I believe in a collaborative, holistic approach to medical care, integrating evidence-based medicine with a patient’s specific needs to create personalized treatment plans. I see myself as a partner to my patients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and ultimately feeling better in their own skin.
Toral Patel, MD, MS
Dermatology, Duly Aesthetics
Accepting patients beginning
03/03/2025
Practices In:
Hinsdale, Lombard
Patients Seen:
All Ages
Board Certifications
Dermatology
Languages
English
Clinical Interests
I practice both medical and cosmetic dermatology, and see patients of all ages from newborns to seniors. My interests in medical dermatology range from common conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis, to more complex dermatologic issues such as hidradenitis suppurativa. I also have an interest in skin of color, contact dermatitis, and women’s skin health including conditions related to hormonal changes such as pregnancy and menopause. My interests in cosmetic dermatology include neuromodulators, fillers, lasers, chemical peels and medical grade skincare.
Personal Interests
I enjoy spending time with my husband, our college age twins, and our beloved pup, a Cavapoo named Ollie. I have a number of hobbies that keep me busy outside of medicine! I love to travel, read, write, cook, bake, and knit, to name a few.
Memberships
Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
Member, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Member, American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery
Member, American Contact Dermatitis Society
Member, Medical School Admissions Committee, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
School
Medical College of Wisconsin
Graduation Date:
2001
Degree:
MD
Residency
Loyola University
Dermatology
Provider’s Publications
Handbook of Integrative Dermatology: An Evidence Based Approach; co-author
2015
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda. Case report presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Gross & Microscopic Symposium: Summer Meeting
2005
The tumour necrosis factor-α inhibitor adalimumab rapidly reverses the decrease in epidermal Langerhans cell density in psoriatic plaques. British Journal of Dermatology 2005:1-9
2005
Adalimumab: efficacy and safety in psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Dermatol Ther. 2004;17(5):427-31
2004
Provider’s Research
Clinical Research Fellow, Loyola University Department of Dermatology. Principal Investigator: Kenneth B. Gordon, MD. Clinical and laboratory research in psoriasis and biologic therapies, 2003-2005
Gene therapy for Hemophilia A. Principal Investigator: Steven Josephs, PhD, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, 1996
Promoter sequencing of breast cancer cell lines. Principal Investigator: Craig Jordan, PhD, Northwestern University Medical Center, 1995-1996
Immunofluorescence studies of the human herpes virus. Principal Investigator: Bernard Roizman, PhD, The University of Chicago, 1993-1995
Relationship between preeclampsia and sickle cell trait; retrospective chart review. Principal Investigator: Anjan Chaudhury, MD, Boston University Medical Center, 1993