Summary

Karen Smith, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with 14 years of dermatology experience. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and skin types and takes pride in connecting with each person to ensure they receive the attention and care they deserve. Highly trained, Karen uses her expertise to provide comprehensive and attentive dermatologic care.

Her clinical interests include:

  • Acne
  • Skin cancer screenings
  • Psoriasis
  • Hair loss
  • Cosmetic dermatology (including injectable fillers and Botox)

Alongside an experienced, highly trained team, she is prepared to treat conditions affecting the skin, nails, and hair. By utilizing the latest technology in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, Karen delivers optimal, patient-focused care.


Office Locations

Dr. Karen Ann Smith, PA-C has 2 locations

University Dermatology and Vein Clinic

4605 Golf RdSkokie, IL 60076
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

University Dermatology and Aesthetics

15 W NORTH AVEVILLA PARK, IL 60181
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Ann Smith, PA-C

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter
  • Amita Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Ascension Health
  • Assurant Health
  • Banker's Life
  • Benefit Source
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cofinity
  • Colonial Life
  • Community Health Partners
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Devoted Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Harmony Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - POS
  • Humana - PPO
  • Illinicare Health
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • MDwise
  • Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • MetLife
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • Network Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Prime Health Services, Inc
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Ann Smith, PA-C has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

(NCCPA)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Physician Assistant, Illinois, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

University

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceGraduated in 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Smith, PA-C?
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Is Dr. Karen Smith, PA-C accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Karen Smith, PA-C's office located?
Dr. Karen Smith, PA-C's office is located at 4605 Golf Rd, Skokie, IL, 60076.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Smith, PA-C affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Smith, PA-C is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.
Does Dr. Karen Smith, PA-C accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Karen Smith, PA-C has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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