommend him.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

He is wickedly smart.

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February 17, 2026

4.0

He took the time to explain and answer my questions.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

He is simply the best!

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February 13, 2026

5.0

He even prescribed my weekly vitamin d, which I have been needing, and I really didn't even have to ask about it. When he looked at my labs and saw how terribly low my vitamin d has been, it only solidified his decision . This was great for me, because that is just one little thing I have been stressing about that he helped me with.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Kind & knowledgeable.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Excellent bedside manner. Very knowledgeable and personable.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Because I would

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Made me feel comfortable and explaining everything to me.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Brieva was professional and helpful. His associate doctor was extremely knowledgeable and informative, too.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Brieva was amazing! He is helping create a plan to get my flaring skin in check. I will definitely be recommending him to my family!

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Dr Brieva provided fantastic care.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Very thorough examination.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Excellent professional explained what was going on and answered any questions ahead

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Very informative and patient friendly

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Very thorough examination.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

He is the ultimate professional.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

I have recommended him to my colleagues and friends. He is prompt, professional, knowledgeable and kind.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Experienced, interested in my case, and provided comprehensive care in a short amount of time.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Thorough, thoughtful, professional, and respectful of your time

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Good at explaining to you

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February 03, 2026

5.0

It's important to find a Dr. who's not only knowledgeable, has a good bedside manner, understands your needs but also anticipates questions you may have.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Very kind and is interested in my issues. He had read thru all of my prior notes from appointments outside of his care

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Dr Brieva is the best in his field. I trust him ..

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable, and a very kind and caring physician.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Very caring and extremely pleasant

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Dr. Brieva is really nice and pleasant to work with!

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable, polite and great sense of humor.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Kind caring professional

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Dr. Brieva is very professional and pleasant. He was very patient with my issue and answered all my questions even though i was super anxious and in pain. 10/10.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

I lked him

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January 27, 2026

5.0

excellent physician

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Very thorough, diligent in addressing my concerns

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January 26, 2026

4.0

Good doctor

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January 26, 2026

5.0

He was able to diagnose my issue right away after the exam and gave me a sense of trust. I am hoping his recommendations will work.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

See the above.He has a great sense of humor as well

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January 23, 2026

5.0

He was very attentive to me as I explained what was going on. Dr. Brieva explained things in a very straight forward manner and was very kind. He told me everything he was going to do before doing the biopsy. He maintained eye contact as we spoke, which is very important to me.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

* Great expertise * Listens * Is not in a hurry

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Doctor was great

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Clearly an expert in his field, very impressed with his thorough exam of suspicious areas

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Smart, caring, compassionate, and comprehensive.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Friendly & professional

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Concise and caring

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Compassionate, evidence-based and clearly invested in teaching and research.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Competent, knowledgeable, great depth of experience

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Doctor Brieva was informative, helpful and courteous

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Diagnosis, treatment and outcome _ all Explained.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Wonderful doctor

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January 13, 2026

5.0

The doctor and assistant were outstanding_ answered my questions simply and thoroughly- felt comfortable and at ease.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Brieva is thorough and meticulous.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Brieva is an excellent M.D. -- knowledgeable, competent, very personable,.......

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January 10, 2026

5.0

He was thorough and explained each finding

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable!

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January 09, 2026

5.0

He had a good bedside manner and he knows what he's doing

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Excellent physical

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January 07, 2026

5.0

He explained everything to me in a patient manner.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Brieva was wonderful. First appointment with him, and it felt like I've been seeing him for years. Really appreciate his calmness and confidence.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable, courteous, and listens well.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Personable, exact, prompt

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Extremely professional and honest regarding skin cancer treatment options

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Very good and clear advice

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Wonderful, Doctor.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful & Comprehensive Approach.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

He's saved my life more than once.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Brieva is a great doctor. He listens and gives good information in return.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Brieva was highly professional and provided information throughout the exam and procedure.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Professional engaging

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He's an excellent physician...period!

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Years of successful care from Dr. Brieva

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Terrific doc. Experienced, friendly, answers all questions.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Professionalism

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Brieva's knowledge and skill is exceptional as is his rapport.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

He is the best. See above.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

He was a good Doctor.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Highly Experienced, pleasant manner, ecplains as he goes thru the exam.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Great knowledge of skin Nice Dr.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Excellent and informative.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Brieva is an exceptional physician who is knowledgeable patient, and professional

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Good man

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Availability and effectiveness

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Brie as has cared well for me and answer my every question and calmed my anxiety.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Joaquin Brieva has been on point since day one. After a year of seeing different Drs at Rush for same illness. Dr Brieva diagnosed me in one month and I have been under his care since (2017)

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Expansive knowledge of his specialty. Great listener.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

good care, efficient. Dr. Brieva is clear with explanations and is kind and pleasant.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Brieva is patient, professional, and thorough.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Caring, through.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Friendly and knowledgeable

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Always get the best care

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Good listener, very thorough, extremely intelligent.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

He's so wonderful

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November 18, 2025

5.0

So patient and caring

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Brieva is an excellent diagnostician and is very personable.

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Disclosures

Joaquin C. Brieva, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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