Overview
Avni Patel, MD, a dermatologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive care across all ages, treating conditions ranging from acne to complex skin diseases. She specializes in vulvar dermatology and is passionate about advancing women’s health. Dr. Patel incorporates patient education, shared decision-making and procedural care into her practice to deliver personalized, inclusive dermatologic treatment.
Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intertrigo. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Lichen Sclerosus, Warts, and Actinic Keratosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
9933 Woods Dr., Suite 200, Skokie, IL 60077
3122 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Joel Joyce, MD, a pediatric dermatologist at Endeavor Health, cares for children from newborns to adolescents with a wide range of skin, hair and nail conditions. He combines a family-centered approach with evidence-based care, encouraging collaboration with parents and children. Dr. Joyce is also active in clinical research to improve dermatologic treatment options for young patients. Dr. Joyce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intertrigo. His top areas of expertise are Molluscum Contagiosum, Comedones, Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, and Linear Hamartoma Syndrome.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Stephanie Mehlis, MD, a dermatologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for patients of all ages, with a particular focus on complex medical dermatology. In addition to seeing patients, she leads clinical trials that offer early access to emerging therapies and improve dermatologic care. Her dual role as a physician and researcher allows her to bring the latest innovations and treatments directly to the exam room. Dr. Mehlis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intertrigo. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Actinic Keratosis.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Nisha Desai, MD, a dermatologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive care in both adult and pediatric medical dermatology. Fellowship-trained in pediatric dermatology, she treats conditions including acne, eczema, dermatitis and skin cancer. Dr. Desai values a family-centered approach, often seeing multiple generations during back-to-back appointments. She is committed to efficient, compassionate care that builds trust and fosters long-term relationships. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intertrigo. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Seborrheic Keratosis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- ComedonesDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Comedones.
- Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome
- Female Pattern BaldnessDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Female Pattern Baldness.
- Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
- Giant Congenital NevusDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Congenital Nevus.
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- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Acrokeratoelastoidosis of CostaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Athlete's FootDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- Autosomal Recessive Cutis Laxa Type 1Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Cutis Laxa Type 1.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.