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Summary
Dr. Karina Vivar is a dermatologist who also specializes in pediatrics, bringing 15 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. This dual expertise allows her to provide comprehensive skin care for patients of all ages, from infants to adults.
Dr. Vivar practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including Chicago, Lake Forest, and Northbrook. She treats common skin conditions such as atypical moles, unusual birthmarks, and eczema. Her procedural expertise includes removing skin lesions, laser therapy for various skin problems, and specialized laser treatments. This combination of medical and surgical dermatology skills enables her to offer both non-invasive and advanced treatment options for her patients.
Dr. Vivar practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including Chicago, Lake Forest, and Northbrook. She treats common skin conditions such as atypical moles, unusual birthmarks, and eczema. Her procedural expertise includes removing skin lesions, laser therapy for various skin problems, and specialized laser treatments. This combination of medical and surgical dermatology skills enables her to offer both non-invasive and advanced treatment options for her patients.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- Ucsf Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 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. Richard Greene, MD | Christina L Dimitropoulos, NPC | Dr. Vinaya Soundararajan, MD |
| Dermatology | Dermatology | Dermatology | Dermatology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 15 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Chicago , IL | Highland Park , IL | VILLA PARK , IL | La Grange , IL |
| Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | |
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 2026.
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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- Which hospitals is Dr. Karina Vivar affiliated with?
- Dr. Karina Vivar is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital, and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
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