Michael Dreifke, MD, MS, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
4.9 /5
442 reviews

Michael Dreifke, MD, MS, FAAD

Dr. Michael Dreifke is a board-certified dermatologist whose approach to patient care starts with listening to the patient – their concerns and their needs – then create a tailored plan that will provide the best possible outcome for his patient. He understands the importance of, not only staying up-to-date and utilizing evidence-based medicine but also doing so in a way that allows his patients to take part in their new skin care regimen. Dr. Dreifke diagnoses and treats a wide variety of skin conditions including, but not limited to skin cancer, acne, psoriasis, eczema, warts, molluscum, and rashes. In addition, he also provides cosmetic treatments for skin aging and restoration including Kybella, dermal fillers, Botox and chemical peels. For patients experiencing hair loss, Dr. Dreifke offers platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatments.

Racine

1300 South Green Bay Road
Suite 100
Racine, Wisconsin 53406
Tel:(262) 619-4191
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Grayslake

1170 E. Belvidere Road
Suite 206
Grayslake, Illinois 60030
Tel:(224) 541-8120
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I understand the importance of a tailored, patient-centered treatment plan that will ultimately positively impact my patient’s life.
- Michael Dreifke, MD, MS
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Excellent
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Pleasant, courteous and thorough
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Thorough, on time, friendly: 5 Star Rating!
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Very informative, and knowledgeable about everything! His assistant was so cool and funny! They helped me so much! Highly recommend!
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Dr. Dreifke made me feel comfortable. He answered my questions and did not rush. I was very pleased with his care.
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Great staff and excellent results!
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Very knowledgeable and explains things so you can understand. Great personality, both Dr dreifke and his nurse!
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Did a great job In-N-Out 90 seconds. No pain.
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Dr. Dreifke was quick and efficient during my visit today. He took the time to address my concern and treatment options that I felt on board with. Would definitely return!
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Dr. Dreifke and his staff are extremely helpful in navigating potential skin cancer and abnormal moles. My visit was quick and smooth.

Some of the procedures performed by Michael Dreifke, MD, MS, FAAD

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Education

Undergraduate Degree: BS, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Graduate Degree: MS, University of Toledo College of Medicine – Toledo, OH

Medical School: MD, University of Toledo College of Medicine – Toledo, OH

Dermatology Residency: Loyola University Medical Center – Maywood, IL

Certificates
American Board of Dermatology
Professional Memberships
Society for Pediatric Dermatology
American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
Ohio Dermatologic Society
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
Achievements
2016 MAGIS Award Recipient- Medical Student Skin Cancer Screening Volunteer
2015 Resident Representative to The Inaugural Dermatology Entrepreneurship Conference- selected by department chair
2015 MAGIS Award Recipient-Dermatology Interest Group Mentorship Program
2015 2015 Cosmetic Surgery Forum Grant Recipient
2014 MAGIS Award Recipient- North Avenue Beach Skin Cancer Screening Volunteer
2010 Academic Excellence Scholarship, University of Toledo College of Medicine
2009 The Golden Key Honor Society
2007 National Scholars Honor Society
2007 Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society
2007 National Dean’s List, University of Michigan
2007 University Honors, University of Michigan
2006 University Honors, University of Michigan
2005 University Honors, University of Michigan
Publications
  • Surprenant D, Garib G, Hutchens K, Dreifke MB, Speiser J, Winterfield, L, Peterson A, Krol C, Adams W, Tung R. Novel Use of Preoperative Epidermal Coloring of Very Small Dermatological Specimens-Protocol for Reduction of Lost Specimens. Am J Dermatopathol 2016 Jul; 38(7): 510-2.
  • Dreifke MB, Jayasuriya AA, Jayasuriya AC. Current wound healing procedures and potential care. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl 2015 Mar; 48:661-62.
  • Dreifke MB, Ebraheim NA, Jayasuriya AC. Investigation of potential injectable polymeric biomaterials for bone regeneration. J Biomed Mater Res A. 2013 Aug;101(8): 2436-47.
  • Bhat A, Dreifke MB, Kandimalla Y, Gomez C, Ebraheim NA, Jayarasuryia AC. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2010 Oct;4(7):532-42.
  • Dreifke MB, Rettig N, Boutros M, Mehregan D, Mehregan D. Shiitake Mushroom Dermatitis. The Dermatologist. Mar 2013;12(3).
  • Suprenant D, Novice, K, Dreifke MB, Garib G, Swan, J. Hemosiderotic dermatofibroma. Case reports in Clinical Pathology. Sept 2016;3(4).

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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.
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