Medical Expertise of Julia McGee, PA
About Julia McGee, PA
Julia McGee, PA-C, Physician Assistant to the Skin Care Center is certified by the American Board of Physician Assistants.
Ms. McGee received her undergraduate degree at Washington University in Seattle, WA. She then completed the Physician Assitant Programs at St. Louis University in St. Louis, MO. She is also a member of the Society of Dermatology Assistants.
Since joining the practice in 2003, Ms. McGee trained extensively under both Dr. Berk and Dr. Sanchez Palacios. Also, Julia has received additional certification in Laser techniques and advanced skin care treatments.
Ms. McGee lives in the downtown Chicago area with her Resident Physician husband Kristopher and newborn son Daniel. Julia is an avid runner and can often be seen running along the lakefront accompanied with Daniel and her poodle Tipps. She also enjoys snow skiing and family life.
Patient Education Resources
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
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...
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Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...