Xiaolong Zhou, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Autoimmune Skin Disease
Blistering Diseases
Complex Dermatology
Connective Tissue Disorders
Cutaneous Lymphomas
Mycosis Fungoides
Sarcoidosis
Skin Cancer

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)
Photopheresis consult

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, Duke University School of Medicine - 2012
Internship:: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - 2013
Residency:: Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System - 2016

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

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1003 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

99 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

99 Reviews

February 22, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Dr. Zhou communicates clearly. Dr.Zhou took the time to answer my questions.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Zhou

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Thoroughly and patiently answered my question, the same question I likely asked him last time.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Zhou is very competent, efficient, systematic.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Straightforward to the problem solving as skin issues manifest.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Zhou was very kind and patient. I did feel like he was listening to me and gave me good feedback and options. I appreciated his non rush approach and sincere interest that he showed.

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January 17, 2026

5.0

He is the best of the best. He was highly recommended by a business associate who has had serious skin cancer.

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January 17, 2026

5.0

He was very professional, personable and thorough. I didn't feel like my appointment was rushed.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable

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January 15, 2026

5.0

He is extremely thorough and careful.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Zhou patiently listens to my descriptions of my symptoms.

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December 21, 2025

5.0

Very thorough doctor

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December 17, 2025

5.0

He knows his stuff

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Zhou is excellent. He explains everything, is very compassionate, and answers all your questions. Never feel rushed. Excellent care. Highly knowledgeable.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Perfect in his field

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Thorough, kept me informed

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December 11, 2025

5.0

He is professional, thorough, and I feel safe and confident knowing he's giving me care.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Very Knowledgeable and taking great care of any patients.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Zhou is very thorough !

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Hugely competent

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Caring, highly professional, and generous with his time

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November 20, 2025

5.0

He had encouraged questions, asks if I agree with the care plan! Was very gentle with treatment and biopsies!

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Very attentive to my healthcare.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Reliable and honest

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October 26, 2025

5.0

He is very attentive

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Expertise and attentiveness to patients.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Very patient focused, highly personable, instills high confidence in his competence and that of NMH.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Caring, professional, knowledgeable, listens, asks all the right questions and gives explanations that are easy to understand.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, professional, listens, understands

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October 12, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable, caring, proactive, excellent communicator

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Zhou is truly the best. I have had numerous skin cancers and treated by many dermatologists and surgeons at many different medical institutions and Dr Zhou is amazing! So skilled in diagnosis and surgery! He is the best and i will be his patient ALWAYS!

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October 09, 2025

5.0

He is so kind and knowledgeable

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October 09, 2025

5.0

He's the best!

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Zhou is so kind and knowledgeable.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

He was attentive and thorough

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. zhou and his nurse Stella are fantastic. Both are very devoted professionals.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

He keeps me live and healthy. My life depends on his and his staff's care.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

He is very thoughtful and informative

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Thorough and thoughtful

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September 25, 2025

5.0

He's a great doctor

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Great person and keeps me informed of what he is doing.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

He spends so time thoroughly examining my skin! He really is an excellent dermatologist,

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Personable, thorough, forthcoming. Excellent doctor.

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September 21, 2025

5.0

Definitely recommend

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September 15, 2025

5.0

He listened to my concerns. And checked out what was wrong and gave me good advice.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zhou does a great jo

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and kind.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

He is prompt, professional, excellent care and efficient in a thorough full body skin check. I thank him every time for saving my life with his eyes! I trust him, he is dependable and I drove 2 hours to get there today for my appointment. It's that worth it.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Outstanding'

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August 28, 2025

5.0

He cares

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August 28, 2025

5.0

excellent brilliant doctor

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August 21, 2025

5.0

He puts me at ease and is very professional.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Professional yet personable.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Fantastic professional who connects great with the patients

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Caring and attentive.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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July 30, 2025

5.0

I trust him

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Zhou is the best doctor for me and many others.I am very lucky to be his patient

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July 25, 2025

5.0

He's thorough, capable, kind and has a wonderful bedside manner.

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July 20, 2025

5.0

He's thorough and caring

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Seems thorough and knowledgeable

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July 13, 2025

5.0

Top in his field, kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable in his specialty!

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July 12, 2025

5.0

Very detailed to find the solution to my issue.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

I trust him. He's thorough and consistent.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Very thorough examination and sensitive to the patient comfort

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July 06, 2025

5.0

He was extremely knowledgeable.

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July 05, 2025

5.0

Best doctor ever! He listens to me. He hears me. He returns my calls when I need him to. I wish you could be my gynecologist, Dentist?, PCP!

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July 03, 2025

5.0

His efficiency in providing information for my condition!!

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly. Listened closely to our concerns, explained treatment

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July 02, 2025

5.0

He was the most professional, most thorough dermatologist I have ever seen.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Examine very carefully

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June 29, 2025

5.0

As above : it was a humbling and warm and supportive meeting

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June 28, 2025

5.0

Thorough as a physician.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

He is wonderful! The best doctor I've ever had

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Very personable and professional.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zhou is extremely competent and very caring. He is just wonderful.

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Very professional, explained everything clearly, answered all questions

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June 11, 2025

5.0

He was very good and respectful and adequately answered all my questions

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Painless biopsy, i was well cared for, a plus

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June 06, 2025

5.0

I always recommend dr Zhou HE is one on top list dermatologist in USA

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June 05, 2025

5.0

No more psoriasis

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June 04, 2025

5.0

Doctor Zhou always gives me his full attention and time when I am with him. He answers all my questions and is very straightforward on all topics.. he is kind and thoughtful and easy to talk to

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June 01, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner, knowledgeable.

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May 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Zhou has a unique combination: he is knowledgeable, humble, compassionate and kind.

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May 31, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough, does not rush, and cares about his patient.

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Thorough. Friendly.

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May 28, 2025

5.0

I'm very likely to recommend Dr. Xiaolong Zhou for care. He was thorough, professional, and took the time to answer all my questions. I felt confident in his expertise and appreciated his thoughtful approach.

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May 26, 2025

5.0

Knowledge. Professional. Spends quality time with his patients.

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Very personalble and thorough

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Very professional, compassionate, and nice physician.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Professional, competent , personable

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May 02, 2025

5.0

Too I his time with exam andexplained when I asked Questions.

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May 02, 2025

5.0

A good dermatologist is hard to find.

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May 02, 2025

5.0

He's knowledgeable, has great bedside manner, and is wonderful to work with

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May 02, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and calming

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May 01, 2025

5.0

He's the kindest and most talented doctor

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May 01, 2025

5.0

Consummate MD.

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