Joan Guitart, MD

Joan Guitart, MD

4.9 
732 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Dermatology

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - 1983
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1988
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 1990
Fellowships:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 1989

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)
  • American Board of Dermatology/Dermatopathology - Dermatopathology (Certified)
  • American Board of Pathology/Anatomic Pathology - Anatomic/Pathology - Clinical (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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

4.9
4.9 

732 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Professional, kind, listens and explains options.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

I appreciate his knowledge and expertise, but he also seemed to see me as an individual

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February 10, 2026

5.0

I really recommend doctor Guitart. He was listening to every detail and understanding my situation

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February 08, 2026

5.0

Each time I have seen him over these last several years, I had the impression that he truly cared about me as an individual, not just something on a check list. A kind, caring man. Thank you.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Personable, knowledgeable, asked pertinent questions, good listener, excellent "bedside" manner, excellent support staff as well.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Expertise and experience

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. and staff compasionate and professional!

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January 18, 2026

5.0

He takes time to listen. Answers questions and includes me in decision making. I really trust him.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Very caring

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December 14, 2025

5.0

He made me feel confident that my issue can be treated likely with radiation.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Guitart is an expert in my disease. I know I am receiving the best care possible for my situation. Even when things flare he gives me hope that it will be ok.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Guitart is a highly skilled and trusted ally.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

He is absolutely fantastic great bedside manner great personality, and great advice

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December 02, 2025

5.0

He is very experienced and knowledgeable regarding my condition. He is pleasant and takes time to answer my questions.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

First visit but I felt confident he knows what he's doing and will help me figure out what's wrong. On a personal level he was warm and compassionate

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Very knowledged with my cancer Micosis Funguides. Great repot with his patients. Explained everything clearly always ask if you have any questions.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Guitart listens to me and he is very knowledgable in the field the Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Guitart is professional, knowledgeable, and caring. He listens to my concerns and treats me with respect.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Expertise; interpersonal style

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November 06, 2025

5.0

He has proven to me his skill and mutual trust.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

He's simply the very best!

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Knowledge

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Very Knowledgeable and professional!!

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October 15, 2025

5.0

He's a doctor I trust and he is one of the foremost physicians for my condition

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and knowledgeable.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

He is knowledgeable of my illness and has kept me abreast of my treatment and the stage that I am and what may or may not be needed.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

He was very concerned about your well-being, extremely intelligent and great bedside manners

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September 21, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and friendly.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

He knows what he is doing

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant and concerned

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August 26, 2025

5.0

He is the best in his field.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Guitart is everything one needs in these circumstances- he's as knowledgeable as one could be, as professional, as compassionate, as caring, and all the time he displays tremendous grace and humor- I can't tell you how much I appreciate all those traits.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Knowledge, an expert at MF, great respect for his patient, outstanding listening skills and a wonderful doctor.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

See above. When 3 other dermatologists couldn't find the reason for the lesions over my arms and legs, a sample was sent to Dr. Guitart who found a way to keep my CTCL at bay.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

He's just so smart..but kind as well.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

seems interested

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July 14, 2025

5.0

He is professional seasons with information about his craft and patient.

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July 13, 2025

5.0

I have told many people of the excellent care he provides.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Wonderful actor

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent and thorough Doctor. Very knowledgeable, trust him 100%! Very nice and kind personality also.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Quality care

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June 11, 2025

5.0

He and his team respond quickly to my skin issues even if they have never seen it. I appreciate that he was able to see me on such short notice.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

He is extremely knowledgeable in his field.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

His expertise. He's also personable

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May 20, 2025

5.0

The best.

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May 16, 2025

5.0

see above; and I did not feel rushed

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May 14, 2025

5.0

He has provided me world class care for my illness. I am forever grateful for the caring, professional treatment he has provided me.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent medical physician.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

He has been my CTCL SINCE 07. I wouldn't know who could top him

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May 13, 2025

5.0

He is experienced, listens to your history and does not scare you unnecessarily.

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May 11, 2025

5.0

He knows his field of expertise and a very good doctor

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May 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Guitart , is up to today with problem my mama has it . His treatment plan is working for her .

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May 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication, reputation

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May 06, 2025

5.0

DR Joan Guitart Is the only Doctor that is able to figure out treatment for my cancer probably nowhere in America knows what Dr. Guitart knows about skin cancer.Thanks for north western for having him in there ranks.

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May 04, 2025

5.0

Great doc

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Castle Biosciences, Inc.
  • Kyowa Kirin International

External Professional Relationships

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