Renata M. Block, MMS, PA-C
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            DMSc, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (graduating 8/2025)
MMS in Physician Assistant Studies, Midwestern University
BS, Roosevelt University
      
      
      
    
      
      
        
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            General dermatology, skin cancer, inflammatory skin conditions, anti-aging
      
      
      
    
      
      
        
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            Cyano-phycocyanin as an antioxidant and anti-inflam  clinical utility of a digital dermoscopy image artificial intelligence device in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer by dermatology healthcare providers, primary care providers, and non-dermatology specialized physicians
      
      
      
    
      
      
        
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            Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, has been a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology in the Chicago area since 2003. Giving back to her profession and community is a top priority as a medical professional. Block is the past President of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA), a national organization of over 5,000 m  the past President of the Illinois Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (ISDPA); and the past Chair of the Dermatology Physician Assistants Foundation (DPAF), a supporting organization of the SDPA. She is honored to be the first Physician Assistant on the Dermatology Times Editorial Advisory Board and the first Physician Assistant ever asked to be on an Advisory Committee for the FDA. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants, ISDPA, and SDPA.
Block has been featured on TV, radio, social media, and in many publications. Through her social media presence, as @dermatologywithrenata, she educates the public on proper skincare and the importance of the role of Dermatology Physician Assistants in the healthcare community. She also has her own series,  Derm Dispatch,  with Dermatology Times.
      
      
      
    
      
      
        
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            SDPA - Performance Recognition Dermatology PA Foundation, 2023SDPA - Performance Recognition President, 2021-2022SDPA - Committee Chair Award, 2013Midwestern University Humanitarian Award, 2002AAPA Gateways Leadership Award, 2002
      
      
      
    
      
      
        
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            SDPA Diplomate Fellowship Program - Educational Module NMSCNational Eczema Association - Basic Skin CareConsumer s Health Digest - Cyano-PhycocyaninRush University PA Program - Atopic Dermatitis
      
      
      
    
  
      
      
            
  
      
          
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              600 S. Paulina St.
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Chicago, IL 60612
            
          
                                
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				Tuesday 4 November 2025			
						
		Rush - 7 month ago 
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