Cristina R. Camara, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
4.8 /5
617 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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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Check for skin cancer
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
I have been seeing Dr Camara for years and every time I do, I have a great experience. She is so easy to talk to and explains step by step what she is doing. She is also super friendly and nice. My whole family goes to her and feels the same way.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara is a very caring and professional dermatologist. She always takes the time to answer questions and takes a personal interest in her patients.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara has been treating me for many years. She is very kind and makes time to listen to my problems and explain what's going on. She knows her stuff. I highly recommend her!
google
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara is wonderful!
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara and all the staff are wonderful to work with. Competent, thorough, helpful and reassuring in every way. I would recommend Dr. Camara to anyone, in fact, I have done so.
google
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Have been dealing with a skin issue for months and Doctor and her staff have always been there to help me along
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Fast and thorough
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara is just fantastic! She has a genuine caring bedside manner and she takes the time to explain things. So friendly and kind; love her!!
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara is amazing. Her bedside manner is perfection. She is very thoughtful and thorough. I will always choose her for my appointments.
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.

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