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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
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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2598 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 14, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI found Dr Alam utterly charming. I was nervous about the procedure, but from the minute he entered the room, he was upbeat and easygoing. I enjoyed talking with him throughout. The anesthetic he administered into the bottom of my foot felt like nothing at all--and neither did the major tissue excision. I really appreciate his explanation, and distraction by means of conversation. He's top notch and will recommend to my friends and colleagues.
July 30, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe was friendly, upbeat, skillful, with a superior resume and training background, and he explained what he was doing, he seemed to be caring and he shared information about the process and about skin cancer in general.
July 29, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI have always had a tetanus confidence in Dr Alam through my mini surgeries. He has done an excellent job in minimizing the scarring and making the procedure as accommodating as possible. Thank you for your excellence.
July 25, 2023
4.0 star star star star star_borderSee above. I think I would score him higher after more interactions with him. my father is very hard of hearing and often Drs overlook that and when he found out he reads lips he removed his mask and recapped our conversation for him. It was very kind. I cannot tell you how many medical professionals have ignored him and his hearing needs. I have a strong feeling Dr Alam is a 10 but I simply have not spent enough time with office to provide that feedback.
June 26, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI recommend Dr. Alam for the same reasons I return myself. I am feeling more confident after each procedure. I hope my friends, family, and colleagues will treat themselves and I know they will be in good hands.
June 21, 2023
4.0 star star star star star_borderDr. Alam typically does a really great job. However, this is the second time I will be calling back because after paying for Botox, the two lines I had discussed that were very deep are still there. I pointed this out prior to treatment and yet it looks like nothing was put in those areas. I’m spending a lot of out of pocket money (and time to travel) to keep coming back to get procedures done again right after the initial procedure was completed.
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
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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