Cristina R. Camara, MD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
4.9 /5
382 reviews

Cristina R. Camara, MD

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

Morris

1600 US-6
Morris, Illinois 60450
Tel:(815) 941-9500

New Lenox

1890 Silver Cross Boulevard
Suite 505
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
Tel:(815) 741-4343
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I love being able to treat people of all ages and different generations within families.
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• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara is a great person and a great doctor.
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• Forefront Dermatology
Everyone was super nice as usual.
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• Forefront Dermatology
I would like to thank Dr. Camara & the staff at the Morris office for their excellent care & follow up phone calls. The concern expressed is very much appreciated.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
It was efficient and everyone had masks on their face. Very safe.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
As always, Dr. Camara was so caring, attentive and went above and beyond to address my concerns!!
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5.0/5
Survey • Forefront Dermatology
Dr Camara is an excellent doctor and very kind and thoughtful as well. Changes to check in procedures were well done and much appreciated during this time of Covid 19.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Professional, thorough and kind.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara was very kind, explained everything she was doing, what to expect after. Assistant was very kind also!!
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
very easy to set up facetime appt
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5.0/5
Survey • Forefront Dermatology
Everything worked out well. It was convenient for me.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara is a great person and a great doctor.
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Everyone was super nice as usual.
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
I would like to thank Dr. Camara & the staff at the Morris office for their excellent care & follow up phone calls. The concern expressed is very much appreciated.
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
It was efficient and everyone had masks on their face. Very safe.
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
As always, Dr. Camara was so caring, attentive and went above and beyond to address my concerns!!
Survey
5.0/5
Survey • Forefront Dermatology
Dr Camara is an excellent doctor and very kind and thoughtful as well. Changes to check in procedures were well done and much appreciated during this time of Covid 19.
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Professional, thorough and kind.
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Camara was very kind, explained everything she was doing, what to expect after. Assistant was very kind also!!
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
very easy to set up facetime appt
Survey
5.0/5
Survey • Forefront Dermatology
Everything worked out well. It was convenient for me.
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.