Dermatology
Christopher Shea, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Christopher R. Shea, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Medicine, specializing in dermatology, pathology, and dermatologic oncology. With over 40 years of experience since 1983, he expertly manages disorders of the skin, hair, and nails, with particular focus on pigmented skin lesions including moles and melanoma, cutaneous lymphoma, and skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma. His clinical practice encompasses general dermatology, addressing conditions like ps
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Dermatopathology (American Board of Pathology)
Education & Training
- Georgetown University School of Medicine — M.D.
- New York Presbyterian Hospital - Cornell — Fellowship, Dermatopathology (1990-1991)
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Fellowship, Dermatology
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Residency, Dermatology
- Alameda Health System — Residency, Internal Medicine
Peer Recognition
2006-2012 (7 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UChicago Medicine - University of Chicago Medical Center
- UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Italian
Experience
40+ years in practice