Gayle L. McCloskey, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
4.9 /5
638 reviews
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Dr. McCloskey is fabulous. She takes her time with you and explains everything. She has been one of my favorite Doctors.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Dr McCloskey is a knowledgeable professional but she is also very caring and kind. She is thorough and happy to answer any questions or concerns her patients may have. I recommend her highly!
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Dr. McCloskey fit me in today to reevaluate my incision due to a cyst removal. She patiently listened to my concerns and provided a new antibiotic. Hopefully this will speed up the healing process. I am grateful for her time.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Really nice people doing a really great job
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Really nice people doing a really great job
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Premier Dermatology is professional and cares very much about my well being. Dr McCloskey is excellent and has always made me feel as though I am her only patient!
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Absolutely love Dr. McCloskey, she is so knowledgeable, caring and gentle. She takes her time and answers every question and also explains in very clear detail.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
My appointment was on time, staff was friendly. Dr. McCloskey was very knowledgeable and friendly, explaining what she was doing, taking pictures to monitor and made me feel at ease. Thank you.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Dr McCloskey is thorough, informative and caring. She takes time to answer any and all questions. The staff is also friendly. I appreciate the kindness I receive every time I have an appointment.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Dr. McCloskey is awesome. She's thorough and real cares about my health and well-being!
Education

Medical Degree:
Loyola University-Stritch School of Medicine, IL

Internal Medicine Internship:
Loyola University Medical Center/Hines VA Hospital, IL

Dermatology Residency:
Mayo Clinic Foundation, MN

Certificates
Board-Certified Dermatologist (American Board of Dermatology)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Dermatology
American Medical Association
Chicago Dermatological Society
Women's Dermatologic Society
O'Leary Society
Achievements
Paul A. O'Leary Award for Clinical Excellence in Dermatology
Roy S. Rogers III Travel Award for Excellence in Patient Care
Alpha Omega Alpha, Vice President Epsilon Chapter of Illinois
Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation
CRC Press Chemistry Award
Summa cum laude
Highest Scholastic Achievement Award, Alpha Tau Delta
Kappa Gamma Pi Honor Society
Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society
Dean's List
Publications

van der Kooi, K, Davis, MPD, McCloskey, G. Chronic edema of the lips-a rare but real problem: A report of 3 cases and their response to therapy. JAAD 2005; 53(5): 875-877.

Randle, HW, McCloskey, GL. Diseases of the Mouth, in Conn’s Current Therapy 52nd Edition, Edited by RE Rakel, WB Saunders, Philadephia, 2000.

McCloskey, GL, Massa MC. Cephalexin rash in infectious mononucleosis: Case report and review of related literature. Cutis 1997; 59(5): 251-4.

Young, MRI, McCloskey, G Wright, MA, Pak, AS. Increasing infiltration and activation of DC8(+) tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes after eliminating immune suppressive granulocyte/macrophage progenitor cells with low doses of interferon and tumor necrosis factor. Cancer Immunology Immunotherapy. jan 1994. 38(1); 9-15.

*Age Restriction


For patients scheduling who are under 18 years of age (19 in Alabama) please make sure you have permission from your parent or legal guardian to schedule this appointment.  Your parent or legal guardian must accompany you on your initial visit and on certain subsequent visits to provide appropriate informed consent.