Christopher R. Shea, MD
Christopher R. Shea, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Specialties
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Dermatologic Oncology (Skin Cancer)
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- About
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- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
- External Professional Relationships
Dr. Christopher Shea is an expert in disorders of the skin, hair and nails. He specializes in general dermatology, pigmented skin lesions (including moles and melanoma), cutaneous lymphoma and dermatopathology.
Dr. Shea's research focuses on melanoma, investigating origins, tumor markers and treatments. His research also examines effects of ultraviolet radiation on skin, and the pathologic basis of skin diseases.
A devoted educator, Dr. Shea is engaged in the professional training of residents and fellows. Additionally, he serves as director or co-director of many regional, national, and international medical courses. Dr. Shea has published more than 160 scientific papers and chapters, and he is on the editorial board of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Journal of Dermatopathology, and Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. Also a popular speaker, Dr. Shea has lectured at meetings around the world.
Areas of Expertise
- Lichen Planus
- Mole Surveillance
- Pigmented Skin Lesions
- Drug Allergies
- Phototherapy
- Telangiectasia
- Warts
- Skin Cancer
- Screening for Patients with Sun Damage or Concerning Lesions
- Mole Mapping
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Cutaneous Lymphomas
- Dermatopathology
- Infections of the Skin
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Rosacea
- Psoriasis
- Cutaneous Lupus
- Acne
Board Certifications
- Dermatopathology
- Dermatology
Practicing Since
- 1983
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
Medical Education
- Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
- Alameda Health System; Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship
- New York Presbyterian Hospital - Cornell; Massachusetts General Hospital
Memberships & Medical Societies
- Chicago Dermatological Society
- International Society of Dermatopathology
- Association of Professors of Dermatology
- American Society of Dermatopathology
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Illinois Dermatological Society
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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