
Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- 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
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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
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Reviews from Patients
February 21, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI met Dr. Alam today for the first time. His warm and caring personality won me over on his first hello. I assumed I was in good hands because Dr. Choi recommended him, but now I feel much more comfortable and not scared about my upcoming surgery.
August 31, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHe was quick, efficient, and very funny. It's extremely difficult yet very important to make your patients laugh, and if ever needing a derma surgery in the future, I know who to turn to. Thank you Dr. Alam!
August 23, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Alam is one of the most skillful and empathetic doctors at NM.I strongly recommend that NM arrange to convey the message to all of its physicians that empathy and caring are important requisites in the making of an excellent doctor.
August 23, 2021
0.0 star_border star_border star_border star_border star_borderBesides the wait - which I tolerated because he has done good work in the past - this time he was in the room for less than a minute and then without comment had his fellow do the procedure. If I wanted some fellow working on me I wouldn't have waited for 90 minutes. Not even checking in on the fellow's work nor how I was doing made it clear he had zero interest in his patient. Which is too bad because the only reason I am willing to sit and wait for him was because he used to have a wonderful bedside manner.
Disclosures
Service on Board of Directors
Faculty member 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 Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS)
External Professional Relationships
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