Paras P. Vakharia, MD

Paras P. Vakharia, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Dermatology

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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, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine - 2018
Internship:
Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital - 2019
Residency:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - 2022

Languages Spoken

  • Gujarati
  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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 

2332 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Dr. V! Was To The Point & Procedure & Done. Grateful.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Friendly and knowledgeable. Very attentive

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Caring and thorough doctor.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Listening and caring

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February 13, 2026

5.0

He listens to my concerns, and is very knowledgeable

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February 11, 2026

5.0

He takes the time to make sure I didn't have any questions, is thoughtful and considerate.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Excellent communication with the patient, clearly very knowledgeable, gives the patient confidence in the treatment provided.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

He is a very good Doctor. He is thorough thinks of everything that can be done and explains what needs to be done.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Awesome doctor.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Competent, Confident, Decisive, Direct.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Because of his interest in patient care, he answered all questions, and his follow-up has been commendable.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Great Dr and staff

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr V is on time. Very thorough, takes the time to explain his findings and makes his patients feel very comfortable. He does not rush your appointment. Would very highly recommend! And I have done so!!

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Capable

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Clear communicator. Thorough

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Friendly, quick and thorough

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January 29, 2026

5.0

He is outstanding. Very knowledgeable, caring, and a nice guy! He is very quick to respond to messages though the NW app.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Very thorough

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Good bedside manner and very efficiently cared for me

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Shows personal concern

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January 22, 2026

5.0

He gets very professionally in the core of the issue!

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Pleasant and professional Thank him for me

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January 20, 2026

5.0

He seems to know what to do

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable and Friendly

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Without question or reservation, I would recommend Dr. Vakharia to anyone. After each visit, I leave feeling confident I have receved the best care. On one occasio a few years ago, I contacted him vis-a-vis My Charts on a weekend, and he answered me in a very short time.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Interested and service oriented

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Great personality and Great physician

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Vakharia has been thoughtful about my treatment plan and keeping in mind my goal for the effectiveness of my treatment.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Pleasant, professional, doesn't make one feel rushed. Explains info, continues to explore options. Patient.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Good bedside manner by Dr. Vakharia, set up a treatment plan with next steps and was out of there in under 20 minutes. Great experience!

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Great doctor

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Knowledge and thorough understanding.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

It's always a pleasure to see Dr Vakharia. He's extremely knowledgeable and pleasant to chat with.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

He is so thorough and easy to talk to. He puts the pt at ease

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January 01, 2026

5.0

He's a dermatologist and works for this hospital and he was concerned and gave me a test before a full diagnosis

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January 01, 2026

5.0

Wonderful.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

He's the best, always look forward to my visits

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Professional

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December 22, 2025

5.0

He is a very good doctor

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Doctor was knowledgeable and answered my questions.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Kind and thorough

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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December 17, 2025

5.0

He's good, thoughtful, explains things well.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Relates well with his patients.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledge Caring and easy to talk to

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Outstanding physician. Excellent educator - takes time to answer my questions in a way that is very understandable. Responds to My Chart messages very quickly. And a very nice person!

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Attentive, caring, professional

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vakharia, provides incredible patient care! He is such a great Dermatologist! He will make time, for his patients. And he is compassionate!

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December 09, 2025

5.0

I received great care and Dr. V is excellent

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December 08, 2025

5.0

For the same reasons above I tend to not only recommend dermatology, but several of the other specialties to friends and acquaintances.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Understood and listened to my needs and questions

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Competent, professional, knowledgeable.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Efficient Dr

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Professional and efficient and thorough

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December 03, 2025

5.0

He is very down to earth and takes time to explain everything

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Concise and showed compassion

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Very professional, but personable.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Dr V took his time and explained treatment.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Very professional staff, kind and on time, and detailed about my visit.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

He took time to answer my questions

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November 23, 2025

5.0

He was very knowledgable, presented me treatment options, and made me feel reassured in the care I was receiving

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November 22, 2025

5.0

First time to meet him. He was welcoming, attentive, engaged and thorough in his exam. Clearly explained the reason for biopsy performed!

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Vakharia knows his business

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Caring and compassionate.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Vakharia was timely and thorough. He was kind and I will return to see him for my dermatology needs.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Really listened to my concerns

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Efficient and thorough

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November 20, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough and professional. He listens to his patients concerns.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Nice, and very thorough exam. I feel confident in his skills.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Good demeanor and answers questions well

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November 14, 2025

5.0

He's really nice.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable

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November 07, 2025

5.0

He knows his business

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November 07, 2025

5.0

He listens and understands concerns

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November 06, 2025

5.0

He shows concern for his patient and explains very well with the problem is

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Very informative.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and catered to my needs

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Excellent explanations. Accommodating. Answered questions understandably. Responsive

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November 01, 2025

4.0

.Solid visit. No problems. Great student/intern.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vakharia and the nurse (whose name I did not catch) were both professional, efficient, and helpfu, as well as apologetic for something which was not their fault in any way. It has OFTEN happed that I am more pleased with the doctors who provide my care at NWM than with the "gatekeepers."

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Very patient, kind, knowledgeable

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October 28, 2025

5.0

excellent manner, on time

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Vakharia is great. Professional, thorough and such a great bedside manner. Wonderful doctor

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October 25, 2025

5.0

Responded quickly. Made me a priority. Clear in diagnosis. Quick to respond with results.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vakharia, MD was recommended to me by a friend who I have known for over 30 years. Her recommendation was correct. The doctor was calm and clear about what was going to take place while I was in their care. I felt comfortable with how the procedure took place.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Vakharia is truly the best. He is so knowledgeable, thorough, and is very understanding and patient at all of our appointments! I actually have recommended him to friends and family members because I'm so impressed by the level of care I've received.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Is very thorough and explained what needed to be done. Easy to talk to.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Efficient.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

He was so kind and caring and he took his time. I felt he listened to me and certainly included me in the decision making for my care.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Good atmosphere

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October 21, 2025

5.0

He's a good doctor

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable. Kind and understanding.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Courteous

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October 16, 2025

5.0

He was very efficient and professional. He listened carefully and determined the best things to solve the problem. He gave me confidence that he can help me.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

He explained everything well but I was not sure about one test he said might be helpful. He accepted my reluctance along with my intention to talk with my primary MD about it at some point.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

He was knowledgeable, on time and addressed all my issues.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Pleasant attitude

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October 10, 2025

5.0

He surpassed my expectations. There is no aspect of my visit with him that could have been any better than it was. A+ care & manner.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Took time with me and was not in a rush.

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Paras P. Vakharia, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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