Cristina R. Camara, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

4.9 /5

689 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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Dr Camara is the best she is the only Dr that I see she makes me so comfortable, and I know my processes will be done right. She explains everything and always asks questions.

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Dr. Camara was very thorough and gentle.

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Love Dr. Camara! She is a great doctor! I feel like we have been friends forever!!

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Every interaction I’ve had with Dr. Camara has been beyond pleasant. Her kind and loving bedside manner makes me feel so seen, especially when I’m nervous. She goes the extra mile to know me as a patient, calm my nerves, and care for me so well. I can’t say enough about how lovely she is as a Dr!

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Doctor explained the procedure very clearly. Staff was very friendly and professional. Clinic was clean and orderly

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Dr Camara and her staff are patient, kind, and helpful. It’s a great place to go!

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Dr Camera is kind, caring and thorough. Just love having her as my dermatologist!

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Dr Camera is kind, caring, thorough and delightful to have as a Dr. just love having her as my dermatologist!

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I've been under Dr. Camara's care for well over ten years now. She has always been extremely caring, compassionate, thoughtful and thorough.

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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.