Keith Alan Lopatka MD

Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

Illinois Dermatology Institute

11824 Southwest HwySuite 210Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone+1 708-671-1374
Fax+1 708-671-1378

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Summary

Keith Lopatka, MD is a dermatologist based in Palos Heights and Park Ridge, IL, with specializations in skin cancer and Dermatologic Surgery, including Mohs micrographic surgery. He completed his Dermatology residency and Internal Medicine internship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, and is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He is board certified in Dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery. Dr. Lopatka's expertise includes general dermatology, psoriasis, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, mohs reconstruction, and Mohs micrographic surgery. He is recognized for his contributions to dermatology through his publications in The Australasian Journal of Dermatology and The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. He holds fellowships from the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Mohs Surgery.

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Education & Training

University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Dermatology, 2003 - 2006
University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2001
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2000

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2005 - 2029
CA State Medical License 2024 - 2028
HI State Medical License 2012 - 2028
IN State Medical License 2002 - 2027
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EMA, Modernizing Medicine, Inc., 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EMA Mobile, Modernizing Medicine, Inc., 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EMA, Modernizing Medicine, Inc., 2013-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

15 citations
Signet-ring cell carcinoma of the gallbladder with skin metastases
Aleksandar L. Krunic, Helen M. Chen, Keith Lopatka
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 2007-08-01
25 citations
Ganglioside loss promotes survival primarily by activating integrin-linked kinase/Akt without phosphoinositide 3-OH kinase signaling.
Ping Sun, Xiao Qi Wang, Keith Lopatka, Suleman Bangash, Amy S. Paller
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2002-07-01