James G. Lahti

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James G. Lahti, MD

Dermatology

Dermatology Partners of the North Shore, Northbrook, IL 600626112.40 miles

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About James G. Lahti, MD

James G. Lahti, MD, MPH, is a board-certified dermatologist. A native of the Chicagoland area, he received his medical degree from Northwestern Medical School and completed residencies in internal medicine at Harvard University and dermatology at the University of Maryland, where he served as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery at the Dermatologic SurgiCenter in Philadelphia and a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a clinical instructor at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Lahti is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, the Skin Cancer Foundation, the Chicago Dermatologic Society, the American Medical Association, and the Great Lakes Dermatological Society.

Professional Title

MD, MPH

Top Procedures

  • Acne Treatment
  • Botox
  • CoolSculpting®
  • Facials
  • Hair Removal
  • HydraFacial®
  • Kybella®
  • Latisse®
  • Microneedling
  • Sclerotherapy

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

Years of Experience

32 years of experience

Education

  • Graduate School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Residency: University of Maryland
  • Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Languages

  • English

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Offerings & Procedures Performed by James G. Lahti, MD

  • Face

  • Skin

  • Body

  • Hair

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