About Gina Bird, PA-C
Gina Bird, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology and providing care to patients in Central Illinois at the Christie Clinic.
Gina received her BS degree and Physician Assistant Certificate from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. She then completed a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies specializing in Dermatology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Dermatology Professional Organizations
Gina received her BS degree and Physician Assistant Certificate from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. She then completed a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies specializing in Dermatology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Dermatology Professional Organizations
- Illinois Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (Regional Director)
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) - CME Committee)
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
Patient Education Resources
How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
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...
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...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
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 ...
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 ...
What can reduce the appearance of my acne scars?
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Professional Affiliations
Christie Clinic
Christie Clinic dermatologists evaluate and treat patients with problems of the skin, warts, pre-cancerous areas, benign and malignant skin growths (such as moles and skin cancer), acne, rashes, hives, eczema, and psoriasis. Other types of concerns treated are cysts, rosacea, excessive sweating, alopecia, and vitiligo.
Our treatments may involve the use of medications, topic creams, surgery, or the use of laser and photo therapy treatments. The Department of Dermatology also can perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery, a skin cancer treatment that is proven to have a higher cure rate while leaving more healthy tissue intact.