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Dr. Lakimerly Coates, MD

Dr. Lakimerly Coates, MD

Dermatology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Lakimerly Coates, MD is a dermatologist in Rockford, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Coates has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

4338 Morsay Dr Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-6400

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Coates specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Nurse Communication
    Patients said they had good communication with nurses. • See hospitals
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Dr. Coates' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Coates

2.2

35 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
14%
14%
4 Star
11%
11%
3 Star
11%
11%
2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
54%
54%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Tom G – Dec 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Sep 17, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 23, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Apr 20, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Feb 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Jul 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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LD Mitchell – Jun 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
sj3 – Nov 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
J Murphy – Sep 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Sarah – Feb 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rockford, IL – Aug 31, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Rockford, IL – Aug 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
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Erika in Rockford, IL – Nov 14, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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Rockford, IL – Mar 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lakimerly Coates, MD is a dermatologist in Rockford, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Coates has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1995....read more

  • Dermatology

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  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Residency Hospital

  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Rockford Dermatology SC4338 Morsay Dr Rockford, IL 61107
1

Practice

Soderstrom Dermatology Center S C4909 N Glen Park Place Rd Peoria, IL 61614
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Sat: 7:00am - 6:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St
    Rockford, IL 61108
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton

    2400 N Rockton Ave
    Rockford, IL 61103
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Swedish American Hospital

    1401 E State St
    Rockford, IL 61104

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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