Cristina R. Camara, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
4.9 /5
895 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

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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5.0/5
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
I like my Doctor.Very pleasant and a great personality.She’s a keeper!
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr Camara is and always has been a medical professional I can trust
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4.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr Camara is not only extremely knowledgeable but also very caring and personable—great combination and exactly what a person looks for in a doctor.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
A very pleasant experience as always. Dr. Camara makes you feel at ease and comfortable.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Couldn’t be more satisfied than I am with Dr. Camera!
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Service for is excellent very very appreciative of the job if she does very friendly and professional gets to knows her clients very well would not go to anyone else.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Always kind and professional.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
The doctor and her staff are always so nice and on time. You don't have to wait when you get there.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Doctor & all staff are professional, courteous, considerate, informative, skilled, knowledgeable and timely. This is a very well run office. Staff & physician are very competent. Greatly reduces patient anxiety. Thank you for providing this quality of healthcare in our community.
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
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5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
I like my Doctor.Very pleasant and a great personality.She’s a keeper!
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr Camara is and always has been a medical professional I can trust
Survey
4.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Dr Camara is not only extremely knowledgeable but also very caring and personable—great combination and exactly what a person looks for in a doctor.
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
A very pleasant experience as always. Dr. Camara makes you feel at ease and comfortable.
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Couldn’t be more satisfied than I am with Dr. Camera!
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Service for is excellent very very appreciative of the job if she does very friendly and professional gets to knows her clients very well would not go to anyone else.
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Always kind and professional.
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
The doctor and her staff are always so nice and on time. You don't have to wait when you get there.
Survey
5.0/5
• Forefront Dermatology
Doctor & all staff are professional, courteous, considerate, informative, skilled, knowledgeable and timely. This is a very well run office. Staff & physician are very competent. Greatly reduces patient anxiety. Thank you for providing this quality of healthcare in our community.
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.