Staff

American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
Board Certified Dermatologist

TRAINING

Medical School:

M.D., MCP-Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
National Medical Honor Society

Internship:

Department of Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago

Residency:

University of Illinois at Chicago; Dermatology

Honors/Awards:

• America's Top Dermatologist, Consumers’ Research Council of America 2018
• America's Top Dermatologist, Consumers’ Research Council of America 2016
• Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society
• The Joan Kornblum Memorial Prize (for excellence in Internal Medicine)
• Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation, American Medical Women’s Association
• The Merck Manual Award (for overall clinical excellence)
• Summa Cum Laude, Honors Associate, Gannon University, Erie, PA
• Gannon University Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research, Dept. of
  Chemistry
• Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellow
• Lambda Sigma National Honor Society

Clinical Interests:

• Acne
• Rosacea
• Skin Cancer
• Adolescent Dermatology
• Psoriasis
• General Dermatology

Dr. Shah's Articles

• The Northwest Indiana Times - Winter Skin
• The Northwest Indiana Times - Preventing Skin Cancer
• The Northwest Indiana Times - Sun Protection
• The Northwest Indiana Times - Bug Bites
• The Northwest Indiana Times - Alcohol and Skin
• The Northwest Indiana Times - Always Wear Sunscreen

American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
Board Certified Dermatologist

Board Certified - Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs)

TRAINING

Medical School:

M.D., Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Internship:

Department of Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago

Residency:

University of Illinois at Chicago; Dermatology
Chief Resident - 2009

Clinical Interests:

• Skin Cancer
• Surgical Dermatology
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery
• Complex Reconstruction
• General Dermatology

Honors/Awards:

• Chief Resident, University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Dermatology
• James Scholar, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
• Magna Cum Laude, College of Liberal Arts, Department of Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Dr. Kukreja's Articles

• Portage Life - Mohs Microsurgery

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

Education:

• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Purdue University
• Graduate: Master of Science Nursing, Purdue University
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Clinic Interests:

• Specializes in Multiple Chronic & Acute Skin Conditions Including but not limited to:
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Acne/Rosacea
• Skin Cancers
• General Dermatology

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Undergraduate

The University of Texas at Austin

Graduate

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Honors/Awards

• UTMB School of Medicine Dean's List
• University of Texas at Austin Honors
• University of Texas Presidential Scholar

Clinical Interests

• Full body skin checks
• Dermoscopy
• Acne and skincare

Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Undergraduate

Roosevelt University

Graduate

Midwestern University

Honors/Awards:

• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Recognition of Performance Award President 2021-2022; Committee Chair Award 2013
• Graduate School Midwestern University Recognition Award
• 'Midwestern University 2002 Humanitarian Award'
• AAPA '2002 Gateways Leadership Award'
• Dean's List Roosevelt University

Clinical Interests:

• Skin Cancer
• Inflammatory Skin Diseases (Acne, Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Vitiligo, Urticaria)
• Acne/Rosacea
• Gut-Skin Axis
• Integrative Medicine
• Cosmetics

Media Features/Publications

• Dermatology Times – Editorial Advisory Board-Panel Expert-Editorial Contributor (3/2022 - Current)
• HCPLive – Panel Expert HS, Vitiligo (2023)
• CBS News Contributor Gut Health Expert (2023)
• WGN Chicago Channel 9 Live Segment Skin Cancer Education (2022 - 2023)
• Featured on Consumer’s Health Digest (2021)
• CBS Chicago Channel 2 Live Segment for Skin Care (Winter, Summer 2019, Spring 2020), Chicago, IL
• Sirius Doctor Radio, New York, NY
• WGN Radio, Live and Recorded Skin Care Educational Segments, Chicago, IL
• WVLI 92.7 FM / WFAV 95.1 FM / WIVR 101.7 FM, Live Skin Care Educational Segments, Bourbonnais, IL
• SDPA DermCast TV Host, Interviews for Various Segments, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
• SDPA Diplomate Fellowship Program – Presenter for Educational Modules
• Today's Chicago Women - 'Ask the Expert Column'
• Journal of Dermatology Physician Assistants - JDPA Publications regarding PA-C in the Dermatology Field
• Physician Assistant Clinics - CPHA_18,Volume 1,Issue 2; Manuscript Author: Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Diagnosis and Management
• Update on the Management of External Genital and Perianal Warts: Proceedings of an Expert Panel Roundtable Meeting – Contributing Author Veregen PA Journal Supplement JDPA (2013)

Savvy Derm Diva - IG, FB

Memberships

DPAF - Chair

SDPA - Past President, current member

ISDPA - Past President, current member

Dermatology Times - Editorial Advisory Board - Numerous Articles

AAPA - Member