To our patients,

Please be aware as of the end of August 2024, the office of Physicians Laser & Dermatology Institute (PLDI) has closed.

Dr. Jerome Garden, Dr. Benjamin Garden and Dr. Abnoeal Bakus have joined the practice of Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago at 363 W. Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654 and will be seeing all of their patients at the new location.

Please call Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago at (312) 995-1955 to schedule your appointment and establish care.

Or visit their website: www.dermchicago.com

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Forms for your visit

Download and complete our practice’s forms to prepare for your consultation with a leading dermatology expert at Physicians Laser and Dermatology Institute.

  1. Patient Registration Form

  2. Patient Medical History Form

 

Research, Publications, & Presentations

Patel PM, Bakus AS, Garden BC, Lai O, Garden JM. Treatment of Pain in Keloids Using Only a Long-Pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser. Lasers Surg Med 2021;53:66-69.

Garden JM, Zelickson B, Friedman D, Kutscher TD, Rozen DM, Afsahi V. Long-term Facial and Body Hair Removal With a Combined Radiofrequency and Optical Home-Use Device for All Skin Types. J Drugs Dermatol . 2020 May 1;19(5):498-503.

Bakus AD, Yaghmai D, Massa MC, Garden BC, Garden JM. Sustained Benefit After Treatment of Acne Vulgaris Using Only a Novel Combination of Long-Pulsed and Q-Switched 1064-nm Nd: YAG Lasers. Dermatol Surg. 2018 Nov;44(11):1402-1410.

Garden JM, Zelickson B, Gold MH, Friedman D, Kutscher TD, Afsahi V. Home hair removal in all skin types with a combined radiofrequency and optical energy source device. Dermatol Surg. 2014 Feb;40(2):142-51.

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Congratulations to Dr. Jerome Garden on once again being voted as one of Chicago Magazine's Top Doctors! This honor is voted on by other dermatologists in the city. . . . . #chicagoderm #dermatology #laser #laserderm #chicago #chicagodermatology @chi
Angiomas are blood vessels growth that can affect anyone at any age. These unsightly red spots can usually be treated with 1-2 laser treatments. At PLDI, we have multiple laser systems that can treat red spots, so our dermatologists can choose the c
Laser tattoo removal also is useful after a traumatic event. This patient had gravel tattooed into their skin after a bike accident. Typically 1-3 sessions with a laser can effectively clear the skin! . . . #chicagoderm #dermatology #laser #laserderm
Brown spots, also called lentigines or sun spots, are caused by sun and age. While sunscreen is a must and lightening creams can be helpful, the best treatment remains laser. This patient underwent Q-switched Ruby laser treatment with excellent resul
Venous lakes are a very common blood vessel growth. They typically start to occur in your 30s and 40s. They can be blue or purple. The proper treatment for them is using an Nd:YAG laser, as this laser wavelength is best equipped to treat the larger
Large blue blood vessels under the eye (called superficial infraorbital veins) are a common issue for patients. These unsightly veins need to be treated very cautiously given their proximity to the eye. At PLDI, we have multiple lasers that can be us
Dr. Ben Garden was honored to be invited to speak at Loyola University's Grand Rounds this week. He presented to the room of dermatologists, residents and students on the latest in laser dermatology. . . . #dermatology #dermresident #derm #laser #las
This sweet 95-year-old great-grandmother loves her results after just 1 syringe of Filler to her marionette lines, perioral wrinkles and mental crease. She says she doesn't look a day over 85! 😁 . . . . #juvederm #restylane #fillers #filler #chicago
 

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