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
Patient Education Resources
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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.