Ankita Patel, PA-C

Ankita Patel, PA-C

Physician Assistant (Dermatology)
3245 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
4.91
“I had a great experience with Anita Patel at Vital skin care center she's very thoughtful kind and knowledgeable I'm differently going back I Highly recommend her”
Katherine M.February 28, 2026
Highly recommended
94% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
98% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.91

Average wait time

4.79

Bedside manner

4.97
“I had a great experience with Anita Patel at Vital skin care center she's very thoughtful kind and knowledgeable I'm differently going back I Highly recommend her”
Katherine M.February 28, 2026
“Ankita Patel, PA was great! I had been needing a new in person dermatologist and found her and glad I did. The visit was smooth, easy and straight to the point which is what I like. She listened, educated and made me feel heard. Definitely recommend her!”
Sydney C.September 16, 2025

About Ankita Patel

Ankita completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois and graduated from her physician assistant program in 2008 at Southern Illinois University. In 2021, she returned to school and received her Doctor of Medical Sciences also from Southern Illinois University. Ankita has experience in medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology. She enjoys building long-standing relationships with her patients by providing personalized care and education based on their needs. As a plus, any bit of self-confidence Ankita can help restore with her patients is extremely rewarding as a provider. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Illinois Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. Outside of the practice, Ankita loves to travel, read and spend quality time with friends and family. Ankita Patel is a “Physician Assistant" currently working under a licensed practitioner's supervision. Their license number is 085003408 and their current employer is VitalSkin Dermatology. The provider is currently practicing under the supervision of Emily Rubenstein DO who is a specialist in Dermatologist.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Benign or precancerous skin growths

Other popular visit reasons

Acne
Annual Skin Screening
Autoimmune Skin Disease
Hair Loss
Melasma / Chloasma
Rash
Skin Problem
Varicose Vein(s)
Acne
Annual Skin Screening
Autoimmune Skin Disease
Hair Loss

Office location

Dermatology + Aesthetics - Lakeview
3245 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Education and training

  • SIU School of Medicine, Doctor of Medical Sciences
  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Master's in Physician Assistant Studies
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1184859928

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.91
Wait time
4.79
Bedside manner
4.97
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Nice office and pleasure to meet the office staff and doctor.
Verified patient
Loved this office, clean, quick and friendly staff!
Verified patient
I had a great experience with Anita Patel at Vital skin care center she's very thoughtful kind and knowledgeable I'm differently going back I Highly recommend her
Verified patient
Great experience!!
Verified patient
The doctor and staff were just great!
Verified patient
I had a couple concerns that I addressed to the assistant prior that were never brought up and it was all so quick I didn’t get much of a chance to express my concerns.
Efficient, thorough, informative
Verified patient
Ankita Patel, PA was great! I had been needing a new in person dermatologist and found her and glad I did. The visit was smooth, easy and straight to the point which is what I like. She listened, educated and made me feel heard. Definitely recommend her!
Verified patient
I enjoyed my experience with Dr. Ankita Patel. She has great bedside manners, thorough, and informative. She gave me steps to care and protect my skin. I highly recommend her.
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The doctor was very knowledgeable but it was a very rushed appointment. The attendant could not keep up and the follow up instructions weren’t correct because the Dr. was talking so fast.
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Where is Ankita Patel's office located?

Ankita Patel's office is located at 3245 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657.

Which board certifications does Ankita Patel have?

Ankita Patel is certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ankita Patel?

Ankita Patel frequently sees patients for Acne, Annual Skin Screening, Hair Loss, Rash, and Skin Problem . You can see other visit reasons for Ankita Patel on their profile.

What languages does Ankita Patel speak?

Ankita Patel speaks English.

How do patients rate Ankita Patel in reviews?

116 patients have reviewed Ankita Patel. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.91/5. They have a 4.97/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.79/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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