Stephen Li, MD, PhD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

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)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, PhD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School - 2021
Internship:: Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) - 2022
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2025

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Instructor, 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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94 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

40 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

40 Reviews

February 05, 2026

5.0

He spent time with me answered all my questions gave me some advice for better skin. I did not feel rushed, and I feel that they heard me and helped.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

I was given the care and explaination I needed for my appointment.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Always help

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Grat doctor; easy to talk to; listens to patients

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr Li was gentle and a good communicator

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Amazing bedside manner

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January 15, 2026

5.0

He is kind and super knowledgeable. Willing to answer questions patiently and talk about options.

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January 11, 2026

4.0

Felt like he actually heard my concerns and addressed them. One issue was no clear return appt. until I asked.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Detailed Explanations. Simple approach. Nice looking.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

He cares about me

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December 22, 2025

5.0

He's a great care provider

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December 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Li was thorough in his evaluation and led a comfortable visit. He was thoughtful in his approach and explained his assessment to me. I would be happy to return to him.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Listened carefully and explained very well.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Li listened to all my concerns and explained my treatment plan very well.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Quality of work

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Amazing

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He was great. Explained what I had. Answered all of my questions and took his time

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Polite, helpful and quick. Excellent.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Very professional and an active listener

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Was very polite, patient, cordial.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Young and new but confident and gracious.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

No complaints, kind and professional!

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Efficient and easy to talk to about concerns

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October 19, 2025

5.0

Professional, friendly, took the time to explain things.

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October 19, 2025

5.0

He was wonderful.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Great doctor.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Smart, concerned physician

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October 10, 2025

5.0

He was really good at answering my question in an easy way for me to understand, and he friendly and he treated me really good.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stephen Li was very kind and explained everything clearly step by step. He made me feel comfortable during the visit and took the time to describe each treatment option in detail, which really helped me decide what was best for me. I truly appreciated his patience and professionalism.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

He listened well, answered my questions, and showed knowledge and care.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

The doctor was thorough in his examination, good listener and answered my questions patiently.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Professional, kind, thorough, quick.

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September 28, 2025

5.0

He is professional, good rapport with patient & did a good job of removing my skin lesion.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

he was kind and addressed my concern immediately

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Stephen Li is respectful , made me comfortable, and told me some good information I can work with on my skin journey.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Nice and knowledgeable !

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Beautiful

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Based on my experience with Dr Li, I judge him to be a fine dermatologist. I've seen a few dermatologists associated with Northwestern and he is the first and only one I would see again. I feel fortunate that I have finally connected with "my dermatologist."

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August 17, 2025

5.0

Good communication with me. Care was excellent

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