Cole D Lundquist, MD SC

I’ve had problems with winter eczema, something Dr. Lundquist has seen countless times. He’s quick to write a script until the next inevitable winter attack. His practice is extremely busy, he works long hours to help as many people as he can with common skin ailments. Initially I was put off by this, until I visited another provider who scarred me by excising a small mole on my back, that was benign. Dr. Lundquist told me not to worry about it. I should have listened to him. His fast visual inspection, by very experienced eyes, was 100% on target.
About two years ago, I developed a dark raised spot on my face. This blackish mark grew to the size of a dime before I went to see Dr. Lundquist. He took his time to examine this closely as it wasn’t a «run of the mill» type of skin problem. We scheduled another appointment to have the mark excised. I was very concerned about scarring since this was on my face. Dr. Lundquist removed and cauterized the mark precisely, quickly and accurately. Very skilled surgical hands, quite impressive. He sent a sample in for a biopsy and the smooth cauterization he performed healed perfectly, no mark or scar whatsoever.
After having both a «run of the mill» and more complex skin problem, I’ve grown to appreciate how the doctor manages his time to help as many patients as possible.

My picture is in the dictionary next to the phrase: GENETICALLY PRONE TO SKIN CANCER.
So I need a pro. Somebody I can trust. I tried 4 dermatologists before getting referred to Dr. Lundquist by my GP. .None made the cut. All of them wasted my time.
I’ve been under Dr. Lundquist’s care for almost 3 years. He’s a consummate professional. He could not be more personable. He is always on time. And he shows the respect of not wasting my time.
This is one of the best medical professionals I’ve ever come across. Highest recommendation.

It’s too bad that you have to give at least one star. I wish there were negative stars.
I have had the same experiences as everyone else here. He barely looks at you, barely talks to you, prescribes something different every two weeks, and doesn’t even sit with you long enough to warm his seat. And if you try to talk to him he just walks out on you.
I was fortunate to find a good dermatologist in my neighborhood and I went to him on Saturday. The amount of time I have spent with this new doctor on one visit is equal to the amount of time I have spend with Dr. Lundquist on all visits combined.
This new Dr. specifically told me that Dr. Lundquist gave me the wrong type of ointments (topical ‘roids) for my condition and actually made my condition worse. The new Dr. actually came in with an assistant, put a big light and magnifying glass on me, and also took the time to inspect my moles just as a courtesy check up on them even though that’s not what I was there for.
My new Dr. is Dr. Bryan Schultz in Oak Park, near Harlem & Chicago. I’ve only been there once but it was a million times better. His credentials are impressive. Here is is web page:
No I don’t work for Bryan or anything like that, it’s just after being frustrated with this Dr. who just takes you to the bank and seeing that everyone else has had the same negative experience I hope that I can help someone out in avoiding the scam that is Dr. Cole Lundquist.

I have had the same experience as the other Unilocalers. He didn’t even take his eyes off the chart he was holding to actually look at my skin! I kept saying «but what about this?» and without even looking he would say, «oh don’t worry about it». The office was always so overcrowded because they schedule appointments 5 minutes apart. He just writes prescriptions and doesn’t even look at your skin.
The last time I was there he removed something from my arm and did such a bad job I now have a huge scar.
My dad had the same experience. He was in the office for all of 30 seconds, the doctor never looked at him, and wrote a prescription for something that didn’t even work. Terrible doctor!

Try to avoid this impersonal MD at all costs. Went to him regardless of the Unilocaler’s reviews because my insurance was scarce to find any alternative doctors closer to my location, however after 3 visits the office had a problem with my insurance even though after speaking with my insurance directly, they had no idea why the doctor’s office was requesting certain documentation. Also every two weeks he would briefly look at my skin and write a different prescription and lather rinse repeat… The straw that broke my back was prescribing a cream that specifically warns not to use on face (location of my psoriasis=face.) I tried once and had severe reaction to cream, decided to go elsewhere regardless of extra distance. I hope I find a better doctor soon.

Avoid this guy at all costs. He had treated my teenage daughter for acne for several months without any visible sign of progress. My daughter’s mother and I both arranged our schedules in order to accompany her on her next visit. We came prepared with a number of questions and a desire to discuss progress and the course of treatment. Lundquist spent about two minutes with us and nearly ran out the door clearly frustrated that we were interested in discussing our daughter’s welfare. This guy really ought to pursue another line of work and prospective patient’s are urged to look elsewhere for quality, attentive and compassionate care.