Cristina R. Camara, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

4.9 /5

734 reviews

Cristina R. Camara, MD, FAAD

Dr. Camara is a Board-Certified Dermatologist. She thinks dermatology is a wonderful field because it enables her to make people feel better about their skin. She works hard to find the best solutions for her patients, ensuring them that they’ll always receive the best possible care. She is proud to have received her board certification in dermatology and she continually strives to grow and improve as a clinician.

Crest Hill

2051 Plainfield Road

Crest Hill, Illinois 60403

Tel:(815) 741-4343

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Morris

1600 US-6

Morris, Illinois 60450

Tel:(815) 941-9500

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New Lenox

1890 Silver Cross Boulevard
Suite 505

New Lenox, Illinois 60451

Tel:(815) 741-4343

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Google • Forefront Dermatology

Very good

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Very professional and also caring

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Friendly demeanor, thorough and knowledgeable.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Camara was kind, professional and thorough. RN was friendly. Appointment process was efficient.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Camara was friendly, pleasant and professional. She made me feel comfortable. She quickly diagnosed my problem and assured me that the prescription medication would solve my issue. I would highly recommend her.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Camara has given me great preventative care for many years, recognizing and removing my skin cancer in the earliest stages. She is highly professional, knowledgeable, kind, and caring.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Very professional and thorough

Google • Forefront Dermatology

I always love Dr. Cámara!!

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Very professional staff . Would recommend highly to my friends and family

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Camara is extremely thorough and has great communication when discussing any related issues. Absolutely the best disposition of any doctor I have ever had. It is also very comforting when she describes a skin issue as a “good guy”.

Education

Undergraduate Degree:
University of the Philippines, College of Arts and Sciences

Medical Degree:
University of the Philippines, College of Medicine

Dermatology Residency:
University of the Philippines, College of Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago, IL

Pediatric Residency:
University of the Philippines, College of Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago, IL

Dermatology Clinical Research Fellowship:
University of Illinois at Chicago, IL

Certificates

Board-Certified Dermatologist (American Board of Dermatology)

Achievements

Cum Laude
International Honors Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Resident of the Year Award for Outstanding Performance
Outstanding Intern in Ophthalmology
Outstanding Intern in Rehabilitation Medicine
Outstanding Intern in Community Medicine
Class Rand #17 out of 156 graduates

Publications

Fiedler VC, Camara CR, Topical Hair Growth Promoters in Androgenetic Alopecia. Dermatologic Therapy. Volume 8, 1998, 34-41.

Hill C, Camara CR. Hansen’s Disease, Book Chapter in Conn’s Medical Therapeutics. 2002 in press.

Pipitone M, Robinson JK, Camara CR, Chittineni B. Skin Cancer Awareness in Suburban Employees: A Hispanic Perspective. J Amer Acad Derm 2002:47 (1):118-23.

*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.