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Clinic Type

Oncology

Address

225 E. Deerpath Rd., Suite 50, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Phone

(773) 296-3639

Email

Opening Hours

Mon: 7:30am - 7:30pm; Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm; Wed: 7:30am - 7:30pm; Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm; Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Services Offered

  • Dermatology
  • Dermatopathology
  • Dermasurgery
  • Medical Dermatology
  • Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Mohs surgery
  • Skin cancer treatment
  • Skin cancer prevention
  • Botox
  • Dysport
  • Moles and skin cancer checks
  • Patch testing
  • Photodynamic therapy
  • CO2 fractional laser skin resurfacing
  • Chemical peels
  • Facial fillers
  • Mole removal
  • Biologics and topicals
  • Skin biopsy
  • Ultraviolet light therapy
  • Grafts and skin care products
  • Nail disorders
  • Brown spots and discoloration
  • Dark eye circles
  • Crows feet
  • Enlarged pores
  • Lines and wrinkles
  • Sagging skin
  • Skin pigmentation
  • Warts
  • Acne
  • Actinic keratosis
  • Eczema/Atopic dermatitis
  • Hair loss and alopecia
  • Hives/urticaria
  • Herpes zoster shingles
  • Impetigo
  • Melanoma
  • Psoriasis
  • Rosacea
  • Skin infections
  • Skin cancer

Insurance & Payment

Cash, Credit cards, Medicare, Major insurances (varies by location)

Languages Spoken

Pricing

  • Botox and Dysport pricing varies by treatment area
  • Moles and Skin Cancer checks pricing not listed

Current Offers

New patient special — Not disclosed

FAQs

What services are offered at the Lake Forest office?

Medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services including Mohs surgery, skin cancer prevention and treatment, Botox, fillers, chemical peels, laser treatments and more.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades: 1.8 out of 5 stars (based on 14 reviews) (14)
  • RateMDs: 2.7 out of 5 stars (based on 26 reviews) (26)
  • Vitals: 4.0 out of 5 stars (Not explicitly specified)

Patients praise

  • Thorough skin examinations and cancer detection expertise
  • High satisfaction with clinical skill and results for some patients
  • Professional and knowledgeable care from some providers
  • Positive experiences with office staff reported by some patients

Common complaints

  • Long wait times in waiting rooms
  • Perceived unprofessional or rude staff behavior
  • Concerns over rushed appointments and poor communication
  • Frustrations with billing processes and administrative policies
  • Specific complaints regarding cosmetic procedure outcomes

"If you are looking to wait a half hour in a waiting room to be taken back to an examination room to wait another half hour to see Dr. Berk - than this is your guy. ... He double and triple books for his selfish convenience."

Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Berk)

"DO NOT GO HERE FOR LASER HAIR REMOVAL! I was burned very badly on my face. ... The doctor and assistant who botched the procedure were very cold and unsympathetic."

RateMDs (Dr. Tina C. Venetos)

"Dr. Downes is the A team and does an excellent and thorough job while still managing to be a charming conversationalist. ... Everyone in the office is professional and kind, the wait time is minimal and the office is spotless."

Lake Forest Dermatology website

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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