Jennifer N Choi

Dr. Jennifer N Choi is a Professor of Dermatology specializing in Oncodermatology and Medical Dermatology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. She serves as Chief of Oncodermatology at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chief of Medical Dermatology in the Department of Dermatology. Dr. Choi specializes in providing comprehensive skin care for cancer patients and survivors, with expertise in managing side effects from cancer treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, and transplantation therapies.

Dr. Choi received her BA from Harvard University and her MD from Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School and her residency in Dermatology at Yale, where she served as Chief Resident. Her academic excellence was recognized with Cum Laude distinction from Yale and Magna Cum Laude from Harvard.

Dr. Choi's research and clinical interests focus on oncodermatology, with particular expertise in recognizing and managing side effects from chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Her work encompasses rashes, dry skin, itching, nail and hair changes, cutaneous metastases, radiation dermatitis, infections in immunosuppressed patients, and toxicities from stem cell or solid organ transplantation. She directs a comprehensive skin care and skin cancer surveillance program for high-risk patients and cancer survivors, and oversees Northwestern Memorial's extracorporeal photopheresis unit.

Dr. Choi is Co-Leader of the Skin Disease Team and an integral member of the Northwestern Melanoma Unit. She conducts rigorous screening skin examinations for skin cancer patients and is experienced with both surgical and non-surgical treatments for skin cancers.

• Compassionate Care Award, Melanoma Research Foundation (2018)
• Mentor of the Year, Department of Dermatology (2017)
• Named as one of the Top Docs of Connecticut (2013-2016)
• Cum Laude, Yale University School of Medicine (2003)
• Magna Cum Laude, Harvard University (1998)

Dr. Choi serves in numerous leadership roles including Chair of the Oncodermatology Study Group for the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer and Co-Chair of the Skin Toxicity Working Group. She is an editorial board member for the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology Case Reports and directs multiple clinical research trials investigating the prevention and treatment of cancer therapy-related side effects.

As Director of the Division of Medical Dermatology, Dr. Choi oversees a comprehensive dermatology practice that includes complex dermatologic therapies such as biologic therapy, immunosuppressive medications, and phototherapy. She is an active member of several professional societies including the American Academy of Dermatology, Women's Dermatologic Society, and Medical Dermatology Society.