Dr. Melanie E. Griem, MD | Crown Point, IN | Dermatologist

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Dr. Griem received her medical degree from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago in 1990. She did an internship in Internal Medicine at Northwestern University, completed her Dermatology Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1994, and completed an advanced fellowship in Dermatopathology at the University of Chicago in 1995. Dr. Griem is Board Certified in both Dermatology and Dermatopathology by the American Boards of Dermatology and Pathology. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Chicago Dermatological Association, and the American Medical Association. She is on staff at Methodist Southlake Hospital (Merrillville) and St. Anthony Medical Center (Crown Point). Dr. Griem, her husband, and their dogs live in Chicago.

3.2

13 Ratings
36 years of experience
7 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
5 written reviews
3 specialties
17 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Dr. Griem's Ratings and Reviews

3.2

13 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
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Easy to make an appointment; skilled; personable; and never made me me feel I was being rushed.

January 25th, 2020

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She was friendly and explained everything very well to my geriatric father.

Did Well

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

January 29th, 2019

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I would not recommend her to anyone. To sum up my experience is that she didn't help me with any of my skin concerns. She wasn't personable at all. Actually made me feel like I was bothering her for taking up her time. Also, she didn't even examine my skin to see what the problem might be. Simply glanced at it from about 2 feet away and hands me a prescription for creams. She doesn't explain anything about them either. Horrible!

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

February 7th, 2017

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I spoke to the receptionist and told her I have a rash and would like to see a dermatologist. I was told I would be seeing dr. Griem. I even told her if she's not as good that I would wait to see dr. Bresake. I was told that she was good so I kept my appointment. I get there and everything was fine until the"doctor" walked into the room didn't say who she was and started to Argue with me that I can't get anything from animals. I work at a vets office and I know that there are so things you can get and some you can't. She didn't even look at my face much. I didn't get any answers. I then go up front to pay and was handed a card for my recheck appointment and noticed I didn't see the doctor I was told I was going to be seeing. Upchurch isn't a dermatologist she is an Assistant. When I called to complain I was told that's because the other doctors aren't seeing new clients. I was also told that I can't get my money back or see one of the doctors. I will never be back and would never… recommend anyone to go.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Flexible scheduling

April 25th, 2014

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She took the time to explain things and took care of the problem right then and there and even called me personally with results and made sure i understood. She is wonderful.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 10th, 2011

Illinois Dermatology Institute Llc

11061 Broadway Ste BCrown Point, IN 46307

Tel: (219) 232-9290

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Melanie Elizabeth Griem, MD	Trisha Khanna, MD, FAAD	Dr. Anna Chacon, MD	Dr. Mark Atkinson Vangorder, MD
Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology	Pathology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.2 (13 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (2 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Hindi	Speaks English, French, Spanish	Speaks English
Crown Point , IN	Orlando , FL	Miami , FL	Michigan City , IN
Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons	Med School: Brown Medical School	Med School: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY THE FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dermatopathology
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Hip Disorders
Melanoma
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Dr. Melanie Elizabeth Griem holds an active medical license in the state of Indiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Indiana that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Dr. Griem's NPI number is 1407801582.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Melanie Griem affiliated with?: Dr. Melanie Griem is affiliated with The Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus.
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