About Dr. Amy Forman Taub, MD
Amy Forman Taub, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Chicago area at Advanced Dermatology which she founded.
Dr. Taub is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Northwestern University Medical School and previously served as Medical Director for the Division of Dermatology of Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group.
Dr. Taub is consultant to leading laser and drug companies and trains physicians from all over the country on the latest cosmetic and laser procedures. She serves as an Allergan Medical Facial Aesthetic Speaker and Trainer.
Dr. Taub was elected Contributed Services Faculty Teacher of the Year June 2016 at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and also was selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in the field of Dermatology, June 2013.
Dr. Taub was also chosen by Plastic Surgery Practice magazine as one of the best plastic and cosmetic surgeons in 2012 and was named one of the Best Doctors in Dermatology as featured in U.S. News and World Report, 2013.
Professional Affiliations
- Chicago Dermatologic Society
- Dermatologic & Aesthetic Surgery International League (DASIL)
- Illinois State Dermatologic Society.
- Leaders Society, Dermatology Foundation
- Advisory Council, Skin Cancer Foundation
- Industry Advisory Council (ASDS)
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
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