Dermatology
Joan Guitart, MD
Professor, Dermatology (Dermatopathology), Pathology; Chief of Dermatopathology in the Department of Dermatology
Dr. Joan Guitart, MD, is a distinguished dermatopathologist and dermatologist in Chicago, IL, serving as Chief of Dermatopathology in the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He specializes in cutaneous lymphomas, including mycosis fungoides, Sézary syndrome, and lymphomatoid papulosis, as well as dermatopathology and skin cancer excision. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Guitart treats adult patients with complex, often treatment-refractory lymp
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology (American Board of Pathology)
- Dermatopathology (American Board of Pathology)
- Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
- Dermatopathology
Education & Training
- MD, University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - 1983
- Residency, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - Dermatology - 1988
- Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Dermatopathology - 1989
- Residency, Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 1990
Peer Recognition
2020
2017, 2019, 2022 (3 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2021-2022, 2024-2025 (4 years)
2023-2024 (2 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Chief of Dermatopathology in the Department of Dermatology
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
40+ years in practice