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Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD

(Pedram Gerami, MD)

(26 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders), Pathology, General Practice, Dermatopathology and Pediatric Pathology

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School (2001)

676 N St Clair Street Arkes Pavilion, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 695-8106

Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD is a dermatologist in Chicago, IL specializing in dermatology (skin disorders), pathology, general practice, dermatopathology and pediatric pathology. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD is affiliated with Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern Medicine Department of Dermatology and Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-Based Center.

Office Locations

676 N St Clair Street Arkes Pavilion, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60611

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr Pedram Gerami, professor of skin cancer research and director of Chicago s Skin Cancer Institute and Melanoma Clinic, says: If you overstimulate the melanocytes, there could be a theoretical...”—"Shocking truth about dangerous tan-enhancing sprays used by thousands", Daily Mail Online, July 2025

“Research suggests pregnancy suppresses the immune system, which can increase an individual's risk of illness, including cancer, but hormonal changes during pregnancy may also lead to greater...”—"How pregnancy may increase the risk of skin cancer, leave babies at risk", Fox News, June 2016

“The drug, a CTLA-4, works through the immune system, said Dr. Pedram Gerami, a dermatologist and researcher with Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.”—"A first treatment for an aggressive cancer", Albert Lea Tribune, September 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

lab tests

slide consultation

In 2023, Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD performed more lab tests, and slide consultation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were lab tests, second opinions and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	90
lab tests	919
second opinions	173

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1359
Female	1406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2527
Black	93
Hispanic	62
Asian	29
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1403
From 75 to 84	917
85 and over	320
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were lab tests, second opinions and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	87
lab tests	610
second opinions	103

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1312
Female	1252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2345
Black	74
Hispanic	66
Asian	24
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1240
From 75 to 84	833
85 and over	366
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were lab tests, second opinions and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	99
lab tests	519
second opinions	116

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2448
Female	2376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4392
Black	150
Hispanic	114
Asian	46
Other	122
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2328
From 75 to 84	1606
85 and over	656
Less than 65	234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were lab tests, second opinions, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	145
lab tests	282
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
second opinions	173
skin procedures	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	844
Female	729

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1459
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	742
From 75 to 84	543
85 and over	210
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were second opinions, lab tests, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	83
doctor visit	198
lab tests	171
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
second opinions	228
skin procedures	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	475
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	843
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	466
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	94
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were second opinions, lab tests, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	153
lab tests	161
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
second opinions	194
skin procedures	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	450
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	762
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	441
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	72
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were lab tests, second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
lab tests	468
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
second opinions	89
skin procedures	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	893
Female	866

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1565
Black	57
Hispanic	36
Asian	21
Other	80
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	856
From 75 to 84	596
85 and over	221
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were lab tests, second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	115
lab tests	453
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
second opinions	69
skin procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	903
Female	825

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1532
Black	53
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	88
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	817
From 75 to 84	627
85 and over	201
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were lab tests, second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117
lab tests	439
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
second opinions	71
skin procedures	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	793
Female	731

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1358
Black	43
Hispanic	25
Asian	18
Other	80
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	712
From 75 to 84	584
85 and over	176
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were lab tests, second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
lab tests	396
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
second opinions	78
skin procedures	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	867
Female	768

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1447
Black	39
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	92
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	738
From 75 to 84	656
85 and over	201
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	15
Dementia	4
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2023 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85
lab tests	422
second opinions	67

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	927
Female	797

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1523
Black	31
Hispanic	38
Asian	27
Other	105
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	778
From 75 to 84	690
85 and over	201
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	4
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL were lab tests, second opinions, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	119
lab tests	440
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
second opinions	123
skin procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1024
Female	961

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	56
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	1795
Hispanic	37
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	71

**Age**
75 to 84	694
85 and over	247
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	956

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School in 2001. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He is certified by the Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School (2001)

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2005)

Board Certification: Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG)

Northwestern Medicine Department of Dermatology

Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-Based Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Pedram Gerami, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$4,412 $4,412

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,050
Travel and Lodging	$182
Food and Beverage	$180

Biography

Dr. Pedram Gerami's specialties are general practice, pediatric pathology, and pediatric dermatology. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Gerami obtained his medical school training at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and performed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Top Doctors; Chicago Magazine; and Top Doctors in Chicago published in Chicago Mag. He is conversant in Persian. Dr. Gerami is affiliated with Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Yext reports that he is not accepting new patients.