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
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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 ...
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