Paras P. Vakharia
Experienced in Basal Cell Skin Cancer

Dr. Paras P. Vakharia

Dermatology
Northwestern Medical Group
676 N St Clair St Ste 1600, Arkes Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
8 Years of Experience

Experienced in Basal Cell Skin Cancer
Northwestern Medical Group
676 N St Clair St Ste 1600, Arkes Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Paras Vakharia is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Vakharia has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Basal Cell Skin Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Comedones.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

Graduate Institution
Oakland University William Beaumont School Of Medicine, 2018.0
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Specialties
Dermatology
Board Certifications
American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

676 N St Clair St Ste 1600, Arkes Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-8106

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.


51 Total Publications

Methods to Validate Digital Health Technologies for Dermatology.
Methods to Validate Digital Health Technologies for Dermatology.
Journal: The Journal of investigative dermatology
Published: February 24, 2025
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