Cristina R. Camara, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
4.9 /5
778 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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• Forefront Dermatology
Great doctor. Answers all questions, is very patient, and knowledgeable. Excellent and attention to detail!!!!
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• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara is VERY personable and insightful. Her treatment approach was easy and practical. She wasn't all about pushing medications and aggressive treatment. I couldn't be happier!!!
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• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara is very caring and knowledgeable. She is the only dermatologist I trust. Excellent doctor.
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• Forefront Dermatology
Love her ❤️throughly wonderful….. she’s the best!
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• Forefront Dermatology
Dr Camara is so so so sweet. I never mind going to her!
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• Forefront Dermatology
Doctor Camara is so compassionate and just a kind hearted Doctor. Im fortune to have her as my Doctor.
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• Forefront Dermatology
Dr Camara was really emphatic and kind. She explained what she was doing and made me feel at ease.
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• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara was professional and personable. She was thorough and treated me like a person not just a patient.
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• Forefront Dermatology
She is personable and such a good doctor.
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• Forefront Dermatology
Dr Camara is the best there is..hands down. Her nurse Kaydie was just as amazing.
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.
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