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MD, PhD

Jennifer Croix, MD

Name: Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology
Address: 515 N State St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60654, US
Telephone: (312) 245-9965
Price range: $

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Jennifer Croix, MD, PhD is a Board-Certified Dermatologist with a PhD in Nutritional Sciences!

Jennifer Croix, MD, PhD is a Board-Certified Dermatologist (American Board of Dermatology) with a PhD in Nutritional Sciences (2010) and MD with highest distinction from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012). Dr. Croix also completed a highly competitive cosmetic fellowship at Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York. Dr. Croix has contributed to numerous publications and research obtaining many accolades for her achievements. She began practicing in 2017 working in the northern Chicagoland area.

Q & A with Jennifer Croix, MD:

Q: How long have you been practicing?
A: A little over 6 years (7 if you include my fellowship year)

Q: What do you consider your specialties?
A: Cosmetic laser surgery, cosmetics, general dermatology, and dermatologic surgery.

Q: What other areas of interest do you have?
A: I love lasers in general. I really enjoy learning about the technology and newest applications.

Q: What inspired you to become a doctor?
A: I was interested in doing research in bioactive food and plant compounds for medical therapies, but realized I wanted to have more direct people interaction. I ended up doing an MD/PhD program with a PhD in Nutritional Sciences.

Q: What other hobbies or activities do you enjoy?
A: Spending time with my family, gardening, reading, various arts and crafts!

Jennifer Croix, MD

Client Testimonials

Dr. Croix was terrific. She listens to your situation and concerns before discussing next steps. She gave her professional recommendation, but reiterated that whatever I wanted, as the patient, was what we would/should do.

— Max

4.8

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Professional Society Memberships Publications Presentations

● American Academy of Dermatology

● American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

● American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

● American Medical Association

● Chicago Dermatologic Society

● International Peeling Society

● Women’s Dermatologic Society

Book Chapters:

● Croix, J. and Chapas, A. Ultrasound in Noninvasive Body Shaping. In: Chia C, Theodorou S, Dayan E, eds. Emerging Technologies in Face and Body Contouring. Thieme; 2021.

Journal Articles:

● Beeson W, Tang J, Croix J, Sattler G, Hanke C. Anatomical Considerations for Injectable Fillers in the Face: How to Reduce Complications and Optimize Aesthetic Results. J Drugs Dermatol. 2022, 21(4):354-362.

● Croix JA, Hernandez S, Chwalek J, Gmyrek R, Chapas A. Efficacy and Tolerability of a Procedure Enhancement System with TriHex Technology® as a Pre- and Post-Radiofrequency Microneedling Regimen. Skinmed. 2021, 19(6):426-431.

● Croix J, Burge S, Chwalek J, Gmyrek R, Chapas A. Split-Sided Chest Study of Skin Rejuvenation Comparing Low-Energy, 1,927-nm Thulium Fractional Laser Treatment Prior to Photodynamic Therapy Versus Photodynamic Therapy Alone. Lasers Surg Med. 2020, 52(1):53-60.

● Chang YC, Croix J, Javvaji S, Hernandez S, Chapas AM, MacGregor J. Patient satisfaction and our clinical experience with 459 microfocused ultrasound treatments. Lasers Surg Med. 2019, 51(6):495-499.

● Chang YC, Croix J, Hernandez S, Chapas A. A Comparative Split-Face Trial of Plant-Based Hypoallergenic Ointment vs Petroleum-Based Ointment Following Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing of the Face. J Drugs Dermatol., 2018, 17(11):1178 – 1182.

● Maisel A, Waldman A, Furlan K, Weil A, Sacotte K, Lazaroff JM, Lin K, Aranzazu D, Avram MM, Bell A, Cartee TV, Cazzaniga A, Chapas A, Crispin MK, Croix JA, DiGiorgio CM, Dover JS, Goldberg DJ, Goldman MP, Green JB, Griffin CL, Haimovic AD, Hausauer AK, Hernandez SL, Hsu S, Ibrahim O, Jones DH, Kaufman J, Kilmer SL, Lee NY, McDaniel DH, Schlessinger J, Tanzi E, Weiss ET, Weiss RA, Wu D, Poon E, Alam M. Self-reported Patient Motivations for Seeking Cosmetic Procedures. JAMA Dermatol., 2018, 154(10): 1167-1174.

● Nava GM, Carbonero F, Croix JA, Greenberg E, and Gaskins HR. Abundance and diversity of mucosa-associated hydrogenotrophic microbes in the healthy human colon. ISME J, 2012, 6 (1): 57-70.

● Croix JA, Bhatia S, Gaskins HR. Inflammatory cues modulate the expression of secretory product genes, Golgi sulfotransferases and sulfomucin production in LS174T cells. Exp Biol Med, 2011, 236 (12): 1402-12.

● Hong PY, Croix JA, Greenberg E, Gaskins HR, Mackie RI. Pyrosequencing-based analysis of the mucosal microbiota in healthy individuals reveals ubiquitous bacterial groups and micro-heterogeneity. PLoS One, 2011, 6 (9): e25042.

● Croix JA, Carbonero F, Nava GM, Russell M, Greenberg E, Gaskins HR. On the relationship between sialomucin and sulfomucin expression and hydrogenotrophic microbes in the human colonic mucosa. PLoS One, 2011, 6 (9): e24447.

● Croix JA, Clinical and molecular analyses of intestinal goblet cell acidomucins and cysteine metabolism (Doctoral dissertation), 2010, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

● Gaskins, HR, Croix JA, Nakamura N, Nava GM. Impact of the intestinal microbiota on the development of mucosal defense. Clin Infect Dis, 2008, 46 (Suppl 2): S80-6; discussion S144-51.

Abstracts, Posters, and Presentations

● Yeh L, Croix J, Hernandez S, Chapas A. Botulinum toxin A dosing in men for the treatment of rhytides in clinical practice. ASDS Annual Meeting; 2017. Oct 5-8; Chicago, IL.

● Croix J, Hernandez S, Chapas A, Chwalek J. Efficacy and tolerability of a trihex containing healing system as a pre- and post- microneedling radiofrequency (RF) regimen. ASDS Annual Meeting Final Program Book; 2017. Oct 5-8; Chicago, IL.

● Croix J, Javvaji S, MacGregor J. Assessing Patient Satisfaction Following Microfocused Ultrasound Treatment. ASDS Annual Meeting Final Program Book; 2017. Oct 5-8; Chicago, IL.

● Croix J, Hernandez S, Chapas A. Split chest study of rejuvenation using a low energy thulium 1927 nm laser prior to application of aminolevulinic Acid (ALA) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) versus ALA-PDT alone. ASLMS 37th Annual Conference; 2017. Apr 5-9; San Diego, CA.

● Croix J, Mousdicas N, Katona T. Cutaneous Metastasis of Salivary Duct Carcinoma in a Patient with History of Multiple Internal Malignancies. AAD Annual Meeting; 2016. Mar 4-8; Washington, D.C.

● Croix J. Home Use Cosmetic Devices. Indiana University Department of Dermatology Grand Rounds, 2016 Jan 20; Indianapolis, IN.

● Croix J, Somani AK. Application of the Modified Keystone Flap in a Variety of Surgical Defects. ASDS Annual Meeting Final Program Book; 2015. Oct 15-18; Chicago, IL.

● Croix J, Kingsley M. Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment of Pearly Penile Papules after Topical Anesthesia. ASDS Annual Meeting Final Program Book; 2015. Oct 15-18; Chicago, IL.

● Croix J, Ezra N, Kingsley M. Two Cases of Localized Scleroderma Treated with Ablative Fractional Laser Therapy and Injectable Fillers. ASLMS 35th Annual Conference; 2015 Apr 22-26; Kissimmee, FL.

● Croix J, Somani AK. Modified Keystone Flap for the Repair of an Intermammary Defect. ASDS Annual Meeting Final Program Book; 2014. Nov 6-9; San Diego, CA.

● Croix J. Cutaneous Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease. Indiana University Department of Dermatology Grand Rounds, 2014 Dec 17; Indianapolis, IN.

● Croix J, Turner M. Leukemia Cutis. Indiana Academy of Dermatology Fall Meeting; 2014 Oct 3; Indianapolis, IN.

● Croix J, Turchan K. Lamellar Ichthyosis Use of Systemic Retinoids. Federation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST) Conference; 2014 June 18-22; Indianapolis, IN.

● Croix J, West D, Dillon G, Wolverton S. Disseminated Herpes Zoster. Indiana Academy of Dermatology Spring Meeting; 2014 May 9; Indianapolis, IN.

● Croix J. Wound Dressings. Indiana University Department of Dermatology Grand Rounds; 2014 Apr 2; Indianapolis, IN.

● Croix J, Haggstrom A. Halo Scalp. Indiana Academy of Dermatology Fall Meeting; 2013 Oct 11; Indianapolis, IN.

● Fontenette R, Moses C, Rahman O, Habib A, Croix J, Sutton M. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated with guillain-barre syndrome. Chest. 2013, 144(MeetingAbstracts):348A.

● Carbonero F, Croix J, Benefiel A, Greenberg E, Gaskins HR. Abundance and Distribution of Mucosa-Associated Hydrogenotrophs in the Healthy Colon and in Inflamed and Non-Inflamed Tissues of IBD Patients. Gastroenterology. 2012, 142 (5): S-679.

● Croix JA, Mani A. Hypercalcemia in a Patient with Sarcoidosis. University of Illinois College of Medicine Research Symposium; 2011 April; Urbana, IL.

● Walsh M, Ip J, Mayerich D, Croix J, Benefiel-Kunkel A, Gaskins R, Bhargava R. Mid-IR Imaging for the Identification of Cells and Mucin in the Gastrointestinal Tract. Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies; 2010 Oct 17-21; Raleigh, NC.

● Walsh M, Ip J, Croix J, Cvetkovic C, Gaskins R, Bhargava R. Mid-IR Imaging for the Identification of Cells and Mucin in the Gastrointestinal Tract. SPEC; 2010 June; Manchester, United Kingdom.

● Croix, JA. Clinical and Molecular Analyses of Intestinal Goblet Cells. University of Illinois Nutritional Sciences Seminar; 2010 May; Urbana, IL.

● Nava GM, Croix JA, Greenberg E, Gaskins HR. Molecular characterization of hydrogenotrophic microbes associated with the human colonic mucosa. 7th Joint Symposium INRA-Rowett Research Institute New Insights into Gut Microbial Ecosystems; 2010 June 23-25; Aberdeen, Scotland.

● Croix JA, Ueki I, Stipanuk MH, Greenberg E, Gaskins HR. Cysteine dioxygenase expression is restricted to the secretory lineage in the small intestine and colon. Gastroenterology. 2009, 136 (5): A-730.

● Croix JA, Collier CT, Khan TA, Gaskins HR. Interleukin (IL)-13 modulation of goblet cell function is dependent on state of differentiation. FASEB J. 2009, 23:570.11.

● Maddox C, Lanka S, Croix J, Kokoma I, Singer R, Goldberg A. Cephalosporin Resistance in Campylobacter coli from Swine. Abstracts of the General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. 2004, 104:674-675.

● Lanka S, Croix J, DebRoy C, Borst L, Maddox C. Genotypic Variation Among Multiple Antibiotic Resistant (MAR) Salmonella enterica Typhimurium and Newport Serovars from PA and IL Dairy Cattle. Abstracts of the General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. 2004, 104:675.

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MD, PhD

Jennifer Croix, MD

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