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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Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
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.