Anthony J. Mancini, MD Division Head, Dermatology

Anthony J. Mancini, MD heads up the Division of Pediatric Dermatology, a position he assumed from Amy S. Paller, MD, in 2004.  Dr. Paller, who served as head from 1988 to 2004, built a large and diverse division which has become one of the best-recognized in the country and the world.  The Division has a long history, dating back to early leadership under Nancy B. Esterly, MD, considered to be one of the foremost leaders and founders of the specialty.  Dr. Mancini is carrying on its traditions of unparalleled clinical services, scholarly activities, clinical and basic science research, advocacy, and medical student/resident/fellow education.  He also serves as director of the Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Training Program, one of the best in the world.

Physicians in the Division of Dermatology care for children with a wide variety of skin conditions, from the neonatal period through the age of 18. Ours is one of the largest pediatric dermatology practices in the country, and our physicians have unique backgrounds and different areas of interest, creating a well-rounded practice offering the latest in the diagnosis and therapy for all pediatric skin conditions.

Our services include an outpatient practice, as well as an active inpatient and outpatient consultation service at Children's Memorial Hospital and several other affiliated hospitals.

The pediatric dermatologists of the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine are known for their expertise in diagnosis and treatment, including the care of common and rare skin disorders, surgical removal of skin lesions and laser treatment for a variety of vascular and pigmented skin lesions.

All of our pediatric dermatologists are board certified and have trained in dermatology and pediatrics. All of our physicians are fellows of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Pediatrics.