Raj J. Chovatiya, MD, PhD

Raj J. Chovatiya, MD, PhD

4.9 
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Dermatology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, PhD, Yale University School of Medicine - 2016
Internship:
Yale-New Haven Medical Center - 2017
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2020

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
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

323 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 31, 2021

5.0

Dr. Raj was very polite and professional

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August 30, 2021

5.0

His manner is very caring

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August 23, 2021

5.0

Super nice and caring

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August 10, 2021

5.0

Excelente

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August 10, 2021

5.0

Nice bedside manner, knowledgeable, and timely.

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August 06, 2021

5.0

For the same reasons mentioned above. He went i believe above and beyond with helping me out and keeping me calm throughout

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August 03, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya is extremely friendly, thorough, and knowledgeable. There was a resident and a medical student working with him that day, and he treated them both with a lot of respect and kindness.

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August 03, 2021

5.0

Great Doctor

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July 30, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya is the smartest doctor we have encounter at Northwestern Medicine. Truly amazing beside manner and knowledgeable.

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July 27, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya came highly recommended to me as a new patient and it was very clear why. He is very professional, caring and experienced. He listened carefully to all of my concerns, gave good, sound advice and answered my questions to my satisfaction. As well, he assured me that he would be researching my particular situation as a result of one of my questions. That shows the level of care and compassion for his patients and love of what he does.

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July 27, 2021

5.0

He was a great person and doctor

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Expectation based on previous experience with Dr. Keimig

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Very thorough and not rushed to move on to the next patient.

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Listens to concerns and addresses issues.

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Very honest and to r he e point

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July 20, 2021

5.0

He's the best.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Very nice, good at laying out options.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Dr Chovatiya is AMAZING. Passionate about his work and his patients. Highly recommend him. He took the time to understand my ailments and with newer medicines available was able to help me like no other dermatologist has in over 30 years.

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July 13, 2021

5.0

He was pleasant, efficient, seemed to know what he was talking about, explained things well.

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July 13, 2021

5.0

Very personable Dr and took the time to explain all my questions and didn’t rush through the consultation.

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July 11, 2021

5.0

He address concerns honestly.

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July 09, 2021

5.0

Very thorough and patient. Took the the time to explain everything clearly.

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July 09, 2021

5.0

Friendly. Listens. Thorough

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July 07, 2021

5.0

He is an amazing doctor, the best at what he does. Truly helps his patients and explains everything!

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June 29, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable. Excellent communication, complete with treatment options. An exceptional practitioner.

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June 25, 2021

5.0

He is very thoughtful and provides excellent care

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June 25, 2021

5.0

So kind and concerned.

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June 23, 2021

5.0

Listened. Answered questions

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June 22, 2021

5.0

He’s the best! Very friendly and someone I can trust to provide the best medical advice and solutions

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June 21, 2021

5.0

He is wonderful at patient education and is very efficient.

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June 19, 2021

5.0

He did a great job and was nice guy. No one wants skin cancer but this went well.

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June 14, 2021

5.0

He’s very knowledgeable, very attentive and very informative

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June 11, 2021

5.0

Awesome doc

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June 11, 2021

5.0

Very kind, knowledgeable and thorough.

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June 08, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable, exhibits a high level of trust, discusses treatments with the patient in a thorough manner, open to questions

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June 08, 2021

5.0

Demonstrated knowledge of core competencies that is ahead of the curve, particularly in regards to current and future modalities for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, without any loss of personal, bedside manner.

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June 05, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya is truly an expert in his field. He doesn’t treat like a stranger and care what’s going on with with you!

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June 04, 2021

5.0

Excellent care, friendly and very efficient

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May 29, 2021

5.0

So far I have no issues with this doctor. He did a great job and he is personable and I assume the surgery will heal as described. Also I feel very comfortable with Northwestern. You guys do a great job 😎😷

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May 28, 2021

5.0

Very communicative.

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May 28, 2021

5.0

Excellent physician

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May 28, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya is excellent. He is so thoughtful and thorough and takes the time to listen, answer and explain the issues. His staff is great. I was seen in a very timely manner. Only waited five minutes past appointment time. Extremely confident and happy with Dr. Chovatiya.

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May 26, 2021

5.0

I just met him for the first time today. I liked him very much. I felt very comfortable. He is a good listener. I did not feel rushed.

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May 25, 2021

5.0

He, and resident whose name I forgot, were friendly and listened to and respected my concerns.

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May 21, 2021

5.0

He was friendly, was straight to the point and heard my concerns.

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May 21, 2021

5.0

Prepared and knowledgeable.

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May 18, 2021

5.0

Fantastic patient care!!

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May 14, 2021

5.0

He was very thorough during my exam and made sure to explain everything I needed to know and answered all of my questions.

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May 12, 2021

5.0

Muy buen doctor y escucha y revisa

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May 12, 2021

5.0

Dr. Raj took time to review my skin cancer concerns and the procedures were done without much discomfort.

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May 07, 2021

5.0

Discussed options in a clear manner and provided incremental steps in treatment. Listened to and answered my questions.

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April 30, 2021

5.0

He was outstanding

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April 30, 2021

5.0

Dr. Raj was great and very helpful

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April 30, 2021

5.0

Very friendly and attentive.

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April 27, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya was terrific. Gave me options and talked me through them. Very calm, informative and engaging throughout the exam. Told me exactly what to expect following the visit and in the coming weeks.

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April 26, 2021

5.0

Was very thorough.

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April 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya is very knowledgeable, personable and reflective. He considers all aspects and side effects when discussing treatments.

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April 23, 2021

5.0

Dr. C saw me quickly and didn’t take long, but his exam felt thorough. I was also able to get my needs met (cyst removal) on the spot without needing to schedule another appointment. He was also very communicative and friendly.

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April 20, 2021

5.0

Very friendly and direct

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April 20, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya was very friendly and seemed very confident in what he was prescribing.

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April 19, 2021

5.0

Explained well. Caring.

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April 16, 2021

5.0

Once again, friendly, very professional, and straightforward.

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April 16, 2021

5.0

Very professional. Took the time to answer my questions and address my concerns

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April 16, 2021

5.0

He is a great doctor

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April 14, 2021

5.0

If I were to recommend a person, it is my name and reputation I put for scrutiny... and it is he I recommend

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April 14, 2021

3.0

Good service

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April 14, 2021

5.0

Caring and nice man

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April 14, 2021

5.0

Because I seen success in my struggle.

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April 13, 2021

5.0

Empathetic, super knowledgeable, helpful, insightful, and effective

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April 13, 2021

5.0

Doctor was very thorough, responsive, asked numerous questions and listened carefully. Explained what he thought was going on, the testing he was going to do and how we would proceed. I appreciated all of this.

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April 12, 2021

5.0

I was impressed with his people skills and his level of knowledge. He listens and makes eye contact and I felt that he was sincere.

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April 09, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya is one of the most knowledgeable, helpful, and incisive physicians I have had the pleasure of consulting in the almost eighty years I have been alive. He is caring, exacting, and patient-oriented in the extreme. He inspires confidence, and his diagnostic ability is extraordinary. Northwestern Medicine is extremely fortunate to have him on board.

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April 05, 2021

5.0

He listened to me

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April 02, 2021

5.0

Well informed

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April 02, 2021

5.0

He very nice kind and keep me very informed

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March 30, 2021

5.0

good doctor

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March 29, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya Talked about options for treating my condition. Rather than expect me to understand the outcome of each option, he explained it. Very helpful.

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March 29, 2021

5.0

He addressed issues correctly, and expressed concern. He gave the best possible answer and prescription accordingly.

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March 29, 2021

5.0

It's take time to see

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March 29, 2021

5.0

What I have Already sad and a very nice knowledgeable, caring person.

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March 29, 2021

5.0

Raj J. Chovatiya very professional friendly swift and patiently listened to my questions and answered my questions where I understood

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March 28, 2021

5.0

A very friendly and competent doctor!

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March 26, 2021

5.0

He was compassionate and explained everything so that I could understand it. He understood my concerns and addressed all of them.

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March 21, 2021

5.0

Great care.

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March 20, 2021

5.0

Although my issue is not solved or identified I give him high marks for his approach.

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March 19, 2021

5.0

Dr Chovatiya was very cordial and comforting in conversation.

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March 19, 2021

5.0

He was nice, professional

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March 17, 2021

5.0

Dr. C has been a blessing. I have always felt comfortable discussing all issues no matter how embarrassing. he has been very informative and respectful discussing these sensitive issues. I feel confident in his care.

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March 17, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya was awesome and addressed all of my concerns. Took time to explain things to me. Very friendly, great bedside manner.

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March 16, 2021

5.0

The doctor was very thorough and took the time to answer all my questions and concerns and was overall very kind and knowledgeable.

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March 16, 2021

5.0

Dr. Raj provided a very caring and careful consultation which has shown a positive result for a very painful condition very quickly. I am also grateful to him for accommodating my telehealth request as I reside in a multi-generational home. Thanks much!

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March 11, 2021

5.0

Dr. Chovatiya is kind, knowledgeable, and professional.

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March 10, 2021

5.0

Competent and easy to work with

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March 10, 2021

5.0

Wonderful care

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March 07, 2021

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable with an excellent rapport with the patient.

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March 05, 2021

5.0

Friendly, thorough, and professional.

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November 13, 2020

5.0

Very friendly & patient with my wife & myself. He explained my issue very clearly & relieved me of any worry.

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November 13, 2020

5.0

Very organized & pleasant staff.

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November 11, 2020

5.0

The office was very responsive, efficient and friendly. Dr. Chovatiya is the type of physician who listens and answers questions thoroughly, making me confident that my health issues are being addressed.

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November 03, 2020

5.0

I have much confidence in him

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  • National Eczema Association
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