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Dr. David Shanker MD

Dermatologist
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Dr. David B. Shanker has been providing outstanding dermatological care for patients with skin problems for over 25 years. My focus is on providing

Dr. David B. Shanker has been providing outstanding dermatological care for patients with skin problems for over 25 years. My focus is on providing individualized attention, one on one, with our patients. We are happy to see all ages - children, teenagers, and adults.

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25 E. Washington St., Suite 11..., Chicago, IL, 60602
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1425 N. Hunt Club Rd., Suite 2..., Gurnee, IL, 60031
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Education

  • Medical School - Univeristy of Illinois
  • University of Illinois, Residency in Dermatology

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

Professional Memberships

  • Chicago Dermatological Society
  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • Great Lakes Dermatological Society

Awards and Publications

  • Clinical Assistant Professor - University of Illinois

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Seemed very personable and easy to talk to

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Staff was really great, friendly, helpful and efficient! Dr. Shanker seemed to rush a little, but he made a quick, effective diagnosis, which was all that was needed in my case. The staff was a good as I've encountered at a doctors office.

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There was not wait. I am used to waiting for a while to get into see the doctor. I had a 13:30 appointment, and I was seen at 12:30.

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Knowledgeable but indifferent and rushed.

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the office staff was very friendly and helpful

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He was great, took his time and gave me a thorough diagnosis. I would definitely return.

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I thought he was great. He can just look at you and tell you what you need within minutes. Not many docs can do that.

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Dr. Shanker is great! His office staff are fast and personable, he was fast and

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He was friendly and prompt. Answered my questions and even helped me with another issue I had in addition to what I had made my appointment for. I recommend him.

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Was very realistic and imformative about my situation.

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Dr Shanker explained everything to me in detail so I could understand what the different skin conditions are.

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The Doctor was very nice,I felt very comfotrable and was 100% satisfied

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After using reviews to find a new Dr. online, I chose Dr. Shanker. I felt he was very honest and we discussed the best course to travel in detail. No unnecessary follow-up appointments just to get a script written. My auto repair company uses a service like this for appointment, email, texting, and follow-up. Positive reviews are key to letting others know that honest and good doctors DO exist.

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Well, before you meet him,you meet his staff. They work like a well-oiled machine--very professional,friendly and thorough,IMO. Dr. Shanker is very good at what he does--He explains your problem,why it likely occurred and how he intends to treat it. He's also very funny--maybe stand-up his second gig? It was my first visit but,i highly recommend his practice.

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He was very unprofessional, including: Taking a phone call in the exam room (non-patient or emergency). He laughed at the issues I was bringing up and also told me he had no interest in a procedure any longer. He said he could remove issues if they bothered me, my concern were more if they were cancerous. You can hear other exam rooms through the heating units. He offered me a gown only after I told him a mole was in a sensitive area. He asked for my medical history AFTER the exam.

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Quick, efficient, and courteous service. Very positive experience.

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Dr. Shankar and his office staff were very pleasant and professional. I only had a brief visit with the doctor, but liked him enough that I would come back and recommend him to others.

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a quick in-and-out

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very quick and to the point and seemed to know what he was talking about which put me at ease.

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He's direct and to the point. That's the only reason I docked a star for bedside manner. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. He seems very knowledgable.

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The appointment felt rushed and was not very thorough.

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I liked the rapid doctor visit except all of my concerns were not met! I think he could have explained future steps better without having to comeback to pay another co-pay. A follow-up appointment should have been granted without a co-pay to see if his recommendation worked.

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Great doctor, had a rash that another doctor thought was something it wasn't and Dr. Shanker diagnosed and treated it right away. His office even got me in after I mixed the appointment times and came 30 minutes late!

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Excellent Doctor, right the the point and knows his stuff. Would highly reccomend.

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Courteous and competent staff. Dr. Shanker is knowledgeable and doesn't waste your time like some doctors do. Also, I obtained good results from his advice/prescription.

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Great doc and a great experience, highly recommended.

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Great beside manner. Made my daughter very comfortable. No wait time at all.

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I appreciate that Dr. Shanker is busy; however, he spent less than 5 minutes with me after a 30 minute wait - which is a testament to how quickly he can diagnose an issue - but also very abrupt and unsettling as he barely bothered to introduce himself.

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I really enjoyed my visit. Dr Shanker was very blunt and honest and I have a lot of respect for that in a physician, being a health care worker myself. I was listened to and treated with respect. I would definitely recommend Dr. Shanker to friends and family!

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Dr. Shanker is always on time - a real pleasure when visiting a doctor.

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He has invested in cutting edge equipment that prior doctors I've seen never have had. Extremely knowledgeable at his craft. His office went out of their way to assist me in figuring out my eye care coverage, discovering that even though zocdoc said they were in network, they had never heard of my eye care plan. Couldn't get glasses due to the insurance issue. I will go to him again and will recommend him to my friends and family.

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He has a truly professional and friendly bedside manner. As a first-time patient I would feel confident recommending him to anyone in need of a dermatologist.

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