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This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Screening and Removal
- Reconstructive Surgery/Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Surgical Dermatology
- Treatment of Sun Damaged Skin
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Yale University School of Medicine - 1996
- Internship:
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University of Michigan Health System - 1997
- Residency:
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New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) - 2000
Board Certifications
- American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)
- American Board of Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
At Northwestern Medicine, our patient’s feedback is important to us. While different care providers have their own unique strengths, we strive to be as transparent as possible with our quality of care.
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
April 23, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr. Alam was wonderful. He made the entire process from start to finish comfortable. He was patient and caring. He was gentle and checked to make sure I was feeling ok throughout the procedure. He was articulate and informative. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Alam to friends and family.
April 05, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr Alam did a great job of removing my cancer. He worked with his assistant Dr [two alternate name spellings], I'm not sure. Both worked wonders and got my skin cancer. Dr Alam told me the procedure that he would use and it worked out perfectly.
March 26, 2025
5.0 star star star star starBeing a nurse I can be a bit critical but Dr Alam gets a 5 star rating from me after having 12 Mohs surgeries. My only complaint is that unless Dr Ellis is doing your closures you have a fellow doing it. I had a bad closure that ended up getting infected. I had to use steri strips later that day for a proper closure
March 25, 2025
5.0 star star star star starWent to Dr. Alam due to reputation and # procedures performed. His team is excellent!! Opportunity for improvement: Dr. Alam should introduce himself when entering room as patient had never met with him previously.
Disclosures
Board of Directors
Faculty member and/or their immediate family served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
- American Dermatological Association, Inc.
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS)
- Guidelines International Network
- Illinois Dermatological Society, Inc.
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.
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