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Julia Mhlaba Riley, MD

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1395 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Dermatology

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Practice Focus Areas

Acne
Autoimmune Skin Disease
Eczema
Ethnic Skin
Hair and Nail Disorders
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Skin Cancer
Vitiligo

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2016
Internship:: University of Chicago (NorthShore) - 2017
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2020

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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

4.9

4.9

1395 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

72 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

72 Reviews

July 03, 2023

5.0

Amiable and knowledgeable, educator and problem solver. Patient and responsive.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

Kind, pleasant, efficient

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Ver personable and knowledgeable

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Answered all my questions - very thorough and kind!

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June 27, 2023

5.0

She was honestly not just her opinion of my skin condition she share help with her team with my health situation

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June 23, 2023

5.0

She focused on finding an answer to a problem that has long troubled her patient. Her approach was outstanding!!

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Personable, attentive, exhibited care and concern. Reflected knowlege and expertise in attending to my needs clinically and in answering my questions.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mhlaba is friendly, caring, and expert at what she does. I feel comfortable with her and I feel she cares about me as a patient.

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June 17, 2023

5.0

No wait time, in fact they took me early. She listens to and acts on (if necessary) all concerns.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s so congenial and equally competent. And compassionate.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Very kind, respectful and knowledgeable

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Was quick and efficient with the exam and discussion of treatment plan for my diagnosis.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

She is just so pleasant and personable. Just a wonderful bedside manner.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

She specializes in women of color hair loss.

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June 10, 2023

5.0

This was only my second visit with her. I have confidence in her and would recommend her to anyone who needs her services.

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June 09, 2023

5.0

She took the extra time to explain everything

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June 09, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Thorough. Good bedside manner.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Skills. Feel confident in her care. And she is lovely to work with.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Friendly, takes time to answer questions and concerns, puts you st ease, knowledgeable.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

See above. She's a star.

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June 05, 2023

4.0

The doctor was appropriate I hope she complained about the condition of the exam room

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Efficient, friendly and helpful with my dermatology needs - solutions are quickly found which I greatly appreciate

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and great bedside manner

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Attention, hears patient, asks questions, explains procedures and options

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June 01, 2023

5.0

She is an excellent doctor.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Competent, efficient, personable care.

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May 28, 2023

5.0

Kind knowledgeable professional

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May 27, 2023

5.0

Always accurate and efficient

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May 26, 2023

5.0

She really listens, asks a lot of questions to make sure she really understands a complex issue (I have multiple autoimmune diseases, she have me a thorough explanation with all of my treatment options, snd best of all she understood how difficult my issue is and actually cared.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

She is personable, sharp, efficient, and knowledgeable.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Riley was knowledgeable, responsive, thorough and kind.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Dr listens and explains. Understands my disease. Is kind and shows compassion.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mhlaba is knowledgeable, kind, and efficient.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

A really good Dr who cares and listens. Never seems rushed.

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May 22, 2023

4.0

Seemed pretty thorough and knowlegeable

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May 22, 2023

5.0

She provides me excellent care and advice.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

The Dr is amazing! I trust her! She responds to messages on the app! She is thorough and looks after my total well being.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

This was my 2nd visit but she treats me as if sheâ€™s been my doctor for years!

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May 19, 2023

5.0

She is a very good doctor.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Thorough and friendly

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May 18, 2023

5.0

An amazing doctor overall! I am so please with the expertise and care she has provided to me. While being in her care my skin has improved tremendously. Always asks any and all questions necessary to get me on the right plan of care.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Highly trained, friendly, listens, thorough

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May 18, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough and professsional

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May 16, 2023

5.0

She listens and shows confidence.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Very professional and very helpful.

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May 12, 2023

5.0

Very respectful

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May 12, 2023

5.0

She is the best!!

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May 12, 2023

5.0

She was thorough and nice.

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May 12, 2023

5.0

Great â€œbedsideâ€ manner. Very professional.

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May 11, 2023

5.0

Caring, thorough, and easy to talk to about concerns and questions. The best!!!

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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May 09, 2023

5.0

She is very clear in her instructions and easy to talk with.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

She listened and don't runaway in 3minutes.

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May 03, 2023

5.0

she's very knowledgeable and make you feel at ease she does not make you feel rushed.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mhlaba is such a pleasure to deal with! She always makes sure I'm comfortable during my appointments and explains exactly what she will be doing to make sure that I am okay with the procedure. I highly recommend her.

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April 27, 2023

5.0

She was terrific. Not rushed and answered questions.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Nice knowledgeable Dr.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

She is very professional and inclusive in great skin care. And a delightful person, smart, attentive and thorough.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mhlaba provides excellent care and answers my concerns both in person and online.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

I was very pleased with Dr. Julia Mhlaba. Sheâ€™s very professional and clearly explained everything regarding my procedure to me. She is very kind and gentle and kept checking to make sure I was tolerating the pain of my procedure before continuing. I will gladly recommend her and look forward to seeing her again.

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April 15, 2023

5.0

Doctor is very professional and caring.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and was technical without being confusing.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

Kind, considerate

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable

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April 10, 2023

5.0

My provider has done nothing but given me the top notch care. She may not give me certain diagnosis but we always have a plan of Care to help me heal and try to make me as comfortable as she can during this difficult time.

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April 06, 2023

5.0

She helped me with my HS

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April 03, 2023

5.0

Thoroughness

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April 03, 2023

5.0

Professional, thorough, and knowledgeable

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April 01, 2023

5.0

She is an excellent physician and easy to talk to

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Discusses treatment options and listens to patient. Very calm and patient.

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Because I know that she really cares she's not afraid to touch my skin some doctors act like you are contaminated but not her she's the best

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