Berkson Michael H, MD

I’m a Family Doctor myself and was looking for an independent, no-​nonsense, traditional dermatologist. That is exactly what Dr. Berkson is. He is both an internal medicine physician and a dermatologist, which gives him extraordinary insight. His front office staff got me in to see him within a week– which is not common for dermatologists in Chicago (I know, I refer patients to them all the time). My appointment started exactly on time, and I was in and out of the office in under 20 minutes. Dr. Berkson is very knowledgeable, personable, and professional.
I’ll definitely be back!

Dr b is the only doc who cleared my acne i had since i was 10. Im 38. He was one of only two doctors who prescribed accutane.

I like Dr. Berkson very much. He is very professional and I have been going to him for years. Both my boyfriend and I have gone to him for moles and skin problems and have not been prescribed anything that was «brand» except for one skin product that was new and cutting edge.

Aren’t ALL explanations for the cause [and opinions about the treatment] of rosacea simply «theories» described online and elsewhere – including in doctor’s offices?
So it seems it would be a bigger disservice to the pharmaceutical companies to which so many doctors are beholden if those doctors were to endorse any theories that didn’t involve glancing at their patients from eight feet away and immediately prescribing medicines manufactured by those pharmaceutical companies.

Well, I don’t have a lot of experience with dermatologists, and he did seem to conduct a basic check of my skin for any moles/​signs of cancer. However, he really didn’t go beyond that, and I was hoping for more of a consultation regarding skincare. I had to bring up my acne to get him to offer advice on it. I probably would have rated him a 3, but I deducted a star because he made a point of bringing in a female employee of his while he did the body exam (made me think he had had some complaints for inappropriate behavior and was obligated to have a female present in the room). It freaked me out.

Extremely rude receptionists. Walked in for my first appointment with Dr. Berkson and as I handed them my credit card to pay, they looked at me like I was stupid and said they only took cash… like I should know this since you told me on the phone when I made my appointment, knowing I was a new patient? Alright, fine. Went downstairs to the ATM and came back up with their cash. Went in to see Dr. Berkson for oh, I don’t know. 3 minutes? 5 minutes TOPS. Didn’t even care to come close and look at my face, which was the problem location. Just smiled, nodded his head, and wrote some scripts from across the room. Didn’t explain anything or seem to give a shit. Terrible business ethics and never ever going back.

Able to get an appointment quickly and was shown into the exam room right on time. Very efficient; pleasant office. Will definitely go back.

Tried for several days to make an appointment and always got their answering machine stating the office was closed, even tho the hours stated on their greeting say they should be open. After three days of this several times a day, I gave up. Bad, bad first impression.

What a difference a new referral makes! I made an appointment 10 days ago. It was for 1:30. I showed up at 1:15. I filled out the paperwork and paid my co-​pay, with a check (no credit cards/​lost a star). At 1:29, I was called to the exam room. At 1:30, Dr. Berkson comes in and introduced himself. At 1:33, Dr leaves and asks me to put on the gown. I am very nervous. I am not a skinny girl, and it is cold in there. A few minutes later, he comes back, with a female secretary (big sigh of relief from me), and he examines my 8,000 freckles. NOT ONE is deemed to be «walking melanoma» like Dr. Slice and Dice said. Dr. Berkson takes note of my scars and notices some areas on my face, just to keep an eye on. He does not take notes, but seems to remember. He went to UCLA and Northwestern, so he is smart. He is also very calm, kind, and listens. I like that in a doctor.
At 2:04, I am out the door, in my car and headed to Marshall’s to go shopping. No more wasting the entire day at Dr K’s office. Oh, and Dr Berkson has free travel sized samples of soap and lotion as well as a GREAT magazine rack, but you won’t have time to read them. You will have to steal the $ 5 copy of Food and Wine just like I did. I hope they did not notice.