Jillian H. Swary, MD

Jillian H. Swary, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Dermatology

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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
  • Cosmetic consult
  • 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)

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2011
Internship:
Prime Midwest GME Consortium - 2012
Residency:
Marshfield Clinic - 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, 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

4.8
4.8 

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100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

She is a no nonsense doctor who gives me a great deal of confidence.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

She was excellent, personable, and efficient.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

I was fairly nervous coming into this appointment but she calmed me down and left me feeling a degree of optimism regarding my health. She was very quick but also very thorough it seemed.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

appt was on time. my concerns were addressed. her exam was thorough. her biopsy removal painless. her communication in after care was clear. highly recommend this doctor.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

She is thorough and thinks quickly on her feet!

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Very professional, prompt, empathetic, knowledgeable!

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February 12, 2026

5.0

See above. Dr. Swary clearly knows exactly what needs to be done, and she gets it done. She also is proactive in getting ahead of issues, like pre-cancer cells that needed to be cryofrozen with liquid nitrogen when I came in primarily for a different issue. Especially grateful that she found time to squeeze me in when I was here in town for just a few days between traveling.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

She was thorough, friendly, and took time to ask me questions and listen to my answers.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Dr. Swary was very professional and efficient.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

She listened and walked into the appt having viewed My Chart. Was well prepared for my visit.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable and competent

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Very smart and thorough.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Very professional, highly efficient but still personable. Answers questions!

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January 27, 2026

5.0

She is very thorough and knowledgeable. I feel confident in her care.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Thorough, knowledgeable, caring, clearly stated information

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Skilled doctor Listens Takes time

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January 19, 2026

5.0

great doctor experience. she was on time. listened to my concerns. she gave me thorough exam. asked me questions. then made her recommendations and asked me to call her with any questions or concerns i had - very professional -

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable, caring, and thorough.

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Professional, kind and good patient care

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Dr was attentive, thorough and answered questions with ease.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Brilliant, kind, understanding, and patient

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January 14, 2026

5.0

She's compassionate and really cares for her patience. She's very thorough and has an excellent bedside manner.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Dr Swary is professional, knowledgeable and great at explaining concerns and or treatment recommendations!

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Very professional

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Swary responded to my message in a very timely manner. I was able to see her quickly. Dr Swary eased my mind that it wasn't anything serious.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Swary is very thorough and very considerate. She answers all of my questions and addresses any of my concerns. She and her nurse make a somewhat uncomfortable procedure a lot less awkward.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Expert clinical knowledge

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December 18, 2025

5.0

She is fantastic

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December 17, 2025

5.0

She is thorough.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

She is focused and competent.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Her expertise, competence and professionalism, along with friendliness and caring.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough, professional and friendly

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Swary has repeatedly found skin problems that, if left unchecked, could lead to potentially fatal disease.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

See above she's terrific!

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swary is very thorough in her examinations. She also has a very professional and pleasant personality.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

The best care - efficient and very friendly!

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Her skills, knowledge and experience

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Professional

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor who shows care & listens & explains information well.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Jillian Swary MD is an outstanding dermatologist! She explains every observation , teaches, and answers questions. She is results-oriented. I really coming to see her.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

She is kind, listens, and offers very clear directives.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swary is incredibly knowledgeable. Her ability is second to none. I am confident that she diagnoses my skin correctly. My life is in good hands.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Quick, efficient and understanding

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swary took time to explain the diagnosis, the cause and plan for treatment. She was clear, concise and answered my questions. I found her to be positive and encouraging.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swary is the reason.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Precise, thoughtful, friendly, efficient

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swary is an exceptional dermatologist who has the medical expertise that I admire as her patient.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

She explains procedures and follow up care.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Registration organized. Nurse Christine very friendly and professional. Dr Swary friendly , professional and thorough. .

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Very attentive to my needs. Very professional in her care

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Consistent great care!!

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Prompt, professional, caring care

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent care and takes the time to explain

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October 22, 2025

5.0

She is gentle, patient knowledgeable

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Professional, thorough exam.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Great doc

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swary is efficient, punctual, and thorough in her exams. She instills confidence, effectively manages any skin condition, and clearly outlines next steps. Her analytical approach to diagnosis and treatment planning is exceptional.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Attentive and thorough care.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

She was knowledgeable and nice

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October 07, 2025

5.0

No nonsense, thoughtful and thorough. I have a high level of confidence in her work

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October 06, 2025

5.0

pleasant, very capable, good staff - Cynthia assisted this time

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Very thorough! Asked if I had any concerns or questions. Explained everything she was going to do.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swary takes her time and listens to my concerns

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swary had to treat some precancer growth with cryosurgery. It was quick and relatively painless. She then recommended some facial moisturizing lotions to protect myself, which I promptly purchased and used. She also gave me some followup instructions. I walked out feeling relieved and confident about the future.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Careful examination. Listened well.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Professional service , great staff ,

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September 22, 2025

5.0

I have full confidence in Dr Swary.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

As I said, she was professional and checked me thoroughly.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

The best doctor

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Swary was very thorough and paid attention to all my concerns and had very good solutions for them .

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September 13, 2025

5.0

Takes the time to answer any questions and concerns

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September 11, 2025

5.0

She's the best

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, efficient, and competent

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September 10, 2025

5.0

She asks good questions and gives good advice

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September 08, 2025

5.0

She is competent and fair skinned which helps. I am fair skinned.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Thorough and helpful and efficient

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swary does a great job with her patients. She is thorough and communicates with her patients.

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September 01, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough, competent, pleasant , communicates well and takes time to explain.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Careful and communicative

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Took the time to answer all questions and do a thorough skin check.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Highly skilled, great professional demeanor.

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August 21, 2025

5.0

She is professional, explains what's happening and is efficient.

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August 21, 2025

5.0

On time, accommodating manner, knowledgeable, as is her assistant.

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August 21, 2025

5.0

thorough examination and very responsive to questions

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Gave me an appt quickly ti address my concern

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swary is one of the best doctors I have ever known. Best in the business - because of her perspective, keen eye, experience, good judgment and always spot-on diagnosis. I'm lucky to be her patient. I also appreciate her emotional intelligence and great ability to manage a patient who may be stressed for other reasons when in the doctor's office. When this is so well-managed it reminds a patient to manage his or herself better.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable and helpful.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Calming On time Listens

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Thorough and knowledgeable

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August 14, 2025

5.0

She is a very competent and friendly professional

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August 13, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and professional

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August 12, 2025

5.0

very caring and professional, both the doctor and assistants

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Patient focused and practical advice

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July 31, 2025

5.0

have been her patient for 10 years

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Lovely person.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Havey Swary is professional, thorough and explains everything very clearly.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Swary is simply excellent. Straight, to the point but with an air of respect and friendliness. Genuinely listens and seems to care. Could not recommend more highly.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Great care!!!!

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