Joaquin C. Brieva, MD

Joaquin C. Brieva, MD

4.8 
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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)

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
4.8 

2868 Ratings

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April 29, 2025

5.0

doesn't rush to see you and if you have an emergency he makes room in his schedule

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Seems to be very competent and each time I see him his "bedside" manner improves. He was very observant of my fears this time around and I much appreciate the effort

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Good doc

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Very personable and patient centered, friendly and understanding

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April 28, 2025

5.0

He is thorough, approachable and has excellent credentials.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

The doctor was very knowledgeable, warm and personable while still being very efficient and focused.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

as stated above he's very thorough, knowledgeable and takes time to answer questions. Great doctor.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Brilliant.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Extremely helpful, friendly and efficient staff and doctors

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Kind, patient, knowledgeable, calm, sense of humor, experienced, likes cats!

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April 25, 2025

5.0

I feel confident I am getting great care. Dr. Brieva is an excellent physician!

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Very experienced

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Very professional, the best place to go in Illinois!

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Exceptional, knowledgeable, caring doctor.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Brieva is very knowledgeable and thorough in his exam. He is also great at explaining what he is doing.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Great to work with him

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April 06, 2025

5.0

He's very willing to listen.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Professionalism and openness and great approach to our discussion

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Was recommended by chairman of dermatology at Lurie's as being tremendous clinician- which I found him to be. Beyond that he was really friendly and personable. GREAT bed side manner

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Very professional, and they spend time with you and explain all procedures.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Treated my rosacea quickly and with the proper medication

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Good

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March 31, 2025

5.0

He's terrific!

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March 27, 2025

5.0

I believed in what he was telling me, he seemed like he was well-versed in his practice

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Brieva is the best at what he does. There is no better diagnostician in his field. He is also very kind, caring, understanding, funny and I would trust no one else.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

The doctor is knowledgeable and kind

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March 20, 2025

5.0

I felt very comfortable with his examination. He answered all my concerns and questions.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and has a lot of great compassion and empathy . He is very thorough and makes you feel comfortable.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

See above. Plus his experience and knowledge are exemplified during his visit.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Everyone is skilled in their profession.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledgable, professional, years of experience on full display to efficiently answer all my questions and concerns.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Informative, professional, knowledgeable

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Brieva was very thorough and had a plan to help with my reason for being there.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

- "Dr. Brieva was extremely knowledgeable about my condition and wasted no time diagnosing my skin issue and wasted no time diagnosing my skin issue. I was so elated that he could pinpoint exactly what was going on. He made me feel very at ease during my visit. I would highly recommend him!

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Very down-to-earth approach, easy to talk to, gives an easy-to-understand summary of alternative approaches to various solutions along with pros, cons and his recommendation.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Excellent Clinician!!!

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Patient, explains everything carefully. clearly highly competent, careful, thorough and knowledgeable

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Brieva and his staff are so efficient, professional and caring

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March 07, 2025

5.0

He just is

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Good and smart

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Helpful, thorough, and kind

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Outstanding explanation of my condition and treatment plan.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

He says what he is looking for, explains what he finds and is direct and clear.

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March 04, 2025

4.0

Friendly and knowledgeable doctor

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Tremendously knowledgeable and couldn't be a nicer guy.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Fantastic doctor

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February 25, 2025

5.0

He is kind, efficient and listens to my concerns, also takes the time to respond

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February 25, 2025

5.0

He is a superb diagnostician

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Thorough, knowledgeable, compassionate.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Friendly and competent

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February 20, 2025

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Brieva's for many many years. He has taken excellent care of me. Most people do not like going to the doctor with me,It's like going to see an old friend.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Very professional and informative.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Gave pertinent health information and was very relatable.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Brieva is very thorough.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

He is one of the best doctors I have ever met

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Great listener. No nonsense. Very knowledgeable.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

He's easy to talk to.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

He is compassionate and wise

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Brieva brings professional, pleasant, patience and efficient medical care that has been lost by too many of the doctors post Covid. He put me at ease by his relaxed, confident, willingness to listen and immediate diagnosis/explanations of one of my concerns. Additionally, for my other health concern he identified the next step I must take in order for him to able to concisely diagnosis before it for treatment.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

Willingness to discuss options and consider care that may not be correct for everyone.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

the doctor was awesome. he was on time, professional, took time to explain everything to me.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

He is very professional

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Profwssional, patient, understanding, obviously highly qualified and competent

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February 08, 2025

5.0

attention to detail

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Has the answers and really knows his stuff

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February 06, 2025

5.0

he was thorough.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Clear diagnosis

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Brieva addressed my problem and came up with a very reasonable plan to help me.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Awesome Dr

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February 02, 2025

5.0

Pleasant, great bedside manner and answers questions

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Brieva is personable, efficient and thorough.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Brieva has a great demeanor. He is extremely knowledgeable and makes you feel very comfortable.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Great knowledge

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Brieva was great. He listened to my concerns and answered all my questions in a professional, kind and approachable way.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

Based on knowledge

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Friendly, helpful, timely

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Because he is very knowledgeable, very professional, and he takes care of my skin problems with the proper treatment.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

He is a wonderful Doctor. I feel safe with his recommendations.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Well prepared, knowledgeable, thinks out of the box.

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January 19, 2025

5.0

An amazing doctor! I have the utmost trust in his advice and level of care. He exemplifies the outstanding doctors that make NMH the best of hospitals.

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January 18, 2025

5.0

He has broad expertis about all types of skin disorders

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January 17, 2025

5.0

You will not find a more experienced, kind and caring 'expert of the highest level' than this doctor.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

professional, kind, comprehensive, explains the process

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January 14, 2025

5.0

He is awesome

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Brieva always addresses our concerns and finds the appropriate solution.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Brieva addressed my issues in an exceptional manner, and I would refer him to anyone who has dermatological issues/concerns

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Very personable and professional.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

he is thorough, knowledgeable, and explains things well, also has a great personality

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January 10, 2025

5.0

He listens and immediately gets to a plan for you. I knew exactly what I wanted to fix with my skin, he heard me and got to the point of what my treatment would be. I honestly appreciated how fast I was in and out. He also provided a coupon for one of my medicines that was not included in my insurance which significantly reduced the price for me.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. Great bedside manner.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

He is a great diagnostician and a charming person.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

I like to stick with one doctor if possible and him and his staff were kind.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

excellent doctor

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January 06, 2025

5.0

I feel he does a fantastic job at diagnosing and advising on treatment plan

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January 03, 2025

5.0

He is very personable, thorough, and explains things well. He seems to care about his patients.

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January 03, 2025

5.0

He is the perfect combination of highly competent clinician and wonderfully warm personality.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring thank you

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Disclosures

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

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