Jamie S. Chin, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

4.9 /5

249 reviews

Jamie S. Chin, MD, FAAD

Dr. Jamie Chin is a board-certified dermatologist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. Her professional areas of interest include early skin cancer detection and treatment, as well as treatments of rosacea, eczema, acne, psoriasis, warts and performing cosmetic procedures for skin aging including Botox and Juvederm. Dr. Chin values the long-term relationships she builds with her patients, working with them in prevention and early detection of skin cancers and in successful management of chronic conditions.

Crystal Lake

278 Memorial Drive

Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

Tel:(815) 477-9858

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I believe that effective treatments start by building patient trust through listening, informing and educating them so that they have a good understanding of their disease process and treatment.

- Jamie Chin, MD

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I feel Dr Chin is efficient and thorough

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Virtually no wait, efficient, I see Dr. Chin every year. She's kind, patient and doesn't yell at me when I tell her I don't always wear sunscreen.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Thorough, efficient, practical care and advice

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Chin is a great doctor and she's very good at what she does and she explains everything to me and always examines me very thorough and takes care of my problems right away

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Chin did a very thorough exam. She was personable and I felt she listened to my concerns.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Chin is so knowledgeable that she can spot trouble areas quickly and treat them immediately. I’m very thankful for the annual full body scans she completes. It’s an excellent, pro-active exam and she can spot a potential problem before it becomes a bigger health issue.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Chin was very kind and informative. She treated me with great care and respect.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Chin and staff are very nice and very helpful. Dr Chin goes out of her way to treat her patients. She’s an excellent clinician.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Chin is very thorough and careful. She articulates her concerns and findings in a clear, understandable manner. Her recommendations are reasonable and provide me with reassurance that we are making correct choices.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Chin was right on time for the appointment. Examination was thorough. She explained everything she examined. Asked if I had any questions. She discussed with me concern areas. Emphasized the critical importance of using sunscreen. Exam was better than I had expected. Highly recommend.

Education

Undergraduate Degree:
BA, Cornell University – Ithaca, NY

Medical Degree:
MD, Harvard Medical School – Boston, MA

Dermatology Residency:
The University of Illinois College of Medicine

Certificates

American Board of Dermatology

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology
Chicago Dermatological Society
Illinois Dermatological Society

Publications

Massa MC, Freeark RJ, Kang JS. Localized bullous pemphigoid occurring in surgical wound. Dermatol Nursing 8(2): 101, 1996

Kang J, Palicharia P, Koch RL, Micali G, West KP, Solomon LM. Evaluation of sebum production and composition during flaxseed dietary supplementation. J Invest Dermatol 100:587, 1993

Kang J, Panet R, Brown RH. Normal potassium fluxes in Duchenne muscular dystrophy fibroblasts. Neurology 37: 291. 1987

*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.