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Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD

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(Walter J. Liszewski, MD)

(104 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders), General Practice and Preventive Medicine

Tulane University School of Medicine (2015)

Professional interests include: skin issues

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

(312) 695-8106

Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD is a dermatologist in Chicago, IL specializing in dermatology (skin disorders), general practice and preventive medicine. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD is affiliated with Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern 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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Some issues Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD can help you with:

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

In The News

“"The issue is that when people freaked out about parabens, we started using more preservatives, which are way more allergenic," said Walter Liszewski, an assistant professor of dermatology...”—"Perspective | Shaky science led to a rush of 'paraben-free' beauty products. But they might not be safer.", Washington Post, February 2022

“Walter Liszewski, a dermatologist and cancer researcher at Northwestern University who treats reactions to tattoos, says he's in favor of government oversight to ensure public safety.”—"What's In Tattoo Ink? Why Scientists Want To Know", NPR, February 2021

“And that's bad news, said lead author Dr. Walter Liszewski, who designed the study so health leaders could have reliable data when setting donor policies for high-risk populations such as men who...”—"Study: Gay men eager to donate blood, at times ignoring federal policy", Star Tribune, July 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

allergy patch test

skin lesion destruction

By Affordability:

allergy patch test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD performed more allergy patch test, and skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for allergy patch test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	222
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	70
skin procedures	70

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	23
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	20
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD in 2019

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

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were skin testing, allergy testing, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3957
doctor visit	506
injections	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	138
skin procedures	138
skin testing	3957

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	66
Hispanic	29
Asian	14
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	40
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD in 2020

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were skin testing, allergy testing, phototherapy (light therapy) and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3023
doctor visit	578
phototherapy (light therapy)	266
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	148
skin procedures	148
skin testing	3023

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	56
Hispanic	18
Asian	12
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	32
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD in 2021

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were skin testing, allergy testing, phototherapy (light therapy) and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2976
doctor visit	649
phototherapy (light therapy)	424
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	187
skin procedures	187
skin testing	2976

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	76
Hispanic	24
Asian	17
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	53
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD in 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL during 2023 were skin testing, allergy testing, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	4172
doctor visit	623
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	169
skin procedures	169
skin testing	4172

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	63
Hispanic	18
Asian	19
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	40
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD in 2023

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	2
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL were skin testing, allergy testing, phototherapy (light therapy) and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

allergy testing	3532
doctor visit	515
injections	17
phototherapy (light therapy)	345
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	142
skin procedures	142
skin testing	3532

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	56
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	315
Hispanic	20
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	143
85 and over	37
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	207

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD From 2019 - 2023

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (2015)

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals (2019)

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG)

Northwestern Medicine Department of Dermatology

Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-Based Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 104 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, 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. Walter J. Liszewski, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$33,599 Rinvoq $31,218	Skyrizi $81	$2,300
GENZYME CORPORATION	$21,456 DUPIXENT $12,787	$8,669
Lilly USA, LLC	$19,304 TALTZ $100	$19,204
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$13,087 TWYNEO $266	$12,822
Incyte Corporation	$8,498 OPZELURA $8,498
Other	$12,795 ADBRY $2,686	CIBINQO $1,921	DUPIXENT $1,457	Zoryve $934	AMZEEQ $117	Other $5,680

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$64,902
Consulting Fee	$30,051
Travel and Lodging	$8,517
Food and Beverage	$5,179
Education	$59
Other	$31

Research Payments

Dr. Walter J. Liszewski, MD has received 51 research payments totaling $153,541.

Biography

Dr. Walter Liszewski is a general practice, dermatology (skin disorders), and preventive medicine specialist in Chicago, IL. He attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Liszewski trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Dr. Liszewski's clinical interests encompass skin issues. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Liszewski's office in Chicago, IL.