Board-Certified Dermatologist
I want each patient to feel as though I have listened to them and that I’m caring and compassionate. I try to understand how their condition affects them. Patients often tell me that I’m very thorough, which translates into taking the time needed to treat their condition.
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Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Gershtenson is a very pleasant, respectful and reliable dermatologist! She spends time with you and listens well to your concerns! She explains everything thoroughly! I 110% recommend her!
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Very professional and great on her diagnosis and treatment of my skin issues. Skin cancer and pre cancer has been successful in fighting my skin cancer.
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Dr. Gershtenson is a caring, thorough dermatologist. She has a great demeanor and always has the patient's best interest in mind when treating you. I would highly recommend her for your dermatologist.
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Dr. Gershtenson is the best!! caring informative explains everything very patient look no further if you’re looking for a dermatologist trust me.
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Had a medical issue. I needed Dr Gershtenson to see my right hip area for a cyist which was infected.
She made time the next day and treated it. However the desk told me that I would have to wait a couple weeks before I could be seen..
Thank you again Dr Gershtenson...
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Professional medical treatment by a wonderful doctor. Competent and very personable. Dr. Gershtenson. Great experience.
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I’ve been a long time patient of Dr. Platina Coy Gershtenson and recommend her highly. She is professional, polite and listens to concerns. She is also great at explaining conditions and how to care for conditions and skin concerns. She also has a great bedside manner.
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Dr. Gershtenson is always very thorough. She asks if I have any areas in particular that I want her to look at. Then she proceeds to give a very complete examination of the skin all over my body. When she finishes she asks if I have any questions.
Her thorough exams have found a spot of cancer on my face and warts on the bottom of my foot. She spotted the skin cancer while it was still small and removable. Thank you, Dr. Gershtenson!
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Dr. Gershtenson is the ultimate professional. She is thorough, solicits questions/concerns from the patient, shares her honest opinions about how patients should protect themselves from sun damage, and is efficient with her examinations.
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Always a great experience with Dr. Gershtenson and staff
They are personable and great listeners.
I would highly recommend them!
- Education
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Undergraduate Degree:
Cornell University, NYMedical School:
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, ILDermatology Residency:
University of Illinois at Chicago, IL - Hospital Affiliations
- United Hospital System, Kenosha WI
- Certificates
- Board-Certified Dermatologist (American Board of Dermatology)
- Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
Wisconsin Dermatological Society - Achievements
- Clinical Dermatology Award, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2009
CMSC Certificate for Leadership, 2003
James Scholar University of Illinois College of Medicine
Co-chairperson Bioethics Interest Group, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2002-2003 - Publications
1. Gershtenson PC, Krunic AL, Chen HM. Multiple clustered dermatofibroma: case report and review of the literature. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. 2010 Sep;37(9):e42-5.
2. Gershtenson PC, Krunic A, Chen H, Konanahalli M and Sophie Worobec, MD. Subungual and periungual blue nevus – melanoma simulator. Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 2009 May;50(2):144-7.
*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.