Cristina R. Camara, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

4.8 /5

722 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

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”.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Camara and Coleen were great today. They helped keep me comfortable and were professional and caring from start to finish.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Love Dr Camara. Always so friendly. Never makes me feel rushed. Great staff.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

I really enjoy seeing Dr Camara, she is always joyful and makes you feel good.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Everyone was very professional and extremely nice. I felt very comfortable with the doctor and she was very pleasant. I definitely will request her and go back.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Always professional and Dr Camara is kind and thorough. I’ve recommended her many times! I enjoy my visits. Thorough and accurate.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Camera seemed to really care about my health and skin irritation. She throughly explained the treatment plan I should follow.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Camara and her staff responded quickly when I needed immediate assistance. Dr. Camara was very thorough, compassionate, and attentive. I have been under her care during difficult circumstances, and I am very happy with my treatment plan.

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.