Medical Expertise of Dr. Mark Berk, MD
About Dr. Mark Berk, MD
Mark Allan Berk, M.D. FRCP-C, Chief Medical Officer of the Skin Care Center, is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada.
Dr. Berk received his Medical Degree at the University of Toronto. He completed his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the Women's College Hospital, Toronto and Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto - both being affiliated with the University of Toronto. Dr. Berk then completed a Dermatology Residency at the University of Chicago, which time he was appointed Chief Resident. He is currently Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Chicago Medical School. Dr. Berk is also on staff at Lake Forest Hospital, Highland Park Hospital, Evanston / Northwestern Hospital, Weiss Hospital and Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital.
Dr. Berk is an active and respected member of the American Academy of Dermatology Society and the American Academy of Psoriasis Council. He is often sought out by colleagues and educators as a medical consultant and guest speaker. Dr. Berk was recently named "Best of the Best Physicians (Dermatology)" by his peers in Chicago Magazine and honored by the Research Council of America, as "America's Top Physicians".
Dr. Berk resides in the Chicagoland area with wife Gita, who also an active and intergal member of the Skin Care Center. The couple has 3 sons and daughter. During free moments, Dr. Berk enjoys antiquing, travel and the fine arts. Dr. and Mrs. Berk are active in their community synagogue and participate in many charitable activities.
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