Ashish C. Bhatia MD, FAAD
Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Co-Founder, Director of Clinical Research, and Co-Director, Dermatologic, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, Oak Dermatology, Itasca, Joliet, and Naperville, IllinoisBiographical Sketch:
Dr. Bhatia received his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honors society and earned awards for both achievement and service. He completed his residency in Dermatology at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, where he served as Chief Resident. Subsequently, he completed an intensive fellowship in Mohs Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, Reconstruction, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, Mass., under the direction of the leaders in the field from Boston University, Harvard University and Yale University School of Medicine.
Dr. Bhatia lectures nationally and internationally, and has published extensively in textbooks and medical journals. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Mohs Surgery and is the current Vice President of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Dr. Bhatia is a recognized expert in dermatologic surgery and cosmetic surgery. His clinical expertise includes Mohs and reconstructive surgery, skin cancer therapy and prevention, laser surgery, skin resurfacing procedures, and cosmetic procedures including lasers, fillers and neuromodulators. He also has a special interest in restorative procedures for adults and children with burns, surgical scars, and traumatic scars.
Positions:
Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
Medical Director, Dermatologic Research, Oak Dermatology, Itasca, Joliet, and Naperville, Illinois
Co-Founder & Co-Director, Dermatologic, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, Oak Dermatology, Itasca, Joliet, and Naperville, Illinois
Clinical Faculty/Adjunct Associate Professor, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois
Degrees:
MD: Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio (NEOMED)
Postgraduate Training:
Fellowship (Mohs micrographic surgery, cutaneous oncology, reconstruction, laser surgery, cosmetic surgery): SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Board Certification:
Dermatology
Clinical Interests:
Mohs micrographic surgery; skin cancer therapy; lasers; fillers; neuromodulators; cosmetic surgery
Disclosures
Grants/Research: AbbVie, Alastin Skincare, Avita Medical, Cutera, Medline, Novascan, Pulse Biosciences, R2 Technologies, Revance
Consulting/Advisory Boards: Alastin Skincare, Allergan/AbbVie, Arcutis, Avita Medical, Bausch Health, Carpe, Cutera, Cytrellis, Emblation Ltd., Endo Aesthetics, Entrepix Medical, Evoluis, Medline, MiMEDx, Obagi, OrthoDermatologics, RBC Consultants, Revance, Solta, SofWave, Strata Skin Sciences, Theravant Corp
Speaker Bureau: Allergan, Cutera, DermEd Foundation, Evolus, Medline, MiMEDx, OrthoDermatologics, Paradigm Medical, Revance, Theravant Corp.
Ownership Interest/Shareholder: Biomarck, Carpe, Cutera, Derm MD, Genzum, SimSkin, Sonoma, Theravant Corp., Zalea
Stock/Options: AbbVie, Bausch Health, Biomarck, Carpe, Cutera, Cytrellis, Strata Skin Health
Executive Role/Board Member: Theravant Corp., DermEd Foundation
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- 2023 Top Story in Dermatology: Early Intervention for Patients With Acne Scarring Using Oral Isotretinoin
- Importance of Compassion in Healthcare
- Awareness of Obesity Among Patients With Psoriasis
- Increased Risk of Recurrence and Disease-Specific Death Following Delayed Postoperative Radiation for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Postoperative Bleeding Complications Associated With Novel Oral Anticoagulants in Patients Who Underwent Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Efficacy of Modified Painless Photodynamic Therapy in Patients With Facial Multiple Actinic Keratosis
- Expertise and Degree of Oversight at Medical Spas in the US
- Efficacy of Autologous Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin With Microneedling vs Microneedling Alone in Patients With Atrophic Acne Scars
- Therapeutic Effectiveness of Needle Injection vs Needle-Free Jet Injector System for Administering Botulinum Toxin Type A in Patients With Palmar Hyperhidrosis
- Association Between Different Oral Corticosteroid Prescribing Patterns and Fracture Preventive Care Among Older Adults in the UK and Ontario