Forefront Dermatology Expands into Illinois

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Contact: Lisa Ehlke On behalf of Forefront Dermatology 414-319-5700 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY EXPANDS INTO ILLINOIS MANITOWOC, Wis. – (November 19, 2015) – Forefront Dermatology is pleased to announce the addition of Premier Dermatology, a leading dermatology practice in Illinois, to its network of Midwestern dermatology clinics. This transaction establishes Forefront Dermatology’s presence in Illinois with the addition of six clinics: Crest Hill, Naperville, Morris, New Lenox, Oak Park, and Yorkville. Located throughout the Midwest, Forefront Dermatology is a network of dermatology practices comprised of community-based, caring physicians and specialists providing best-in-class general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology care along with related laboratory services. Forefront’s dermatologists are committed to providing the most innovative, proven solutions and personalized dermatology care to their patients. With the addition of Premier’s seven board-certified dermatologists and three physician assistants, Forefront Dermatology now employs more than 80 board-certified dermatologists and 30 physician extenders across 75 clinics in nine states. “Forefront Dermatology is excited to welcome this highly skilled and respected team to our practice,” said Dr. Kenneth H. Katz, president and founder of Forefront Dermatology. “As we continue at the forefront of dermatology, we welcome this addition to our network of locations throughout the Midwest and remain committed to providing personalized care in our communities to best meet

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Contact:

Lisa EhlkeOn behalf of Forefront [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY EXPANDS INTO ILLINOIS

 

MANITOWOC, Wis. – (November 19, 2015) – Forefront Dermatology is pleased to announce the addition of Premier Dermatology, a leading dermatology practice in Illinois, to its network of Midwestern dermatology clinics. This transaction establishes Forefront Dermatology’s presence in Illinois with the addition of six clinics: Crest Hill, Naperville, Morris, New Lenox, Oak Park, and Yorkville.

Located throughout the Midwest, Forefront Dermatology is a network of dermatology practices comprised of community-based, caring physicians and specialists providing best-in-class general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology care along with related laboratory services. Forefront’s dermatologists are committed to providing the most innovative, proven solutions and personalized dermatology care to their patients. With the addition of Premier’s seven board-certified dermatologists and three physician assistants, Forefront Dermatology now employs more than 80 board-certified dermatologists and 30 physician extenders across 75 clinics in nine states.

“Forefront Dermatology is excited to welcome this highly skilled and respected team to our practice,” said Dr. Kenneth H. Katz, president and founder of Forefront Dermatology. “As we continue at the forefront of dermatology, we welcome this addition to our network of locations throughout the Midwest and remain committed to providing personalized care in our communities to best meet our patients’ needs. The Premier team is an outstanding addition to our group and we look forward to continued growth and success in the years to come.”

Forefront Dermatology provides its dermatologists access to a scaled and efficient shared services support system that is field tested and proven. The support system includes a robust operational infrastructure, centralized support services, and advanced practice management and electronic medical record technology, which enable dermatologists to focus on delivering superior care to their patients.  “Forefront Dermatology’s physician owned and operated model together with its superior operational and technology infrastructure made the decision to combine our efforts an easy one,” said Dr. Matthew R. Kelleher, one of four founding board-certified dermatologists at Premier Dermatology. “By joining Forefront Dermatology, we can dedicate more of our time to treating our patients and be confident that the

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administrative responsibilities of running a medical practice are in expert hands.”

About Forefront Dermatology

Located throughout the Midwest, Forefront Dermatology is a network of dermatology practices comprised of community-based, caring physicians and specialists providing best-in-class general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology care along with related laboratory services. Headquartered in Manitowoc, Wis., Forefront Dermatology has convenient locations throughout the Midwest. Forefront’s physicians and medical specialists are dedicated to providing the very highest standard of care for conditions of the hair, skin, and nails to people of all ages and stages of life. Using innovative and proven solutions, these caring physicians and medical specialists treat the total patient to help improve not only the condition of their skin, but also their quality of life. To learn more, visit http://forefrontdermatology.com.

About Premier Dermatology

Premier Dermatology is a full service dermatology group offering the latest in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Premier is staffed by a team of Board Certified dermatologists and physician assistants focused on the prevention and treatment of skin conditions. In addition, Premier Dermatology has a full service spa dedicated to skin health and beauty. Premier Dermatology has six locations throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. To learn more, visit http://pdskin.com.

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