Dermatologist in Lake Forest, IL
Oncology • Lake Forest, IL
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
225 E. Deerpath Rd., Suite 50, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone
(773) 296-3639
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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
Insurance & Payment
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Cash, Credit cards, Medicare, Major insurances (varies by location)
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
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 websiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Leah Bressler, PA-C, Dermatologist | Oak Park, IL | WebMD — Jun 9, 2026
- Christina Dimitropoulos, NPC, Nurse Practitioner | VILLA PARK, IL | WebMD — May 5, 2026
- Leah Bressler - Physician Assistant in Oak Park, IL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Christina Steil - Elmhurst Magazine — May 4, 2026
- Lauren Nesher — Jun 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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