Dr. Malan Kern, MD, FAAD, Gurnee, IL

About Dr. Malan Kern

Dr. Malan Kern, MD, FAAD is a skilled dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon with comprehensive experience in providing general medical, pediatric, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He has a special interest in the detection and treatment of skin cancer and is board certified in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He attended Emory University in Atlanta, GA for his undergraduate degree in Biology. He later attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR, for medical school. During medical school, he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. After finishing medical school, he continued at the medical center to complete his internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Dermatology. During the last year of his Dermatology residency, he served as Chief Resident. He has had extensive training in dermatologic oncology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Kern is a published author and researcher. During medical school, he was awarded the Honors in Research certificate for his basic science and translational research on Merkle Cell Carcinoma, an aggressive skin cancer. His work has been published in high-impact peer-reviewed journals spanning dermatology, clinical oncology, and dermatopathology. More recently, his work was published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Kern is an active member and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD), American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He has presented at the annual meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

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Areas of expertise

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Benign or precancerous skin growths

Acute skin infection

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Benign or precancerous skin growths

Acute skin infection

Office location

Forefront Dermatology

1425 Hunt Club Rd, Ste 202, Gurnee, IL 60031

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Education and background

Practice names

Forefront Dermatology

Board certifications

American Board of Dermatology
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology)

Education and training

Medical School - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine
University of Arkansas, Residency in Dermatology
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Fellowship in Dermatologic and Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Professional memberships

American Academy of Dermatology
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1538690037

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What practice does Dr. Malan Kern work with?

Dr. Malan Kern works with Forefront Dermatology.

Where is Dr. Malan Kern's office located?

Dr. Malan Kern's office is located at 1425 Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031.

Which board certifications does Dr. Malan Kern have?

Dr. Malan Kern is certified by American Board of Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Malan Kern?

Dr. Malan Kern frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Hair Loss. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Malan Kern on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Malan Kern speak?

Dr. Malan Kern speaks English.

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