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
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
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 are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
Botulinum toxin is a type of neurotoxin that is used for a variety of cosmetic and medical purposes. There are several different types of botulinum toxin available on the market, each with their own u...
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.