About Dr. Gina Marafino, MD
Gina C. Marafino, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who has practiced on the North Shore since 2003.
Patient Education Resources
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Education & Training
Dr. Marafino grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago and graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame. She received her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in 1999 and was granted membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
Dr. Marafino completed one year of internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and a dermatology residency at Cook County Hospital in 2003, where she served as chief resident. She joined Dermatology Partners of the North Shore in 2003. Dr. Marafino is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and a member of the Chicago Dermatologic Society.
Professional Affiliations
Dermatology Partners of the North Shore
Dermatology Partners of the North Shore (DPNS) is the largest private dermatology clinic in the Chicago North Shore area. For more than 20 years and with over 200 years of combined experience, each provider at DPNS is dedicated to providing the highest quality dermatologic care in a friendly, compassionate environment.
Our three divisions, including the General Dermatology Center, our Surgical Center as well as our Center for Aesthetics, all provide the latest technology to meet the individual needs of our patients within the same convenient location.