Dr. Marie Claire Leger MD
Dermatologist
5841 S Maryland Ave Chicago IL, 60637About
Dr. Marie Leger is a dermatologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Leger specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Leger diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana Ph.D. and M.D.
University of California, Berkeley B.S. Molecular and cell biology
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Promoting safe use of isotretinoin by increasing contraceptive knowledge.
- Self-reported adverse tattoo reactions: a New York City Central Park study.
- Skin Care in the Tattoo Parlor: A Survey of Tattoo Artists in New York City.
- In response to Ginsberg et al: "A potential role for the dermatologist in the physical transformation of transgender people: A survey of attitudes and practices within the transgender community".
- Dermatology in Ghana: a retrospective review of skin disease at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Dermatology Clinic.
Treatments
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Acne Scarring
- Botox And Dysport
- Dermal Fillers
- Coolsculpting
- CO2 Fractional Resurfacing
- Melasma and Hyperpigmentation
- IPL and Pulsed Dye Laser
- Laser Hair Removal
- Skin Tightening And Body Contouring
- Thermage
- Threadlifting
- Ultherapy
- Laser Tattoo Removal
- Platelet-rich Plasma (prp)
- Pico Lasers
- Medical Services
- Acne Treatment
- Allergy Testing
- Alopecia
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Immunotherapy
- Precancerous Lesions
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Phototherapy and Excimer Laser Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Vitiligo
- Warts
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Dermatology
- Professional Member American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Professional Member New York Dermatologic Society
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