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Summary
Dr. Karina Vivar treats melanocytic nevus, dysplastic nevi, and eczema, and performs skin lesion treatment or removal, laser therapy for skin lesions, and laser surgery for genital warts. She practices dermatology and pediatrics and has 15 years of experience.
Dr. Vivar earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. She sees patients in Chicago, Lake Forest, and Northbrook, Illinois, and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, and Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital.
Dr. Vivar earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. She sees patients in Chicago, Lake Forest, and Northbrook, Illinois, and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, and Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- Ucsf Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Karina Lao Vivar has 6 locationsPediatric Faculty Foundation
225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago
900 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 110Lake Forest, IL 60045 Tel: (312) 227-1010
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
Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago
1131 Techny RdNorthbrook, IL 60062 Tel: (312) 227-7600
Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
1000 N Westmoreland RdLake Forest, IL 60045 Tel: (847) 234-5600
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| Dr. Karina Lao Vivar, MD | Dr. Jeffrey T.S. Hsu, MD, FAAD | Lauren Nesher, PA-C | Christina L Dimitropoulos, NPC |
| Dermatology | Dermatology | Dermatology | Dermatology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 15 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Chinese, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Chicago , IL | Naperville , IL | Northbrook , IL | Villa Park , IL |
| Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: The University of California at Los Angeles, Top Honors | Med School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Karina Lao Vivar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karina Lao Vivar has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Dr. Karina Lao Vivar holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2029.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 2011.
NPI Number
Dr. Vivar's NPI number is 1922397462.
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- Dr. Karina Vivar is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, and Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital.
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