Jerome Garden, MD

I’ve been having laser treatments for the past several months and can clearly see a huge different. Dr. Garden and Dr. Backus are the best!

Dr. Garden is compassionate, patient, and extremely intelligent. He is the only person I would trust to do any type of birthmark removal. He truly cares about each of his patients as whole people– not just about their skin, and is up to date on all the latest techniques and tools. He is completely honest, even when it’s not what patients would want to hear. Sometimes the office is running behind, but it’s because he takes the time that each patient needs.

I have had laser treatments from both Dr. Garden and Dr. Backus. Dr. Garden is extremely intelligent and patient. He noticed EVERYTHING on my face and was matter-​of-​fact about lasers and treatment. I have freckles that I wanted removed and Dr. Garden did a beautiful job. As I started to get melasma, he referred me to Dr. Backus, who is a PhD in lasers and he told me that he develops lasers. Impressive! So he has been treating my melasma with a laser that also helps with acne, facial hair, skin tightening… I’ve had 3 treatments and so far, so great! My melasma is definitely diminished, I can see it’s disappearing from my cheekbones. Also, my acne is not nearly as bad as it normally is, I’d estimate 90% better. He is also a very interesting man, his bedside manner is great. I really really am happy with these two doctors, they are awesome.

I have seen Dr. Garden a few times and he takes the time to listen to my concerns. It is apparent to me why he is known as one of the top in the laser field!

I had a total of 6 laser treatments over a course of 6 months for my acne scars last year by Abnoeal D. Bakus and it was the worst experience ever! I wasted a total of $ 2500 priced $ 380/​treatment including a consultation fee of $ 165 and it screwed up my face! I ended up breaking out more acne on my face and he said it was normal because my skin needed time to adjust! Such BS! I want to sue this guy and get my money back!
Stay away from this clinic especially from Abnoeal D. Bakus!!! I wouldn’t trust him with your skin!

Wow! I cannot believe I had the SAME EXACT experience as the previous Reviewer, Kevin G. I, too was recently referred by my regular dermatologist for a specialized Laser treatment (which they did not have) for Rosacea & broken capillaries. He told me I also had a second skin condition which was never noticed or diagnosed by the same dermatologist I’ve been seeing regularly for over 15 years. He NEVER examined me under any type of magnified Light, just with his naked eye & had me look at my face with a handheld mirror to explain what I had. He walked out of the office TWO times while I sat there, once for 5 minutes then again for almost 20 minutes with little explanation why he walked out. He told me how much each procedure would cost, NO guarantees on improving one condition & not sounding very certain he could improve the Rosacea. I cannot believe he is the only Laser Specialist in Chicago. He might be decent for other skin conditions but there is NO WAY I would waste my time! That’s $ 165 I’ll never see again. I thought he was arrogant, distant & uninvolved. I plan on telling my referring dermatologist to think twice about recommending him.

I am a huge fan of Dr. Garden. Twice I’ve had brown spots zapped off (not sure the name of the apparatus he uses), which to me is so much better, quickly, and easier than using cremes with hydroquinone for years at a time. He is gentle, intelligent, and passionate about the skin. I highly recommend him.

Just an update — still happy with Dr. Garden! Seeing him next week!

I have been looking around for a place to have the CoolSculpting Laser for fat reduction. Suppose to be just like liposuction however non-​invasive. I went to day for a consultation and frankly ready to give them my credit card.
When I booked the appointment last week I was clear with the receptionist that I had only a small window of time and would need to be finished by 9:30 (I had a 9am appt) and she said that was fine it was easy, it was early, they would not be running behind. Great!
At 9:20 I asked at the desk when I would be seen… seems the Dr was late and when they came in started seeing patients and it would be quite awhile before I could be seen.
Whats wrong with people today? My job requires that I keep a strict schedule not only for myself but also for the people that I work with and for. To be so casually and blatantly unconcerned about other peoples time is rude. One of the women behind the desk actually laughed when I told them I would have appreciated a call letting me know they were running late.
I will still get CoolSculpting but not with Dr Jerome Garden

I second Dr. Garden being great. He is a specialist with lasers, sun damage, broken capillaries, etc. I am an esthetician and have always seen great work by him on my clients and I recommend him to new clients if I see they need his kind of help. He also has a lot of integrity as a dermatologist. If he can’t fix something he will tell you. His waiting list to get in is long so I know a lot of other people like him too. I found him to be very sweet! I bet if you don’t take care of your skin or especially if you tan he will have something to say about it but, if you pay tons of money for laser treatments why wouldn’t you wear sunblock every day? Anyway, great doctor if you are serious about fixing your skin.