Carolyn I Jacob | M.D.

Carolyn I. Jacob, M.D. Is a Board-Certified Dermatologist, Harvard-Trained Cosmetic and Laser Surgeon, and Founder and Medical Director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, located at 20 West Kinzie in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.

Dr. Jacob is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. In Biology, and attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine. She was Chief Resident of Dermatology at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, and completed a Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Fellowship at Harvard.

Dr. Jacob is a well-known expert on all medical skin issues, and has been published in numerous articles and medical textbook chapters on dermatology and cosmetic and laser surgery. She is a frequent speaker at professional meetings, and her expertise has been featured in Television, Print and Online media including CBS, ABC, FOX News, various websites, Chicago Tribune, Esquire, Allure, Forbes, and Self Magazine.

Tracy Campbell | M.D.

Tracy Campbell, M.D. is a board certified dermatologist who is fellowship-trained in Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgery, cutaneous oncology, and laser and cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Campbell is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Creighton University and Creighton University School of Medicine. During medical school, she was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and in undergraduate study Dr. Campbell was the recipient of the “Theologian of the Year” award for her outstanding academic accolades in theology. Dr. Campbell completed her internship in the Chicago area at Resurrection Medical Center, and went on to complete a residency in dermatology at Rush University Medical Center under the direction of Dr. Michael Tharp. During her training at Rush, she was chosen as Chief Resident due to her natural leadership abilities.

Following residency, Dr. Campbell completed a much sought after laser, cosmetic and Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship at the University of California, Davis. 

Dr. Campbell’s year-long fellowship included cosmetic training by Dr. Suzanne Kilmer, one of the most world renowned experts in laser surgery and cosmetics. Dr. Campbell enhanced her knowledge of cutting edge laser technology and cosmetic techniques during her tutelage under Dr. Kilmer. She then spent a year at the University of California, Davis to complete her Mohs training with experts in cutaneous oncology and facial reconstruction. Dr. Campbell is an expertly trained clinician in lasers, cosmetic procedures, botulinum toxin injections, fillers, skin cancer, reconstruction, and other related subjects.  Dr. Campbell had lectured regionally and nationally on various dermatology topics. She has written several academic manuscripts in cosmetic dermatology, surgical dermatology, and medical dermatology journals, instructing other dermatologists on a wide variety of procedures and techniques.

Dr. Campbell has also written and lectured extensively on a variety of general and dermatology topics. Amongst others, her work has been published in Dermatologic Surgery and The Archives of Dermatology. Her professional affiliations include the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Chicago Dermatologic Society, and the Women’s Dermatologic Society, and she is also a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Toral Patel |  M.D. M.S.

Dr. Patel is a board-certified dermatologist who has been in practice since 2008.

Dr. Patel graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.A. in Economics, and then received her Master’s Degree in Biotechnology from Northwestern University. She graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin and went on to complete a clinical research fellowship in Dermatology at Loyola University, followed by residency training in dermatology at Loyola, where she also served as chief resident.

Dr. Patel’s clinical interests include medical dermatology for adults and children, cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. She also has special interests in women’s dermatology, particularly the effects of hormonal changes on the skin, and issues pertaining to patients with skin of color.

Kathleen Albrecht | M.D.

Practicing since 1991, Kathleen Albrecht, M.D. is a graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, and is fellowship-trained in the highly sub-specialized field of Ophthalmic, Plastic, Reconstructive and Orbital Surgery.

Dr. Albrecht specializes in removing extra skin and unsightly bags around the eyes to restore a more youthful and rested appearance.

All surgeries are performed at Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology’s state-of-the-art surgery suites under local anesthesia for our patients ease, comfort and privacy, as well as minimizing down-time and recovery.