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 Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American College of Mohs 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, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Medline, Revance
Consulting/Advisory Boards: Alastin Skincare, Allergan - an AbbVie company, Avita Medical, Bausch, Carpe, Cutera, Cytrellis, Eclipse, Emblation Ltd., Endo Pharmaceuticals, Entrepix Medical, Evolus, Foamix, Guidepoint, KCI, Medline, Merz Aesthetics, MiMEDx, Obagi, OrthoDermatologics, Revance, Sebacia, Solta Medical, Sonoma, Suneva Medical, Strata Skin Sciences, Theravant Corporation, Zalea, ZO Skin
Speaker Bureau: Allergan - an AbbVie company, Cutera, DermEd Foundation, Elsevier Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals, Envy Medical, Evolus, Foamix, Intraderm, KCI, Medline, Merz Aesthetics, OrthoDermatologics, Revance, Theravant Corporation
Ownership Interest/Shareholder: Biomarck, Carpe, Cutera, Derm.Md, Envy Medical, Genzum, SimSkin, Sonoma, Theravant Corporation, Zalea
Stock Ownership: AbbVie, Cutera, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Bausch
Executive Role: Theravant
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- Gaps in Access to Biologics for Psoriasis Among the Working Poor
- Comparison of the Efficacy of Combined Silver Nitrate Coagulation and Shave Excision With Surgical Excision and Linear Closure in the Treatment of Pyogenic Granuloma
- Fractional CO2 Laser vs Microneedle Radiofrequency for Acne Scars
- 2022 Top Story in Dermatology: An Ounce of Prevention... With Lasers!
- Assessment of Comorbidities Associated With Allergic Contact Dermatitis in the United States
- Comparative Effectiveness of Ice Packs vs Topical Lidocaine–Prilocaine for Pain Control in Laser Axillary Hair Removal
- Association Between Electronic Cigarette Use and Cutaneous Wound Healing
- Racial and Ethnic Differences in Barriers to Care Among US Adults With Chronic Inflammatory Skin Diseases
- Support Provided by Dermatological Nurses Improves Outcomes in Patients With Psoriasis Treated Topically
- Factors Associated With Dermatologic Follow-Up vs Emergency Department Return in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa After an Initial Emergency Department Visit