Stephen Carter, MD, FAAD

Delivering comprehensive and compassionate skin care in Chicago for more than 15 years.

Dr. Carter has been practicing dermatology since completing his dermatology residency in 2005. He has chosen to stay focused on medical and surgical dermatology to ensure his patients enjoy the highest possible quality of medical care. His professional interests include management of medical disorders of the skin including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, skin infections, dermatitis, and rashes. In addition, Dr. Carter is passionate about the prevention, detection, and appropriate treatment of skin cancers and precancers. He is skilled in surgical removal of benign and malignant growths of the skin and works closely with specialized dermatologic surgeons and radiology technologists when appropriate to ensure optimal results for patients. Dr. Carter feels privileged to treat patients of all ages, from the very young to the very young at heart. He is committed to patient education, clear communication, and delivering quality, compassionate care.
 
Dr. Carter attended college at the University of Tennessee at Martin where he received a Bachelor of Science degree and graduated with highest honors (summa cum laude). After graduation, Dr. Carter attended medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center at Memphis, where he again graduated summa cum laude. While in medical school, he was selected by his physician teachers for membership in the honor society Alpha Omega Alpha in recognition of his excellent scholastic achievement and patient care. He stayed on with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center during his year of Internal Medicine internship and three years of residency training in dermatology.
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Dr. Carter is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (board-certified) and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He attends meetings, reads dermatology journals and collaborates with other dermatologists to provide his patients with the most up-to-date diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.