Samantha Waitzman, PA-C
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About Samantha Waitzman, PA-C
Samantha graduated from Indiana University with a degree in psychology, and attended Northwestern University’s Pre-Physician Assistant program. Samantha graduated from Rush University’s Physician Assistant program after an additional clinical training year in dermatology.
Samantha has worked in dermatology since 2009 and quickly found her passion for clinical research. She spent four years running clinical trials of medications used to treat a wide variety of dermatological conditions. Dermatology Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA)
- National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF)
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) - Diplomat
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Medical School: Rush Medical College
Professional Affiliations
Pinnacle Dermatology
Samantha graduated from Indiana University with a degree in psychology, and attended Northwestern University’s Pre-Physician Assistant program. Samantha graduated from Rush University’s Physician Assistant program after an additional clinical training year in dermatology.
Samantha has worked in dermatology since 2009 and quickly found her passion for clinical research. She spent four years running clinical trials for phase I, II, and III medications used to treat a wide variety of dermatological conditions including pre-cancers, skin cancer, severe psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, acne and rosacea. She keeps up with the latest advancements in the dermatology field offering her patients options and works together with her patients on the treatment plans.