Traci Walters, MMS, PA-C, is a nationally certified Physician Assistant with more than 13 years of experience providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care. She is passionate about helping patients achieve healthier skin while building lasting relationships through compassionate care, education, and individualized treatment plans.

Traci combines extensive dermatology expertise with advanced aesthetic training to provide personalized care for patients of all ages. She believes exceptional dermatologic care begins with listening to each patient's concerns, developing customized treatment plans, and helping patients feel confident in both their skin and their care.

Traci earned her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Saint Francis University after completing her physician assistant training through John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County/Malcolm X College. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Marketing from Dominican University.

She is committed to lifelong learning and regularly participates in advanced continuing education focused on dermatology, cosmetic medicine, laser technologies, injectables, and functional medicine.

Traci is an active member of several professional organizations dedicated to advancing excellence in dermatology and patient care, including:

• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA)
• Illinois Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (ISDPA)
  

She regularly attends national dermatology conferences and advanced aesthetic trainings to stay at the forefront of new technologies, treatments, and evidence-based care.

Traci provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care, treating a wide range of skin conditions, including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss, and skin cancer. She performs full-body skin exams, skin biopsies, excisions, cryosurgery, chemical peels, and other in-office dermatologic procedures with a focus on early detection, prevention, and long-term skin health.

In addition to medical dermatology, Traci offers advanced aesthetic treatments, including Botox®, dermal fillers, Sculptra®, laser skin rejuvenation, microneedling, CoolSculpting®, Thermage®, Ultherapy®, BBL®, Fraxel®, and personalized medical-grade skincare recommendations. She creates customized treatment plans designed to deliver healthy, natural-looking results that help patients look and feel their best.

Traci has a special interest in preventive medicine and whole-person wellness. Her background includes advanced education in functional medicine, wellness therapies, and aesthetic medicine, allowing her to provide a comprehensive approach to skin health and healthy aging.

She is also a prospective candidate for Functional Medicine Certification through The Institute for Functional Medicine, further expanding her knowledge of preventative and integrative patient care.