Dr. Sonya Bhasker Kenkare, MD

Dr. Sonya Kenkare, MD is a board certified dermatologist at Illinois Dermatology Institute, serving patients in the Hinsdale, IL area. 

Illinois Dermatology Institute (IDI) is a leading dermatology clinic with 35+ years of experience and 15 locations serving Chicago, Northern Illinois, and Indiana, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Our board-certified dermatologists provide advanced skin cancer care—including Mohs surgery and superficial radiation therapy—plus individualized treatments for skin, hair, and nail conditions, hair restoration, scar and mole reduction, and popular aesthetic procedures such as injectables, lip fillers, and liposuction. Combining state-of-the-art technology with minimally invasive cosmetic options and personalized care, IDI helps patients of all ages look and feel their best while focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and long-term skin health.

Dr. Kenkare did her undergraduate and medical education at the …University of Illinois and completed her residency in dermatology at University of Chicago. Dr. Kenkare joins us from Rush University where she served as an Assistant Professor of dermatology for years. She is passionate about medical and cosmetic dermatology and looks forward to returning to her roots in Dupage county and forming long term relationships with her patients. She aims to improve quality of life and patient self confidence.

Her clinical interests include skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, acne and hidradenitis suppurativa, among many other conditions. She also enjoys helping patients feel their best with facial rejuvenation and promotes a refreshed and natural appearing aesthetic.

Dr. Kenkare offers medical and cosmetic skin surgery, Botox, filler, microneedling, laser and a variety of other treatment modalities to meet patient needs.

Dr. Kenkare is also very involved in global medicine and has done dermatology mission trips to India, Zambia and Kenya. She is a visiting faculty member for the University of Global Health Equity in northern Rwanda bringing dermatology education to medical students in east Africa. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Kenkare enjoys writing, playing tennis, painting and spending time with her family.

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